Food
You Need To Try These Delicious Little Cappuccino Companions at La Tana
These simple doughnut rounds sweetened with a little vanilla cream and a light dusting of delight are perfect with espresso.
‘Harken’ Opening Soon on Powell Street
The Japanese-inspired 16 seat cafe and roastery will pair chef Kris Barnholden with Aubade Coffee maestro Eldric Stuart.
This Is Alan. He’s Currently Ranked #1 as the Worst Customer in the Lower Mainland
What kind of person pours an iced capp on the counter while physically and verbally abusing staff and customers? Alan, that's who.
On Sommeliers Behaving Badly and Restaurants Getting Sexually Suggestive
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns about Vij's taking reservations and Stephen Miller eating glue.
Imagining a Proper Cooking Show for Stoners in the Age of Legal Weed
Iron Chef Canada premieres October 17th, the same day that marijuana finally becomes legal in Canada. Somehow that doesn't feel right.
Beer Brief Vol. 9
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Peter Van de Reep Does ‘The Dishes’
We asked the renaissance man and Campagnolo Upstairs bartender to draw us a map to some of his favourite local food and drink...
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 Sending Steaks Back and Making Fake Dinner Reservations for Horrible People
In her latest read of the food an drink headlines, Talia finds drunk birds wreaking havoc and the end of a legend in Tokyo.
La Tana Opens on Commercial Drive
The new Italian caffe and alimentari from the owners of Savio Volpe and Pepino's (next door) launched this morning.
Scenes of Tequila-Soaked Deliciousness from the Grand Opening of the New La Taqueria
Last night saw not only the launch of the new restaurant on Yukon Street, but also a fierce and friendly cocktail competition.
A Quick Guide to Gobbling Up the Very Best of Thanksgiving in Vancouver
With Thanksgiving Weekend nearly upon us, we've assembled a short list of ways to gobble up the very best of it.
Once-a-Week Burger Pop-Up Sells Out Fast on Commercial Drive
The Downlow Chicken Shack's new burger pop-up kicked off yesterday with delicious results. Take a bite...
Though an Inspiration to Young Cooks, This Tiny Vancouver Eatery Didn’t Last
Open from 2015 to early 2017, Latab was a short-lived gift to local foodies from chef Kris Barnholden and wine pro Eryn Dorman.
One of Vancouver’s Best Vietnamese Restaurants Gets Its Story Told in New Short Film
Anh and Chi, the stylish Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street, represents a lot more than just the delicious sum of its parts.
On the Coming Trouble With Bacon and How Hard It Is to Be a Bouncer
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds perfect coffee drinking light and an ode to the humble anchovy.
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...
Seven Years Ago This Week, This Outstanding Local Chocolate Shop Was Born
In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we go back exactly 7 years ago to just before the launch of Beta5 at 413 Industrial Avenue.
Botanist Sommelier Stephanie Mathis Shares a Treasure Map to Great Local Wines
The third instalment of our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes, has a seasoned wine pro detailing her love affair with BC grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 8
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Rhiannon Csordas Does ‘The Dishes’
We quizzed the talented Head Bartender up at Whistler's idyllic Nita Lake Lodge about her ideal day of eating and drinking.
Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked
A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Fall, 2018. Rank them with your picks!
On Hotboxing Lobsters to Death and the Archaeology of Brewing in the Holy Land
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds avocados jumping sharks, a Pickle Juice Kool-Aid Sangria and much more.
Take a Look Inside Commercial Drive’s New Pan-Asian Street Food Spot
On the heels of several friends and family services, Ugly Dumpling is now officially open at 1590 Commercial Drive.
Remember This Short-Lived Little Vegetarian Wine Bar on the Edge of Chinatown?
Today we inter the tiny, 20 seat vegetarian restaurant known as The Parker into Vancouver's Restaurant Graveyard.
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...
Vancouver’s Best New Restaurants of 2018, Mapped
We present these fine establishments in no particular order, but give each of our readers TWO votes so they can be ranked.
Five Years Ago This Week, This Excellent Brewery Was Born in Mt. Pleasant
For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we look back to the birth of Brassneck, one of Vancouver's most loved breweries.
