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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.
Loden Hotel wins a prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award

Loden Hotel wins a prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award

By Charlie Smith | October 31, 2011
CBC news anchor Gloria Macarenko was among those congratulating Marcello de Cotiis after his hotel become the only organization in Canada to win this prize for three consecutive years.
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.