The idea of “Canadian” food is not iconic in the way that people think of Italian cuisine, or Mexican. But Edible Canada on Granville Island is out to change that. By focusing on the best produce, seafood, wine, and beer that our country has to share—and stepping outside the stereotypical realm of maple syrup—Edible Canada’s … Continued
Vancouver certainly has no shortage of Asian restaurants, but there is nothing else out here quite like Torafuku. Created by executive chef Clement Chan and general manager Steve Kuan (the team behind the beloved Le Tigre food truck and longtime friends of ours), Torafuku takes Asian fusion and tips it on its head. One of … Continued
B33R Community on location…Tangent Cafe! Hard to miss while cruising down Commercial Dr. with the 70’s-esk painted grey wall and type accompanying the outdoor patio. Tangent Cafe, 3.5 years strong, and with us from the start. This is a tried and true everyday brunch spot with a neighbourhood vibe also serving pub fare that feeds … Continued
B33R Community on location…Heirloom Vegetarian First introduced visually, via Instagram, our relationship with Heirloom started nearly a year ago. The vegetarian and vegan spot located in the South Granville area occupies a beautiful space that captures natural light during the day, and transforms into a cozy romantic fun date or group go-to in the evening. Efforts … Continued
B33R Community on location…L’Abattoir Walking along the rugged looking brick path, where Blood Alley meets Gagler’s Mews, lives a conservatory of sorts. There, sure enough, you can witness two pastry chefs artfully and methodically prepping for the night ahead. Beyond that little glass room the rest of the prep team are working efficiently with a … Continued
B33R Community on location…Bao Down! Nestled in the heart of Gastown on Powell street as if it’s been there for years, sits the original, Bao Down. With a new location having just opened in Olympic Village, it seems only right to pay a visit to where it all started. A very friendly crew, and huge … Continued
B33R Community on location…Savio Volpe! What better than a place to gather that honours how we eat these days, is egalitarian in principle, and comforts all the same with the values of Italian lifestyle? It’s accessible, yet has an elevated point of view which every inch of the interior is painted with. Opened just months … Continued
B33R Community on location…Budgies! Opened due to a genuine love for burritos and yearning for them everyday, Budgies has been a Mount Pleasant staple for nearly 11 years now. Flashbacks of the brewery floor often covered in Budgies wrappers during our own creation, come into mind as we take a moment to chat burritos and … Continued
