Meals in Barcelona and Michelin picks in Vancouver!

Join me in Vancouver’s Chinatown for a chat with Sommelier Peter Van de Reep and Chef Neil Hillbrandt.

My guests are Merri Schwartz and Jennifer Whately, both leaders of the Vancouver-based charity Growing Chefs.

Today my guest is Dan Coles, the lawyer behind the BC liquor law blog, Alcohol & Advocacy.

I’m delighted to bring you a talk with Chef Claire Lassam of the wonderful Livia Bakery on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive

Welcome to Season 4!

Mike talks about his food experiences in Portugal and in Canada, differences between the two, and just where to find great Portuguese food in Vancouver.

One of the realities of life in the kitchen is that the output, no matter how creative and delicious, is ephemeral. It doesn’t last

Today I look back on a wonderful meal, cooked at home to celebrate a close friend’s 50th birthday.

the many ways to help the restaurant industry and to find local, healthy food during these strange days.

I’m joined by three guests today who each bring a great perspective on the culinary industry.

My guest today is Tania Tomaszewska, a banking lawyer with a great story. In recent years, Tania has traded legal practice for her own wine consultancy.

A great talk with the duo behind a wonderful roaming coffee business called Scavenger Coffee.

Today, Chef and I discuss her new book, Burdock & Co: Poetic Recipes Inspired by Ocean, Land & Air.

So let’s head to the Bacchus Lounge now… Join me for a great talk with my friend, Jeanie Smith.

Can sommeliers really enjoy a $10 bottle of pizza wine?

Today’s quick episode includes snippets from two really fun upcoming interviews but also lets you know that I’m taking a wee break next week for… my wedding!

quick reviews on two more great spots, the Sovereign Room where we enjoyed a drink and a snack, and the TBay classic Caesar’s Place, home of inimitable panzerotti.