Food

A bowl of creamy white tzatziki dusted in sprouts and green specks.
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Food for thought: Tzatziki is my new comfort food

Peak Web October 11, 2024

By: Emilia Kuznetsova, SFU student When I visited Greece for the first time this year, I met amazing people and visited breathtaking places, but my favorite part was the food and witnessing the importance of sharing meals for Greeks. Restaurants outside of touristic epicenters offer cozy, home-like atmospheres and serve mouthwatering food. Going out with foreigners and locals alike meant that we always ended up sharing a meal at a…

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Triangular bread pieces coated in a thick, golden-brown batter.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Bread pakoda: an Indian recipe

Peak Web October 11, 2024

By: Rusham Verma, SFU Student I’m sure there have been times when you’ve finished a class super late and did not have the energy to make a whole meal. However, this crispy, batter-lathen snack is a quick fix — it’s…

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A container filled with pan-fried dumplings and a green frog bun.
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Jiaozi.com is committed to creating more than just delicious dumplings

Peak Web October 3, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor This summer, Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park hosted the 3rd annual BC Dumpling Festival. As an avid foodie, I went to check out this festival with my family expecting to find more luscious local…

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A painting filled with green, tan, and gold brushstrokes that make buildings with domed roofs. On the outside, two hands hold paintbrushes and paint along the picture.
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How a beloved Palestinian restaurant planted its roots in Vancouver

Peak Web September 13, 2024

By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, I strolled around the vibrant neighbourhood of Hastings-Sunrise while on my way to meet Tamam and Sobhi Al-Zobaidi, co-owners of Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine. Squeezed among tax offices and banks…

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A plain white wall decorated with simple black writing that lists a menu that reads “black (espresso),” “white (espresso+milk),” and “green (matcha+milk).”
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Hidden Gems: Vancouver’s best matcha

Peak Web September 11, 2024

By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate cowdog coffee 3720 Oak St., Vancouver Open every day 8:00 a.m.–4:00p.m. With cowdog’s recent rise to social media fame (they truly conquered “brat summer”), this spot may not be a hidden gem, but it’s too…

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A sandwich with toasted white bread stuffed with sliced white cabbage and golden-brown fried pork cutlets.
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Must-try vendors at the World Wide Food Festival and beyond

Peak Web July 24, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor The World Wide Food Festival was held on July 6 and featured over 20 local vendors. Just because this event is over, it doesn’t mean you can’t try these scrumptious snacks! All of…

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A large outdoor space with blue, yellow, and red streamers strung above it. A band made up of four individuals plays under a colourful tent while individuals and families watch while sitting on the wooden stairs of the outdoor space.
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How to spend a day in…Downtown Langley

Peak Web July 18, 2024

By: Zobia Khalid, SFU Student Downtown Langley blends a small-town vibe with the liveliness of a city. This place showcases the talent and culture of artists such as Langley muralist Judy Pohl. An afternoon walk here can reveal the beauty…

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A small storefront adorned with copper dishware, ornately woven rugs, and charms with a blue eye. A banner at the top says “every item tells a story.”
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Getting shipped away at Junction Public Market

Peak Web July 16, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer What hides among the looming towers of Vancouver’s Financial District? The Junction Public Market, that’s what! It’s not something that immediately catches your eye but the search for it is all worth it. With free…

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A crowded block of people with red, green, and white banners over their heads.
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Savouring sweet flavours and culture at Italian Day on the Drive

Peak Web July 11, 2024

By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate One of the most anticipated free summer events in the Lower Mainland, Italian Day on the Drive is a day of cultural fusion and culinary expertise. Since 2010, this event has signified the unity and…

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How to Spend A Night at … The Shipyards

Peak Web July 3, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer When the monotonous heat and light of day subside into a warm summer night, where do the people go? One fond memory I have of last summer was spending my Friday nights in North Vancouver’s…

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