Tammy Kwan | Author at Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events

Tammy Kwan

Tammy has a passion for food, and likes to tell good stories about delicious bites. She also writes about lifestyle, arts and culture, and travel. When not in the office or out covering events, you'll find her in a dessert shop choosing between cakes or ice cream. She'll probably end up buying both.

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RECENT STORIES

COVID-19: Vancouver Firefighter Charities teams up with local restaurants to deliver food and essentials to those in need

Care packages will be provided to the most vulnerable residents in the city.

COVID-19: New relief fund launches to help Vancouver hospitality industry in need of financial assistance

All money raised will go toward food-and-beverage workers impacted by the pandemic.

Dining Features

How take-out food and delivery are becoming the new norm for Metro Vancouver restaurants during COVID-19

Local businesses have had to quickly adapt to the rapidly changing health situation.

COVID-19: City of Vancouver shuts down dine-in service at all restaurants, effective at midnight (March 20)

Takeout and delivery services will still be allowed.

City of Vancouver asks all Vancouver restaurants and cafes to close due to COVID-19, but it’s not an official order—yet

Many local eateries have already opted to close its doors until further notice.

Vans releases new sensory-inclusive sneakers that help support autism awareness

The new designs focus on touch, sight, and sound.

Countless Vancouver restaurants are temporarily closing due to COVID-19, but here’s what they are doing with the surplus of food

Food is not going to waste at these local establishments.

City of Vancouver to declare a state of emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic

Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart announced the declaration today (March 18).

Granville Island Public Market remains open for grocery shopping during COVID-19

Manager asking customers to leave the first hour for seniors to shop

All Vancouver bars and restaurants now required to close for St. Patrick’s Day, public health order extends beyond downtown core

The closure was initially just for downtown establishments.