![Rice and Noodle – Thai Cuisine and More in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/rice-and-noodle-blog.jpg)
Businesses have been coming and going pretty frequently in Downtown Vancouver's Robson Street. What used to be Donair Spot on 1236 Robson Street is Rice and Noodle [http://thericeandnoodle.com/], a counter-service eatery that serves up the core of Asian street food (mostly Thai): rice and noodle. It& »
![J Crepe / Ramen Raijin Express / Yoshida Shoten – Japanese 3-in-1 Experience in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/j-crepe-blog.jpg)
I'm sure I violated some SEO rule about the number of words in a blog post in today's write-up, but a recent opening in Marpole has the neighbourhood buzzing and the Japanese-biased taste buds in me tingling. Today, we're talking about J Crepe, short »
![Ichigo Ichie Ramen - Ramen in Richmond Ironwood [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/ichigo-ichie-ramen-blog.jpg)
Ramen's existed in Richmond almost as long as Vancouver (hello, G-Men), but most places congregate around central Richmond, specifically in the Brighouse or around Landsdowne. Opening in the southern neighbourhood of Ironwood is Ichigo Ichie Ramen [https://www.ichigoichieramen.com/]. Featuring a classic menu with the usual suspects »
![Assembli - Now Open in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/assembli-downtown-vancouver-blog.jpg)
Watching your food be prepped before your eyes is a treat. Subway's done it for sandwiches but for something heartier, pizza is also an option at Assembli [http://www.assembli.ca/]. Priding themselves on quick, fresh lunch options, these folks specialize in pizza and salads and fit the »
![11 Things to Try from Storm City Coffee in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/storm-city-coffee-blog.jpg)
It's not often I get to go to a coffee shop tasting. Located in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, Storm City Coffee [https://stormcitycoffee.com] is an independent coffee shop that fits the university student vibe with its long tables, power outlets, and corner cafe vibes. I was »
![Grocery & Specialty Food West Show 2018 [EVENT]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/gsfw-blog.jpg)
Perusing grocery store shelves for cool new products is one of my favourite jams when I'm travelling or exploring a neighbourhood. It's a fascinating game looking for game changing products. For those who keep up with the grocery game, last year's Grocery & Specialty »
![Kabsa House – Middle Eastern Cuisine on Vancouver's Robson Street [REVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/kabsa-house-blog.jpg)
You've seen Tropika and you've seen Belachan Kitchen come and go at 1128 Robson Street. In their ashes arises a brand new eatery, Kabsa House [https://kabsahouse.ca/]. Featuring Middle Eastern cuisine, Kabsa House is a table service concept and likely the only one of its »
![The Blenheim - New Neighbourhood Pub in Kitsilano [REVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/the-blenheim-blog.jpg)
The difference between an urban and a neighbourhood pub is the audience these appeal to. A neighbourhood pub can have any combination of chill service, personable staff, or other family-friendly activities. The Blenheim [www.blenheimpub.com/] is one of 2017's last openings on this neighbourhood pub mission and »
![13 Wines From 13 Countries - Vancouver International Wine Festival [RECAP]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/viwf-festival-tasting-room-blog.jpg)
The Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/] has wrapped up another successful year with sold-out events and a huge feature on Spanish and Portuguese wines. As part of the itinerary, the main festival tasting room featured a ton of wineries for guests to peruse, sip, and learn from winemakers »
![Gusto Latinoamericano – Vancouver International Wine Festival [RECAP]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/viwf-gusto-latinoamericano-blog.jpg)
When it comes to wine pairings, I leave the pairings to the sommeliers and other accredited masters. Otherwise, I'm a chicken-riesling and shortrib-malbec kind of guy. At last week's Gusto Latinoamericano [https://vanwinefest.ca/event/gusto-latinoamericano/] lunch, a Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/event/ »
![Top 3 Reasons to Attend a Wine Seminar - Vancouver International Wine Festival [GUIDE]](/content/images/size/w584/2018/03/viwf-graham-tawny-port-blog.jpg)
Prior to last Thursday, I was curious as to the purpose of wine seminars. As a wine sipper commonly found in tasting rooms and tours, a seminar approached borderline hardcore. I was given an opportunity to bust my assumptions at the Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca]'s »
