Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 15)

BCPMA Annual Healthy Chef Competition 2019 [RECAP]

This year, the BCPMA held its annual charity fundraiser, the Healthy Chef Competition. This healthy competition celebrated a charitable event, a $6,000 scholarship to the BC Chefs Junior Chef Program, and an auction with proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society. »

The Bench Bakehouse – French-Trained Bakery on Commercial Drive

One thing Vancouver really loves is bakeries. We've seen a few operations spring up over the years to challenge the national brands. Lift, Fife, and Bad Dog Bakery come to mind in the mid-2010s. Fast forward to 2019, and The Bench Bakehouse is now on the scene in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. »

The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe – Homey, Vegan-Friendly Eatery in East Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

When I heard The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe was opening a second location for their Japanese fusion menu that promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle, I was intrigued. This cafe now joins its sister from North Vancouver as a new option along the busy Hastings corridor. »

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. – Pizza and Cocktail Making Party in Vancouver [RECAP]

For those looking for an interactive evening with pizza and cocktails, the latest offering from Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Get Crafty, might be right up your alley. This new event booking option gives diners the chance to get crafty through a guided cocktail and pizza-making night... »

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 – PICA Kitchen Party [RECAP]

With great wine comes great food pairing responsibility. The 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Wine Festival saw the return of another festival favourite: the PICA Kitchen Party. »

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 – 10 Personalities of 10 Wines [RECAP]

Another year means another rock star showing at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Back for its 41st year and furthering its legacy as one of the largest wine events in the work, this year's theme was California wines, a region known for its variety of micro-climates. »

Hail Mary's – A Religiously-Charged Watering Hole in East Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Some people like their bars dark, some people like their bars to host trivia, and some people like a theme to lounge in. Hail Mary's, a 2018-born bar in East Vancouver, is all of that and more. »

Elisa Steakhouse – Wood-Fired Elegance in Vancouver [REVIEW]

In the span of 2 years, Vancouver has almost doubled its number of steakhouse franchises. What was once just Hy's, Gotham's, Black & Blue, and The Keg, added The Victor to the list, and now Elisa in late 2018. »

OneCoffee Brunch Takeover at Chambar [RECAP]

Coffee pods and landfills – name a more iconic duo, eh? In the blue corner, OneCoffee appears to offer a solution that's both 100% compostable, fair trade, organic, and all the other buzzwords you like. In the red corner though, is bureaucracy. »

Tasting Plates 7th Anniversary in Vancouver [RECAP]

It's hard for any food-related business to reach its 7th year of operation but here we are in 2019 and Richard Wolak, AKA Vancouver Foodster, a Vancouver media personality, has taken Tasting Plates YVR to its 7th birthday. »

Kanpai Japanese Bistro – "Cheers" in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

In a sushi-loving city like Vancouver, it's hard to stand out as a Japanese restaurant. There are hundreds of sushi eateries in Metro Vancouver so when I heard that Kanpai Japanese Bistro was opening for the sake crowd, I was a little more excited than usual. »