Food
Beer Brief Vol. 7
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Any City Would Be Lucky to Have Port Moody’s Three Block Stretch of Beer Heaven
Finding a place in the Atlas today is "Brewer's Row", the famously hop-happy three block stretch of Port Moody's Murray Street.
On Finding Cheap Michelin Eats and Donald Trump’s Loathing of Tiki Bars
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia tempts the culinary fates and learns of an odd strategy to make old fish look fresh.
This Cafe Dedicated Entirely to Tiramisu, Please
Located in what used to be the French Concession in Shanghai, this stunning tiramisu cafe would feel right at home in Vancouver.
The Acorn’s Shira Blustein Does ‘The Dishes’
The co-owner of two of Vancouver's best vegetarian joints shares her personal treasure map of great places to eat, drink and unwind.
New Cafe ‘The Garden’ Now Open in Strathcona
Anna McMillan, Rheanna Miller and Kirsten Kennedy's new 16 seat cafe and store launched at 868 East Hastings this morning.
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 Prohibition Drinks in Bombay and France Going to War With Britain Over Food (Again)
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia tries to understand the ramen beer trend and binge-watching food shows.
How an Award-Winning Lover of BC Wine Fell For Local Grapes
Celebrated sommelier Jason Yamasaki of Joey Restaurant Group is the first to answer our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes.
If It Was Still Around Today, This Mt. Pleasant Eatery Would Probably Be Killing It
The 30 seat "Cafeteria" lasted two years at 2702 Main St. (now Burdock & Co.), featuring an eclectic menu with no dish exceeding $20.
Delicious Scenes From a BC Winery’s First Longtable Dinner in 12 Years
Picturesque Joiefarm hosted a very memorable meal in the orchard of their Naramata winery last week. Take a look...
Every Adventurous Eater Should Seek Out This Gem Hidden in a Light Industrial Park
Lamajoun, an Armenian/Georgian cafe in the nondescript wilds of Richmond, is so much more than it outwardly appears.
From Gender-Segregation to Gay Protest, This Gorgeous Vancouver Beer Parlour Saw it All
The four-storey, 135-room Castle Hotel featured an elaborately tapestried main floor beer-sipping venue with many stories to tell.
On Hot Coffee Falling From the Sky and Banning Children From Restaurants
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia sees rekindled love for the mojito and yearns for a coffee-delivering drone.
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...
Beer Brief Vol. 6
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
New Fried Chicken Spot Primed for Launch
'Little Juke', the second location of Juke Fried Chicken, will be opening for trial runs on Davie Street starting Thursday night.
The ‘Nouveau Dim Sum’ Concept in Gastown That Closed Before it Should Have
This interesting eatery on Powell St. (its name a portmanteau of "bamboo" and "buddha") now lies in Vancouver's Restaurant Graveyard.
Local Wine Pro Dishes on Mentorship, Exams, Millennials Shaping the Market and More
Veteran wine instructor Mark Shipway gives us a piece of his mind in this lengthy, wide-ranging interview.
On Ancient Alewives and What You Think About the Drink of Douchebags Being True
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns about cherry-spitting athletes and the beer that angered a burger giant.
We Want to Brighten Our Shelf with Lyndsay Sung’s Adorable New Cookbook
It's physically impossible not to crack the spine of this kawaii cookbook (featuring 30 colourful recipes) without also cracking a smile.
New Cafe Opening Soon in Gastown’s Reimagined Ormidale Building
The third location of Mt. Pleasant hangout Kafka's is just getting started inside the newfangled construction at 151 West Hastings St.
Fun, Irreverent Southern BBQ Longtable Dinner Goes Down This Sunday
This event marks Merchant's Workshop's final affiliated dinner, on the heels of their impending closure on Thursday, August 16th.
The Lowdown on Chez Christophe’s Sweet New Chocolate Bar Branding
Christophe Bonson explains the personal inspirations and thought processes behind his brand's new retro/modern look.
Short Film ‘A Taco Told in Texas’ Celebrates Undersung Hero of Austin’s Food Scene
This 18 minute-long doc on idiosyncratic Texas cook/restaurateur Ralph Gilmore is inspiring, heartwarming and appetizing...
Celebrated Brewery Within a Brewery Added to Craft Beer Atlas of Vancouver
Superflux regularly cuts through the craft beer scene clutter with the quality of their beers and their consistently attractive branding.
Sneak Peek Inside Yaletown’s New Steakhouse
The highly anticipated 214 seat restaurant from the Toptable Group is finally coming together at 1109 Hamilton Street.
This Gastown Wine Bar Was Named After a Stressed Out Animal Suffering a Nervous Breakdown
Opened in 2010 by the owners of nearby Salt Tasting Room, the Spanish-inspired 21 seat 'Judas Goat' lasted 3 years in Blood Alley
