Food
PHOTOS // Ten Years Ago, Inside the Last Day of Training and First Night of Service at L’Abattoir
Many of the faces have changed, but the Gastown restaurant remains as reliably excellent a place for drinks and dinner as ever.
COMFORT FOOD GUIDE // The Overwhelmingly Decadent Milkshakes of Mt. Pleasant
My favourite sees chocolate ice cream mixed with peanut butter and pretzels, all topped with Nutella whipped cream...
On Dinner for Rich People, Tiki Time Bombs and All the Patio Heaters in the World
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds doughnut-style bannock and fewer people Instagramming food.
The Tip Out, Vol. 4
Everything you need to know about eating and drinking in Vancouver right now.
You Need to Try This Deliciously Balanced Mortadella Hot Dog on the Edge of Strathcona
Savour its ragout of corn that's zapped with a lemon-zested mayo and a blizzard of grated parmesan cheese.
Six Years Ago Today, Inside the Delicious Night Before Gyoza Bar’s Opening
There's typically only ever one day like this in the lifespan of a restaurant. I was glad to catch this one and even sneak a few bites...
How to Pickle the Last of the Summer Peaches and Beans Like a Pro
We get the lowdown from VV Tapas Lounge chefs Zach Poole and Patrick Fogarty on how to pickle some summer gems.
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...
They Don’t Make Art-Deco Lunch Counters in Vancouver Like They Used To…
Located between the Commodore and the Orpheum, the 1930s/40s Hollywood Cafe offered 30 cent lunches and an on-site palmist.
Inside the Imminent ‘Mogu Fried Chicken’
The 34 seat Japanese food truck turned brick and mortar restaurant will be ready for its first customers this week.
On Restless Sous Chefs and Imagining a Country With Half As Many Restaurants
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds little relief for an industry navigating increasingly perilous waters.
The Tip Out, Vol. 3
Everything you need to know about eating and drinking in Vancouver right now.
READER POLL // Should Restaurants Be Going Public About Possible Covid Exposures?
There is no established protocol for how restaurants should react when faced with possible Covid-19 exposures. Let's change that.
How the Seasoning Duo of Salt and Pepper Became Such a Ubiquitous Pairing
Food historian Annie Gray walks us through the fascinating story of salt's long association with black pepper.
Inside the New ‘Bells and Whistles’ on Dunbar St.
The new sports-loving restaurant from Gooseneck Hospitality is set to open to the public this weekend.
Inside MILA, Opening Soon in Chinatown
The 105-seat restaurant from the team behind Virtuous Pie will replace the ill-fated Juniper at 185 Keefer Street.
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 Cancelling Food Awards and Favourite Last Meals at Closing Restaurants
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds dire consequences and whispers of a tiki reckoning.
El Santo Team to Open ‘Nox’ Restaurant in Coal Harbour This Winter
The new contemporary Italian restaurant will launch at the end of the year inside the neighbourhood's new Cardero building.
Five Years Ago This Week, Inside the Second Act of a Legendary Vancouver Restaurant
For this week's #TBT we go back exactly five years to when I toured what would eventually become Bodega on Main Street.
Talking Staff Meals, Good Books and Perfect Days Off With Chef Bobby Milheron
The executive chef of Yaletown's Homer Street Cafe & Bar answers several questions about his work and life.
The Tip Out, Vol. 2
Everything you need to know about eating and drinking in Vancouver right now.
Bar Gobo Softly Opens Tonight
It looks like Bar Gobo is a 'go' to softly open tonight (Wednesday, August 19) in the old Tuck Shoppe address at 237 Union Street.
New Taqueria ‘Popina Cantina’ Opens Today Inside Granville Island’s Net Loft
The tiny taco takeaway joint in Granville Island's Net Loft is ready with five interesting tacos and a bunch of cool puffcreams.
Beer Brief, Vol. 41
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
‘Foodie Edition’ of Got Craft’s Virtual Market Series Starts August 20th
Expect a tasty line-up of quality baked goods, sweets, dumplings, pantry provisions and a variety of delicious beverages.
COMFORT FOOD GUIDE // Cafe Medina’s Pillowy Liège-Style Waffles (With Caramel)
Pro tip: sitting at the bar alone is how to best avoid Cafe Medina's famous queue...plus you don't have to share.
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...
