Nose to Tail: When Only the Beast Will Do

By |2020-05-17T19:44:04-07:00March 12th, 2015|Beer, Dining|

Nose to Tail at Campagnolo Roma Dramatic pig skull presentation at Campagnolo Roma makes the point I’m both intrigued and reassured by the resurgence and resilience of nose to tail dining. I’m a big fan of the whole beast movement, for any number of reasons. I’m intrigued because it really is a [...]

Waste Not, Want Not: Concerned about wasteful consumption, local chefs go whole hog

By |2018-04-08T16:30:35-07:00November 29th, 2013|Belly's Best Bites|

Unless you’re a regular overnight visitor to Vancouver’s higher end hotels, chances are you’re not aware of the Essential Vancouver. It’s the sister publication to monthly WHERE magazine, with whom I've enjoyed a much-valued relationship over many years. I’ve also been lucky enough to write for the Essential Vancouver since its inception. It’s a stunningly [...]

Vancouver’s Le Parisien: a Worthy Tribute to the Original Café de Paris – Fall Menu update

By |2019-02-22T08:58:47-08:00October 27th, 2012|Belly's Best Bites|

Mmmm! Smoked chicken liver and foie gras parfait. Just mildly addictive. TP photo CLOSED   Updated Oct 23, 2012. It’s not unusual for new restos to tweak things as they go along but we’re more than intrigued by Le Parisien’s just launched “petits plats”—a definite nod to Spanish tapas, with some excellent [...]

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