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This is the best greek dish in Burnaby. (psst…it’s grilled)

This is the best greek dish in Burnaby. (psst…it’s grilled)

My heart got broken in the spring when I went to my beloved Romana and discovered that the iconic Hastings restaurant had closed its doors forever.
Plant-based nuggets being tested out in these Burnaby eateries

Plant-based nuggets being tested out in these Burnaby eateries

Chicken nuggets – my daughter Emily loved them. When we struggled to get her to eat anything, we could always serve up some nuggets. Yeah, I know, not the best plan.
This Burnaby Christmas dessert collection makes me purr like a kitten

This Burnaby Christmas dessert collection makes me purr like a kitten

Lots of people like to give out chocolates for Christmas, but I swear, if I ever get another box of Black Magic I’m going to scream.
This Burnaby neighbourhood is finally getting a Turkish restaurant

This Burnaby neighbourhood is finally getting a Turkish restaurant

I was driving through my northeast Burnaby neighbourhood when I discovered that the really good Greek restaurant that had sadly shut down is being transformed in full Turkish eatery.
This is how you can speed up that soul-sucking food prep

This is how you can speed up that soul-sucking food prep

One of the most common reasons as to why one doesn’t cook from scratch more than they currently do is because of how long it takes to prepare ingredients for the meal.
5 new brunches to check out right now in Vancouver

5 new brunches to check out right now in Vancouver

For those looking to shake up their weekend brunch routine, here are five new options to check out in Vancouver. Sprezzatura Pizza with a poached egg on top is on the brunch menu at Sprezzatura in Mount Pleasant.
This is the best butter chicken in Burnaby. It curled my toes

This is the best butter chicken in Burnaby. It curled my toes

The people I went to journalism school with back in the dark ages – 1989 – all remember the story about me and Indian food. It was the first week of school and we were all getting to know each other so we went out for Indian food.
Vietnamese pho chain makes welcome move into Burnaby

Vietnamese pho chain makes welcome move into Burnaby

The SFU/UniverCity community has been steadily getting new food outlets added as its population grows. Most of new additions have been of the fast-food variety, with Tim Hortons being the latest.
Beloved French-style bistro closing for good this weekend

Beloved French-style bistro closing for good this weekend

The little red wagon hovering over the doorway of a beloved East Vancouver French-style bistro will roll out for good this weekend, as Bistro Wagon Rouge revealed Wednesday night that they are closing for good.
You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

One of mother nature’s most dazzling astral displays might be visible from the Lower Mainland tonight. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks , auroral activity will be active on Wednesday.