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

EAT! Pastry Day 2019 – 15 Desserts from 15 Chefs in Vancouver [RECAP]

Vancouver's 3rd annual celebration of pastry took place as one of the marquee events of EAT! Vancouver (in its 18th year). Known as "EAT! Pastry Day", this event had some of Vancouver's finest pastry chefs and chocolatiers bring their A-game to a sugar coma-inducing afternoon of dessert heaven.

Downlow Burger – Craft Burgers at The American in Vancouver

One of Vancouver's favourite fried chicken spots has begun an expansion into pub grub in the form of burgers. Downlow, known for its Downlow Chicken Shack on Commercial Drive has recently replaced "Monarch Burger" with its own burger concept, aptly named "Downlow Burger".

EAT! Vancouver and EAT! Pastry Day Return November 4-9, 2019

Diners, mark your calendars! Coming back for its 18th year, the annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival is taking over parts of Vancouver to celebrate all things food and support the BC Cancer Foundation.

Harvest Haus & Harvestland – Oktoberfest in Vancouver [RECAP]

After a year hiatus, Harvest Haus is back on in Vancouver. With its return, Harvest Haus moves to the PNE Fairgrounds and expands to include a new component in Harvestland, an array of Bavarian-inspired activities targeted for families and outdoorsy enthusiasts.

Canada's Great Kitchen Party – Vancouver [RECAP]

Last week was a great time to be at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Canada's Great Kitchen Party, a celebration of Canadian culture in sports, music, and food, came together for another rambunctious culinary competition featuring an array of Vancouver and Tofino-based chefs.

Barbarian's Feast at The Cascade Room in Vancouver [REVIEW]

Lots of restaurants host things like a Winemaker's Dinner or a Distiller's Dinner but these are often structured evenings where you're guided step-by-step through a flavour profile of the featured company and the whole event feels very branded.

Something Sweet – Toasts, Frappés, and Coffee in Steveston, Richmond [OVERVIEW]

When you have a dessert craving erupting in your brain, there's little you can do about it, and your mission becomes one to satisfy that craving. You might not have a perfect idea of this dessert, but you'll know it's "something sweet".

Fufú Café – Japanese Soufflé Pancakes in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

Rejoice, pancake lovers! If you've been holding out on that planned Japan trip for soufflé pancakes, Fufú Café now provides a soufflé pancake experience without you having to leave the country.

H Tasting Lounge – New Afternoon Tea and Brunch Menus in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]

On a day like any other in Vancouver, it’s easy to wonder “Where should we eat today?”. I’ll admit that hotel restaurant dining doesn’t always jump out, but the brunch session at H Tasting Lounge in the lauded Westin Bayshore hotel was quite the opposite experience.

M8 – Chinese-Italian Hybrid Dining on Vancouver's Seawall

"Mate". This word is often defined as slang for "friend", commonly used in Australia and Great Britain. Evidently, it is also the name of M8. Featuring a mix of Chinese and Italian hybrid dining, this menu is like few others in Vancouver and it's recently revamped its dinner menu.

Punch Bowl Festival 2019 – Cocktails, Music, and Outdoor Lounging in Vancouver [RECAP]

These days in Vancouver, it seems a celebratory festival exists for all sorts of delicacies. The newest one to join the fray is Punch Bowl Festival 2019, which was a majority-share of cocktails provided by a ton of spirit vendors and more in a sunny afternoon at the PNE Fairgrounds in Vancouver.