Food+Drink

From superfoods to top shelve booze, restaurants to recipes, we cover the tastes and trends that you need to try. Here’s what to eat and drink right now.

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant

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I was having dinner with my father when he reached over, pinched the soft flesh on the back of my arm and said, “Look at zees.” My father is French. He pointed to a 20-something man, on a date. The waiter had just opened the wine and set the cork … Read More

Vancouver’s Mightiest, Meatiest Vegetarian Eats

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You got to watch the football game, but your lady forced a concession of a different kind: You’re eating vegetarian tonight. But before resigning yourself to the idea of late-night drive-through, check out Vancouver’s heartiest, meatiest meat-free dishes. Tempeh Reuben at The Naam The Naam’s marinated tempeh (fermented soybean cake) … Read More

Creole Cool in St. Henri

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Opposing forces are at play in the cozy confines of the Creole restaurant Le Boucanier, the newest addition to trendy St. Henri: A pink and purple candy-striped exterior offsets a subdued pastel-coloured tropical landscape; log stools – they fashioned 12 out of the same tree trunk – force you to … Read More

DIY Deli: Caplansky’s Recipe for Succulent Smoked Meat

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Since opening Caplansky’s in Little Italy last year, Zane Caplansky has been delighting carnivores with his unique brand of smoked meat. Last week, Caplansky opened a new expanded location, serving his trademark sandwiches alongside deli classics like kishka and chopped liver. David Sax, author of the forthcoming book, Save the … Read More

Seoul Food: Korean Cuisine in Vancouver

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You’re a regular gourmand when it comes to distinguishing maki from sashimi, or gnocchi from tagliatelle. But do you know your bibimbap from your bokkeum? Here, a primer on some highlights of Korean cuisine – and the best places to find them. Kimchi Jjigae Kimchi – Korea’s national dish of … Read More

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