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From Bougie Kebabs to Classy Cabbage Rolls: Introducing the Track & Food Fantasy Restaurant Draft

This week Jamie Mah, along with Vancouver restaurateur, James Iranzad, and hospitality industry veteran, James Langford-Smith, build their imaginary restaurant concept 'dream teams'.
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Talking Plants and People with Author and Professor, Liz Carlisle

Jamie Mah and Liz Carlisle discuss her recently published book, Healing Grounds - Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming.
Track and Food / Gastown

Casey Greabeiel and Chris Decock on Bringing an Alberta-Born Bar to Vancouver

An insightful and enthusiastic chat with the co-owners of Greta, Gastown's new Arcade Bar concept.
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TRACK & FOOD // James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on All Things Vancouver Hospitality

If you're up for a fun listen and want to know more about the nitty gritty of the Vancouver hospitality scene, this is the episode for you.

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TRACK & FOOD // Three Local Entrepreneurs Discuss All Things Non-Alcoholic

In this episode, Nick Devine, Lane Matkovich and Kurtis Kolt give their unique sober insights about the new beverage trend currently taking off in Vancouver.
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TRACK & FOOD // BBC Food Journalist Dan Saladino on His New Book, Eating To Extinction

In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the diversity of food we risk losing if we’re not careful.
Track and Food / Main Street

TRACK & FOOD // Simon Fallick and Patryk Drozd on Opening a New Bar and Maintaining a Legacy

Fallick and Drozd have already experienced the ups and downs of opening and then running a bar together (they co-own The American), so listening to their stories about how and why they took over the once extremely popular Taurus Veterans Club on Main Street left me elated.
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TRACK & FOOD // Food Journalist Mark Schatzker on How to End Cravings and Eat Well

In this candid interview with the author of The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well, we run through Mark's new book in detail. I no doubt believe you'll come away with a better sense of what food should mean to you and why you should also get on his bandwagon.

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TRACK & FOOD // Corey Mintz Dishes on His New Book, Moving to a New City and Becoming a Father

A candid discussion with the prominent food journalist (New York Times, Globe and Mail, Eater) which gets to the heart of the restaurant industry as a whole.
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TRACK & FOOD // Adam Henderson On Superflux {Cabana}, Opening a Brewery and Following Your Dreams

In discussion with Adam Henderson, co-owner of the much respected Superflux brand, on the heels of the opening the new Victoria restaurant.
Track and Food / Main Street

TRACK & FOOD // Shira Blustein Talks Cookbook Creation, Punk Rock and Running a Restaurant

A fun and informative interview with the owner of Main Street's highly acclaimed vegetarian restaurants, Acorn and The Arbor.

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TRACK & FOOD // Talking Worker Shortages With James Iranzad and Ian Tostenson

It's in the news everywhere. Restaurants are hurting for workers. This issue isn't new. In this episode we speak with Gooseneck Hospitality Co-Owner James Iranzad and BCRFA CEO Ian Tostenson.
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TRACK & FOOD // Three Local Wine Pros Talk Forest Fires, Climate Change and More

Winemakers Alan Dickinson and Richard Kanazawa are joined by sommelier Christina Hartigan to dish on all things local wine.
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TRACK & FOOD // Talking the Future of Magic Mushrooms and Their Therapeutic Uses

Spencer Hawkswell is the CEO of a new non-profit called TheraPsil, which he co-found with psychotherapist Dr. Bruce Tobin.
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TRACK & FOOD // Talking Shop With Bartenders James Grant and Jeff Savage

In this episode, two award-winning bartenders get into the nitty gritty of their trade and why they love it so much.
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TRACK & FOOD // Talking With Professor Edward Slingerland On His New Book, ‘Drunk’

In this episode, the professor speaks to the impacts booze has had on the directions our civilisation has taken over the years.
Track and Food / Chinatown

TRACK & FOOD // Alex Black Dishes on the Imminent BLND TGER Dumpling Shop

In this episode, first time restaurateur Alex Black talks opening during Covid, the legacy of Mamie Taylor's, and living a good life.

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TRACK & FOOD // Vancouver Food Runners’ Tristan Jagger on Making Good Things Happen

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to the founder of a unique Vancouver charity that focuses on eliminating food waste.
Track and Food / Commercial Drive

TRACK & FOOD // Local Chefs Talk Collaboration, Pandemics and Delivery Apps

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to chefs Doug Stephen and Phil Scarfone about working their way through weird times.
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TRACK & FOOD // Talking Trying Times With BCRFA President, Ian Tostenson

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to another outstanding member of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
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TRACK & FOOD // Chef Alex Sandoval on How the Pandemic Changed Everything

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to another outstanding member of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
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TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Trying to Make Sense of the Latest Shutdown Bummer

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to four outstanding members of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
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TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Talking Trade With Conner Joseph and Brandon Frederick

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to two outstanding members of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
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TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Livlite’s Grace Kennedy Dishes on Doing Business in Weird Times

Jamie Mah and Mickey McLeod talk business with the owner of Vancouver's newest zero waste grocery delivery company.
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TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Good Things in Weird Times With Max Curzon-Price and Dallah El Chami

In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to two outstanding members of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
Track and Food / Hastings Sunrise

TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Local Restaurateur Miki Ellis on Adapting to New Realities and More

The sake-lover and co-owner of Dachi restaurant talks to Jamie and Mickey about working through the weirdness.
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TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Dr. Bonnie Henry Joins Us to Talk Restaurants in the Age of Covid

BC’s top health officer discusses what she thinks about the restaurant community's response efforts and much more.
Track and Food / Gastown

TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Making Sense of Weird Times With Leticia Castro of The Diamond

In our 50th episode, we get down to brass tacks with one of the most respected and hard-working hospitality professionals in Vancouver.