Izzy Cheung

A restaurant with a large window and outdoor seating area. The red storefront sign says “Taqueria Playa Tropical Mexican and Restaurant” printed in yellow.
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Hidden Gems: Budget-friendly bites

Peak Web March 27, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor [caption id="attachment_131165" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Amirul Anirban / The Peak[/caption] 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. and a food truck on Burrard St. or at various markets, Frying Pan is known for their moist chicken coated with a deliciously crispy batter. Their cuisine can be best described as Korean-fusion, with tacos, rice bowls, and more appearing on their menu. Every day from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as part of their happy hour deal, their hot…

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Branches with light pink cherry blossoms growing from them. The background is a pastel blue sky.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: End of semester events

Peak Web March 24, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Blue Jay Sessions at Medina Café  780 Richards St., Vancouver  March 27, 6:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m.  Tickets: $15 for one session, $23 for full session on showpass.com  The Blue Jay Sessions, a Calgary-based pop-up…

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A man dishes congee out from a portable pot. He is surrounded by bowls, spoons, cups, and green onion plants.
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A Taste of Hong Kong is bittersweet

Peak Web March 20, 2025

By: 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 member of the SFU softball team dressed in a red uniform swings a bat.
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The Rundown: SFU Marches through the month

Peak Web March 18, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor Editor’s note: Results from these matches were taken on March 14, 2025.  March 1 — A busy day  March 1 was a busy day for the Red Leafs, who took part in five different events.…

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A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries

Peak Web March 12, 2025

By: 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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Travel the world in music with International Guitar Night

Peak Web February 18, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor When one mentions the guitar, you may think of it as an accompanying instrument — a twinkle in the background of a singer’s vocals. But as proven on February 1 by International Guitar…

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Love, intimacy, and more in The Peak’s February TV picks

Peak Web February 13, 2025

By: Karly Burns, Fact Checker; Mason Mattu, News Writer; Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor; Petra Chase, Editor-in-Chief A love letter to XO, Kitty — Karly Burns, Fact Checker  [caption id="attachment_130766" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Awesomeness and ACE Entertainment[/caption]…

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A wooden chopping board, black mortar and pestle, various spices, knives, and a cast-iron skillet on a wooden surface.
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The Book Nook: Cookbooks from Cameroon to the islands of Comoros

Peak Web February 7, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor [caption id="attachment_130691" align="alignnone" width="200"] IMAGE: Courtesy of Ten Speed Press[/caption] In Bibi’s Kitchen  Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen Available to borrow from the Vancouver Public Library  Published in 2020, this book collects recipes…

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Six diverse women and girls gathered around each other: three of them are holding hockey sticks, two are speaking into microphones built into broadcasting headsets, and one holds a scoreboard while wearing a cap.
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A letter to the girls pursuing sports

Peak Web February 6, 2025

By: Dani Santos, SFU Student; Kaja Antic, Sports Writer; Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor  Dani Santos As an 11-year-old girl still discovering herself, I started playing soccer after my best friend invited me to join her team. With months of learning…

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An illustration depicting an ox, rat, tiger, rabbit, and dragon atop a cliff, with a snake and a horse following depicting the myth of the great race of the Chinese Zodiac
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The race that defined 12 years: a peek into the Chinese zodiac

Peak Web January 30, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture and Sports Editor My family has always celebrated the New Year with confetti and candy at the turn of midnight. At the end of January or the start of February, we go to my…

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