The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
Episode 81: Nightshade & Vancouver Cocktail Week
A plant-based restaurant in Yaletown is redefining what it means to stick to the veg and a celebration of all-things cocktail is coming to Vancouver this March.
Episode 80: Land and Sea & The Dessert Club
Local pastry chef Sam Shem is reinventing how we think of dessert. And, new restaurant Land and Sea is creating elevated Japanese and West Coast fare that is shining a new light on Kerrisdale dining.
Episode 79: Carlino & Dine Out Vancouver
A new restaurant in the Shangri-La Hotel downtown brings a northern Italian focus and Dine Out Vancouver is gearing up for its 20th year of celebrating restaurants from White Rock to Whistler.
Episode 78: The Modern Pantry & PICA for the Holidays
A local bakery is celebrating four years on the North Shore with a new location and offerings. And, on Granville Island, PICA is continuing its quarter-century tradition of turning out fine chefs, bakers and holiday meals.
Episode 77: And and Chi Celebrates Five Years
A local restaurant is celebrating their half-decade anniversary, and their long family history in the community, with flair and fun and some family-style menus for December.
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.
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.
