Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 3)

Ça Marche – A One-of-a-Kind Creperie in Vancouver [REVIEW]

It's hard to see a truly unique concept open in Vancouver, so when a place like Ça Marche Creperie props up as a brand new concept in a brand new address, it deserves investigating. Buckwheat crêpes are the name of the game at Ça Marche and they are offered in

Pokey Okey – Graphically-charged and Culinarily-inspired Poke in Greater Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

It's hard to differentiate when your brand involves poke but that's exactly what Pokey Okey is doing. Born right when the pandemic hit Western Canada, this fresh take of a poke shop has had an uphill climb from the start but is now thriving with 3 locations. To differentiate, this

Hanai – Casual Hawaiian Elevated Higher in Dollars than Experience [REVIEW]

This is going to be one of those posts where I get angry messages from the business or its fans. I went to one of the hippest restaurant openings in Hanai and sadly can't get myself to imagine going again. Coming from a background where I enjoy creative food and

Top Rope Birria – The Tacos You Wish Were Served Everywhere [REVIEW]

5,000-8,000 hours. That's how long, depending on the region, it takes to become a Red Seal chef. That's 416 12-hour days of training. I can't even commit to the gym for an hour each day but I would if it meant I eat from Top Rope Birria, the

The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience (Vancouver) – Wonderland Fun for Wonderful Humans [OVERVIEW]

The team behind Wizard's Den is back at it with a newly themed experience. Spanning two floors at the Vancouver Alpen Club, this boozy (family-friendly also) affair offers Alice in Wonderland-themed shenanigans in multiple seatings a day. Sure it's a little hokey but that's the appeal of escapism – to immerse

Yasma – Elevated Lebanese and Syrian Dining in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Yasma is the startup journey of restaurant dreams. What began as a sub-business operating out of the Dark Table address in Kitsilano is now a full-fledged Lebanese and Syrian eatery in Vancouver's Coal Harbour. The address is a little precarious – since 2016 this is at least the 4th restaurant in

Best Almond Croissants in Greater Vancouver [GUIDE]

Almond croissants have long been my go-to at cafes and bakeries. This hyper-local list is no casual walkthrough of the prettiest photos on Instagram. I actually paid for, ate, and ranked every almond croissant that appears, taking notes for each one.

Maxine's – Homey Vibes and Eclectic Brunch in Vancouver [REVIEW]

One thing that makes brunch much better is a vibe that makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home. Maxine's Cafe + Bar is a place that makes me feel cozy just remembering my time there. Not only does the interior look great, but the food tastes great too with

Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu – West Vancouver [REVIEW]

One cuisine that doesn't get talked about often in West Van is Japanese ramen. With such a huge population of European descent, there's clearly an appetite for Western-friendly menus. However, I'm hoping Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu is the little ramen shop that could. Flavourful broths and delicate crispiness is the

Stem Japanese Eatery – $143 Kaiseki/Omakase in Burnaby [REVIEW]

It's fun to crawl through the glitz and glam of downtown hubs in the restaurant world, but if you look deep enough, the same kind of prestige can be had in the suburbs often for a better value price. I believe Stem Japanese Eatery is one of those venues and

Vancouver Christmas Market 2021 – Food Pricing Guide [EVENT]

After a one-year hiatus from the world, the Vancouver Christmas Market is back at Jack Poole Plaza and I couldn't be more overjoyed. While I am an avid visitor and visit every year, I am also hyper-aware of the prices of food at the market and may have splurged on