Food
A funeral for my tongue
June 25, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer We are all gathered here today to mourn the loss of Corbett’s tongue, lost to us at a ripe young age of 44. Corbett thought himself adventurous, having lived in China for two years where he ate many different types of dishes, many of which were of the spicy variety. The numbing spice of Sichuan peppercorn was no match for him, nor the shredded pork…
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A celebration of Indigenous cultures at SFU Burnaby
June 17, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer On Tuesday June 17, SFU’s Town and Gown Square will be filled with a bustling Indigenous Market. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the square will be lined with 25 vendors showcasing their Indigenous goods…
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Italian Day returns to the Drive
June 13, 2025By: Abigail Streifel, Peak Associate On June 8, Italian Day returns to Commercial Drive! The annual festival celebrates the culture and heritage of Italian Canadians with live music, food, and fun activities in Vancouver’s Little Italy. This year marks the…
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Is the Richmond Night Market worth the hype?
June 4, 2025By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student Celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, the Richmond Night Market has become one of Metro Vancouver’s most anticipated annual events since it started in 2000. The huge market offers over 500 food options, 100 retail…
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Easy udon for when the executive isn’t functioning
May 30, 2025By: Noah Jozic, SFU Student A dear friend shared this recipe with me, knowing I was struggling to cook regularly because of mental health challenges. This super easy udon is her go-to when she is low on energy. I could…
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Resisting and rebuilding, one delicious Burmese Plate at a time
May 21, 2025By: Petra Chase, Peak Associate Content warning: brief mention of genocide. In Burma, April is a time for celebrating a new year. During the five-day festival called Thingyan, people pour and throw water on each other on every street, a…
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Hidden Gems: Budget-friendly bites
March 27, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor PHOTO: Amirul Anirban / The Peak Frying Pan 1101 Denman St., Vancouver Open Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. With a physical restaurant on Denman St.…
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A Taste of Hong Kong is bittersweet
March 20, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor My dad was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He came to Vancouver in 1974 and has lived here ever since. But, when he boarded the plane to BC, he brought many Hong Kong…
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A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries
March 12, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor The Lower Mainland’s nature and cultural scenes are some of the best in the world. Not everyone can take a quick bus and be able to enjoy a yummy dosa while listening to…
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A taste of Ethiopia in Vancouver at Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant
February 21, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Last week, I had the chance to visit Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant, home to warm meals and located not too far from the hustle and bustle of the Commercial-Broadway skytrain station. It’s named after King…
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