B.C. (inc. Vancouver)

In 1980 I lived at Point Grey - 4th and Collingwood - in Vancouver, and there was a wonderful little French restaurant across the street (near the SW corner) we used to go to about once a week. I ...

by kaleokahu 3 months ago

Just a shout out from a NW WA fan of Van. I'm hurtin' with longing for my favorite places, and despair they they may not not outlast the virus. I am poorer for being away. Someone order a takeou...

I’m looking for somewhere in Vancouver that sells shish Batak/ manti, a type of dumpling similar to tortellini popular in the Middle East and Central Asia. Is there anywhere that sells it pre made ...

Just wondering if anyone can suggest which dim sum places anywhere west of Victoria Drive might be open for take out? Western Lake is closed and Golden Ocean on 41 has limited stock. I want to su...

There was a little dive on W Broadway in the late 70's, I believe called My Tan, unlicensed - hot tea in glasses, but an amazing platefull of food for cheap. We used to order the combination plate...

Someone was looking for good bagels in Vancouver. Here's my recs: 1) Solly's This is my favourite bagel shop in Vancouver because not only are their bagels good, but they also make decent sandw...

I used to buy sugar free syrups from Starbucks but they now only sell their sugar free vanilla syrup so I am looking for another kind. I am wanting to get some sugar free peppermint syrup and I wa...

by Googs 6 months ago

No joke. Maybe its time for McDonald's to take their McLobster coast to coast to coast.

While some may cringe at thought of powder bouillon - I have an old grandma type recipe for which I specifically need the loose powder (not paste, not cube, not liquid) Which BRAND - dare I ask ...

by kaleokahu 7 months ago

My wife and I are staying in Van for two nights. Our hotel is on English Bay. On a prior trip we discovered Red Umbrella, so I think we're fixed for breakfasts. That leaves 2 dinners and lunche...

Was just thinking about ordering sushi but wondering if it would be fresh enough on a holiday? I know it sounds crazy but I also know they wouldn't have fresh fish delivered today!

We have a couple of nights in the city prior to a cruise. One of us is celebrating a birthday and would like Italian food that evening. We're staying at the Sandman City Centre and, looking at rest...

by LotusRapper 6 years ago

I don't want to buy supermarket frozen ones. Does Whole Foods, Urban Fare or other "better" bakeries sell foolproof ones on daily basis (ie: not frozen, or maybe recently frozen) ? I'M NOT A B...

Since y'all have been so helpful with finding other obscure ingredients... anyone know where I can find tofu pockets? The kind included in inari sushi? I want to copy the westcoast pockets from Cac...

by Sam Salmon 3 years ago

That quirkiest and rarest of Canadian ingredients has been spotted on 12th Ave in New Westminster. https://www.caribbeanmarket.ca/ Not cheap the Best never is but if you know what this is you...

Anyone know where I can get canned hominy in Vancouver (or surrounding)? I've only ever seen it in the States and really don't want to have to drive down just for that... please and thanks!

I grew up in Richmond but haven't been back to Vancouver area much in the past 15 years or so. Coming back with my 5 and 7 year old for a very quick visit and trying to think of delicious and kid-f...