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The Elbow Room Cafe is closing due to redevelopment

The Elbow Room Cafe is closing due to redevelopment

The Elbow Room Cafe is set to shutter and face the wrecking ball so the site can be rebuilt with housing units.
We made wild boar and kelp beer tacos with Tacofino's executive chef (RECIPE)

We made wild boar and kelp beer tacos with Tacofino's executive chef (RECIPE)

When it comes to cooking with beer, Tacofino regional executive chef Stefan Hartmann looks for dark, rich beers that can stand up to the bold flavours he cooks with.
What's new at Vancouver's Havana is more of Old Havana itself

What's new at Vancouver's Havana is more of Old Havana itself

Commercial Drive's Havana has been thriving under new ownership for a few months. Much of the 21-year-old restaurant is the same, but there's a lot that's fresh and new, including the menu and the interior.
The historical implications of Spain's legendary Tempranillo wine

The historical implications of Spain's legendary Tempranillo wine

Photo: Wine Tourism Spain Google Images is awesome except when it isn’t. I’ll explain. A few years ago a co-worker was setting up a tasting and she called me for advice. “What picture should I use for my Spanish tasting?” she asked. I was busy.
Celebrate National Caesar Day in Vancouver this month

Celebrate National Caesar Day in Vancouver this month

There is no official way to celebrate National Caesar Day, except of course the special day is traditionally observed by drinking Caesars. You can do that.
DL Chicken Shack: Merchant's team to open Nashville Hot Chicken joint

DL Chicken Shack: Merchant's team to open Nashville Hot Chicken joint

Fans of Commercial Drive's Merchant's Workshop shouldn't be surprised to learn that the restaurant's spicy special hot chicken is spinning off as its very own restaurant.
Pokey Okey: New poké shop coming to Richmond

Pokey Okey: New poké shop coming to Richmond

The Hawaiian-born marinated fish dish has had an epic hey day in Vancouver, and the trend is slowly shifting south of the Fraser to Richmond, where Pokey Okey is setting up shop this spring.
Mission restaurant in Kitsilano to close this month

Mission restaurant in Kitsilano to close this month

It's the end of a brief era for Mission. The Kitsilano restaurant announced this weekend they would be closing for good on May 13.
Gobble: New comfort food restaurant coming to Kits

Gobble: New comfort food restaurant coming to Kits

Get ready to "gobble" up some seriously meaty eats. Gobble, a "no frills comfort food" restaurant is set to open soon in Kitsilano.
Victoria's Superbaba rolling into Vancouver as a food truck

Victoria's Superbaba rolling into Vancouver as a food truck

Middle Eastern food is more than having a moment right now in North America, and Vancouver is definitely representing the cuisine strong with several excellent restaurants. Now comes word that Victoria's Superbaba will be coming to Vancouver in food truck form.