The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
Episode 157: It’s Caviar Season!
Winter festivities mean just one thing…it’s caviar season! Anya chats with International House of Caviar’s Amir Rad about the history of caviar, its origins, varieties and production, red vs. black, how to pair with food and drink, and so much more.
Episode 156: Culmina Family Estate Winery
On the Golden Mile Bench, this south Okanagan winery crafts estate wines that speak of minimal intervention, gentle handling and some really lovely wines. And this season, those wines are getting some intersectional visuals from a local artist. Anya chats with Culmina Family Estate Winery Estate Manager & Sommelier Maryke Vandermal, and Vancouver-based artist and sculptor Tara Lee Bennett about wine, terroir, taste and art.
Episode 155: Southern Gulf Islands
While the smaller islands around Vancouver Island are popular destinations in the summer, there’s something to be said for visiting during the quieter winter months, specifically the Southern Gulf Islands. Like Tofino, this small group of islands have a become a food, drink and cultural destination year round. Anya chats with Amanda Stars of Pender Island Chocolates, Jesse Keefer of Bodega Ridge Resort, and Jaimie Stirling of Southern Gulf Islands Tourism about where to go, and what to eat and drink, while you’re there.
Episode 154: Vancouver Christmas Market is Back!
It’s a centuries-old tradition in Germany, but in Vancouver, it’s only been 13 years since the Vancouver Christmas Market was launched, bringing with all things merry and bright. Anya chats with market founder Malte Kluetz, as well as first-time vendor Daniel Nielsen, co-founder of Churchkhella, the Georgian Sweet House.
Episode 153: Chef Angus An
Anya chats with chef and restaurateur Angus An about cooking, the evolution of Thai food in Vancouver, the opening of Mekong in Whistler, and more.
Episode 152: Passions & Remembering Nathan Fong
Anya chats with Scott Elliott, CEO of The Dr. Peter Foundation, and Amelie Nguyen, co-founder of Anh and Chi restaurant and co-chair of the Passions gala, about this year’s event, which is often called the city’s best small gala. It’s also one of the best food events of the years, with an exciting line-up of chefs, mixologists, somms and more, all coming together for a fantastic cause, thanks to the late, great, Nathan Fong. Listen to hear all the details and the story behind how a small fundraiser a local cookbook store has raised more than $2 million dollars and is set to raise even more.
Episode 151: Italian Wines with Filippo Bartolotti
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is taking place in a few months, this time with a focus on Italian wines. Anya chats with renowned sommelier and wine educator Filippo Bortolotta about the rise of Lambrusco and the frizzante of it all, la cucina povera and its connection to Italian wine, especially Chianti, and the wide world of Italian varietals, including what you might find at the festival.
Episode 150: Wine Fest is Back!
Anya chats with Mark Taylor of Vancouver International Wine Festival about the upcoming event, the theme region of Italy, the wineries and countries that will be participating, the origins of the festival, its charitable partner, and so much more!
Episode 149: Women in Hospitality
Anya chats with industry veterans Shiva Reddy of Burdock & Co., and Pricilla Deo of Folke, about the challenges women still face in the industry and the opportunities that are helping to combat them.
Episode 148: Yes Shef!
Anya chats with Joanna Jagger of WORTH Association and Eleanor Chow Waterfall of Cadeaux Bakery about being a woman in hospitality and the upcoming Yes Shef! fundraiser.
Episode 147: Canada’s Great Kitchen Party in Vancouver
Anya chats with chefs and judges from the Canadian Culinary Championship and Canada’s Great Kitchen Party about the upcoming regional qualifier in Vancouver, the Olympian challenges that the competing chefs undertake, and the not-for-profits that benefit from it all.
Episode 146: Steve Hodge of Temper Pastry
Anya chats with patissier and master chocolate maker Steve Hodge of West Vancouver’s Temper Pastry & Chocolate about his new book, tempering chocolate, growing up on the North Shore, flavours outside the box, and more.
Episode 145: Mid-Autumn Festival Feasts
Anya chats with Betty Hung of Beaucoup Bakery and Lee Man of Chinese Restaurant Awards about the upcoming festival, the symbols and meaning behind the foods, and the places you can go to taste and participate in the festivities.
Episode 144: Okanagan Wine Update
Anya chats with a couple of winery owners in the Okanagan about the recent wildfires, the current harvest, and the state of the wine industry moving forward.
Episode 143: Wild Blue Whistler
A significant new restaurant opening in Whistler last year has expanded the dining landscape in the popular ski town and Anya chats with two of the partners about the food, concept and people behind it all.
Episode 142: Chinatown Festival
Anya chats with the people behind the annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival about all the tasty treats and fun you’ll find there, as well as the history behind Vancouver’s Chinatown and its continuing evolution.
Episode 141: BC Seafood Festival
Anya chats with some of the chefs and fishers behind the upcoming BC Seafood Festival on Vancover Island about the events, the seafood, the state of the industry, and digging moats (yes, real moats).
Episode 140: Filipino Heritage Month
Anya chats with a panel of experts about all things Filipino and delicious in honour of Filipino Heritage Month.
Episode 139: Shaun Layton of Como Taperia
Anya chats with Como Taperia founder Shaun Layton about Spanish tapa, fish in tins, being recognized by the Spanish government, not your grandma’s sherry, the bikini, and more.
Episode 138: Tall Shadow Bakery
Anya chats with the duo behind the wildly popular Tall Shadow Breads, which recently opened a bricks-and-mortar location in East Van.
Episode 137: Street Hawker Launches & Spot Prawn Festival
Anya chats with chef Justin Cheung and Ernest Lee of the newly opened Street Hawker in Mount Pleasant, and later, gets all the details about this year’s Spot Prawn Festival and how to get your spotted catch.
