Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 6)

Lunch Lady [REVIEW] – Unstoppable Vietnamese Creativity in Vancouver

Lunch Lady is a restaurant with much fanfare in Vancouver. Hailing from the family of the "original lunch lady" that the late Anthony Bourdain visited in Vietnam. I've actually been twice before writing this blog post. I went once when they first opened when they had »

Gastronomy – Evolution of Pizza in Gastown [OVERVIEW]

When you look at how much pizza proliferates throughout Vancouver, many restaurants start to feel a little samey. Gastronomy, the newest pizza joint in Gastown, takes the same classic formula of making pizza, but adds creativity in accessorizing the pies, and more importantly, comes up with great names for presenting »

Dhaliwal's Lounge [OVERVIEW] – Upscale Indian You Want to Dine In For

Indian food in Vancouver is probably right up there with sushi in terms of "food people like to do takeout for", but when it comes to Dhaliwal's Lounge, which is a newish restaurant, there are two main benefits to dining in – it's a gorgeous »

Mercato di Luigi [REVIEW] – A Bad First Weekend Service in Vancouver

I struggle when it comes to visiting new spots as soon as they open. So many things can go wrong as a new team gets its operations smoothed out, but I'm also a fan of the umbrella of Kitchen Table Restaurants. Ask for Luigi, Giovane, Di Bepper, Farina »

Northern BBQ [REVIEW] – Street-Style Chinese Skewers in Burnaby

If you're a fan of barbecue, you won't want to miss Northern BBQ in Burnaby, British Columbia. This unassuming spot may not look like much from the outside, but the food and interior are world of difference. Hailing from the same family as "Tasty BBQ& »

The Old Bavaria Haus [REVIEW] – The Best Pork Hock Secret in Greater Vancouver

Within the realm of German food (sorry vegetarians), my favourite dish has to be the pork hock. Pork hock appears in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisines too but there's something about the size and girth of a German-style pork hock that gets my saliva rolling every time. I' »

Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant [REVIEW] – Amazing Sweet and Sour Chicken in Richmond

One thing that gets better in groups is Chinese food. Set dinners are a very popular option when dining at a Chinese restaurant and Golden Paramount in Richmond is no different. The main value proposition is ordering these dishes together makes things easier for the kitchen to prepare and as »

Song (by Kin Kao) [REVIEW] – Elevated Thai in Vancouver

One year after opening and one listing on the Vancouver Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand later has Song (by Kin Kao) one of the hottest places to get a reservation at in Mount Pleasant. While prices are on the elevated side here, and nearly everything has an equivalent dish »

La Taqueria Brentwood [REVIEW] – An Innovative and Fun Taco Outpost in Burnaby

When you talk about Mexican food pioneering in Vancouver, La Taqueria is always a part of the conversation. While they aren't the tiny Cambie Street nook slinging out $2.50 tacos anymore, they are the casual taco place I can recommend to just about anyone looking for Mexican. »

Vancouver Christmas Market 2022 [REVIEW] – With Prices

Despite what people say about the pricing at the Vancouver Christmas Market, I think it's one of the best places to spend your holiday dollars if you've never been. Absolutely you could spend $100 for 2 at a pretty decent restaurant but you'd miss »

Apollonia [OVERVIEW] – Secret Greek Mystique in Vancouver's Kitsilano

I wouldn't fault you if you haven't heard of Apollonia [https://www.apolloniagreekrestaurant.com/] near Granville Island yet. It was only until recently I knew it as either the restaurant I'd always run past during the Vancouver Sun Run or the first wife of »