The Nosh Vancouver

Picnic season is here, so it's a great time to talk about the runny, sharp, creamy and mushroomy world of cheese. And if you're looking for other ingredients for that basket, our local farmers' markets have a lot on offer, and some new locations to explore.

Spot prawn season is launching in a few days and this year's festival will be a little different. And a new fundraiser for hospitality workers give an inside look at what it's like to run a restaurant during a pandemic.

Two local organizations have joined forces to create a pilot program for women newcomers designed to help them launch their own food businesses. And, Mother's Day is just around the corner, so we've rounded up some great options for the women in your life.

Cocktail kits are gaining ground and The Chickadee Room at Juke Fried Chicken has some great new options. And spring dining has launched despite the dine-in restrictions with patio dinners galore, including a full kaiseki experience at Miku Restaurant.

Food is one of the universal ways to show love and care. And what could be more loving than food for those in need or local chocolate made in a sustainable, fair-trade and gender-equalized way?

It might be a partial shutdown, but that hasn't stopped some new restaurants from opening up.

The recent announcement from the provincial government removing dine-in for restaurants and cafes was an unexpected and sudden change that now has local businesses scrambling - and fuming.

Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued an announcement prohibiting the sale of frozen-at-sea spot prawns by local harvesters. One local harvester joins us to talk about the reasoning behind the decision and the impacts on the fishing industry.

It's been exactly one year since COVID-19 caused a massive shutdown of bars, restaurants and cafes across the country. We check in with two restaurateurs on how they've weathered the pandemic and where they see the industry going in the coming year.

Butter has suddenly become a hot topic, thanks to one Canadian writer's researches into what's been going on over the last year with this fatty delight. The details may surprise you.

The wine and beer industries are joining the fight to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in their workspaces. Hear about some local initiatives and how you can help.

A local restaurant is taking guests on a culinary tour de force through the best food regions of France. And, on Vancouver Island, an award-winning distillery starts 2021 with a bang by creating the top artisan spirit in Canada.

One local seafood purveyor has come up with a few fresh ideas and a BBQ favourite is back in a new location in Mount Pleasant.

A popular Gastown restaurant has launched a new burger-forward menu and, elsewhere, a farm-to-table ethos drives comfort in a whole new way.

The Chinese Restaurant Awards have launched a Feast of Fortune to give back and Dine Out Vancouver is back in a big--albeit slightly different--way.

One Whistler bakery is making waves with its organic sourdough and Hot Chocolate Vancouver is offering dozens of sweet hot delights.

A local not-for-profit is offering multiple scholarships for women and those identifying as female in the hospitality, culinary and related industries; and we look at what's new and upcoming in the restaurant scene.

The ongoing, and sometimes last-minute, restrictions in the hospitality industry have impacted jobs and businesses across the province. Hear about the impacts, both past and potential, and what to expect in the coming months.

One of the city's most loved family diners has a new space and an expanded menu; and there's still time to choose a good bubbly for NYE. Curious what to pair with that bubbly? We go over all the options.

A Commercial Drive bakery is spicing up the holidays and downtown's most beloved breakfast and brunch spot has expanded to after-dark dining.

The holidays are fast approaching and with less than two weeks left, people are scrambling to find good—and safe—gifts for loved ones. How about cookies? And with more people turning to delivery services, one company has created a loyal following for its forward-thinking and local-supporting approach.

You've heard of wine and cheese, but beer and cheese? Main Street Brewing is running a holiday drive this month to benefit underprivileged kids and Les Amis du Fromage is stocking up on all your favourite creams, blues and accompanying bites.

A new local brewery creates a food menu that defies definition; and cocktail kits for the holidays will make those Zoom parties just about bearable.

Restaurants are facing challenges on multiple fronts, from loss of revenue and staff, to outrageous delivery fees and the physical, emotional and mental toll on their staff. Some restaurant owners have come up with innovative solutions and supportive initiatives.

Two new restaurants are offering up classic comfort, but with innovative twists that encompass Korean, northern Chinese and other disparate flavours.