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Vancouver to Score Middle Eastern ‘Superbaba’ Food Truck in June

Victoria's Middle Eastern restaurant concept is expanding into Vancouver, starting with a new food truck at Burrard and Dunsmuir.

Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had Tiny Islands for Hanging Out On in False Creek

With good weather approaching, we saw this 215 sqft island designed for Copenhagen's harbour and got covetous about it.

An Inside Look at What’s Opening in the Old Nick’s Spaghetti House Space

The crew from Savio Volpe are launching 'Pepino's Spaghetti House' and 'Caffe La Tana' on Commercial Drive this summer.

Spanish ‘Como’ Opening Soon in Mt. Pleasant

Frankie Harrington and Shaun Layton team up with chef Justin Witcher for a new concept at Main St. and 7th Ave.

Chef Tret Jordan to Helm Upcoming 75 Seat Location of Kafka’s, Opening This Summer

The 1,500 sqft restaurant could open as soon as June and comes to us via Aaron Kafka, owner of Kafka's Coffee & Tea.

This Is What Would Happen If It Never Stopped Raining

It's been raining so much that it's OK to wonder what would happen if it never stopped. The answer isn't pretty...

New Havana Taking Shape on Commercial Drive

Though these new photos would suggest otherwise, the revamped Cuban-inspired icon is looking to re-open early next week.

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Vancouver Needs More Tiny Establishments Like the New La Taqueria

Small, cool, intimate, bouncer-less venues for food and drink (where you don't need to shout to be heard) shouldn't be this rare.

An Isolated Cabin in Wales for a BC Backyard

We want this beautiful Welsh hideaway - clad in local slate with an interior of birch plywood - a lot closer to home.

Eating the Historical Significance of East Van’s Fabulous ‘Fat Stevens’ Sandwich

This sandwich disappeared into lore and legend only to become bigger, stronger and just a little bit better upon its glorious return.

Vancouver Would Be Cooler if Our Anarchists Filled Our Pot Holes (Like They Do in Portland)

Portland anarchists decided to radically intercede where their city had failed them, taking direct action to the streets, literally.

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On the Delicious Joys of Montreal in Winter

Trying to make sense of one of Canada's top food cities in just a few days (with a side trip to the Eastern Townships).

You Have to Try This Delicious, Herb-Rolled Kampachi Loin at Gastown’s PiDGiN

Chef Wesley Young has been adding new dishes to the menu as the seasons shift. This beautifully balanced thing is among them.

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We’d Totally Live in This Danish ‘Krane’ if It Overlooked Vancouver’s Crab Park

The engine room of this massive crane on the shore of Copenhagen was renovated to include a spa, a meeting room and a suite for two.

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

A panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Spring, 2018. Rank them with your picks.

Check Out This Supercut of Delicious Food Scenes in Animated Film

This drool-worthy edit includes delicious scenes from such as Ratatouille, Garden of Words, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Spirited Away.

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Why Sharing the Things You Love Sometimes Ends Up Destroying Them

The story of Sweden's beautiful but doomed 'broccoli tree' is a well told parable that reminds us to think before we share.

You Need to Try the New ‘Humans’ Brew from Parkside

The strong new IPA from the Port Moody brewery is a stealthy tropical citrus beauty that is almost radler-esque in its crushability.

That Delicious Chinese Pancake Pop-Up in Mt. Pleasant That Never Should Have Ended

Fei Bing Express was one night only restaurant concept from Alex Dadzis and Ken Tsui that showed the address' nighttime potential.

We Want This Beautiful Restaurant in Helsinki for Northeast False Creek

The fine but casual, two-storey 'Roster' in Finland would fit right into Vancouver's soon-to-be newest neighbourhood.

Four Top Vancouver Chefs to Launch New Fast Food Concept on Granville Island

Chefs Angus An, Hamid Salimian, Joël Watanabe and Robert Belcham have joined forces to open Popina Canteen this summer.

Hey Chef! Did You Recently Lose Your Fancy Handmade Leather Knife Roll?

A local cook recently found a professional knife kit on a Downtown Eastside curb and purchased it on the cheap. Is it yours?

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Attn: Cooks! Application Deadline for Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Competition Approaches

Want to compete against your peers to win $10,000 and placement in one of Canada's better restaurants? Hell yeah you do!