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James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Give Us Their 2023 Predictions


Welcome to the Track & Food podcast. Host Jamie Mah is a writer, bartender and sommelier in beautiful Vancouver, BC. With co-host Mickey McLeod, they take regular deep dives into everything food and culture in the city and around the globe.

The boys are back with their insights and predictions for 2023. Recorded a few days before the New Year, James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus) give their opinions on how the local restaurant community will evolve over the year ahead, in yet another classic “triple J” episode. Enjoy!

Getting Away From the Roots of Some Really Harsh Kitchens with Local Author, Timothy Taylor

In this conversation with Taylor - an avid eater and once occasional food writer, himself - he shares the thoughts and ideas driving his latest literary invention, "The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf".

On Tipping, Food Pricing, Michelin and Migrant Workers with Corey Mintz

An engaging and lively discussion with the distinguished food journalist and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Does Vancouver Have a Defining Food Image?

Welcome to the Episode 100 extravaganza! Get ready for a two-and-a-half-hour-long fun-filled and bubbles-fuelled episode of insider knowledge and laughter.

Demythologizing Poverty with Local Expert, Tracy Smith-Carrier

Will poverty always be a systemic issue? This is the question at the heart of an article published in The Conversation last December, written by today's guest and Jamie Mah's most recent Track & Food Podcast episode.