Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 20)

Touring #JustUpTheRoad - A 2-Day Circle Farm Tour Expedition [OVERVIEW]

As a born-and-bred Vancouverite, I like to think I'm well-versed of the destinations in the 604. The most recent local experience I enjoyed was a 2-day adventure through the Fraser Valley's Circle Farm Tour [https://circlefarmtour.com], a designation of Metro Vancouver backyard businesses that support »

Top 3 Things at the 2018 Deighton Cup [RECAP]

Summer's whizzing by and my sister just got married so I apologize for the recent delay in new content. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the 10th Deighton Cup [http://deightoncup.com] and with it, an experience of 20s style dress-up and an afternoon »

Acura MDX 2018 – Luxury Road Tripping [OVERVIEW]

Road tripping around the Lower Mainland is one of my favourite summer activities. The only problem I run into is the fact I lack a highway-legal vehicle, so I was super stoked that I was able to take a 2018 Acura MDX (Technology Package) [https://www.acura.ca] for a »

Muddy Waters Cafe - Farm-To-Table Breakfast in Harrison Hot Springs [OVERVIEW]

If there's anything I noticed in Harrison Hot Springs, it's that businesses here know their regulars. The reverse is true too, at least at Muddy Waters Cafe, a longtime eatery and destination of the Circle Farm Tour [https://circlefarmtour.com]. After my overnight stay at the »

Tasting Plates Lower Lonsdale – 5-Stop Restaurant Crawl in North Vancouver [RECAP]

Visiting one new eatery in a day is a thrill, so how about visiting 5? Vancouver Foodster [vancouverfoodster.com/]'s Tasting Plates YVR [http://tastingplatesyvr.com/] events offer just that with an eclectic mix of food/drink venues, all within a reasonable distance and duration. A couple weeks ago »

Morgan's Bistro – Family-Fueled Dining in Harrison Hot Springs [OVERVIEW]

A visit to Harrison Hot Springs means visiting a small village in the Fraser Valley Regional District [http://www.fvrd.ca]. A couple of weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to visit a segment of businesses in the Circle Farm Tour [https://circlefarmtour.com]. Of these, Morgan's »

Hopcott Premium Meats Bistro – A Farm-to-Plate Lunch [OVERVIEW]

As a business of the Circle Farm Tour [https://circlefarmtour.com], Hopcott Premium Meats [https://www.hopcottmeats.ca/bistro] Bistro in Pitt Meadows represents the joy of shopping local, supporting the Fraser Valley, and indulging in homey eats. As part of my journey to Harrison Hot Springs last week, I »

Beringer Bros. – A Napa Story of Bourbon-Aged Wines [OVERVIEW]

You don't survive as Napa's longest continually operating winery without strong ownership and the business wits to pivot to revitalize your product. Enter in Beringer Bros. [https://www.beringer.com] and you have a winemaking vineyard that has introduced the world to hand-dug cellars, wine tours »

Deighton Cup Returns on July 21st 2018 [PREVIEW]

If you haven't heard about the Deighton Cup [http://deightoncup.com] yet, you'll be pleased to learn it's a Vancouver-born event that brings guests back to the glory of the twenties in style, entertainment, and ambiance. Back for its 10th year anniversary, the crowd »

Grey Goose Marché - A Dinner by Christophe Dufau [RECAP]

When I was in high school and college, Grey Goose [http://greygoose.com] was the gold standard when it came to sourcing quality vodka. The only reason it was revered was because of the smoothness of drinking it straight versus other vodkas. Now that I'm an adult (in »

Cactus Club Cafe – Crispy Tofu Bowl, a Healthy Veggie-Friendly Treat

Though it's widely known as a North Vancouver-bred chain, Cactus Club Cafe [https://www.cactusclubcafe.com] still finds time to make enhancements to its menu. Of note of late, the "Crispy Tofu Bowl" has made its debut for the summer season. A veggie-friendly dish, this new »