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DINER: Pies Tested & Ready, Anticipated “Pizzeria Farina” To Open This Wednesday

Pizzeria Farina, the new pizza joint (delivery by bicycle) landing at Main and Prior in Strathcona, will open its doors on Wednesday, August 17th. Here’s the word: “Everything is near completion and [chef] J.C. Poirier and his team are excited to start serving their classic Italian-inspired pizza. The pizzeria will open at 5PM and will close when the dough runs out.” Can’t hardly wait. In the interim, should it be your thing, you can follow them on Twitter and “like” them on Facebook. Don’t mind me if I just sit here drooling at the photo after the jump (look at that crust!)…

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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.