Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 17)

Fairmont Empress – Afternoon Tea in Victoria [OVERVIEW]

Among the finer things in life, the wealthy social class of England in the 1800s popularized afternoon tea as a meal. With history that involves members of England's constitutional monarchy, afternoon tea can be enjoyed at home, at hotels, and at garden parties at Buckingham Palace. »

Siphon Coffee – A Starbucks Reserve Bar Experience in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Vancouver loves coffee – this is no secret. The ways coffee can be produced means coffee connoisseurs of different varieties exist. With no fewer than 5 coffee brewing methods at the new Starbucks Reserve Bar at Pacific Centre, chances are your preferred brewing method will be... »

Poké Bar – Highly-Accessible Poke in New Westminster [OVERVIEW]

Remember at the end of 2016 when poke seemed to explode all over Vancouver? Known for its pedigree as a healthier lunch option, poke's existed in the United States for a few years now and a few franchises have expanded north, Poké Bar being one of them. »

Richmond Dumpling Trail – A Guided Asian Eats Tour [RECAP]

It's no secret that some of the best Asian food in Metro Vancouver lies in the nearby city of Richmond, BC. With such an umbrella category, it's pretty fitting that somebody would figure out dumplings exist in most forms of Asian cuisine... »

Aurora Winter Festival – Winter Lights and Outdoor Delights in Vancouver [RECAP]

With winter in full swing, 'tis the season for seasonal activities. One of the newest attractions this winter is Aurora Winter Festival, located at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver's False Creek. »

Poquitos Cantina – Latin American Tapas and Drinks in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

There's nothing as fleeting as a pop-up concept, and Poquitos Cantina is exactly that. Taking up residence on a section of neighbourhood that's due to be rebuilt, this eatery is carving out a niche for itself in a busy culinary area (think Savio Volpe, Sal y Limon, Les Faux Bourgeois). »

Mumbai Local – Central Western Indian Cuisine in the West End [OVERVIEW]

With so many openings in the Vancouver dining scene, it's hard to find new niches. If there's one neighbourhood that welcomes food of all cuisines and styles, it's the West End in Vancouver. »

The Sauce Pasta Cafe – Fresh Pasta Takeout in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

With so many food-related businesses, it's easy to wonder if all of the culinary gaps have been plugged. Now a few months in business, The Sauce Pasta Cafe, opened in 2018, has carved out a fresh pasta niche in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood. »

EAT! Pastry 2018 – 5 Top Desserts [RECAP]

If you have any doubt to what the ultimate finish to a meal is, then safe to say an event like EAT! Pastry is not for you. Back for its second year in Vancouver's biggest food festival, EAT! Vancouver, a roster of talent was on-hand to deliver the sweeter things in life to hungry Vancouverites. »

EAT! Harvest 2018 – Bites of the Finer Things in Vancouver [RECAP]

For anyone who lacks the budget to casually dine at the finest restaurants in Vancouver, EAT! Harvest was the place to be last Friday November 9th. 30 purveyors of fine foods and 8 principals of wines got together to produce a sampling extravaganza... »

DD MAU Chinatown – A Vietnamese Expansion and a Tasty Route into Fortune Sound Club [OVERVIEW]

Everyone likes a restaurant with humble beginnings. For DD MAU, that was a small food truck dream that ended up yielding a Vietnamese sub (bánh mì) shop in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood. Fast forward a few years and it's a whole new project building the new restaurant... »