food review

Three open face porchetta sandwiches in a row on a cutting board, with a half-carved pork roast on the right
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A sophisticated sandwich shop just around the corner from SFU Vancouver

Arts March 31, 2022

By: Gabriel Kitsos, SFU Student Little about the cold, restless streets of downtown feels inviting, unless you’re near the warm golden glow coming from the wooden interior of Meat & Bread. Its glass window spans across the wall and reveals everything — cooks dressed in black preparing food right at the bar — drawing you in.  Meat & Bread’s atmosphere is modern, without feeling cold. In fact, the room is quite cozy, with wooden floors, counters, and furniture that command the room’s aesthetic. This, along with the white-painted brick and faded mirrors, create a laid-back café environment. The first thing…

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A seasonal indulgence that does not disappoint

Peak Web March 16, 2022

By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor Column title: Dining with sophistication Author: Reginald Trashpánda III Restaurant: AQ Koi Rating: ★★★★★ Location: Academic Quadrangle Appetiser: Pond weed salad Entrée: Fresh koi Dessert: Winter berry cheesecake Wine: Étang Salé (2011) With koi as fresh…

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Dining with sophistication: The worst dining experience of my career

Peak Web January 12, 2022

Restaurant: Chilcotin 16 Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ Location: Lower East Campus in the Townhouse District Appetizer: Eastern fusion noodles with chicken flavour Entrée: Crusted Pork with winter vegetables Dessert: House cheesecake   I would like to precede this review by assuring all…

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Railtown Cafe is my everyday buddy

Peak Web June 23, 2018

By: Navya Malik Being students, we are always looking for cheap eats around our SFU campuses. Railtown Cafe is situated a few blocks away from SFU’s Harbour Centre campus. However, it has four different locations to choose from, the closest…

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Authentic German cuisine you’ll literally dream about

Peak Web June 7, 2018

Written and photographed by: Maxwell Gawlick Hidden in a nook of Chinatown is Bestie, an authentic German restaurant with which you’re guaranteed to fall in love. It’s a cute location, bigger on the inside than the outside, and filled with…

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The Hastings Warehouse deserves its fame for delicious dive-bar food

Peak Web May 24, 2018

By: Winona Young Located right beside the 95 B-Line bus stop at 156 West Hastings, the Hastings Warehouse is home to satisfying bar food, booze, and a bumping ambience.      This place is the definition of student-friendly prices, with…

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Big Smoke Burger beefs up the campus food game

EIC February 1, 2016

With a new location on the horizons for the Cornerstone building, I decided to go and check out the Big Smoke Burger on Broadway in anticipation. The overall feel of the chain is fast-casual — think Chipotle, but for burgers.…

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