Most ramen restaurants these days operate as a single stop for a classic bowl of Japanese noodles and a side of gyoza, and that's okay. For a little more variety though, Asaka Ramen in Richmond combines the best of Japanese worker dinner and dessert in a new restaurant concept. »
I don't know about you but I'm a big fan of Moroccan cuisine. I can imagine a vacation where the Mediterranean winds howl through the souks (marketplaces) of Marrakesh and I'm just trying to find a place where I won't get ripped off on the couscous. Thankfully in Vancouver... »
I was trying to think of a blog post title to better describe The Greek Gastown but the shorthand name really says it all. It's Greek food in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood. It's the only Greek restaurant in Gastown, actually. »
Tea is a pastime that's a hallmark of social gatherings in Vancouver. Its British origins began as far back the 1840s and remains strong at Secret Garden Tea Company, tea is a traditional experience that's celebrated 7 days a week in multiple tea sessions. »
It's hard to find a new cafe opening these days that fills more than the standard mission of serving the neighbourhood. In the case of Bonus Bakery though, there's an alternative mission of providing a fully plant-based menu to suit all varieties of diets. »
White Spot has finally added a new burger to its family of burgers. As of April 15th 2019, the Avocado Beyond Burger is now available at all full-service White Spot restaurants in BC and Alberta. »
Great winery intros are hard for the public to run into. Last week, I got just this kind of introduction to Blue Grouse Estate Winery, a unique winery from the rain shadow climate of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. »
I've been to a lot of cafes, but what's going on at TurF in Vancouver has me intrigued. This cafe is also home to an athletic-focused shop and fitness studio while still retaining the usual bells and whistles of a cafe. »
Brunch is a topic that will never get old. On the brunch at the newly opened Colony Bar in North Vancouver, dare I say brunch has seldom been as relaxing? »
In my book it's always a fine time for wine. Last week, I had the chance to attend a portfolio tasting of HQ Wine, a local Vancouver purveyor of wines from BC, Italy, Chile, New Zealand, Austria, and more. »
This year, the BCPMA held its annual charity fundraiser, the Healthy Chef Competition. This healthy competition celebrated a charitable event, a $6,000 scholarship to the BC Chefs Junior Chef Program, and an auction with proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society. »
