The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
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.
Episode 136: BC Distilled
Alex chats with Alex Hamer, founder of BC Distilled, the annual spirited event that celebrates BC’s craft spirits industry.
Episode 135: Joshua Carlson of TWB
Anya chats with Provence wine director Joshua Carlson about the re-opening of TWB after a three-year hiatus and the 100+ by-the-glass wines (plus all the bottles) that are on offer.
Episode 134: Pricilla Deo of Folke Restaurant
Anya chats with Folke Restaurant co-owner and pastry chef Pricilla Deo about plant-based dining, ethical sourcing, baking with sourdough, the art of timing, and paying a living wage.
Episode 133: Wine Fest is Back!
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is back and better than ever. Anya chats with wine fest executive director Harry Hertscheg about what visitors can expect this year, the participating countries and wineries, the theme region, and tips to maximize your experience (and minimize faux pas) in the tasting room.
Episode 132: Gelato Maestro Andres Bermudez of Uno Gelato
Anya chats with gelato master and Uno managing partner Andres Bermudez about ice cream, gelato, sorbetto, old-world traditions, Italian hazelnuts, Miami, and more.
