Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog

Stem Japanese Eatery – $143 Kaiseki/Omakase in Burnaby [REVIEW]

It's fun to crawl through the glitz and glam of downtown hubs in the restaurant world, but if you look deep enough, the same kind of prestige can be had in the suburbs often for a better value price. I believe Stem Japanese Eatery is one of those venues and

Vancouver Christmas Market 2021 – Food Pricing Guide [EVENT]

After a one-year hiatus from the world, the Vancouver Christmas Market is back at Jack Poole Plaza and I couldn't be more overjoyed. While I am an avid visitor and visit every year, I am also hyper-aware of the prices of food at the market and may have splurged on

New Fishport – A Seafood Bistro Lacking True Backbone in Vancouver [REVIEW]

It's kind of crazy to say this but what is going on with the operation of New Fishport that they can allow smoking to happen on-premises? It's sad that this overshadowed my food experience but when 20% of my primary senses are clouded, it's harder to enjoy food. We'll talk

Community Taps and Pizza – Simplified Cornerside Comfort in Vancouver's Most Italian Neighbourhood [OVERVIEW]

It wasn't going to be long before a new restaurant sprouted up in the ashes of Biercraft. Community Taps and Pizza is a new celebration of bringing people together over good food, local vendors, and a modern interior. Keeping in theme with Commercial Drive, which has a big Italian influence,

Chef's Choice – Sophisticated Chinese Cuisine in Vancouver [REVIEW]

I'm not one to frequent a lot of Chinese restaurants but I savour every chance I get. I had the chance to dine at Chef's Choice on a fellow food blogger's recommendation and this experience was very tasty, priced well, and situated in a restaurant with great décor and service.

Pizza Coming Soon – Throwback Vibes, Fusion Dive in Vancouver [REVIEW]

It's not a dive bar in the sense of being a grimy drinking hole, but Pizza Coming Soon keeps a lot of the old bones of New Mitzie's Restaurant and re-colours it in a eclectic palette in both vibe and menu as a Japanese snack bar. Dim lighting, non-binary washrooms,

Saveur Restaurant – A Brand Name in Victoria in Need of Help for Brunch [REVIEW]

Saveur's been on the lists of many to go to in Victoria and for good reason. They're cited in local media such as YAM Magazine and Eat Magazine, even making it as YAM's 2019 restaurant of the year. Suffice to say, I think these opinions might be mainly based on

The Frying Pan – Korean x Nashville Fried Chicken in Vancouver [REVIEW]

There's been a ton of hype for The Frying Pan ever since their food truck started rolling around Vancouver. Now a brick-and-mortar location has sprung up and while I'm in tears saying goodbye to Tuc Craft Kitchen, my heart has been healed by the Korean-Nashville style of fried chicken that's

Chupito – Back Alley Mexican Cocktails in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Its entrance is literally in the alleyway behind the parent business! I don't know why it took so long for this business to spring up in La Taqueria's backyard but Chupito takes the "back door" experience of Tacofino to a new level in branding. I came in with expectations of

Burgerland Smash Up – A Smashing Ode to Famous Burgers in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Smash patties are all the rage on this side of the 2020s. Despite having origins in 2007 in Denver, Colorado, the smash burger is a rising story that burger places are starting to add to their menus. Pourhouse in Vancouver, for example, has a smash burger on their happy hour

VV Tapas Lounge and VV's Niche – a 2-in-1 Wine-Forward Experience [OVERVIEW]

There aren't many restaurants as wine-forward as VV Tapas Lounge in Vancouver. There are plenty of wine bars but with a worthy food menu. Grapes and Soda in South Granville comes to mind with a smaller food menu, and L'Ufficio doesn't count since they share a kitchen with La Quercia.