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

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 »

Semiahmoo Resort – 5 Top Features of a Relaxing Destination [OVERVIEW]

A way to rest and recharge can do wonders for one's productivity. As part of my visit to Semiahmoo Resort [https://www.semiahmoo.com/]'s Winemaker Dinner [https://noshandnibble.blog/sokol-blosser-a-winemaker-dinner-at-semiahmoo-resort-overview/] in Blaine, WA a couple of weeks ago, I also stayed the night. This way I »

Sokol Blosser – A Winemaker Dinner at Semiahmoo Resort [OVERVIEW]

Destination dinners are a great way to plan a getaway. A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to experience a Pacific Northwest showcase of wine by Sokol Blosser Winery [https://sokolblosser.com/] expertly paired to culinary creations by Bruno Feldeisen and Devin Kellogg, the head chef and sous »

Tasting Plates West End – 6-Stop Restaurant Crawl in Vancouver [RECAP]

There's no better way to get introduced to a neighbourhood than by dining in it. The West End is one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods when it comes to a diverse mix of small business eateries. A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of attending »

14 Summer Menu Items from Rocky Mountain Flatbread [OVERVIEW]

Despite the rain, summer has formally hit Vancouver which means the most popular flatbread restaurant in Kitsilano has refreshed its menu with summer chops in mind. Rocky Mountain Flatbread [https://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca/] has been a mainstay in the neighbourhood for years and blends a family-friend restaurant with a sustainable »

5 Reasons to Look Forward to EAT! Vancouver 2018 [PREVIEW]

Gone are the days of EAT! Vancouver being the most talked about trade show floor for food products. In its place for a couple years now is a fall celebration of Vancouver chefs and culinary projects. For 2018, EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival [www.eat-vancouver.com/] is back for the »

Homer Street Cafe – New Chef, New Happy Hour [OVERVIEW]

Homer Street Cafe and Bar [http://homerstreetcafebar.com/] has been one of Vancouver's most aptly-named restaurants for a half-decade. In its tenure, it's survived a number of renovations to refine its various dining spaces and rebuilt from a flood that leaked through its lower dining lounge »

The Green Moustache – Organic Whole Foods Cafe in North Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

It's not often I'm talking about healthy foods on this blog, but I have to make a statement that I'm all about trying everything. When you see the menu at The Green Moustache [https://www.greenmoustache.com/] located in Lower Lonsdale, you can immediately »

Tableau Bar Bistro – Yelloweek 2018 – A Happy Hour Toast by Veuve Clicquot [OVERVIEW]

Dust off your champagne flutes because June 18-24 is Yelloweek [https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-ca/yelloweek-2018] in Vancouver. Celebrated by champagne and bubbly lovers alike, this coming week is going to mark the launch of Tableau Bar and Bistro [tableaubarbistro.com/]'s new Spring/Summer Happy Hour menu as »

Copper Chimney - New Indian in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

If there's any cuisine that's lacking in the midrange restaurant scene in downtown Vancouver, it's Indian. At least in the neighbourly intersection of Granville Street and the Financial District, Indian spices and samosas are a little scarce for full-service restaurants. With this in mind, »

Vancouver Gourmet Club - West End Cocktail Crawl [RECAP]

One good drink deserves another, so when I was invited to the West End Cocktail Crawl [https://www.vangourmetclub.com/events/west-end-cocktail-crawl-june-7-2018/] last week, I was up and ready. I was pleased to see that both new (Centro) and old (Bayside Lounge) were represented on this walkable West End itinerary. »