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Valentine's dinners for real-life relationships

Valentine's dinners for real-life relationships

By Tara Lee | February 9, 2012
You and your significant other are not a Hallmark-card couple.
Vegan eats in the suburbs: Buddha-Full Juice & Smoothies freshens up North Vancouver

Vegan eats in the suburbs: Buddha-Full Juice & Smoothies freshens up North Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | January 31, 2012
Step into Buddha-Full Juice & Smoothies in North Vancouver, and you’ll be hit with owners Kyla Rawlyns and Geremie Voigt’s positive vibe.
Vegan restaurants spring up in Vancouverâs suburbs

Vegan restaurants spring up in Vancouver’s suburbs

By Stephen Hui | January 31, 2012
Buddha-Full Juice & Smoothies is just one of a handful of vegan restaurants that have sprung up in Vancouver’s suburbs over the past few years.
Vegan eats in the suburbs: Chomp Vegan Eatery takes a bite out of Port Moody

Vegan eats in the suburbs: Chomp Vegan Eatery takes a bite out of Port Moody

By Stephen Hui | January 31, 2012
Vanessa Mills says her passion for running the Tri-Cities’ only fully vegan and gluten-free restaurant means she doesn’t mind if she gets little sleep.
Vegan eats in the suburbs: Organic Connections Café likes it raw in White Rock

Vegan eats in the suburbs: Organic Connections Café likes it raw in White Rock

By Stephen Hui | January 31, 2012
Jason Stelmachovich says his White Rock restaurant has one of the best views in B.C.’s Lower Mainland.
Vegan eats in the suburbs: Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House fights climate change in Burnaby

Vegan eats in the suburbs: Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House fights climate change in Burnaby

By Stephen Hui | January 31, 2012
Paradise went fully vegan a couple or so years ago in recognition of the environmental impact of the meat-and-dairy industry.
On game night, score one for Dale MacKayâs ensemble Tap

On game night, score one for Dale MacKay’s ensemble Tap

By Carolyn Ali | January 26, 2012
Those who also appreciate craft beer and well-crafted food will welcome the addition of ensemble Tap.
Dine Out Vancouver alternatives abound

Dine Out Vancouver alternatives abound

By Carolyn Ali | January 19, 2012
Not into Dine Out Vancouver? The upcoming weeks are full of other fixed-price menu promotions
Greet the Lunar New Year with yu sang raw fish salad

Greet the Lunar New Year with yu sang raw fish salad

By Stephen Wong | January 19, 2012
The Year of the Water Dragon will be upon us on January 23 and here are some predictions gathered along the grapevine.
Gung Haggis Fat Choy dinner returns for its 15th year

Gung Haggis Fat Choy dinner returns for its 15th year

By Matthew Burrows | January 19, 2012
Kilt-loving Vancouverite Todd Wong has embraced his Chinese-Scottish cross-pollination so heartily that it’s now part of his everyday vernacular.
Canadian Culinary Championships ramp up in Kelowna

Canadian Culinary Championships ramp up in Kelowna

By Carolyn Ali | January 18, 2012
Tickets for the elite cooking competition are on sale for the awards' finale
Cast your ballot for the 15th annual Golden Plates Awards

Cast your ballot for the 15th annual Golden Plates Awards

By Staff | January 12, 2012
Where are the best places to eat in Vancouver? That’s a matter of opinion—and you know that yours is the right one.
Signature dish winners announced for 2012 Chinese Restaurant Awards

Signature dish winners announced for 2012 Chinese Restaurant Awards

By Carolyn Ali | January 11, 2012
A panel of critics has singled out 28 dishes at Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants worth praising
Vancouverâs drive-throughs leave car captives wanting more

Vancouver’s drive-throughs leave car captives wanting more

By Pieta Woolley | January 10, 2012
While Vancouver’s food-truck initiative has given more options to pedestrians, those stuck in their cars still have only fast-food fare to choose from.
Taking the mystery out of cooking with beans

Taking the mystery out of cooking with beans

By Carolyn Ali | January 4, 2012
A new cookbook addresses the fact that while beans are good for you and inexpensive, many people don’t know what to do with them.
Festive food, microbrews, and good wine make a casual New Yearâs party at home

Festive food, microbrews, and good wine make a casual New Year’s party at home

By Carolyn Ali | December 28, 2011
Pick up a few primo beverages and pair them with some simple food, and you've got a great, low-key celebration at home
French Made Baking brings macaronsâand canelé de Bordeauxâto Mount Pleasant

French Made Baking brings macarons—and canelé de Bordeaux—to Mount Pleasant

By Michelle da Silva | December 22, 2011
For French expat David Introligator, the secret to authentic Parisian macarons is all in the filling.
City solicits public input to help choose new Vancouver street-food venders

City solicits public input to help choose new Vancouver street-food venders

By Carolyn Ali | December 22, 2011
Revised application process includes a taste-test of prospective dishes by a panel that includes three members of the public.
YEW Restaurantâs stollen will convert nonbelievers to Christmas cake

YEW Restaurant’s stollen will convert nonbelievers to Christmas cake

By Carolyn Ali | December 20, 2011
Retired Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver baker makes one fabulous German loaf
Restaurants that please everyone: where to dine with the family over the holidays

Restaurants that please everyone: where to dine with the family over the holidays

By Tara Lee | December 20, 2011
Charles Dickens’ famous quote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” can be applied to holiday dining with the family.
Chomp Vegan Eatery arrives in Port Moody

Chomp Vegan Eatery arrives in Port Moody

By Stephen Hui | December 19, 2011
Vanessa Mills has opened the first vegan restaurant in Metro Vancouver’s Tri-Cities.
Thereâs more to Dine Out Vancouver 2012 than restaurant hopping

There’s more to Dine Out Vancouver 2012 than restaurant hopping

By Michelle da Silva | December 19, 2011
For its 10th anniversary, Tourism Vancouver has expanded the 17-day dining festival to include an event involving food carts, a chance for restaurants to get creative, and a record 225 menus.
Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar opens in Vancouver

Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar opens in Vancouver

By Carolyn Ali | December 15, 2011
Kitsilano restaurant pairs shellfish with New Orleans-inspired cooking
Former NPA councillor Peter Ladner gets to the root of The Urban Food Revolution

Former NPA councillor Peter Ladner gets to the root of The Urban Food Revolution

By Matthew Burrows | December 15, 2011
Former Non-Partisan Association city councillor Peter Ladner has a new book, The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Feed Cities.
Clough Club dark spirits cocktail lounge opens in Gastown

Clough Club dark spirits cocktail lounge opens in Gastown

By Carolyn Ali | December 8, 2011
The Donnelly Group's new bar emphasizes artisanal cocktails with a pre- and post-Prohibition bent

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