A no messing around guide to the coolest things to eat, drink and do in Vancouver and beyond. Community. Not clickbait.

DINER: Check Out Episode Five Of The “Road To The Restaurant Rumble” Series

It’s fight night, and we’re once again proud to premiere the latest episode of Mike Babiarz and Soren Johnstone’s awesome documentary series “Road To The Restaurant Rumble”. The charity boxing event organized by the Aprons for Gloves Boxing Association pitting Vancouver’s bussers against its barbers and its cooks against its bartenders has been a long time coming, and we’re stoked that the day has finally arrived. See you ringside, with beers on. View episode 1 here, episode 2 here, episode 3 here, episode 4 here, and get all the details about the event here.

Villa Lobos: Skate Kids, Sharp Knives, Sold-Out Dinners

A group of skate kids from King George started cooking for each other and ended up building something bigger than they expected. Now they’re running sold-out dinners, with strong community backing.

Vancouver’s Best Japanese Curries, Our Favourites Mapped

Japanese curry doesn’t chase the spotlight the way ramen or gyoza do, but it has always been one of Japan’s most reliable comfort meals: hot, filling, and easy on the wallet. With Vancouver’s cooler weather still lingering, it’s exactly the kind of satisfying bowl that hits the spot.

AnnaLena’s Long Game

Most restaurants leave well enough alone. AnnaLena doesn’t. Whether bold or subtle, the changes they make carry weight. Here’s what shifted during the annual closure and why it matters.

Gujarati Jalso: The Burnaby Restaurant Giving Gujarati Food Top Billing

Edmonds Street in Burnaby is home to Gujarati Jalso, where the focus is entirely on vegetarian food from India’s western coast.