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

We’re proud to premiere episode 2 of Mike Babiarz and Soren Johnstone’s documentary series “Road To The Restaurant Rumble”. The charity boxing event organized by the Aprons for Gloves Boxing Association will pit Vancouver’s bussers against its barbers and its cooks against its bartenders on July 25th. View episode 1 here and get all the details about the event here.

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  1. Headlock GO! GO! embrace The Holy Mountain Mssr’s Babiarz and Johnstone
    it will set you free

  2. Andrew is someone going to be taping this? I am going to be out of town when it happens and would love to see these fights.

  3. We will be making a 6th follow up episode and it will showcase some highlights from the night. But, there will also be another crew filming the event. They will be broadcasting on a livestream channel. That’s internet stuff.

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.