The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
Episode 39: Tour de France & Spirited Awards
A local restaurant is taking guests on a culinary tour de force through the best food regions of France. And, on Vancouver Island, an award-winning distillery starts 2021 with a bang by creating the top artisan spirit in Canada.
Episode 38: Fish and BBQ
One local seafood purveyor has come up with a few fresh ideas and a BBQ favourite is back in a new location in Mount Pleasant.
Episode 37: Roots and Buns
A popular Gastown restaurant has launched a new burger-forward menu and, elsewhere, a farm-to-table ethos drives comfort in a whole new way.
Episode 36: Feasts of Fortune & Dine Out Vancouver
The Chinese Restaurant Awards have launched a Feast of Fortune to give back and Dine Out Vancouver is back in a big–albeit slightly different–way.
Episode 35: Bread and Chocolate
One Whistler bakery is making waves with its organic sourdough and Hot Chocolate Vancouver is offering dozens of sweet hot delights.
Episode 34: Giving and Growth
A local not-for-profit is offering multiple scholarships for women and those identifying as female in the hospitality, culinary and related industries; and we look at what’s new and upcoming in the restaurant scene.
Episode 33: Restaurant Rumblings
The ongoing, and sometimes last-minute, restrictions in the hospitality industry have impacted jobs and businesses across the province. Hear about the impacts, both past and potential, and what to expect in the coming months.
Episode 32: Comfort Food Redone & NYE Bubbly
One of the city’s most loved family diners has a new space and an expanded menu; and there’s still time to choose a good bubbly for NYE. Curious what to pair with that bubbly? We go over all the options.
Episode 31: Sweet Bread & Funky Cool Medina
A Commercial Drive bakery is spicing up the holidays and downtown’s most beloved breakfast and brunch spot has expanded to after-dark dining.
Episode 30: Legendary Delivery & Cookies Galore
The holidays are fast approaching and with less than two weeks left, people are scrambling to find good—and safe—gifts for loved ones. How about cookies? And with more people turning to delivery services, one company has created a loyal following for its forward-thinking and local-supporting approach.
Episode 29: Beer and Cheese
You’ve heard of wine and cheese, but beer and cheese? Main Street Brewing is running a holiday drive this month to benefit underprivileged kids and Les Amis du Fromage is stocking up on all your favourite creams, blues and accompanying bites. Perfect pairings are guaranteed.
Episode 28: Beer, Booze & Bites
A new local brewery creates a food menu that defies definition; and cocktail kits for the holidays will make those Zoom parties just about bearable.
Episode 27: Surviving the Winter
Restaurants are facing challenges on multiple fronts, from loss of revenue and staff, to outrageous delivery fees and the physical, emotional and mental toll on their staff. Some restaurant owners have come up with innovative solutions and supportive initiatives.
Episode 26: Comfort with a Twist
Two new restaurants are offering up classic comfort, but with innovative twists that encompass Korean, northern Chinese and other disparate and delicious flavours.
Episode 25: Wine & Choucroute
Cowichan Valley wines continue to be top of mind, thanks to the area being named BC’s newest official wine region. And wine dinners at one local restaurant involve hearty choucroute and more.
Episode 24: Cocktails, Wine and Truffles Galore
The days are getting shorter and a little wetter, which means there’s more time at night to eat, drink and indulge in lush wines, heady cocktails, and all the truffles of the season. Dining out safely can still be delicious and delightful, and some restaurants are going that extra step to create some special experiences.
Episode 23: Whistler Cornucopia
The annual Whistler Cornucopia Food & Drink Festival is usually a lavish, extravagant and crowded two weeks of indulgence and learning. This year, the event is still happening, but in a safer, more socially-distanced way.
Episode 22: Plant-Based Dining
Vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, plant-based…these terms have become part of the common lexicon of dining and two local restaurants are redefining what that means.
Episode 21: Thanksgiving
No need to worry about feeding the thousands, but with families still gathering to carve the turkey–or the ham–where can we go to dine out, take away, and celebrate with our six? Hear about lots of tasty options, from meat-centric to plant-based, gluten-free and more.
RECIPE: Mushroom Bread Stuffing from Joanne Sasvari
Food writer Joanne Sasvari shares one of her favourite Thanksgiving recipes.
Episode 20: For Restaurants, Winter is Coming
The last six months have proven challenging for the hospitality industry, but the greatest challenges are still to come as patio season – and temporary government supports – end. The pandemic and its attendant restrictions are still here, so what does that mean for our favourite watering holes?
