Food & Drink Archive
ON THE PLATE: Predictions for Vancouver’s food scene in 2012
If you want to know what’s in the future, look at the past, says reviewer Andrew Morrison
Robert Clark’s mantra is “know your food”
Celebrated Vancouver chef is named Chef of the Year by Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine
CITY CELLAR: Resolutions for the wine lover to live by
Our wine reviewer Kurtis Kolt has four resolutions: read more books; take shorter notes; try wine from odd places; let the sommelier choose
ON THE PLATE: The Top 10 new restaurants of 2011
Hawksworth, Boneta (2.0), Black+Blue, Save on Meats, Ensemble, Tableau Bistro, La Ghiandra, Edible, Campagnolo Roma, Nicli Antica Pizzeria
CITY CELLAR: Spread a little Christmas cheer
The Christmas spirit has infused the Kolt home with smells, tastes and joy. Here are the wines to go along with it.
FRESH SHEET: Guinness harp stolen from UBC pub
Mahony and Sons will donate $100 for safe return of its Christmas decoration; win $30 gift certificate for President’s Choic
VANCOUVER COOKS 2: A second helping of recipes
There are 100 new recipes from some of the most popular chefs in Vancouver in this second edition of Vancouver Cooks
ON THE PLATE: The year in review
2011 marked the end of some restaurants, the openings of others and a few that moved up the street
CITY CELLAR: A zippy white to pique your interest
Picpoul, where have I heard of a wine called Picpoul?
FRESH SHEET: Dale Mackay opens eTap and Jeff Donnelly re-opens the Bimini
There’s also lots of ways you find the perfect gift for the foodie in your life
CITY CELLAR: Make your spirits bright
Vancouver sommeliers share their top choices of what wine to bring to a dinner party
ON THE PLATE: Piast’s reign extends far past the baked goods
Chance stop at Cambie Street bakery has family wanting to try everything on the shelves.
FRESH SHEET: Bitter Tasting Room, Robert Luft, Bimini, Diners Choice Awards
New restaurants open, President Choice chooses Vancouver chef’s recipe, Vancouver has some top picks in Chinese restaurant awards and more
ON THE PLATE: Delicious ways to feed a cold
When Andrew Morrison gets sick, he searches Vancouver’s restaurants for food that can help him feel better.
CITY CELLAR: Discovery of Australian wines never ends
Wine expert Kurtis Kolt continues with his dispatches. This time he visits Coonawarra, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula
FRESH SHEET: New restaurant in Yaletown, inexpensive wines, hot stuff
Caché opens on Hamilton, Cibo Trattoria sets table for seven-course dinner, and Calabash spices things up for Christmas.
ON THE PLATE: Wildebeest offers food to soothe the carnivore’s breast
Chef David Gunawan is planning a menu that meat-eaters can sink their teeth into
CITY CELLAR: Australia tries not to drop any more fruit bombs
Clare Valley and McLaren Vale are heating up the wine industry
FOODIE Q&A;: With Park Heffelfinger of Memphis Blues BBQ
Pan-fried ostrich is delicious but no thanks to the cold jelly fish appetizer for this gourmand
FRESH SHEET: Dunn’s Famous opens; Chewie’s Oyster Bar is almost there
Here is the news from the Vancouver food and restaurant scene.
ON THE PLATE: Guilty pleasures aplenty at American Cheesesteak
Chain restaurant surprises with its palate-pleasing down-home fare
CITY CELLAR: Discover Australia’s ‘over there’
Down some of these Down Under treasures
ON THE PLATE: L’Abattoir more than makes the grade; it sets it
WE joins the ranks of those raving about this Gastown gem
CITY CELLAR: A Syrah by any other name…
No matter what it’s called, this grape stands the test of time
ON THE PLATE: Chinese chefs present Signature Dishes
New dining festival promises a flavourful tour de force
