Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 21)

Next Weekend: Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival 2018 [PREVIEW]

For the 3rd year in a row, the Cheese and Meat Festival [http://cheeseandmeatfestival.com/] will be returning to Vancouver. Featuring an array of, you guessed it, meats and cheeses, this charcuterie-friendly festival will let guests experience expert food-and-drink pairings amongst meats, cheeses, beers, wines, ciders, tea, and coffee. September »

el Santo – New Brunch Menu at this New Westminster Mexican Restaurant [OVERVIEW]

When you're on the prowl for brunch, there are a ton of choices depending on if you're looking for traditional styles or a specific ethnicity's spin on the best weekend meal. New Westminster has been talking about el Santo for a few years now, but just recently the kitchen has »

Shipyards Night Market - North Shore Food, Shopping, and Entertainment [OVERVIEW]

As far as Friday night entertainment goes, there's nothing quite like the Shipyards Night Market [vancouversnorthshore.com/events-festivals/shipyards-night-market/]. Featuring local vendors, food trucks, and views of Downtown Vancouver, Shipyards is a pretty iconic venue and has made a permanent home in the Shipbuilders' Square. Last Friday, »

Second Floor Eatery – New BBQ Menu for this Robson Street Sports Bar [OVERVIEW]

As you waltz down Robson Street, be it for eclectic dining or a place to catch the latest game, you'll likely notice the lack of BBQ options. For the record, I believe a restaurant must have at least cornbread, brisket, and chicken barbecue options to bill itself as »

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 »