Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 23)

Ramen Takanotsume - New Hokkaido Ramen in West End, Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Cherry blossom season might be over, but the Japanese charm of Vancouver's West End continues to bustle as a new ramen eatery has recently opened in the previously departed Ramenman location. Ramen Takanotsume [http://takanotsu.me/index_en.html] (stylized as "Ramen TAKA"), of Hokkaido prefecture »

Sopra Sotto – New Italian Pizzeria on Commercial Drive in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

One Italian business in Vancouver's "Little Italy" has shuttered and, big surprise, another takes its place in a brand-spankin' new renovation project. Sopra Sotto [http://www.soprasottovancouver.com/], run by Executive Chef Enrico Fratoni, has just entered the East Van dining hub on Commercial Drive »

Mamie Taylor's – Chicago Steakhouse Dinner in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Themed dinners are some of the most creative experiences you can have at a restaurant. Christmas and the other seasonal themes aside, Mamie Taylor's [http://mamietaylors.ca/] took control with their take on an 80's themed Chicago Steakhouse dinner, composed by Chef Jeff Koop (formerly of »

Grocery & Specialty Food West 2018 - My Top 5 Foods [RECAP]

The Grocery & Specialty Food West 2018 [https://gsfshow.cfig.ca/] (GSF West 2018) show took place last week in Vancouver, offering grocery industry members to experience the potential future of grocery goods as presented by a number of distributors and independent brands. Featuring its largest show yet, the show »

Soft Peaks - New Organic Soft Serve in Burnaby [OVERVIEW]

The sun is coming so it's an appropriate time to talk about the newest opening of Soft Peaks [http://softpeaks.ca/]. After a few years of dominating the Gastown soft serve scene (peace out, UYU), the owners have opened a new location across the street from Metrotown in »

Top 5 Things to Eat at Ramen Koika - New Ramen on Robson [OVERVIEW]

Ramen never ceases to appear in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood. In the ashes of what used to be the Robson Street edition of Hapa Izakaya is the second location of David Street's Ramen Koika. Newly renovated, this space also includes a dedicated space for making ramen »

Portland 2018 - Foodie Slam Dunks and Air Balls [RECAP]

I visited Portland, Oregon this past March 2018 to watch my first NBA game (Trailblazers versus the Blake Griffin-less LA Clippers), but I'm pretty sure the other guys on my trip knew my ulterior motive was to eat and drink that #PDX lifestyle. This was my 4th planned »

Cactus Club Cafe - New Spring Feature Cocktails [OVERVIEW]

Spring is in high fashion at Cactus Club Cafe [http://cactusclubcafe.com/]. The North Vancouver-born chain recently released a few new cocktails (2 spirit-free, 1 margarita) and invited me to come by and have a taste. I took this opportunity to dine at the coveted English Bay location in Vancouver. »

St. Lawrence - Homey Quebecois in Vancouver [REVIEW]

If you keep up with any sort of lifestyle column in Vancouver, you'll know that St. Lawrence [http://stlawrencerestaurant.com/] has stormed onto the scene as one of Vancouver's best new openings of 2017 (see Alexandra Gill [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/restaurant-reviews/top-new-vancouver-restaurants-of2017/article37275353/ »

Fiore - Italian Pizza and Pasta in Vancouver's South Granville [OVERVIEW]

Carbs are one of my favourite food groups and Italian food is one of the best cuisines to complement my carb cravings. From the ashes of Siena, Fiore [https://fiorerestaurants.ca/] has risen. Serving up fresh pasta and housemade pizza in an intimate space, these folks are looking to upgrade »

8 Things to Try at Kosoo French Korean Fusion Cuisine in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

How's this for a spin: a Korean chef trained in French cooking and offering a fusion menu of Korean, Italian, and Japanese flavours. Such a diverse portfolio is what's happening at Kosoo French Korean Fusion Cuisine [www.kosoorestaurant.ca/] which opened back in 2015. Last Saturday »