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Rogers’ Chocolates' Honey Almond Pecan Nutcorn is a treat for the non-chocoholic

Rogers’ Chocolates' Honey Almond Pecan Nutcorn is a treat for the non-chocoholic

By Carolyn Ali | February 8, 2012
Shocking as it may seem, some people don’t really like chocolate.
Tales of the Cocktail tour hits Vancouver with events for serious drinkers and dabblers

Tales of the Cocktail tour hits Vancouver with events for serious drinkers and dabblers

By Carolyn Ali | January 25, 2012
Many beverage enthusiasts have already bought passes for the four-day series of seminars and parties that constitute the tour. But one-off events are open to the public, too.
Save On Meats makes tomato soup for the soul--plus a reality show

Save On Meats makes tomato soup for the soul--plus a reality show

By Carolyn Ali | January 18, 2012
It's not just the $6 burger and fries--or the reality TV show--that brings people back to this diner

Dine Out Vancouver menus ripe for the booking

By Carolyn Ali | January 10, 2012
The largest restaurant festival in Canada has 225 eateries participating, with set menus at $18, $28, or $38 per person.

Rooted Nutrition’s cooking classes get serious about healthy eating

By Carolyn Ali | January 4, 2012
The winter slate of cooking classes are taught by chef Andrea Potter at Radha.
La Taqueria’s tacos are kind to year-end wallets

La Taqueria’s tacos are kind to year-end wallets

By Carolyn Ali | December 29, 2011
With a row of window seats facing the street and commuters rushing to and fro, La Taqueria’s 2549 Cambie Street location gives you prime people watching along with your meal.
New Orleans-inspired Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar offers Southern specialties

New Orleans-inspired Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar offers Southern specialties

By Carolyn Ali | December 21, 2011
Oysters are synonymous with celebration, but if you’re not brave enough to shuck them at home, head out.
Martin’s Marvelous crisps are tasty without any accoutrements

Martin’s Marvelous crisps are tasty without any accoutrements

By Carolyn Ali | December 14, 2011
You can never have too many crackers over the holiday season.
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Creative sandwiches at Bel Café please vegetarians and omnivores alike

Creative sandwiches at Bel Café please vegetarians and omnivores alike

By Carolyn Ali | November 30, 2011
It’s nice to see a sandwich menu that pays the vegetarian option some respect.
Vancouver Christmas Market returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza

Vancouver Christmas Market returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza

By Carolyn Ali | November 23, 2011
Bratwurst, roast suckling pig, stuffed baked apples…festive food abounds at the Vancouver Christmas Market.
Catch A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt at the Vancity Theatre

Catch A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt at the Vancity Theatre

By Carolyn Ali | November 16, 2011
If you missed its Vancouver premiere last month, this week offers more opportunities to catch this documentary.
Whole Foods veggie quesadilla perks up monotonous lunches

Whole Foods veggie quesadilla perks up monotonous lunches

By Carolyn Ali | November 9, 2011
Workaday lunches can get monotonous, so I’m always happy to discover a new, healthy option.
Raincoast Crisps spin off cookie cousins

Raincoast Crisps spin off cookie cousins

By Carolyn Ali | November 2, 2011
Lesley Stowe, maker of Raincoast Crisps, adds all-natural cookies to her lineup.
300 Best Rice Cooker Recipes makes the most of a single appliance

300 Best Rice Cooker Recipes makes the most of a single appliance

By Carolyn Ali | October 26, 2011
Recipes include Chinese chicken jook, chickpea and eggplant stew, and pancetta and spelt soup.
Taste of Yaletown is a good opportunity to indulge

Taste of Yaletown is a good opportunity to indulge

By Carolyn Ali | October 19, 2011
Almost two dozen eateries in the ’hood are offering set menus for $25, $35, or $45 until October 30.
Apples abound at UBC Botanical Gardens

Apples abound at UBC Botanical Gardens

By Carolyn Ali | October 12, 2011
Taste up to 60 varieties of apples at this popular annual event.

Arts Club kicks off fall celebrity cooking classes

By Carolyn Ali | October 6, 2011
Thierry's many macaron flavours could satisfy any mood you're in

Thierry's many macaron flavours could satisfy any mood you're in

By Carolyn Ali | September 28, 2011
The glistening fruit tarts, chocolate-glazed opera cakes, and ribbon-wrapped tiramisu dazzle on the marble countertop in a sweet display that rivals any in Paris.
Pick up a quick porchetta sandwich at Pronto Caffee

Pick up a quick porchetta sandwich at Pronto Caffee

By Carolyn Ali | September 14, 2011
This Cambie Street spot roasts its pork with herbs and garlic every night.
Good Food to Go offers great inspiration for healthy packed lunches

Good Food to Go offers great inspiration for healthy packed lunches

By Carolyn Ali | September 7, 2011
For many parents, back to school means a whole new year of packing lunches for their kids.
Nostradamus brings hefty Chilean sandwiches to Vancouver streets

Nostradamus brings hefty Chilean sandwiches to Vancouver streets

By Carolyn Ali | August 24, 2011
Green beans in a sandwich? They work when that sandwich is a churrasco.
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Recently renovated Bistro 101 gets warm and stylish

By Carolyn Ali | August 17, 2011
Recent renovations at Bistro 101 have spruced up the student-run eatery so that it’s now quite stylish.
Finger Lickin’ Gu will satisfy all your mushroom cravings

Finger Lickin’ Gu will satisfy all your mushroom cravings

By Carolyn Ali | August 10, 2011
Finger Lickin’ Gu specializes in all things mushroom, including stuffed, grilled Portobellos.
Follow your nose to Nelson the Seagull

Follow your nose to Nelson the Seagull

By Carolyn Ali | August 3, 2011
With the heavenly scent of bread baking in the open kitchen, Nelson the Seagull is a comforting place to sit down for a coffee.
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President’s Choice Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ice Cream is addictively salty-sweet

President’s Choice Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ice Cream is addictively salty-sweet

By Carolyn Ali | July 27, 2011
Sun or no sun, everyone’s entitled to a little ice cream.
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