Food and Drink

Before there was stainless steel, or even a rudimentary understanding of microbiology, beer was brewed in a much more rustic way, often open to elements using methods that would seem crude today.

Get a slice of this: Toronto born pizza chain Pizza Pizza quietly opened their first new Metro Vancouver location in New Westminster this summer, and now they've revealed plans for their six additional regional locations.

This spring, La Taqueria closed up shop at their Cambie Street location, as impending redevelopment on the site meant the wrecking ball was soon to fall.

The long-standing Capilano Heights Chinese Restaurant recently closed its doors, but there are plans in place to reopen following redevelopment.

A third Colony location will launch in Metro Vancouver soon. The Blueprint-operated casual bar and restaurant will open Monday, September 17, 2018 on the North Shore in Northwoods Village.

The lease is up and it's time to say goodbye to a restaurant that's been in Vancouver's English Bay for many years: The Boathouse will close in early October.

You may not have heard of the grocery store chain Seafood City, but it's safe to say it's a pretty big deal. New locations of the market house several fast food restaurants, including a Jollibee, the popular Filipino chain that has plans to expand in Canada, too.

A&W's new plant-based Beyond Meat burger came in sizzling hot, but left many fans and would-be enthusiasts out in the cold when the supply couldn't meet demand this summer and the stores ran out.

There's no waffling about it: Le Petit Belge is adding a second Vancouver location. The Belgian-style waffle shop on Robson Street will be opening this fall on Main Street, in the space vacated by Lisa Lou's Chocolate Bar.

After launching their cafe by day and French-inspired fine dining restaurant by night this summer, Richmond's Origo Club has been busy expanding their options, including the recent addition of an elegant afternoon tea service.