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The Reincarnated Pizzeria of Legend Every Vancouverite Should Try Once

Did's Pizza was once upon a time the late night cheap food of choice for many in this city. Then life intervened, both for him and for us.

On Dissing Bad Wagyu and What Trump’s Trade Wars Mean for Food and Drink

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds tales of fake seeds, mayonnaise eaters and French diners.

Merchant’s Workshop Has Been Sold, Will Go Out with Several Bangs

One of the best neighbourhood restaurants in Vancouver is set to shut its doors after several years of memorable service on The Drive.

Five Years Ago This Week, Inside an Almost Finished ‘Farmer’s Apprentice’

Scenes from Chef David Gunawan's multiple award-winning South Granville restaurant in the final stage of its 2013 construction.

Inside the New Kafka’s, Opening Soon on Great Northern Way

Aaron Kafka's eponymous new, two-level, 75-seat cafe is less than two weeks away from launching on Emily Carr's new campus.

Understanding the Roots of an East Vancouver Coffee Company’s Brand

The Clark Drive cafe and roaster's co-owner fills us in on the story of Agro and its rebranding, from inception to full bloom...

The Excellent West Side Restaurant Vancouver Somehow Let Slip Away

Daniel Boulud's DB Bistro Moderne opened in the midst of the 2008 financial meltdown and closed to the frustration of many in 2011.

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...

Feasting on the Exotic Silk Road Food and Hospitality of the Uyghurs on Kingsway

Efendi Uyghur is a small, welcoming and wonderfully delicious exemplar of a cuisine we wish we had a lot more of in Vancouver.

On the Art of Eating Alone and No Soup for Senate Majority Leaders

In this week's read of the food and drink headlines, Talia discovers a bar for media people and dreams of Portland's Kachinka.

Vancouver’s Best Fried Chicken, Ranked

Our city is enjoying a fried chicken boom right now, with several different styles vying for supremacy. We map the best spots here.

Five Years Ago This Week, Inside the Construction of Odd Society Spirits

This quick trip down memory lane includes over a dozen photographs of one of our favourite local distilleries. Take a look!

Juke Fried Chicken Secures New Location

The Chinatown favourite is launching a new location before the end of the summer at 1074 Davie St. in the West End.

A Sneak Peek Inside the New Matchstick Cafe

The fourth location of Matchstick Coffee is on track to open at 1328 Richards St. (at Drake) before the end of July

Sarah Savoy Does The Dishes

The owner of the always-on-point Main Street boutique Much & Little fills us in (and up) on her favourite places to eat and drink.

The Beer Brief, Vol. 3

A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Remembering Kozmas, Vancouver’s Game-Changing Mediterranean Restaurant of the 1970s

In this addition of the Restaurant Graveyard, we inter one of the most impactful Mediterranean eateries in Vancouver's history.

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...

Understanding the Kitsch Wine Designed for People “Who Love to Slay Rosé”

This "Message in a Bottle" Q&A asks Kitsch winemaker Grant Biggs all about his delicious 2017 rosé.

On Prison Ramen, Queer Food and Paying Too Much for Small Batch Bourbon

In a read of food and drink headlines, Talia stumps us with food trivia and finds virulent Trumpism leaking into the restaurant realm.

Heading to the Sunshine Coast for the Long Weekend? Check Out These Two New Spots

Recently launched Buono Osteria and Lone Wolf Bakery are making life on the Sunshine Coast a little more delicious.

You Need To Try the Refreshing ‘Sunrise Ruby’ Cocktail at Gastown’s Tacofino

This bright, light, quenching sipper is a tequila-based riff on the French 75 -- an elegant, classic cocktail created in the 1920's.

The Good Luck and Design Restraint Behind Torafuku’s Sleek Brand

Co-owner Steve Kuan and designer Thomas Albrighton relay the ominous aspects and creative thought processes behind Torafuku's look.

Doing the Dishes with Amy Renee York

The Gastown boutique super-businesswoman flexes some serious foodie muscles to give us her ideal day of eating and drinking around 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...

Aerial Footage of Thousands of Bourbon Barrels Lost in Kentucky Distillery Accident

The collapse of part of the maturation building at Barton 1792 resulted in the loss of over 9,000 barrels and hundreds of fish.

Vancouver’s Restaurant Graveyard

With the help of many diners and restaurant industry veterans, we bring you this growing token of remembrance!

Inside Kits’ Imminent ‘Their There’

The fine folks of the award-winning AnnaLena are nearly finished their new cafe on West 4th. Take a closer look inside!