Contributor: Ann Chen
Ann Chen is a casual collector of ceramics, a logical lover of lard, and a biased believer in bar seats—banter optional. When she’s not crunching numbers, she’s likely (over)analyzing egg salad, crafting nameless cocktails, or taking long walks for the sake of her sanity.
When Life Gives You Charcoal: Peter Ho on the Progression of 炭火焼きアラシ Sumibiyaki Arashi
Since opening in March of this year, a spot at Sumibiyaki Arashi's 14-seat counter has consistently been Vancouver’s most difficult reservation to snag - for some very good reasons, which we break down for you here.
Niwa on Powell: Food that Feels Instinctively Good for the Body, Soul and Community
While the city tends to celebrate the arrival of Spring with pomp and gusto, Niwa has taken a quieter route: grounded, deliberate, and steady. Its connection to the seasons is subtle but constant, and without theatrics.
Osteria Elio Volpe: Honest Italian Cooking and a Warm Winter Escape in Vancouver
Maintaining a sunny disposition throughout a Vancouver winter is a challenge all its own. Luckily for us, we have 'Elio'- the namesake bright and bubbly younger cousin to Banda Volpi's sage and savvy Osteria Savio Volpe (aka 'Savio') - with its light-hearted lean towards cocktails and shared plates, to take comfort in over the season ahead.
