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African November 28, 2023

Nigeria to Surrey: Van Suya’s Ekaose Nwadiani Launches Dine-in Lounge

Winter is upon us, and you know what that means? Comfort food. Hearty, solid meals for the belly and soul. Luckily for us, Nwadiani has opened up his store location of Van Suya just in time to bring some light in our lives during these dark and brooding days, with some much-needed nourishment. We speak about his long overdue journey from DoorDash to doors wide open, and welcoming people to experience his food IRL in what is predicted to become Surrey’s West African hot spot. “Praise the lord 😫🤩.” – IG follower’s comment on Van Suya’s Beef and Chicken Suya You heard it here first! Now let’s get into it with the man himself. By Avneet Takhar You’ve made a real name for yourself in the food scene out here, Ekaose. How’d it all start? Seven years ago I moved out to Vancouver for my Master’s in Business Administration! Entrepreneurship…

Chef Stories October 30, 2023

The Pie Hole Comes to Langley

The Pie Hole, Jenell Parsons’ beloved Vancouver and Burnaby-based cafe, has expanded to Langley. Parsons founded the Pie Hole in 2011, starting with farmer’s markets and pop-ups before expanding to a brick and mortar location in 2017. In 2020, she published You Wanna Piece In Me?, a best-selling cookbook with over 100 recipes, tips and tricks. Setting up shop in what was previously The Pinkavo Cafe on the Fraser Highway one-way, The Pie Hole opened three days before Thanksgiving to enthusiastic, sweet-toothed customers. Serving up their famous classics like Raspberry Cream Crumble, seasonal favourites, half-pound cookies, and the Pie Hole’s own coffee, Parsons’ family business has already earned the trust of the Langley community, with regulars piling in on the daily. I sat down with Parsons to learn more about the Pie Hole’s brand new location. Tell me about what inspired you to start baking pies? JP: For me, pie…

Where to Eat July 17, 2023

Michelin Guide adds 10 new Vancouver restaurants

The Michelin Guide is getting ready to reveal its full list of starred and recommended dining spots around Vancouver this fall, but in a sneak peek of what’s to come they just dropped a 10 new additions to the Vancouver listings on Thursday July 13th, 2023. Check out the must-try restaurants that made the list! Who’s New on the Vancouver Michelin Guide Archer In the heart of downtown among a row of designer stores, contemporary Canadian cuisine shines at Archer with a menu celebrating West Coast ingredients like fresh sablefish and crab. 1152 Alberni Street Bao Bei At the edge of Chinatown, this one-of-a kind Chinese brasserie serves up inventive and whimsical twists on Chinese classics with a lot of fun and flavour. 163 Keefer Street Farmer’s Apprentice Inventive flavours and conscious sourcing of every element of the meal guide the menu of this small rustic space at the edge…

Dining March 17, 2023

Best Barcades and Board Game Bars in Metro Vancouver

For people nostalgic for the arcade, those who love busting out board games at the cabin, or even if you simply don’t know how to sit still when there’s a lull in the conversation, barcades and board game bars are here to make sure you and your whole table are entertained. If you and your friends are tired of playing against each other online, make your next game night a social one. Whether you like to roll dice, or you’d rather show off how you earned your pinball champion crown, there’s a bar for you and your game-loving friends. Come for the drinks and snacks, and stay to play! Here are a few of our favourite game bars that are great for your whole crew (or even just a match of one on one) across Metro Vancouver. By Marisa Chandler Burnaby The Rec Room Serving up burgers and fries with…