What is it about pizza? It’s the dinner we never get sick of, the snack we always have room for. There’s no greater equalizer than splitting a pie between friends—or strangers that quickly become friends. Located in the South Cambie neighbourhood, on 16th between Willow and Heather, sits the unassuming Corduroy Pie Company—a surefire local … Continued
A family recipe is, of course, about more than the actual food. It is a chance to connect with the generations who came before us, to honour our bloodlines. Aside from being guaranteed crowd pleasers, a grandmother’s lentil stew or a father’s meatballs become symbols of culture, love, and heritage. Brother-sister duo Vincent and Amelie … Continued
The idea of a tuck shop conjures up visions of cute neighbourhood stores filled with candy, small provisions, and smiling counter staff. It’s the stirring memory of sleep-away camp or family vacations spent by the lake, when the only problem was finding enough money to buy that second chocolate bar. Vancouver’s The Tuck Shoppe pays … Continued
Opened in October 2010 and quickly becoming a local staple, Meat & Bread is as simple and tasty as it sounds. The lunch shop, which has Vancouver locations in Gastown and downtown, sources ethically raised meat from British Columbia that is then expertly and passionately prepared. The idea, inspired by a now-closed restaurant in Ireland … Continued
It takes a special kind of talent to make really high quality comfort food. The chef must be able to connect with the basics, but then tweak them into something elevated, inspired, and memorable. Thankfully for Vancouver, there’s Roy Flemming of Gastown’s Tuc Craft Kitchen. Inhabiting a dark and inviting two-level space on West Cordova, … Continued
Jam Jar, 2280 Commercial Drive, was brought to life with the desire to share a social concept behind the doors of traditional Lebanese culture—an aspect you would only truly experience inside someone’s home, not by eating out at a restaurant. When seasonal Lebanese produce is plentiful and affordable, it is often collected for canning. These … Continued
The best things stem from the intersection of two philosophies, the harmony within the dissonance of opposing ideas. It is in this mixing of contrasts that we find true beauty, be it art or food. For the latter, there is Zipang Provisions, a Japanese restaurant that melds East to West, yin to yang. “Our inspiration … Continued
For all its upsides—proximity to the beach and Stanley Park, robust athletic program, and, of course, great education—the University of British Columbia was lacking a place to grab some food and a pint that lived up to Vancouver standards. And so, tucked away in the trees on the far side of campus, near the Museum … Continued
