Lindsay William-Ross
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Watch: This is Vancouver's all-vegan restaurant with a no tipping policy
Here's what to expect from service and the menu at Folke, a Kitsilano restaurant that's fully vegan and has a no-tipping (hospitality included) policy. → Read More
New weekday spot for Japanese curry opens soon in Downtown Vancouver
Aburi has closed its Pender St ramen shop and is opening a dine-in/take-out weekday spot for Japanese curry (wagyu beef or plant-based), in mid-March 2023. → Read More
Global Brazilian steakhouse chain to open first Canadian location in Vancouver
The International restaurant chain from Brazil known for churrasco meats is expanding to Canada; plans to open in Vancouver and Toronto in early 2024. → Read More
Nordstrom closure means Milk Bar's only Canadian shop is going on ice
Popular Christina Tosi treat brand opened a full-service bakery store in Vancouver in Nov. 2022. Nordstrom is leaving Canada, which means Milk Bar is too. → Read More
Here are 20 Vancouver restaurants that have closed down this winter
A look at a few noteworthy temporary and permanent restaurant closures in and around Vancouver, BC, including local chains and spots undergoing renovations → Read More
Explosion reported near Marine Building in Downtown Vancouver
Authorities are responding. Expect road closures and transit delays and disruptions. → Read More
Chef Rob Feenie turns up the heat at a veteran Vancouver restaurant ahead of his next big move
Can we call it a comeback? → Read More
Award-winning Vancouver Indian restaurant announces plans for third location
The award-winning spot for Indian food and cocktails will open in the West End in spring 2023. Currently they have locations on Commercial Dr and Main St. → Read More
Less than a year after reopening, beloved Vancouver restaurant closed permanently due to 'labour shortage'
"It was one of the pillars of the community," a community leader once said of the business that has been there since 1979. → Read More
Watch: Inside Vancouver's new evenings-only intimate wine bar with creative food
Here's what to expect from the food and drink menu at Vignette, which is the evening service at Vancouver's new Novella coffee bar in Mount Pleasant. → Read More
There's a new Vancouver café that's all about pizza bagels
Popular after-school snack pizza bagels and donut or croissant burgers are on the menu at a new Commercial Drive restaurant that used to be Covid Art Cafe. → Read More
Watch: Inside Wildlight, Vancouver's new destination for modern west coast fare
A look at what's on the all-day opening menu at Wildlight, a new restaurant in West Point Grey/UBC that has modern dishes with local, seasonal ingredients. → Read More
Vancouver now has a food shop specializing in tamales
A new shop and casual restaurant on Main St in Mount Pleasant is hoping to be a local tamaleria - a place to enjoy traditional and vegan Mexican tamales. → Read More
The 'most beautiful' hot pot spot set to open first Vancouver location
The Burnaby-based hotpot restaurant is adding three new locations in early 2023 including on Robson in Vancouver and on No. 3 Rd in Richmond, BC. → Read More
Watch: Eating at Canada's top restaurant
Northern Cafe & Grill, open since 1949, is a hidden gem in a lumber yard. The Mah family serves a menu of all-day breakfast, lunch, and Chinese food. → Read More
After over 30 years, this Japanese convenience store will open a second Vancouver location
Robson Street's long-time konbini with Japanese snacks, foods, and groceries and more products is expanding after 32 years with a new store in Kerrisdale. → Read More
Jollibee set to open third Metro Vancouver location
When will another Jollibee location open in Metro Vancouver, BC? The restaurant will start serving its menu in Central City at King George Hub in Feb 2023. → Read More
Watch: What's on the menu at the remodelled Earls Test Kitchen in downtown Vancouver
The Vancouver-based chain tries out items with customers at the Hornby St location, which recently underwent a major renovation. → Read More
'How am I supposed to make a living?': Vancouver restaurant owner faces post-pandemic bankruptcy
"Everything is gone," said the sandwich shop owner. "I don't know what I'm going to do. I don't have a penny to my name right now, I don't have any assets." → Read More
Watch: Trying Korea's number one fried chicken chain in Vancouver
What makes for great KFC? Pelicana says it's the top fried chicken chain in Korea. They have a location in Vancouver on Robson St, so we tried their food. → Read More