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Lindsay William-Ross

Lindsay William-Ross

Lindsay is the Editor in Chief of Vancouver Is Awesome. She's also behind its Forking Awesome food & drink content, which includes a weekly newsletter, TikTok, and Instagram. A fifth-generation Vancouverite and life-long foodie, Lindsay is a Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards judge. Previously the Food Editor of Daily Hive, Senior Editor of Vancity Buzz, and Editor-in-Chief of LAist.com, in her past life in Los Angeles she earned a Master's in English, attended cooking school, did improv, and was an English professor. Lindsay's first published piece was in 1980 in The Province: it was her letter to Santa. When she's not working or at a restaurant, she's probably watching "Law & Order: SVU" or listening to Taylor Swift.

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Recent Work by Lindsay

The Vancouver Denny's 'test kitchen' is turning back into its old diner format after a year

The Vancouver Denny's 'test kitchen' is turning back into its old diner format after a year

Oh my Moons Over My Hammy!
Meet the founder of a Vancouver candle biz that's become a global scent-sation

Meet the founder of a Vancouver candle biz that's become a global scent-sation

Community, connections, and collaborations are just part of Mala's massive success
Legendary restaurant chain closes its high-profile Burnaby test kitchen concept

Legendary restaurant chain closes its high-profile Burnaby test kitchen concept

The slightly more upscale 'research and development' branch of a family favourite has closed after two years
Billie Eilish will bring her massive new world tour to Vancouver this year

Billie Eilish will bring her massive new world tour to Vancouver this year

"Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour" will cover Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Europe in 2024-25, with one show in Vancouver
New Middle Eastern restaurant with elegant 'skybar' opening soon in Vancouver

New Middle Eastern restaurant with elegant 'skybar' opening soon in Vancouver

A rooftop restaurant and bar will welcome guests this spring atop a boutique hotel in the heart of the city
Two Vancouver cocktail spots named to North America's 50 Best Bars list

Two Vancouver cocktail spots named to North America's 50 Best Bars list

Looking for sophisticated sips with a pedigree in Vancouver?
Fully automated NYC dumpling shop opening first Vancouver location

Fully automated NYC dumpling shop opening first Vancouver location

A "zero human interaction"-style dining experience is coming to Vancouver
Vancouver's The Pie Hole opens new Kitsilano shop

Vancouver's The Pie Hole opens new Kitsilano shop

The doors are open and the pies are coming out of the oven!
A two-day outdoor Japanese Summer Market takes place in Vancouver this June

A two-day outdoor Japanese Summer Market takes place in Vancouver this June

A weekend of Japanese-themed shopping, eating, and live entertainment
Police arrest suspect in two stranger attacks in Vancouver's DTES

Police arrest suspect in two stranger attacks in Vancouver's DTES

The suspect has been charged and is in custody until his next court appearance.
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