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Burnaby to host Canada's biggest bubble tea festival this summer

Burnaby to host Canada's biggest bubble tea festival this summer

Not too long ago, Metro Vancouverites could joke easily about there being a Starbucks on every corner.
This Burnaby mall has the city’s best dim sum…with more coming

This Burnaby mall has the city’s best dim sum…with more coming

When I moved back to my hometown of Burnaby, one of the first things I did was search for some good dim sum. I grew up with Sundays going out with the family for dim sum, but back then we always ended up at the Pink Pearl in Vancouver.
THE DISH: Dine Out a great way to get out and taste something new

THE DISH: Dine Out a great way to get out and taste something new

It was 2002. I was on the way out the door of the restaurant I was managing (and the industry, more generally), burnt out and full to the brim, frankly speaking, of disdain for the dining audience, myself included.
18 awesome Vancouver food events to check out in January

18 awesome Vancouver food events to check out in January

It's a new month and a new year, which means a fresh buffet of options when it comes to food and drink events in and around Metro Vancouver for the next few weeks.
21 new B.C. craft breweries to watch out for in 2020

21 new B.C. craft breweries to watch out for in 2020

There’s no shortage of new breweries in the works all over the British Columbia. Here’s a look at some of the ones we’re keeping an eye on for in 2020.
Here’s a look back at every brewery in B.C. that opened and closed in 2019

Here’s a look back at every brewery in B.C. that opened and closed in 2019

As December winds down and we look back at the last 12 months, it’s safe to say that 2019 was another big year for craft beer in B.C. with 30 new breweries opening across the province.
Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

You can use these cheese and egg waffles as an alternative to bread, pizza dough and dessert
This is where you go for Chinese barbeque in Burnaby

This is where you go for Chinese barbeque in Burnaby

Some Westerners might have trouble wrapping their heads around eating barbeque that’s not dripping with sauce, but it’s a good way to go. Chinese barbeque is quite different from the slather-it-on barbeque of, say, Memphis or many Canadian backyards.
North Burnaby finally gets some Persian food with two new eateries

North Burnaby finally gets some Persian food with two new eateries

When I moved back to my hometown of North Burnaby a few years ago, it was pretty frustrating to not have close access to Persian food. I mean, Burnaby has a kazillion sush bars (which does make me happy), but I need me some Persian herbs and spices.
Last minute holiday drinks and dining in Vancouver

Last minute holiday drinks and dining in Vancouver

Many of these seasonal offerings are limited editions, so if you want a Turducken sandwich or holiday seafood platter, you better get moving (with recipe)