Izzy Cheung
Jiaozi.com is committed to creating more than just delicious dumplings
October 3, 2024By: 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 eateries and mouth-watering treats. However, as I perused the colourful stations, I came across a story with a flavour even deeper than what was provided by their plump chicken Jiaozi, also known as potstickers. [caption id="attachment_129342" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak[/caption] With a bright orange banner decorated with adorable characters in bun-like forms, Jiaozi.com stuck out for…
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The Book Nook: A collection of queer literature to buy at Cross & Crows
August 2, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Nestled in a quaint corner south of Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station is Cross & Crows Books. This cozy haven is “the friendliest, queerest bookstore in East Van,” and features a variety of queer literature…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Mosquitos
July 27, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Picture this: you’ve just spent a long day enjoying the lovely summer weather. You’ve been baking in the sun, dipping in and out of the water to cool down. As you’re heading back…
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Must-try vendors at the World Wide Food Festival and beyond
July 24, 2024By: 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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Disabled drag superstars on Coast Salish territories
July 24, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Take a seat, everybody! For The Peak’s Disability Pride Month issue, we’ve compiled a list of disabled drag performers who are taking the stage all across the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),…
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Saturday Fight Night: The vengeful Ah Choo vs. the undefeated Seasonal Allergies
July 16, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Snee: Welcome back to another installment of Saturday Fight Night! My name is Snee, and tonight, I’ll be one of your co-hosts for this magnificent mid-summer matchup. Zee: And I’m Zee, the other…
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The Bright-er Side: Local travel
July 8, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor With work, school, and a variety of other commitments, who has the time to take a month-long trip to Europe? Even finding a week to chill on a tropical beach can be difficult,…
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Hidden Gems: Bars, breweries, and more for your summer nights out
July 4, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St., Port Moody Open Sunday–Thursday 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Rocky Point Spirits is probably not a hidden gem for those located in the Tri-Cities,…
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How to spend a day at . . . Granville Island
July 3, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor With 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…
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A tour of Rooted: Dining Commons’ inventive Indigenous food menu
July 2, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor For 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…
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