food
Savouring sweet flavours and culture at Italian Day on the Drive
July 11, 2024One 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 revival of Italian Canadian history on Commercial Drive. This year’s festival occurred on June 9, during Italian Heritage Month, with the theme of “storia” (history or story). The theme highlights the importance of “keeping traditions and important values alive while bridging the past with the present.” The history of this beloved festival emerged in the 1940s, when many Italians began immigrating to Vancouver for livelihood,…
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How to Spend A Night at … The Shipyards
July 3, 2024When 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 Lonsdale, immersing myself in The…
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How to spend a day at . . . Granville Island
July 3, 2024With a bustling public market and beautiful views of False Creek, Granville Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver. Even as locals, many of us are still privy to some of the hidden gems that lie…
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A tour of Rooted: Dining Commons’ inventive Indigenous food menu
July 2, 2024For National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on June 21, SFU Dining Commons put the spotlight on Rooted. This menu, which is available in rotation all year long, puts out delicious, Indigenous-inspired dishes created by Teetl’it Gwich’in chef Steph Baryluk. Following its…
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Hidden Gems: Indigenous-owned businesses
June 17, 2024Tradish’s The Ancestor Café 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Online: tradishcanada.ca Tradish’s The Ancestor Café is the ideal spot for those looking to try out some delicious delicacies from Indigenous cultures. Their plant medicine jams,…
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Asian businesses to check out this summer
May 25, 2024As Asian Heritage Month is nearing its end, we need to remember that even though we celebrate certain cultures during certain months, that doesn’t mean we stop once the month is over. We can help uplift marginalized voices and communities…
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Creative Corner: Baking in a new country
May 25, 2024When I was eight years old, I moved to Canada from India. Everything felt new and foreign, but the one constant in my life these first few years after moving was my affinity for cakes. As a child, cakes were…
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Food for Thought: Unveiling stories of Kimchi
May 22, 2024There are various types of kimchi with diverse flavours and forms, such as kkakdugi (cubed radish) and oi sobagi (cucumber), many typically refer to kimchi as a fermented red cabbage with chili peppers, garlic, and fermented fish sauce. As a…
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Food for Thought: The journey of matcha
May 15, 2024With summer weather right around the corner, many are turning away from cozy winter mochas and are looking for a new caffeinated option. Some tend to prefer classic iced coffees, while others may look to try the more colourful options…
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Highlighting local Asian restaurants
May 14, 2024For Asian Heritage Month, here are a few of my favourite go-to restaurants around Metro Vancouver that serve up delicious vegetarian options. Sushi Bar Shyun #102-1250 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam Wed–Sun: 5:00–8:30 p.m., closed Mon and Tues This family-run Japanese…
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