Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 2)

Sakuraco and TokyoTreat [OVERVIEW] – Cherry Blossom-Themed Japanese Snack Boxes for March 2024

I guess the first post did pretty well because Sakuraco and TokyoTreats came back to me with new subscription snack boxes to try. While both are filled with Japanese snacks, the branding and snack contents are made for slightly different audiences. Both boxes are the same price points for all »

Best Almond Croissants in Greater Vancouver [GUIDE]

Almond croissants have long been my go-to at cafes and bakeries. This hyper-local list is no casual walkthrough of the prettiest photos on Instagram. I actually paid for, ate, and ranked every almond croissant that appears, taking notes for each one. »

Luroufan Tasty [OVERVIEW] – a Taiwanese Pop-Up at Rice Cake Master

Rice Cake Master, formerly known as Nam Dae Moon, has been a prominent as rice cake dessert vendor in Metro Vancouver for quite some time. I've been there myself but I acknowledge that the old name did not help all onlookers understand what was being sold inside. Beyond »

Sushi Hil [REVIEW] – The Best Non-Omakase Japanese Food in Vancouver

I used to think that the only way to have really good Japanese food in Vancouver was in an omakase experience. However, a combination of restaurants diluting omakase with an a-la-carte menu, and some way-too-expensive omakase experiences have lowered my expectations from how omakase is defined in Vancouver. Enter Sushi »

Sakuraco and TokyoTreat [OVERVIEW] – Japanese Snack Boxes for All Occasions

I am the type of person to consider giving a Japanese snack box as a gift so it's a little strange to be on the other end of receiving not one but TWO boxes from Sakuraco and TokyoTreats to try. While both are filled with Japanese snacks, the »

Miku [REVIEW] – $195 Holiday Kaiseki in Vancouver

When $195 is on the line in Vancouver dining, few mistakes are tolerated. Miku takes this money and returns an elevated Japanese dining experience that combines the aburi artistry that put them on the map with seasonal ingredients and festive twists that leave you wondering the next time you' »

Ruex Cafe [REVIEW] – A Taste of Melbourne in Surrey

From Melbourne to Surrey comes Ruex Cafe and Bar, a bright and airy restaurant in which I had the pleasure of a catch-up brunch with some of my former coworkers. I wouldn't fault you for needing a double-take that this is in Surrey. It's a true »

Collective Goods Bistro [REVIEW] – Fancy Farmhouse Classics in Vancouver

When an fancy concept restaurant opens in Vancouver, it's needs to do something special in order to stand out and distinguish itself from the plethora of fine dining options. Thankfully, that's exactly what Collective Hospitality has executed with the opening of their third restaurant. In this »

Edokko [REVIEW] – An Underrated Gem with Elevated Unagi in Richmond

Leave it to the Japanese places to have the most understated sushi, and Edokko is no different. They have a plethora of suppliers in that they can obtain both British Columbian and Japanese uni (sea urchin) on the same day and you could order both, but only if you come »

Alimentaria Mexicana [REVIEW] – Fancier Mexican for the Granville Island Soul

Vancouver has its fair share of taco shops but these are a fast-fry experience whose number one mission is to deliver tortillas and protein into your stomach as fast as possible. Alimentaria Mexicana on Granville Island is a cantina that slows things down and gives diners a chance to try »

Black Walnut [OVERVIEW] – The Dry-Aged Fish Haven of Vancouver's Cambie Village

Black Walnut, located in Vancouver's Cambie Village, runs by their own rules and the result is one that's truly unique and interesting enough that folks outside the neighbourhood will sniff it out and visit to satisfy their curiosity. I'm here to spill the beans »