The beloved Vancouver East-side epicenter of consumption continues to crescendo. Recent years have seen a renaissance in eating and drinking explode, with local veterans of hospitality ambitiously sowing seeds in every available space. The particular allure of Gastown is two-fold: There is no corner of the city more rife with visible history and palpable character; [...]
Last week, I visited Yew restaurant + bar to sample Chef Oliver Beckert’s new $35, three-course “Fresh From…” prix-fixe menu, focusing on seasonal ingredients sourced close to home. Each month the menu features a main ingredient supported with complementary in-season produce.
The second installment of Tourism Richmond’s Dine Around series (there will be 12 in all) was a walking tour along Alexandra Road or “Food Street”, which is an aptly fitting description when you consider the dizzying labyrinth of mini strip-malls along this three block stretch of pavement contains over 200 + Asian restaurants.