Nosh and Nibble: Food and Drink Blog (Page 9)

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

The team behind Wizard's Den [https://noshandnibble.blog/the-wizards-den-vancouver-overview/] 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 »

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

Yasma [https://www.yasma.ca/menu] 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 »

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 [https://www.maxinescafebar.com/menu] is a place that makes me feel cozy just remembering my time there. Not only does »