Dining Features

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 restaurants spring up in Vancouver’s 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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On game night, score one for Dale MacKay’s 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
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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.
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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
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Vancouver’s 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.
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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.
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