Almond croissants have long been my go-to at cafes and bakeries. This hyper-local list is no casual walkthrough of the prettiest photos on Instagram. I actually paid for, ate, and ranked every almond croissant that appears, taking notes for each one. »
One of Vancouver's favourite fried chicken spots has begun an expansion into pub grub in the form of burgers. Downlow, known for its Downlow Chicken Shack on Commercial Drive has recently replaced "Monarch Burger" with its own burger concept, aptly named "Downlow Burger". »
Diners, mark your calendars! Coming back for its 18th year, the annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival is taking over parts of Vancouver to celebrate all things food and support the BC Cancer Foundation. »
After a year hiatus, Harvest Haus is back on in Vancouver. With its return, Harvest Haus moves to the PNE Fairgrounds and expands to include a new component in Harvestland, an array of Bavarian-inspired activities targeted for families and outdoorsy enthusiasts. »
Last week was a great time to be at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Canada's Great Kitchen Party, a celebration of Canadian culture in sports, music, and food, came together for another rambunctious culinary competition featuring an array of Vancouver and Tofino-based chefs. »
Lots of restaurants host things like a Winemaker's Dinner or a Distiller's Dinner but these are often structured evenings where you're guided step-by-step through a flavour profile of the featured company and the whole event feels very branded. »
When you have a dessert craving erupting in your brain, there's little you can do about it, and your mission becomes one to satisfy that craving. You might not have a perfect idea of this dessert, but you'll know it's "something sweet". »
Rejoice, pancake lovers! If you've been holding out on that planned Japan trip for soufflé pancakes, Fufú Café now provides a soufflé pancake experience without you having to leave the country. »
On a day like any other in Vancouver, it’s easy to wonder “Where should we eat today?”. I’ll admit that hotel restaurant dining doesn’t always jump out, but the brunch session at H Tasting Lounge in the lauded Westin Bayshore hotel was quite the opposite experience. »
"Mate". This word is often defined as slang for "friend", commonly used in Australia and Great Britain. Evidently, it is also the name of M8. Featuring a mix of Chinese and Italian hybrid dining, this menu is like few others in Vancouver and it's recently revamped its dinner menu. »
These days in Vancouver, it seems a celebratory festival exists for all sorts of delicacies. The newest one to join the fray is Punch Bowl Festival 2019, which was a majority-share of cocktails provided by a ton of spirit vendors and more in a sunny afternoon at the PNE Fairgrounds in Vancouver. »
