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From fisher to chef: BC spot prawns are delivered to YEW

While you can buy frozen BC prawns year round, it isn't until May that fresh, wild, BC spot prawns are "in season"...

Local restaurant owner speaks out on service, tipping, and server wages

Thin margins, intense competition, and a Food-Network-educated dining public all present serious challenges to Vancouver restaurateurs.

Black + Blue launches new rooftop patio

Last week, Black + Blue threw a party highlighting their hospitality, a variety of drinks and food and their uniquely designed, newly launched rooftop patio.

Eggs Benedict Day brings out creativity in Vancouver chefs

Long gone are the days of an eggs benedict simply being composed of two English muffins, two poached eggs, two pieces of back bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Mill Street’s Spring Mix Pack is a sweet reminder of late winter

Mill Street's Spring Mix Pack contains two beers brewed for the end of a Canadian winter.

Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery scoops up ice cream and nostalgia

Vintage Burnaby shop delivers more than just ice cream, it dishes up a bit of the Lower Mainland's history.

What kind of job is waiting tables?

Part 2 of my series on service and tipping in Vancouver, today focusing on the craft of service and the level of respect we show to the people who serve our food and drinks.

Does bad service still get 15 percent tip in Vancouver?

Tipping is more complicated than it seems. For some it's automatic. For others, it is a reflection of the service. For many diners, the truth lies somewhere in between.

Speakeasy restaurants: Inside Vancouver's underground dining scene

Underground restaurants in Vancouver: a growing scene that's still under the radar.

What happens when the bartender thinks you're poor

Part four of my ongoing series on service and tipping in Vancouver: So a bartender walks into a bar...