The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
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.
Episode 52: Subs & Vines
A family-run Okanagan winery is celebrating a decade of making great wine and, in East Van, sandwiches, specifically subs, are getting a modern—and tasty—makeover.
Episode 51: Summer of Shangri-La
A global pandemic may not seem like a great time to launch a brand-new restaurant at a high-end hotel, but that’s just what’s happening at one local property in downtown Vancouver, and it looks like this will be a Shangri-La summer for us all.
Episode 50: Cheese & Farmers’ Markets
Picnic season is here, so it’s a great time to talk about the runny, sharp, creamy and mushroomy world of cheese. And if you’re looking for other ingredients for that basket, our local farmers’ markets have a lot on offer, and some new locations to explore.
Episode 49: Spot Prawns & Behind the Plexi
Spot prawn season is launching in a few days and this year’s festival will be a little different. And a new fundraiser for hospitality workers give an inside look at what it’s like to run a restaurant during a pandemic.
Episode 48: Dream Cuisines & Mother’s Day
Two local organizations have joined forces to create a pilot program for women newcomers designed to help them launch their own food businesses. And, Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve rounded up some great options for the women in your life.
