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Four B.C. chefs to compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

Four B.C. chefs to compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

By Michelle da Silva | February 6, 2012
Vancouver’s Trevor Bird, Whistler’s Jimmy Stewart, Victoria’s Kunal Ghose, and Tofino’s Joel Aubie join 12 other chefs on Food Network Canada’s highest-rated show.
McDonald’s stops use of ammonium hydroxide “pink slime” in hamburgers

McDonald’s stops use of ammonium hydroxide “pink slime” in hamburgers

By Michelle da Silva | February 3, 2012
Nothing satisfies a fast-food burger craving like the use of inedible beef scraps soaked in chemicals.
Japanese restaurant Minami to replace Yaletown’s Goldfish Seafood & Chops

Japanese restaurant Minami to replace Yaletown’s Goldfish Seafood & Chops

By Michelle da Silva | January 31, 2012
Bud Kanke’s seafood restaurant closes February 5. In its place, Miku Restaurant will open an Aburi-style sushi restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
When a pint's not a pint: CAMRA petition calls for draft beer serving size clarity

When a pint's not a pint: CAMRA petition calls for draft beer serving size clarity

By Carolyn Ali | January 26, 2012
Vancouver's Campaign for Real Ale wants restaurants and pubs to tell consumers up front exactly how much beer is in that glass they order
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.
Sink your teeth into the Behemoth at Max’s Burgers

Sink your teeth into the Behemoth at Max’s Burgers

By Michelle da Silva | January 23, 2012
Chef Connor Butler has crafted a hamburger with a 24-ounce beef patty at this newly opened restaurant, and nobody says you have to share.
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