Food
On Intentionally Coughing on Servers and New Rules for Outdoor Drinking
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds food media disparities and party bussers being refused service.
Five Years Ago This Week, When Vancouverites Crushed Thousands of Dumplings Outside
For this edition of Throwback Thursday we return to the south shore of False Creek in search of the Golden Dumpling...
Award-Winning Italian Restaurant Permanently Closes After 12 Years on Main Street
We can't blame greedy landlords or property developers for this one. Campagnolo was closed by Covid-19, plain and simple.
Beer Brief, Vol. 40
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
On Digging All the New Spots and Restaurants Hoping There Won’t Be Another Lockdown
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds talk of tipping and restaurants opening and closing.
Highly Anticipated ‘Do Chay’ Eatery to Launch in Yaletown Over Long Weekend
From the new black tile on the bar to the hanging birdcages, the 50-seat Vietnamese restaurant is looking clean and sharp.
One of BC’s Top Restaurants Set to Close Due to Massive Rent Increase
The award-winning PearTree - a fixture for 23 years - was a driving force in the development of British Columbia's culinary identity.
Join the Fresh Roots Schoolyard Harvest At-Home Edition Dinner, August 13th
Find out what to expect from this year's event and read a short Q&A with collaborating Chefs TJ Conwi and Natasha Sawyer.
Vancouver Suddenly Has Hundreds of New Patios, So What Happens When It Rains?
We might be in the midst of a sun-soaked heat wave, but one day our full patios are going to be introduced to the real Vancouver.
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...
TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Making Sense of Weird Times With Leticia Castro of The Diamond
In our 50th episode, we get down to brass tacks with one of the most respected and hard-working hospitality professionals in Vancouver.
‘The Keefer Yard’ Prepares to Tee Off in Chinatown
The narrow but deep vacant lot beside The Keefer Bar is currently being transformed into The Keefer Yard, an al fresco space dedicated to outdoor games and good times.
We Want Some of Livia Bakery’s Canned Cherries, Blackberries and Huckleberries
The popular Commercial Drive establishment is just about to release a sweet line-up of summer deliciousness...
MIS EN PLACE PODCAST // Episode 7 — Talking With Michael Ruhlman on the Future of Fine Dining
Michael Ruhlman is the author of many books, including the French Laundry Cookbook and The Making of a Chef.
On Pandemic Diners Being Abusive and Underage Drinkers Getting Sneaky
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds our Mayor being irresponsible and bad news from Yelp.
Vancouver’s Temporary Patios, Mapped
This map points to restaurants, cafes and breweries that have so far been approved for the Temporary Expedited Patio Program.
How Specific Pasta Shapes Came into Existence and Evolved Over Time
In this short explainer film from Mental Floss, we get the delicious lowdown on the history of Italian noodles...
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...
Five Years Ago Today, This Recently Shuttered Restaurant Got Off to an Excellent Start
Royal Dinette, launched in the Financial District in the summer of 2015, was the first local restaurant to fall during the pandemic.
BIPOC Foods Vancouver Virtual Pop-Up Market Happens July 25/26
A group of 16 local BIPOC food and beverage businesses will be participating in the virtual pop-up market this weekend.
Hospitality Friends to Rally for One of Their Own With Big Aussie BBQ in East Van
The feasting will include steak sandwiches, shrimp on the barbie, veggie skewers, Aussie burgers and more.
COMFORT FOOD GUIDE // The ‘How Is This Even a Salad?’ Cobb Salad at Red Wagon
Including any kind of salad on our Comfort Food map might seem a little...er...wrong, but shut up and look at this thing.
READER POLL // Are Local Restaurants Helping Health Officials With Contact Tracing?
The Provincial Health Order on contact tracing makes it sounds mandatory, but read carefully -- it's not.
On Electrocuting Careless Customers and the Costs of Reopening a Restaurant in a Pandemic
In her latest read of the food and drink news, Talia finds new levels of trolling and more toxic work environments exposed.
IT’S ON US // Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Vancouver’s Legendary Alibi Room
We know $50 won’t always cover dinner for two but it’s enough to get you started and, frankly, it's all we can afford.
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...
You Need to Try This Schmaltzy, Manchego Cheese-Dusted Latke at Poplar Grove
I've taken in a few fancy latkes before, but nothing quite as decadent or delicious as this one by chef Rob Ratcliffe.
‘Straight & Marrow’ Resumes Construction in the Old ‘Bistro Wagon Rouge’ Location
I did another walk-through of the space a couple of days ago and found them less than a month away from launch.
