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For a refreshing Robson shopping break, try Donburi-Ya
With a tiny patio out front and tables inside facing the big, sunny window, Donburi-Ya (1329 Robson Street) is perfectly positioned for people-watching. The quick counter-service...
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Celebrate sakura at the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival starts today (April 4) and runs until April 30, with restaurants around town showing their sakura “cherry blossom” spirit. For example, Tojo’...
Dining Features »
Nigella’s cookbook conjures Italy, while Supergrains gives gluten-free alternatives
One of the best things about British culinary star Nigella Lawson is that she unapologetically cooks the foods she likes to eat, whether they’re trendy or not. The domestic...
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British Butcher Shoppe's tongue loaf will have you licking your lips
If you like corned beef or pastrami sandwiches, give tongue a chance. The British Butcher Shoppe (various locations) makes its own tongue loaf using a traditional British recipe:...
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Gluten-free Comensoli pizza shells come with a lot of taste
The best gluten-free products are those you’d never suspect were gluten-free. Comensoli pizza shells are so good that those who aren’t on restricted diets won’t know the...
Golden Plates »
Industry insiders dish: what makes a good restaurant great
Robert Belcham will never forget his experience dining at the Fat Duck in Berkshire, England. When the Vancouver chef visited in 2006, Heston Blumenthal’s establishment was widely...
Getaways »
Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon coast vie for the most jaw-dropping views
During the drive from Portland, Oregon, northwest to Astoria, we pull off the highway in a random town for coffee. After ordering a double espresso at Clatskanie’s Latte Da café,...
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Fresh St. Market is the place to be for cheesecake lovers
If you love cheesecake, head on down to the new Fresh St. Market, at 1650 Marine Drive in West Vancouver. That’s where you’ll find a justifiably famous version, flown in weekly...
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Fill your stomach and your heart with Dining Out for Life
BierCraft, Boneta, Burgoo… These are just three of the nearly 200 restaurants participating in the upcoming Dining Out for Life. The annual fundraiser for people living with HIV/...
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Eat well with Nosh's high-quality grab-and-go options
Newly opened in the old Mistral spot at 2585 West Broadway, Nosh is a casual 28-seat café with some high-quality grab-and-go options. Executive chef John Ly—formerly at North...

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