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Kokomo adding second location, moving into old Culprit Coffee in Kits

Kokomo adding second location, moving into old Culprit Coffee in Kits

Look out, Kitsilano, you're getting a new plant-based eatery: Kokomo is opening their second location in the former Culprit Coffee spot.
Famous Japanese cheesecake shop Uncle Tetsu opening in Vancouver

Famous Japanese cheesecake shop Uncle Tetsu opening in Vancouver

The first-ever Vancouver-area outpost of one of the world's most famous Japanese cheesecake makers, Uncle Tetsu, is about to open at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.
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.