Here's a collection of the Georgia Straight's coverage of vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, raw, and plant-based food, products, and issues.

Dining Features

Vegan options for your summer barbecue, beyond Beyond Meat

Aug 3

We might steer clear of T-bone steaks and cheddar smokies, but there are several meat alternatives that have us drooling as they sizzle on the grill.

Food Notes

Shortly after reopening for dine-in, Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery in Vancouver now for sale at $199,000

Aug 3

Takeout and delivery service kept the business going on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cooking

B.C. summer recipes: Potluck Hawkery Eatery's beet carpaccio is a vegetarian take on a meaty classic

Jul 13

Here’s a refreshing vegetarian translation of a dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish.

Health Notes

B.C. food recalls for cakes and cupcakes, Danish and Chinese fish products, and halva

Jul 11

These products are being recalled either due to the potential presence of undeclared allergens or Salmonella, or commercial sterility concerns.

Cooking

B.C. summer recipe: How to hit the grill with Tractor at Home's chili lime tofu

Jul 9

Here’s a recipe that will help you consider plant-based alternatives for the grill.

Cooking

B.C. recipes: How to make grilled halloumi and blueberry salad from White Spot

Jun 29

B.C. Blueberry Day is heading our way on July 15.

Cooking

B.C. vegan recipes: Chinese Summer Salad with Old Bird Chili Oil

Jun 18

If you’re looking for a salad that diverges from traditional North American fare, here’s one that draws upon Asian cuisine.

Cooking

Learn how to make vegetarian Persian dishes, in support of Vancouver's Dr. Peter Centre

Jun 13

Here’s an opportunity to learn how to make some traditional Persian dishes while supporting people in need.

Cooking

B.C. recipes: Torafuku's summer salad includes charred corn, watermelon, ricotta, and more

Jun 11

What food items do you consider the most evocative of summertime?

Dining Features

International Burger Day 2021: Vancouver burgers off the eaten path, from Ancora to Zakkushi

May 27

Don’t forget to order a milkshake—it brings all the boys in the yard.

Cooking

Brunch recipe: Huevos rancheros from North Vancouver's Solecito Foods

May 18

This vegetarian breakfast meal of sunny-side-up eggs are a traditional way to start the day in Mexico.

Cooking

Mother's Day brunch recipe: B.C. blueberry chia oat milk pudding

Apr 23

Not the most skilled in the kitchen? Here’s a simple recipe that’s vegan and uses local ingredients.