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The Nosh

A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.

Episodes

Episode 145: Mid-Autumn Festival Feasts

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

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

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

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

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 139: Shaun Layton of Como Taperia

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

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 136: BC Distilled

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

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

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!

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 130: Myca Farms

Episode 130: Myca Farms

Anya chats with Brian Thompson of Myca Farms in Langley about mushrooms, mycology, and more.

Episode 128: The Metis Bannock Queen

Episode 128: The Metis Bannock Queen

Anya chats with Jillian Brooks, founder and owner of The Métis Bannock Queen, about Indigenous foods, the history of bannock, feeding family, salted caramel, giving back, and more.

Episode 126: Chef Rob Feenie

Episode 126: Chef Rob Feenie

Anya takes a trip down memory lane with Iron Chef Rob Feenie and talks about his current menu at Bacchus at the Wedgewood Hotel and plans for the future.

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