The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
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.
Episode 67: Meat, Cheese & Beer
Fall means festivals and events galore, and while some things may be different this year, good food and drink are a lovely constant in times of change. Hear about some meat, cheese and beer events coming soon.
Episode 66: Vaccine Passports in Restaurants
Vaccine passports in British Columbia are now in effect and restaurants are dealing with the challenges in a variety of ways.
Episode 65: Cook’s Camp & Industry Changes
An annual industry event aims to help those in hospitality navigate a changing industry and later we discuss what needs to change in the industry to keep attracting and retaining people.
Episode 64: Wine Tasting with Ron Rocher
Anya visits Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, BC, Canada and indulges in a wine tasting and chat with wine director Ron Rocher at the resort’s new restaurant, 15 Park Bistro.
Episode 63: Jean-Francis Quaglia & Ramification Cellars
A local chef and restaurateur has been honoured by the French government and in Oliver, a small, lakefront winery is putting out some lovely and light wines.
Episode 62: A Marrowing Year & French Door Wines
An East Van restaurant is celebrating a “marrowing” first year, while in Oliver, a new winery is bringing a French twist to local wine varietals.
Episode 61: Wine Evangelists & Lakeside Bread
Wine Growers British Columbia recently recognized one Okanagan wine ambassador with its highest honour, and, in Osoyoos, a small bakery has their created an enthusiastic following for its organic sourdough-based goods.
Episode 60: Phantom Creek Winery & Alimentaria Mexicana
A grand new Oliver winery has a restaurant that is placing terroir at the forefront, and, on Granville Island, a new restaurant and cantina is bringing not just Mexican cuisine but culture to the masses.
Episode 59: Peak Dining in Oliver & Whistler
Art and audacious food collide for a peak dining experience in Whistler this summer, while in the Okanagan’s Golden Mile, one winery restaurant continues to set a “gold” standard.
Episode 58: Brewery, Beast, Bear and Berry
A major—and meaty—event is coming back to Vancouver and Victoria this fall and, in Osoyoos, one restaurant is honouring the local histories and stories of the Indigenous Peoples of the region.
Episode 57: Osoyoos Dining & Banh Boxes
In the heart of Osoyoos, a famed resort gets a new restaurant with a new look, a new menu, and a new bar program, and in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a local café and baker have partnered to offer up some amazing treats that celebrate Vietnamese and Filipino flavours and give back to the community.
Episode 56: A Taste of Venice & Carolina Calling
In Coal Harbour, a popular café and bakery gets an elegant update. And, later, we’ll hear how a new neighbourhood spot is brightening up a busy corner in East Van with local goods and some killer sandwiches.
Episode 55: West End Dining & Picnics on Demand
A new restaurant in the West End continues to expand despite pandemic-related restrictions, and, in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a local diner launches a new type of picnic to go.
Episode 54: Staffing Challenges & Game Changers
Restaurants are back open for dine-in and the province is gradually lifting restrictions, but now the hospitality industry is facing another challenge—staffing. Restaurants are scrambling to find staff and the challenge is heightened by the fact that the last year has seen a large number of workers leave the industry entirely. And, later, we hear how four Chinese restaurants have become game changers for a traditional milieu.
Episode 53: Nostalgia Wines & Aburi-to-Go
After 15 years of producing wines with a twist, one local Okanagan winery is celebrating the Nostalgia with a new name, new look and new wines. And, in Yaletown, a new store is filling a niche demand.
