Hanson Do - Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 9)

Zarak – Afghan Brunch (and more!) for Punctual Parties in Vancouver [REVIEW]

In English, "zarak" means "gold", and while brass might be a more accurate way to describe the interior accents, there's no denying that Zarak [https://www.zarakvancouver.com/] by Afghan Kitchen is classy. As Vancouver's only Afghan-inspired brunch spot (I think) that »

Snackshot – Edible Mahjong Tiles and Paper Bills in Vancouver [REVIEW]

This dessert is gonna come off as borderline gimmicky but I need to give credit where credit is due. The mahjong dessert from Snackshot [http://thesnackshot.com/] is the coolest Chinese dessert you can get in a shop today. Food: Team Tastic came here for an evening dessert and I »

Ça Marche – A One-of-a-Kind Creperie in Vancouver [REVIEW]

It's hard to see a truly unique concept open in Vancouver, so when a place like Ça Marche Creperie [https://www.camarchecreperie.com/] props up as a brand new concept in a brand new address, it deserves investigating. Buckwheat crêpes are the name of the game at Ça »

Pokey Okey – Graphically-charged and Culinarily-inspired Poke in Greater Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

It's hard to differentiate when your brand involves poke but that's exactly what Pokey Okey [https://www.pokeyokey.com/] is doing. Born right when the pandemic hit Western Canada, this fresh take of a poke shop has had an uphill climb from the start but is »

Hanai – Casual Hawaiian Elevated Higher in Dollars than Experience [REVIEW]

This is going to be one of those posts where I get angry messages from the business or its fans. I went to one of the hippest restaurant openings in Hanai [https://hanaivancouver.com/] and sadly can't get myself to imagine going again. Coming from a background where »

Top Rope Birria – The Tacos You Wish Were Served Everywhere [REVIEW]

5,000-8,000 hours. That's how long, depending on the region, it takes to become a Red Seal chef. That's 416 12-hour days of training. I can't even commit to the gym for an hour each day but I would if it meant I »

The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience (Vancouver) – Wonderland Fun for Wonderful Humans [OVERVIEW]

The team behind Wizard's Den [https://noshandnibble.blog/the-wizards-den-vancouver-overview/] is back at it with a newly themed experience. Spanning two floors at the Vancouver Alpen Club, this boozy (family-friendly also) affair offers Alice in Wonderland-themed shenanigans in multiple seatings a day. Sure it's a little hokey »

Yasma – Elevated Lebanese and Syrian Dining in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Yasma [https://www.yasma.ca/menu] is the startup journey of restaurant dreams. What began as a sub-business operating out of the Dark Table address in Kitsilano is now a full-fledged Lebanese and Syrian eatery in Vancouver's Coal Harbour. The address is a little precarious – since 2016 this »

Maxine's – Homey Vibes and Eclectic Brunch in Vancouver [REVIEW]

One thing that makes brunch much better is a vibe that makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home. Maxine's Cafe + Bar [https://www.maxinescafebar.com/menu] is a place that makes me feel cozy just remembering my time there. Not only does »

Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu – West Vancouver [REVIEW]

One cuisine that doesn't get talked about often in West Van is Japanese ramen. With such a huge population of European descent, there's clearly an appetite for Western-friendly menus. However, I'm hoping Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu is the little ramen shop that could. Flavourful »

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 [https://stemjapanese.ca/] is »