http://www.straight.com/content/rss/dining en http://www.straight.com/article-153784/8-food-dining-events Urban eats Get ready to gorge on globetrotting treats at Citytv’s Taste of the City, on Saturday (July 19) at the PNE. Admission is free. Featured restos include Brasas Peruvian BBQ, Big Al’s 153784 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:57:54 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153776/raw-foodies-shun-stove For five years, Tanya Davediuk ate almost no cooked food. Her meals consisted of things like salads, smoothies, cold soups, raw falafels, and dehydrated cookies made with soaked, ground almonds. 153776 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:22:17 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153770/vegan-with-virtue-tastes-right Three things make Radha Yoga & Eatery stand out among vegetarian restaurants. First, it serves exclusively vegan fare. Second, its goal isn’t profit. And third, it goes far beyond salads and veg 153770 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:15:28 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153769/organic-food-shoppers-guide Is organic food worth the premium price? Jeff Cox, author of The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide (Wiley, $15.95), thinks so. Cox’s compact book spells out the advantages alphabetically by product, fr 153769 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:06:39 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153767/spirited-martin-still-thinking-outside-bin Gord Martin is one busy man. Hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since this former punk singer opened Bin 941 (941 Davie Street), nine since he started Bin 942 (1521 West Broadway), and almost 153767 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:04:17 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153762/la-posta-angel-paulucci-vineyard-malbec-and-la-posta-pizzella-family-vineyard Ed and Nick aren’t typical Argentine names, yet that’s who signs the back labels of two same-varietal, different-designated-vineyard Malbecs from Argentina’s prime grape region, Mendoza. Read on 153762 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:59:17 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-153761/chardonnay-paves-way-summer-sips Still playing favourites with the palate this summer: Chardonnay all the way—and every which way. My tasters have so far been subjected to literally dozens of models of the world’s still-preferr 153761 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:57:00 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-152900/why-not-sip-a-greentini-and-save-planet I haven’t seen any numbers recently, but surely vodka ranks up there as the world’s favourite white spirit, yes? And it keeps on coming, in amazing numbers. Summer seems the season for it, 152900 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:09:15 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-152886/abba-swedish-herring Scandinavians have easy summer meals down pat. Lay out some cold cuts, a mound of cooked shrimp, some pickled herring, and condiments like lemon slices and fresh dill. Arrange ingredients open-faced o 152886 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:09:28 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-152885/threes-a-charm-these-dining-deals Anyone who’s travelled beyond B.C.’s borders lately knows what an utter bargain Vancouver restaurants are. Nonetheless, locals are ever on the hunt for dining deals. And they’re finding them. 152885 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:07:56 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-152872/8-food-dining-events Dine for design Diners at Boneta (1 West Cordova Street) can end their meal on Sunday (July 13) with rhubarb cheesecake and a good feeling. That’s because half of the ticket price for the $65 thr 152872 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:06:42 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-151985/going-boldly-where-blends-mix-and-mingle In case your holiday weekend gets to stretch out a little longer, here’s a cartful of NOBs (Notable Okanagan Blends) for a leisurely tasting. Most of them are newly released, but one or two date fro 151985 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:22:35 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-151978/8-food-dining-events Moderne Burger is back After almost a year-and-a-half of papered windows, Moderne Burger (2507 West Broadway) is open once again. Renovations have made the joint bigger, though it still has a shiny h 151978 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:10:20 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-151977/epicurean-caff%C3%A9-bistro Skip the brunch lines elsewhere in Kits and grab a chair at the Epicurean Caffé Bistro (1898 West 1st Avenue). This Italian deli charms with marble tables inside and a wraparound patio with climbing 151977 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:06:19 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-151976/cooks-put-culture-and-survival-table Some people read novels at bedtime. I read cookbooks. The last 30 minutes before I fall asleep is spent mmm-ing over glossy photos of glistening barbecued ribs and luxurious chocolate tarts. I read 151976 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:04:31 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining