Hanson Do - Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 25)

Mr. Mustache – Cute Desserts and Tea in Burnaby [OVERVIEW]

Even though I'm not in college anymore, I appreciate a good study cafe especially if the music isn't too loud and the venue is accessible for my study group. Mr. Mustache appears to fit the bill, taking up residence in yesteryear's Cafe Joie. While »

Rice and Noodle – Thai Cuisine and More in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Businesses have been coming and going pretty frequently in Downtown Vancouver's Robson Street. What used to be Donair Spot on 1236 Robson Street is Rice and Noodle [http://thericeandnoodle.com/], a counter-service eatery that serves up the core of Asian street food (mostly Thai): rice and noodle. It& »

J Crepe / Ramen Raijin Express / Yoshida Shoten – Japanese 3-in-1 Experience in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

I'm sure I violated some SEO rule about the number of words in a blog post in today's write-up, but a recent opening in Marpole has the neighbourhood buzzing and the Japanese-biased taste buds in me tingling. Today, we're talking about J Crepe, short »

Ichigo Ichie Ramen - Ramen in Richmond Ironwood [OVERVIEW]

Ramen's existed in Richmond almost as long as Vancouver (hello, G-Men), but most places congregate around central Richmond, specifically in the Brighouse or around Landsdowne. Opening in the southern neighbourhood of Ironwood is Ichigo Ichie Ramen [https://www.ichigoichieramen.com/]. Featuring a classic menu with the usual suspects »

Assembli - Now Open in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Watching your food be prepped before your eyes is a treat. Subway's done it for sandwiches but for something heartier, pizza is also an option at Assembli [http://www.assembli.ca/]. Priding themselves on quick, fresh lunch options, these folks specialize in pizza and salads and fit the »

11 Things to Try from Storm City Coffee in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

It's not often I get to go to a coffee shop tasting. Located in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, Storm City Coffee [https://stormcitycoffee.com] is an independent coffee shop that fits the university student vibe with its long tables, power outlets, and corner cafe vibes. I was »

Grocery & Specialty Food West Show 2018 [EVENT]

Perusing grocery store shelves for cool new products is one of my favourite jams when I'm travelling or exploring a neighbourhood. It's a fascinating game looking for game changing products. For those who keep up with the grocery game, last year's Grocery & Specialty »

Kabsa House – Middle Eastern Cuisine on Vancouver's Robson Street [REVIEW]

You've seen Tropika and you've seen Belachan Kitchen come and go at 1128 Robson Street. In their ashes arises a brand new eatery, Kabsa House [https://kabsahouse.ca/]. Featuring Middle Eastern cuisine, Kabsa House is a table service concept and likely the only one of its »

The Blenheim - New Neighbourhood Pub in Kitsilano [REVIEW]

The difference between an urban and a neighbourhood pub is the audience these appeal to. A neighbourhood pub can have any combination of chill service, personable staff, or other family-friendly activities. The Blenheim [www.blenheimpub.com/] is one of 2017's last openings on this neighbourhood pub mission and »

13 Wines From 13 Countries - Vancouver International Wine Festival [RECAP]

The Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/] has wrapped up another successful year with sold-out events and a huge feature on Spanish and Portuguese wines. As part of the itinerary, the main festival tasting room featured a ton of wineries for guests to peruse, sip, and learn from winemakers »

Gusto Latinoamericano – Vancouver International Wine Festival [RECAP]

When it comes to wine pairings, I leave the pairings to the sommeliers and other accredited masters. Otherwise, I'm a chicken-riesling and shortrib-malbec kind of guy. At last week's Gusto Latinoamericano [https://vanwinefest.ca/event/gusto-latinoamericano/] lunch, a Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/event/ »