Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog

District Eleven [REVIEW] – Creative Vietnamese and Asian Fusion in Vancouver

District Eleven is not just another Vietnamese spot in Mount Pleasant. It's also not just a copy of Anh and Chi a few blocks down. This is a spot that wants to be fun, open late, and full of fun vibes. If there was an izakaya add-on to the traditional »

Isetta Cafe Bistro [REVIEW] – The Coolest Cafe in West Vancouver

Discovering hidden gems in bustling neighborhoods is always a delight, and West Vancouver's neighbourhood around Lighthouse Park is no exception. Nestled in a small nook though is Isetta Cafe Bistro, an homage to the famous Italian-BMW microcar crossover. Join me as we delve into the newly rejuvenated space and uncover »

Caffe Citadella [REVIEW] – Coffee in a House in Vancouver

Caffé Citadella, a cafe designed in the Queen Anne style and nestled in the heart of Vancouver, offers a delightful experience for those seeking a cozy atmosphere and warm hospitality. During my recent visit to this quaint café, I was enchanted by its charming heritage setting, friendly staff, and serene »

Lunch Lady [REVIEW] – Unstoppable Vietnamese Creativity in Vancouver

Lunch Lady is a restaurant with much fanfare in Vancouver. Hailing from the family of the "original lunch lady" that the late Anthony Bourdain visited in Vietnam. I've actually been twice before writing this blog post. I went once when they first opened when they had a line out the »

Gastronomy – Evolution of Pizza in Gastown [OVERVIEW]

When you look at how much pizza proliferates throughout Vancouver, many restaurants start to feel a little samey. Gastronomy, the newest pizza joint in Gastown, takes the same classic formula of making pizza, but adds creativity in accessorizing the pies, and more importantly, comes up with great names for presenting »

Dhaliwal's Lounge [OVERVIEW] – Upscale Indian You Want to Dine In For

Indian food in Vancouver is probably right up there with sushi in terms of "food people like to do takeout for", but when it comes to Dhaliwal's Lounge, which is a newish restaurant, there are two main benefits to dining in – it's a gorgeous entrance and dining room, and the »

Mercato di Luigi [REVIEW] – A Bad First Weekend Service in Vancouver

I struggle when it comes to visiting new spots as soon as they open. So many things can go wrong as a new team gets its operations smoothed out, but I'm also a fan of the umbrella of Kitchen Table Restaurants. Ask for Luigi, Giovane, Di Bepper, Farina are all »

Northern BBQ [REVIEW] – Street-Style Chinese Skewers in Burnaby

If you're a fan of barbecue, you won't want to miss Northern BBQ in Burnaby, British Columbia. This unassuming spot may not look like much from the outside, but the food and interior are world of difference. Hailing from the same family as "Tasty BBQ" in Richmond, this toned-down joint »

The Old Bavaria Haus [REVIEW] – The Best Pork Hock Secret in Greater Vancouver

Within the realm of German food (sorry vegetarians), my favourite dish has to be the pork hock. Pork hock appears in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisines too but there's something about the size and girth of a German-style pork hock that gets my saliva rolling every time. I'm used to getting »

Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant [REVIEW] – Amazing Sweet and Sour Chicken in Richmond

One thing that gets better in groups is Chinese food. Set dinners are a very popular option when dining at a Chinese restaurant and Golden Paramount in Richmond is no different. The main value proposition is ordering these dishes together makes things easier for the kitchen to prepare and as »

Best Food Trucks in Vancouver [GUIDE]

There are trucks that show up to take your lunch money in exchange for standard items and then there are trucks that are doing something really unique that leave you hoping they can set up a permanent brick-and-mortar location. This guide looks at the latter with the following strict criteria: »