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DINER: “The Carrot Cycle” Depicts The Trip From Urban Farm To Restaurant And Back

Dig this cool short film on the life cycle of city-grown heirloom carrots from Melbourne, Australia’s Little Veggie Patch Co.. It’s a company with a rad motto: “We don’t care who you are or what you do, we want to make growing food easier for everyone.” (hat tip: Alexa Harder).

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.