Apparently, researchers in New Mexico have discovered a new chili pepper that’s twice as spicy as the current leader (a red habanero). I’ll be heading down to Albuquerque for an eating/psychology excursion in February. I wonder if they’ll let me try one?
Part of me hopes so, the rest is pretty scared.

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Overheard about Nu, “Great restaurant, horrible chairs.”
No longer (press release follows):

Vancouver, BC… Since opening in September 2005, there has been a considerable amount of discussion regarding the chairs at NU. Love ‘em or leave ‘em – they have most certainly been a conversation piece. Now, as the time nears when NU will [...]

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Whistler Cornucopia is happening again this year from November 8th to 12th. From what I can tell, it’s a celebration of food and wine for those fortunate enough to afford a weekend in Whistler plus admittance to several lunches, seminars and parties, which range from $15 to $200. So, it’s a luxury, but [...]

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Annapurna
(604) 736-5959
Address: 1812 W. Fourth Ave
Homepage
Goddess of the Harvest gets tired, retires.
a Quick Bite
By Mark Freeman
Eat Vancouver writer
I really wanted great Indian food last Sunday and I really wanted my first review to be a positive one. But there are times in life when we can’t have the things we want.
I had a date that [...]

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It’s no secret that things have been quiet over here at Eat Vancouver for a month or so now. A lot of it is due to the departure of Dan Fishman and his popular “Fishman The Grape” column. Dealing with life in Vancouver in the wake of Dan’s departure has probably also negatively [...]

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Red Burrito
Locations downtown, Commercial,
and North Van, see Homepage
The Red Menace
a Quick Bite
By Jason
Eat Vancouver writer
Burritos have been a staple in the Southwest USA for at least two decades now. Coming in sizes as large as a human forearm and stuffed with ingredients like rice, beans, potatoes, fresh salsas, and several varieties of braised or [...]

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Takis Taverna
(604) 862-1336
Address: 1106 Davie Street (map)
More Assembly Line Greek
a Quick Bite
By Jason Chin
Eat Vancouver Editor
There’s something about Greek food that apparently makes it very easy for the restaurant to fall into a deep rut. It may be the nature of the food, or perhaps even the expectations of the customers, but the result [...]

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The Fishman Swims Downstream
The Fishman Swims Downstream
a news item
By Jason Chin
Eat Vancouver writer
Friday, June 29th, 2007
It’s with a sad, but full heart that I report a breaking story tonight: Eat Vancouver wine columnist Dan Fishman has accepted a job at Donum Estates Winery in Santa Rosa to follow his passion for wine. Fishman, one [...]

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