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

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2022 – Spring Fling Sunday Brunch [RECAP]

I can't think of many things better than having a plethora of wines to sip on while perusing a buffet table full of food and dessert, but that's exactly how the Vancouver International Wine Festival wrapped up its 2022 return to action. The Spring Fling Sunday Brunch featured 22 wines

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2022 – Dine Italia [RECAP]

Is it a sign that life is returning to normal given that the Vancouver International Wine Festival is back after a year off? This annual celebration of wine was the last large-scale event in Vancouver I published prior to everything shutting down in 2020 so it now holds sentimental value

Neverland – an Immersive Cocktail Experience in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Unlike a regular bar where you're ordering drinks and enjoying the ambience, Neverland, the Immersive Peter Pan Inspired Bar is straight up vibes. With an agenda of 3 drinks, interactive games, and a story to rescue Tinkerbell, this experience, much like The Alice and The Wizard's Den, is perfect for

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 by Afghan Kitchen is classy. As Vancouver's only Afghan-inspired brunch spot (I think) that just started serving a few weeks ago, this is a great way

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 is the coolest Chinese dessert you can get in a shop today. Food:Team Tastic came here for an evening dessert and I had a great

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 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 Marche and they are offered in

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 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 now thriving with 3 locations. To differentiate, this

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 and sadly can't get myself to imagine going again. Coming from a background where I enjoy creative food and

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 eat from Top Rope Birria, the

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

The team behind Wizard's Den 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 but that's the appeal of escapism – to immerse

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

Yasma 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 is at least the 4th restaurant in