The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
Episode 76: Chinese Restaurant Awards & Miracle on Main Street
The Critics’ Choice winners for the 13th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards have been announced and there are some surprises and new faces. And on Main Street, one local brewery is spearheading an initiative to help Lower Mainland families and support local businesses at the same time.
Episode 75: Jr. Culinary Team Canada gears up and Passions is back!
Junior Culinary Team Canada is preparing for the Culinary Olympics and you can try one of their dishes this month. And Vancouver’s most popular fundraising and foodie event, Passions, is back this December to once again raise funds for The Dr. Peter Centre and raise a glass to the gala’s late founder, Nathan Fong.
Episode 74: Covert Farms & Strathcona Dining
Anya talks regenerative and dry farming with Gene Covert of Covert Farms in Oliver and Dine Strathcona is back in that neighbourhood to help support a local not-for-profit while also serving up some delicious fare.
Episode 73: Island Eats & Christmas Markets
A local food writer has turned her attention to Vancouver Island with a new cookbook that celebrates everything edible and a popular Christmas market is back for an extended run.
Episode 72: Whistler Cornucopia at Nita Lake & Four Seasons
November in Whistler means the return of the annual Cornucopia Food and Drink Festival. This year, the festival is celebrating its 25th year and in keeping with ongoing attention to health and safety, the festival is once again spread out over the entire month, with events happening every Thursday through Sunday from November 4th to the 28th. Those events include lunches, dinners, walking tours, seminars on everything from wine, beer and whiskey to how to build the perfect “seacuterie” platter.
Episode 71: Kula Kitchen & Potluck Hawker Eatery
Anya speaks with Asha Wheeldon of Kula Kitchen, a plant-based, Afro-centric catering company, and Justin Cheung, owner and chef of Potluck Hawker Eatery.
Episode 70: A Not-so-Rusty Gull & Makers’ Markets
In North Vancouver, a long-standing local pub has undergone a visual and culinary transformation, while in East Van, a hyper-local series of artisan markets are running through the fall.
Episode 69: Chocolate Excellence & Thanksgiving Made Easy
A small, local chocolate maker is celebrating a decade of excellence and Thanksgiving is set to be a little easier this year.
Episode 68: Ramen Reborn & Chef’s Table at VCC
In North Vancouver, a popular local ramen joint undergoes a metamorphosis and, in East Van, a pop-up dining experience returns to Vancouver Community College.
