Food
TAKE THIS OUT // What to Order From Kin Kao, Old Bird, Yasma, El Santo and Dosanko
In the stressed out space between today's bubbles and tomorrow's vaccines, good take-out is increasingly easy to find.
Remembering Gastown’s Ambitious but Doomed Modern German Restaurant
The 2015 arrival of film director Uwe Boll's Bauhaus restaurant was met with deafening quiet from the community it sought to join.
PATIO CITY // Soaking Up the Expanded Beach Vibes at Kitsilano’s Lucky Taco
Located on Yew Street just up from Kits Beach, the outdoor space has long been a major day and night draw for beach goers.
Cafe Inspired by Sun Setting on Faraway Monolith
The 323 sqft, barista-owned cafe brightens an otherwise drab corner in Hong Kong's Sai Ying Pun district.
Take Positively Delicious Action With Tina Lau’s ‘Dumplings for Asian Hope’ Workshop
In response to the recent spike in anti-Asian violence and hate, Lau invites food lovers to unite via her 'Jiaozi' workshop.
We Want a Bottle of Averill Creek Vineyard’s New Blackberry Vermouth
The beautifully bottled and terroir-full apéritif would be perfect for sipping over ice or poured over ice cream.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
On the Future of Food Delivery and the Uncertain Fate of Indoor Dining
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds bad cola collaborations and culinary libraries in the works.
Seven Years Ago Today, Awaiting the Launch of Gastown’s Short-Lived Blacktail Florist
I remember this walkabout very well, mostly because of how convinced I was of the likely success of the place. Alas, no.
The Most Cursed Location in Vancouver Spat This Fine Restaurant Out In Only a Year
Previous to Ensemble, the space ate Piccolo Mondo, Saveur and Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe. After Ensemble, it swallowed others.
TAKE THIS OUT // What to Order from Vij’s, Annalena, Their There, Hundy and Red Wagon
In the stressed out space between today's bubbles and tomorrow's vaccines, good take-out is increasingly easy to find.
TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Talking Trade With Conner Joseph and Brandon Frederick
In this episode, Jamie and Mickey speak to two outstanding members of Vancouver's food and beverage community.
Gastown’s Irish Heather and Shebeen to Close, Move to New Neighbourhood
Since 1997 the Irish Heather has been a charming, unpretentious respite for a pie and a pint. Gastown won't be the same without it.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
On Surfing a Third Wave and Only Vaccinating Hospitality Workers at Restaurants in Distress
In her recent read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns of restaurants quietly lost and a crazy amount of food waste.
Twelve Years Ago Today, Taking Truly Terrible Photos Inside Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
These images were taken in 2009, the popular restaurant's 11th year, arguably towards the very end of its long heyday.
Remembering the Commercial Drive Restaurant Where All the Cooks Liked to Hang Out
While it did attract many off-duty cooks, bartenders and servers, to the neighbourhood at large is was like a second living room.
Vancouver’s First ‘Food Hall’ a Lost Opportunity?
JRG might surprise us with something amazing here, but it's fair to wonder if it won't be genuinely embarrassing for all involved.
MIS EN PLACE PODCAST // New Season Begins With Revisit of ‘No Tipping’ Business Model
In the episode 1 of the 2nd season of the Mise-en-Place Podcast, chef/host Robert Belcham and special guests get into it.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
COOL THING WE WANT // Downlow’s Guinness Cheddar-Draped St. Patrick’s Day Cheeseburger
The special Downlow burger also features Blackmail Stout Beer mustard, bacon braised cabbage and a 1/3 lb dry-aged beef patty.
You Need to Try This Ontama Eggs Benedict With Yuzu Miso Hollandaise
The Japanese style of poached egg is served on a slice of toast and topped with a revelatory yuzu miso hollandaise sauce.
On Loosening the Reins on Social Gatherings and Racists With No Appreciation of Ramen
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns of new ghost kitchens and restaurant workers helping one another.
Bells and Whistles’ Nostalgic Ballpark Chili Fries
This stuff satisfies nostalgic cravings for old ballparks, carnivals and other places that probably shouldn't be serving food.
Five Years Ago This Week, One of Vancouver’s Best Restaurants Was Just Taking Shape
When news broke of Kissa Tanto's coming, its success was seen as about as sure a thing as a thing could possibly be.
Remembering East Broadway’s Peruvian-Inspired House of Good Times and Pisco Sours
It's been a year since the closure of Mt. Pleasant's Chicha restaurant, but its memory persists for good reason.
Kin Kao Opening Soon in Mt. Pleasant
Though this Kin Kao will share plenty of DNA with the Commercial Drive location, the menu will be very different.
TAKE THIS OUT // What to Order From Kin Kao, Aleph, Mogu, Modus and Popina
In the stressed out space between today's bubbles and tomorrow's vaccines, good take-out is increasingly easy to find.
