The Nosh Vancouver

Anya chats with Chef Alex Tung of Yowza Culinary Concepts and Chefs' Table Society of BC about the current state of the industry, opening and running small businesses, including his newest spot, Argyle Cafe in Ladner, seafood sustainability, mentorship, the work of CTS and whom it benefits, and all the deliciousness of life. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Chef Ricardo Valverde of Suyo Peruvian and the recently opened UCHU Raw Bar and Cevicheria about Nikkei, seafood, childhood influences, UCHU's menu and ethos, working in Chinatown, and so much more. And later, Chef Daniel Lee of Nabi House in East Van joins to chat about Royal Korean cuisine, cooking with his mom, simplicity over fuss, and the best tteokbokki in town.

Anya chats with Katya Movsesian, Head Sommelier at Folietta Restaurant in East Vancouver, about wine, bubbles, the industry, trying new wines on a budget, challenges for women in the industry, mentoring and paying it forward, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

From marketing to cupcakes to TV to farming to ice cream, this BC woman has gone through it all and is now making ice cream that is better for people and the planet, right from her home farm. Anya chats with founder Lori Joyce about her journey from the founding of Cupcakes in Vancouver to ice cream on the island. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Evan Saunders and Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Winery about growing grapes in Okanagan Falls, recovering after two cold snaps and what's on the vine right now, summer experiences at the winery (including pool parties, barbecues, and more), and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Executive Chef Jasper Cruikshank of L'Abattoir in Gastown about cooking in competitions, winning Canadian Culinary Championships, the French technique that drives the West Coast menu at L'Abattoir, comfort food, the industry, mentorship, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy Booch Kombucha in East Van, about probiotics, gut health, fizzy delights, starting a business based on a "gut" instinct, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with John Clerides of Marquis Wine Cellars and Leeann Froese from Wines of Argentina about the humble French grape that found its forever home in Argentina's fertile Mendoza Valley at the foot of the Andes, and how went from minor Bordeaux addition to a premium single varietal that's taking over wine lists around the world. Listen in, eh?

From the winning podium at Top Chef Canada and cooking for then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cooking under world-renowned chefs Ferran Adrià and Andoni Luis Aduriz, and opening restaurants in Montreal and now Vancouver, Chef Chanthy Yen of Touk Contemporary Cambodian chats with Anya about his culinary journey, his Cambodian roots, his sense of community, childhood inspirations, representing the LGBTQIA+ community on the competition stage, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Lead Culinary Instructor Ben Kiely of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) about the next generation of kitchen professionals, the current realities of the industry, how teaching culinary arts has evolved over the years, kitchen culture and the ongoing changes, PICA's programs and what current students are looking to do once they graduate, and so much more.

Anya chats with chef and Loam Bistro owner Rahul Negi about breakfast, sourcing local ingredients, seasonal treats, the resurgence of pistachio everything, growing up in coastal India, street food and restrained gluttony, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Wild whisky, as in literally made in the wild, is Canada's newest and most intriguing spirited offering from Master Blender Andres Faustinelli. Anya chats with Andres about what makes a good whisky, including the where, how and what goes into it, and thinking and creating inside and outside of the barrel. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Gail Nugent, publisher of The Alchemist Magazine and founder of Vancouver Cocktail Week, about cocktail culture in Vancouver, what makes this city stand out from others, the evolution of cocktails over the last 10 years, all the events during Cocktail Week and more. Listen in, eh?

multiple sub-appellations and growing regions, tips for an enjoyable wine fest experience, and so much more.Anya chats with Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, about this year's theme region, new wineries, Mozart, supporting the arts and culture, the distinctive regions of BC's

Anya chats with owner and sake sommelier Iori Kataoka of Yuwa Japanese Cuisine, as well as sommelier Kiyomi Kodama, about wine, sake, terroir, merroir, culture and community, and a little about the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Gizelle Pare, Executive Pastry Chef at Cin Cin Ristorante on Robson Street about Italian desserts, the delicate art of macarons and why they're one of the hardest things to make, breads and laminations, favourite spots around town, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with sommelier and hospitality veteran Kiyomi Kodama about the Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri, growing up in Brazil, cross-cultural eating and travel, favourite places around the city for dining and treats, making connections, and more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Henry Aboagye, co-founder of Mükasi Coffee Roasters in Abbotsford and New Westminster, about coffee, crema, roasting, beans and baking, and so much more.

Anya chats with Chef Tushar Tondalkar of Kavita Restaurant about modern Indian, cross-regional cooking, sustainable seafood, growing up around Goa, street food and fine dining, and so much more.

Anya chats with Lucas Pavan of Dine Out Vancouver about this year's festival, the events, classes, dinners, restaurants, foraginng adventures, the global chef exchange, all the deals for staying, dining, and seeing, and so much more.

Anya chats with Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie's new wine director, Andrew Forsyth, about wines for the holidays, bubbles for New Year, the finer points between cremant and champagne, the undisputed singularity of Chateau Margaux, pairing bubbles with latkes and other tasty things, the famed cellar at Le Crocodile, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Peter Van de Reep, Head Sommelier at L'Abattoir Restaurant in Gastown, about BC's wine forecast, local wine picks for the holidays, terroir and the study of rocks, the beauty of Cabernet Franc in BC, and much more.

From gluhwein to schnitzel, hot Aperol spritzes (really) to marzipan pigs, this year's Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates in traditional German style with food, drink and gifts from around the world. Anya chats with VCM President Denise Wagoner about what to taste, see, and hear over the next few weeks. Listen in anytime.

Anya chats with Bram Bolwijn of Iconic Wineries of BC about the state of the industry, grapes that grow best in BC, the remarkable properties of Cabernet Franc, pairing beyond the traditional practices, what to drink over the holidays, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with author and chef Bonny Reichert about her new book, How to Share an Egg, dealing with food scarcity, intergenerational trauma and being the child of a Holocaust survivor, the simple joy of sharing food, recipes from our grandmothers, the rigours of professional cooking school, and more.

The holiday season is just getting started, which means it's time to visit a Christmas market near you, and the North Shore's Shipyards market is definitely one not to miss. Anya chats with market co-founders John Van Rij and Erin Chamberlain about supporting BC artisans, delicious tours, community initiatives, and old-world mulled wine. Later, chef and instructor Hamid Salimian joins to talk about Vancouver Community College's Culinary Arts program, its Chef's Table fine dining series, and maybe even a future collab with Shipyards Christmas Market? 'Tis the season of magic, after all. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with owner Deepak Khanchi and executive chef Bal Ajagaonkar of Desi Indian Lounge in downtown Vancouver about coastal Indian cuisine, regional differences, cultural stagnation in the diaspora, modernizing traditional flavours, growing and sourcing local, the art of pairing wine and cocktails with Indian cuisines, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Alana Dickson from the BC Hospitality Foundation about industry workers facing medical crises, the state of the hospitality industry, resources available for staff and owners, community, culture and care in BC and what makes this province's workers stand out, the issues around the changes regarding temporary foreign workers, how to entice young people into the industry, and the BCHF Spirit of Hospitality fundraiser and all the prizes you can win by just buying a ticket. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Chez Celine co-founders and former St. Lawrence luminaries Margaux Herder and David Lawson about casse-croute, Quebecois fare, opening in the Fraserhood, childhood favourites, pork chops and snails, and so much more.

Women continue to face unique challenges in the hospitality industry and one local organization is looking to remove those challenges and uplift female chefs and other industry professionals through mentorships, scholarships, and an epic night of food, drink, and competition. Anya chats with a group of women in the industry about what's improved in the industry, what still needs to change, how women are helping each other, and so much more.

The 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship is coming up and it all starts with regional qualifiers in 10 cities across Canada. Anya chats with some of the competing chefs and the Head Vancouver Judge for Kitchen Party Vancouver about culinary inspiration, industry ethos, creating in chaos, childhood dishes, supporting children and youth across Canada with access to food, sports, and music programs, and so much more.

Anya chats with Luppolo Brewing's Ryan Parfitt about the current state of the industry, the push against the current provincial taxing strategy, what makes a craft beer craft, wild yeasts, food-forward brews, and more.

From homey childhood favourites to modern French and Italian influences, Anya chats with Samson Iza-Fellows about his journey in the industry, the best kind of carrot cake, the cuisine of the poor, afternoon tea with a nostalgic twist, and so much more.

Anya chats with Skipper Otto co-founder and CEO Sonia Strobel about local fishers, the state of the industry for small fishing families, where all the seafood is going and why it's more expensive than ever, how we can support local fishers and sustainable seafood, what needs to change in the industry, and more.

From maple water to sugar shacks and scrambled eggs, plus summers in Quebec and tables champetres, Anya chats about (almost) everything, even caviar, with Chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence and Chez Celine, as well as the summer dining series that takes guests through a field-to-table experience with a twist.

'Pakals' means "Let's eat!" or "Let's feast" in Cebuano. In the Philippines, it's how you celebrate community, have fun, and come together. Now, a celebrated food writer and judge, along with two acclaimed chefs, are coming together to create a feast like no other. And later, a recap of Anya's chat with Diana Silva of Cake it Easy.

Anya chats with two founding members of a new Vancouver Island restaurant collective that is hoping to highlight the best of Island dining to locals and visitors alike, and later talks about farming, foraging, and dining local with Tomer Rockman of Stone's Throw Organics in Courtenay.

Curious about sake? And shoju? And rice? And water? (Yeah, it's a thing.) Anya chats with two of the city's most knowledgeable sake sommeliers and restaurateurs about this unique rice-based beverage that is not a wine and not a spirit, with a flavour profile that ranges from delicate and floral to bold and earthy. And yeah, there might be some barley talk as well. Listen in, eh?

How many chefs are too many? An upcoming event in support of Lapu Lapu Day victims tries to answer that question in the most delicious way. Anya chats with Chefs TJ Conwi and Andrea Aldridge about the event, comfort food, caring for community, fave childhood dishes, and more. And later, it's all about the Indian-French fusion at Peya Restaurant.

Three legendary Vancouver chefs are coming together to raise awareness and funds for mental health in the hospitality industry, and Anya chats with them about the changes they've seen over the decades, what needs to change moving forward, the challenges the industry is facing, and more.