Remember at the end of 2016 when poke seemed to explode all over Vancouver? Known for its pedigree as a healthier lunch option, poke's existed in the United States for a few years now and a few franchises have expanded north, Poké Bar being one of them. »
Metro Vancouver is really good at filling food niches in its various neighbourhoods. Though this has been a long time coming, the timing couldn't be better as 2018 takes credit for 3 fried chicken openings and now Richmond's Steveston neighbourhood has Win Win Chick-N to call its own. »
As a business of the Circle Farm Tour, Hopcott Premium Meats Bistro in Pitt Meadows represents the joy of shopping local, supporting the Fraser Valley, and indulging in homey eats. As part of my journey to Harrison Hot Springs last week, I got to stop by this local farm store »
Though it's widely known as a North Vancouver-bred chain, Cactus Club Cafe still finds time to make enhancements to its menu. Of note of late, the "Crispy Tofu Bowl" has made its debut for the summer season. A veggie-friendly dish, this new menu item is available at all »
Despite the rain, summer has formally hit Vancouver which means the most popular flatbread restaurant in Kitsilano has refreshed its menu with summer chops in mind. Rocky Mountain Flatbread has been a mainstay in the neighbourhood for years and blends a family-friend restaurant with a sustainable menu appealing to various »
I've been to 5 poke (pronounced "poe-kay") shops in Vancouver and not one of them offers kale noodles as a base. At any of Pokerrito, Poke Time, Pokeman, Poke Guy, or Poke Shop, rice is normally the main base with burrito an option at some venues. If you're »
Dim sum is essentially the Hong Kong version of "brunch". Typically enjoyed on weekends in Vancouver, it's a great way to meet up with friends and try foods served in cute morsels and steamed containers. At Parq Vancouver, 1886 is a fine dining Chinese restaurant that provides a »
Spring is in high fashion at Cactus Club Cafe. The North Vancouver-born chain recently released a few new cocktails (2 spirit-free, 1 margarita) and invited me to come by and have a taste. I took this opportunity to dine at the coveted English Bay location in Vancouver. Disclosure: This was »
I'm sure I violated some SEO rule about the number of words in a blog post in today's write-up, but a recent opening in Marpole has the neighbourhood buzzing and the Japanese-biased taste buds in me tingling. Today, we're talking about J Crepe, short for Japanese Crepe, and a little »
Ramen's existed in Richmond almost as long as Vancouver (hello, G-Men), but most places congregate around central Richmond, specifically in the Brighouse or around Landsdowne. Opening in the southern neighbourhood of Ironwood is Ichigo Ichie Ramen. Featuring a classic menu with the usual suspects of broths, this eatery hopes to »
Watching your food be prepped before your eyes is a treat. Subway's done it for sandwiches but for something heartier, pizza is also an option at Assembli. Priding themselves on quick, fresh lunch options, these folks specialize in pizza and salads and fit the schedule of a busy lunch hour »
