The Nosh Vancouver

Anya chats with Chef Alex Tung of Yowza Culinary Concepts and Chefs' Table Society of BC about the current state of the industry, opening and running small businesses, including his newest spot, Argyle Cafe in Ladner, seafood sustainability, mentorship, the work of CTS and whom it benefits, and all the deliciousness of life. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Chef Ricardo Valverde of Suyo Peruvian and the recently opened UCHU Raw Bar and Cevicheria about Nikkei, seafood, childhood influences, UCHU's menu and ethos, working in Chinatown, and so much more. And later, Chef Daniel Lee of Nabi House in East Van joins to chat about Royal Korean cuisine, cooking with his mom, simplicity over fuss, and the best tteokbokki in town.

Anya chats with Katya Movsesian, Head Sommelier at Folietta Restaurant in East Vancouver, about wine, bubbles, the industry, trying new wines on a budget, challenges for women in the industry, mentoring and paying it forward, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

From marketing to cupcakes to TV to farming to ice cream, this BC woman has gone through it all and is now making ice cream that is better for people and the planet, right from her home farm. Anya chats with founder Lori Joyce about her journey from the founding of Cupcakes in Vancouver to ice cream on the island. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Evan Saunders and Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Winery about growing grapes in Okanagan Falls, recovering after two cold snaps and what's on the vine right now, summer experiences at the winery (including pool parties, barbecues, and more), and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Executive Chef Jasper Cruikshank of L'Abattoir in Gastown about cooking in competitions, winning Canadian Culinary Championships, the French technique that drives the West Coast menu at L'Abattoir, comfort food, the industry, mentorship, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy Booch Kombucha in East Van, about probiotics, gut health, fizzy delights, starting a business based on a "gut" instinct, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with John Clerides of Marquis Wine Cellars and Leeann Froese from Wines of Argentina about the humble French grape that found its forever home in Argentina's fertile Mendoza Valley at the foot of the Andes, and how went from minor Bordeaux addition to a premium single varietal that's taking over wine lists around the world. Listen in, eh?

From the winning podium at Top Chef Canada and cooking for then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cooking under world-renowned chefs Ferran Adrià and Andoni Luis Aduriz, and opening restaurants in Montreal and now Vancouver, Chef Chanthy Yen of Touk Contemporary Cambodian chats with Anya about his culinary journey, his Cambodian roots, his sense of community, childhood inspirations, representing th...

Anya chats with Lead Culinary Instructor Ben Kiely of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) about the next generation of kitchen professionals, the current realities of the industry, how teaching culinary arts has evolved over the years, kitchen culture and the ongoing changes, PICA's programs and what current students are looking to do once they graduate, and so much more.

Anya chats with chef and Loam Bistro owner Rahul Negi about breakfast, sourcing local ingredients, seasonal treats, the resurgence of pistachio everything, growing up in coastal India, street food and restrained gluttony, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Wild whisky, as in literally made in the wild, is Canada's newest and most intriguing spirited offering from Master Blender Andres Faustinelli. Anya chats with Andres about what makes a good whisky, including the where, how and what goes into it, and thinking and creating inside and outside of the barrel. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Gail Nugent, publisher of The Alchemist Magazine and founder of Vancouver Cocktail Week, about cocktail culture in Vancouver, what makes this city stand out from others, the evolution of cocktails over the last 10 years, all the events during Cocktail Week and more. Listen in, eh?

multiple sub-appellations and growing regions, tips for an enjoyable wine fest experience, and so much more. Anya chats with Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, about this year's theme region, new wineries, Mozart, supporting the arts and culture, the distinctive regions of BC's 

Anya chats with owner and sake sommelier Iori Kataoka of Yuwa Japanese Cuisine, as well as sommelier Kiyomi Kodama, about wine, sake, terroir, merroir, culture and community, and a little about the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Gizelle Pare, Executive Pastry Chef at Cin Cin Ristorante on Robson Street about Italian desserts, the delicate art of macarons and why they're one of the hardest things to make, breads and laminations, favourite spots around town, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with sommelier and hospitality veteran Kiyomi Kodama about the Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri, growing up in Brazil, cross-cultural eating and travel, favourite places around the city for dining and treats, making connections, and more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Henry Aboagye, co-founder of Mükasi Coffee Roasters in Abbotsford and New Westminster, about coffee, crema, roasting, beans and baking, and so much more.

Anya chats with Chef Tushar Tondalkar of Kavita Restaurant about modern Indian, cross-regional cooking, sustainable seafood, growing up around Goa, street food and fine dining, and so much more. 

Anya chats with Lucas Pavan of Dine Out Vancouver about this year's festival, the events, classes, dinners, restaurants, foraginng adventures, the global chef exchange, all the deals for staying, dining, and seeing, and so much more.

Anya chats with Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie's new wine director, Andrew Forsyth, about wines for the holidays, bubbles for New Year, the finer points between cremant and champagne, the undisputed singularity of Chateau Margaux, pairing bubbles with latkes and other tasty things, the famed cellar at Le Crocodile, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Peter Van de Reep, Head Sommelier at L'Abattoir Restaurant in Gastown, about BC's wine forecast, local wine picks for the holidays, terroir and the study of rocks, the beauty of Cabernet Franc in BC, and much more.

From gluhwein to schnitzel, hot Aperol spritzes (really) to marzipan pigs, this year's Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates in traditional German style with food, drink and gifts from around the world. Anya chats with VCM President Denise Wagoner about what to taste, see, and hear over the next few weeks. Listen in anytime.

Anya chats with Bram Bolwijn of Iconic Wineries of BC about the state of the industry, grapes that grow best in BC, the remarkable properties of Cabernet Franc, pairing beyond the traditional practices, what to drink over the holidays, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with author and chef Bonny Reichert about her new book, How to Share an Egg, dealing with food scarcity, intergenerational trauma and being the child of a Holocaust survivor, the simple joy of sharing food, recipes from our grandmothers, the rigours of professional cooking school, and more.