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Liven Up Your Holidays with Southeast Asian Flavours

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on December 23, 2020

Roti Canai; Photo Sourced from Banana Leaf

If you’re tired of turkey (and turkey leftovers) this holiday season, you might start yearning for other flavours.

Instead, think rich coconut curries, stir-fried noodles, and stews chock-full of delicious ingredients. Vancouver, with its diverse Asian population, benefits from an array of Southeast Asian restaurants that speak to the vibrancy of the different cuisines in the region. Many of the dishes are especially comforting for a wintry evening meal at home.

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Liven Up Your Holidays with Southeast Asian Flavours

Celebrate World Vegan Month at Vancouver Restaurants

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on November 1, 2020

Kelp salt roasted king oyster mushrooms with leeks at The Acorn Restaurant; Photo Credit: Sean David

Happy World Vegan Month! Every November, vegans around the world pay tribute to the diet and its benefits–and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Vancouver.

A study done in 2020 by Chef’s Pencil found that Vancouver is ninth globally and second in North America for interest in veganism. Vancouver restaurants are also particularly receptive to showcasing vegan items, with many like The Naam (2724 West 4^th Avenue), crafting plant-based menus. Even restaurants that are not wholly vegan offer many vegan options, making Vancouver an excellent destination for plant-based eating.

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Celebrate World Vegan Month at Vancouver Restaurants

New Vancouver Restaurants To Try This Fall

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on September 22, 2020

Coconut rice cakes at Do Chay; Photo sourced from restaurant

Even in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver’s restaurateurs have soldiered on, intrepidly opening establishments that further the vibrancy of this city’s eating and imbibing scene. The breadth of the new offerings attests to the diverse expertise and backgrounds of the teams behind these ventures. Here are some new places to add to your must-try list:

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New Vancouver Restaurants To Try This Fall