food
A former industrial site, Granville Island has been home to a public market for more than 30 years and has grown to include theatres, galleries, restaurants and boutiques. It is a neighbourhood unto itself, with a focus on all things fresh and local, and it’s simply a perfect spot to … Read More
When it opened last spring, the Big Cheese Poutinerie had some mighty big mouths to fill, as Calgarians had been long awaiting a take-outlet with legit Quebecois style poutine. In fact, the idea seemed so obvious, so practical, it’s a surprise the 17th Ave. diner was the first of its … Read More
Here’s a Mile End hotspot that’s by no means a secret, but is certainly a gem worthy of extra searching. After snaking down industrialized side streets, getting distracted by train tracks, and deciphering wall-to-wall graffiti on abandoned buildings, we finally find our way into Café Falco. This vibrant and intelligently … Read More
The phrases “great food” and “large protest rally” do not tend to run together in the same story. Short of celebrity chefs unionizing and holding a protest dinner to win higher TV appearance fees, it’s unlikely you’re find a better union of these two elements than at this past weekend’s … Read More
If you’re keen to catch some of the fall grape harvest in progress, you needn’t trip up to the Okanagan for wine country tours. Right in Vancouver’s own backyard, just a short trip up Highway 1, sits the Fraser Valley, where more than just a handful of wineries are offering … Read More
