The Great Dim Sum Smackdown a new ‘down Saturday February 2nd, 2008 By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver Writer I know what you are thinking: Another ‘down, has this guy lost it? But let’s not forget the immortal words of Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood: I assure you, whatever the others promise to do, […]
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The Dim Sum Smackdown
February 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment
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Chef Free or Die Hard: Bourdain does Vancouver
January 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
Chef writer Anthony Bourdain has a popular show on the Travel Channel called No Reservations. He’ll travel to a city to dine, live and just experience its culture. He went to Vancouver recently and well, he learned a lot about how video games are made. I think he also went to Vij’s and tried a […]
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Introducting the Xiaolongbao-down
January 19th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Introducing: The Xiaolongbao-down an introduction Saturday, January 19th 2008 by Jason Chin Eat Vancouver editor Xiaolongbao are steamed Chinese dumplings filled with soup. It’s really as simple as that, but for some difficult-to-explain reason I’m obsessed with them. If I had to guess at the source of my affection for these little pillows of soup, […]
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Eat Vancouver Presents: Restaurant Membership
January 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Eat Vancouver Presents: Restaurant Membership a news item Friday January 16th, 2008 By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver editor I am very happy to announce a new Eat Vancouver feature tonight, one that I believe can change the way Vancouver’s dining public receives information about the city’s restaurant scene. This feature will allow restaurateurs that may […]
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Jamie Maw Retires from Vancouver Magazine
December 15th, 2007 · No Comments
Saturday, December 15th, 2007 by Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer The word from Sue Alexander of Alexander Ink is that after 14 years of service, Jamie Maw has stepped down from his position of editor at Vancouver Magazine. I deem this a loss (until we find out what he’s up to in April) because Maw […]
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Holiday Dinners
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Looking for a place to dine out this Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve? The following press release from Raincity Grill might help: — This December 24th, put away the pots and pans and join Raincity Grill for a relaxing Christmas Eve meal. Chef de Cuisine Peter Robertson presents a 3-course prix fixe menu for […]
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The new Dona Cata
December 9th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Sunday, December 9th, 2007 The New Dona Cata is coming a broken news story by Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer Following up on a recent story, I have some more details about the new Dona Cata. Unfortunately (for non-East Vancouverites) the new restaurant will be just two blocks from the original at 5076 Victoria Drive. […]
Industry Lounge Eatery
December 2nd, 2007 · 14 Comments
Industry Lounge Eatery Address: 1809 West 1st Ave (map) 604 732-5119 The fires of Industry are burning. a News item By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer Industry Lounge Eatery, the new drinking/dining spot in the old Vintropolis spot, has been open for a few weeks now. I stopped by a few days ago to snap […]
Dona Cata Expanding?
December 1st, 2007 · No Comments
From the Eat Vancouver rumor mill comes this juicy tidbit: Perceptive reader Lucy tells us that Dona Cata Mexican Foods, the place in Vancouver for authentic Mexican cuisine, is expanding. A new, bigger Dona Cata is on the way, and yes it will have a liquor license. Olé!
Brian Fowke is News to You
November 24th, 2007 · No Comments
Brian Fowke is News to You a news item Saturday November 24th, 2007 By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer I stumbled across Brian Fowke’s new website this morning, and it’s already proving quite useful. An informative place for all things Rare, Metro and BC ingredients there are already several items worth checking out. One is […]
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