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

Bruno – $59 Brunch with Class in Richmond [REVIEW]

Classy is the first word I think of to describe Bruno, located in the Versante Hotel in Richmond. It's the first new hotel in Richmond in a city that... »

Nam Dae Moon – Unique Rice Cake Desserts Now Available in Burnaby [OVERVIEW]

It's hard to stand out as a new dessert shop. If you open an ice cream shop, you are judged on your quality of ice cream relative to Earnest. If you open a bakery, your almond croissant is judged against the Nosh and Nibble almond croissant guide [https://noshandnibble.blog/ »

Kaneko Hannosuke – The OG Tendon Import Job in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Lines were out the door when this place first opened, and while the queue has changed, the amazing food and interior remains the same. Heck, maybe the greatest thing about this place is the service. Kaneko Hannosuke [https://www.instagram.com/kanekohannosuke.vancouver/?hl=en] is the real deal and »

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2022 – Spring Fling Sunday Brunch [RECAP]

I can't think of many things better than having a plethora of wines to sip on while perusing a buffet table full of food and dessert, but that's exactly how the Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/] wrapped up its 2022 return to action. The Spring Fling Sunday Brunch »

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2022 – Dine Italia [RECAP]

Is it a sign that life is returning to normal given that the Vancouver International Wine Festival [https://vanwinefest.ca/] is back after a year off? This annual celebration of wine was the last large-scale event in Vancouver I published [https://noshandnibble.blog/vancouver-international-wine-festival-2020-gusto-latinoamericano-recap/] prior to everything shutting down in »

Neverland – an Immersive Cocktail Experience in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Unlike a regular bar where you're ordering drinks and enjoying the ambience, Neverland [https://explorehidden.com/event/details/neverland-vancouver-an-immersive-peter-pan-inspired-bar-1553761] , the Immersive Peter Pan Inspired Bar is straight up vibes. With an agenda of 3 drinks, interactive games, and a story to rescue Tinkerbell, this experience, much like The Alice [https: »

Zarak – Afghan Brunch (and more!) for Punctual Parties in Vancouver [REVIEW]

In English, "zarak" means "gold", and while brass might be a more accurate way to describe the interior accents, there's no denying that Zarak [https://www.zarakvancouver.com/] by Afghan Kitchen is classy. As Vancouver's only Afghan-inspired brunch spot (I think) that just started serving a few weeks ago, this »

Snackshot – Edible Mahjong Tiles and Paper Bills in Vancouver [REVIEW]

This dessert is gonna come off as borderline gimmicky but I need to give credit where credit is due. The mahjong dessert from Snackshot [http://thesnackshot.com/] is the coolest Chinese dessert you can get in a shop today. Food: Team Tastic came here for an evening dessert and I »

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 [https://www.camarchecreperie.com/] 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 »

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 [https://www.pokeyokey.com/] 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 »

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 [https://hanaivancouver.com/] and sadly can't get myself to imagine going again. Coming from a background where I enjoy »