Food and Drink - VancouverIsAwesome

After 18 years, Memphis Blues’ flagship location on West Broadway to close

The flagship Memphis Blues location on West Broadway at Granville is being forced to close down. Due to a demolition clause, they have been given 90 days to get out.

Nov 17, 2019 8:10 PM Read more >

Man who created legendary Canadian drink made with a human toe has died

The founder of the legendary Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon, has poured his final glass of the well-known whisky-and-pickled-human-toe drink.

Nov 17, 2019 8:21 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver's only location of this crazy ice cream shop is closed

Sweet Jesus, the controversial Toronto-based ice cream shop that expanded into Metro Vancouver closed their Burnaby location after less than a year.

Nov 15, 2019 4:01 PM Read more >

Peek inside BETA5's sweet brand-new Vancouver cafe space (PHOTOS)

BETA5 has been treating Vancouver to its inventive chocolates and pastries for several years. Now they finally have the retail and cafe space to match.

Nov 15, 2019 1:49 PM Read more >

Sea to Sky favourite Fergie's Cafe officially re-opens after devastating fire

A year and a half after a devastating fire, the beloved brunch destination Fergie's Cafe in Squamish has officially re-opened.

Nov 15, 2019 11:20 AM Read more >

The Vancouver Art Gallery is getting a brand-new on-site restaurant

The Vancouver Art Gallery is getting a brand-new destination restaurant. Called the 1931 Gallery Bistro, the all-day contemporary eatery is set to make its debut later this month.

Nov 15, 2019 10:39 AM Read more >

This Vancouver baker creates gorgeous croissants with unusual flavours

Foodies on the hunt for unique pastries can check out croissants filled with purple yam – ube – made in a shared kitchen in West Richmond.

Nov 14, 2019 3:34 PM Read more >

First Canadian location of Scandanavian juice cafe takes flight in Vancouver

A globally-popular juice shop and café has just opened up at the Vancouver International Airport.

Nov 14, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

Here's what to eat right now in Metro Vancouver

Including breakfast dishes to get out of bed for, Roman-style pizza and pasta for lunch, and all the seasonal eats at Vancouver's festive Christmas market.

Nov 14, 2019 1:09 PM Read more >

These locally-made pies look amazing – any way you slice it (PHOTOS)

Check out the eye-catching creations by a Metro Vancouver baker at her BlackBird Pie Co., starring the whimsical - and terrifying - custom pie-toppers she makes.

Nov 14, 2019 10:20 AM Read more >