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Anya chats with Alana Dickson from the BC Hospitality Foundation about helping those in need, the current state of the industry and its workers, and how you can help. Later, Chris Noske from Heritage Acres Distilling in Abbotsford joins the show to chat about BC's goldrush past, preserving Barkerville, and a hurdy-gurdy gin for the holidays.

From photography and design to waffles and making waves, it's a packed hour with Medina Cafe owner Robbie Kane as he chats with Anya about family, friends, creating great experiences, Liege waffles, and more.

From cooking in Alsace to winning Iron Chef to taking over the reigns at Le Crocodile, Rob Feenie's career has spanned many styles and situations. Anya chats with the renowned chef about growing up in Burnaby, travelling as a teenager, cooking and drinking in Russia (really), mentors, traditions and legacies, cracked glass (the kind you eat), and future plans both in and out of the restaurant.

For those who think good food ends at the City of Vancouver boundaries, think again. Langley has been serving gourmet eats and supplies for well over a decade at Well Seasoned and later, Hanna McLean from Daily Hive joins to discuss the resurgence of the divine doughnut, in all its fried, baked and creamy forms.

Easter is almost upon us, but we don't need an excuse to talk about baked goods, Paris and chocolate, right? And a popular—and carnivorous—festival is coming back to Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary this summer.

A new restaurant brings Singaporean flavours to Chinatown, an action-packed and friendly competition sees local chefs cooking up curry and a virtual Fam Jam is helping to feed hungry kids.

In East Van, the talented team behind Dachi has partnered up with some new talents to open two new and rather distinct restaurants. And, some restaurants are battling Vancouver's infamous no-show diners with a reservation program that also does good for the community. Vincent Nguyen of Anh and Chi and James Iranzad of Bells & Whistles and Bufala Pizzeria tell us more.

The latest city fracas revolves around the temporary patio program, but there are some welcome updates, and, as Nowruz approaches, Anya speaks with chef/owner Bardia Ilbeiggie of Delara Restaurant in Kitsilano.

It's all about local hooch and making whoopie (pies, that is) as Anya chats with BC Distilled founder Alex Hamer and owner Katie McGuire of East Van's Whoopie Dee Doo and Modern Perogie.

A new restaurant and grocer on Commercial Drive is redefining the hospitality experience and, closer to Chinatown, a local chef is reinventing dumplings for a growing and ardent fan base.

Low or no-alcohol drinking is on the rise and sommelier Kurtis Kolt joins to chat about what's happening in the city. And, later, Chef Jen Peters, co-founder of The Good Flour Co., talks about all things gluten-free, yeast-free and wheat-free.

Gail Johnson of Stir Magazine joins to talk Valentine's eats and treats, and later, Chef Andrea Alridge of Savio Volpe talks cooking, competing and childhood inspiration.

A long-standing local Gastown restaurant has expanded its service to Vancouver Island and later, Sam Shem of The Dessert Club chats about what Lunar New Year means to him and where you can shop and dine to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

From talking to the fish (really) to defining a new Kyushu style of omakase infused with West Coast ingredients and sensibilities, Chef Hiroshi Hoshiko and owner Yuki Aida have turned a quiet corner of Lonsdale into a small retreat that transports you to Japan. Anya chats with the pair about Sushi Mahana, the omakase experience, brulee on eggs and more.

A small local bakery in Burnaby is celebrating five years of creating French pastries and cakes and, in Chinatown, a local pastry chef is combining the Asian flavours of his childhood with French techniques to create innovative and award-winning goodies.

Hanna McLean of Daily Hive joins to tell us about what's up and coming on the restaurant scene and later, Hot Chocolate Festival founder Rhonda May gives us the sweet inside scoop on what to expect for this year's cocoa-based event.

John Bishop chats about 36 years in the restaurant industry, farm-to-table, sustainable dining, the closing of Bishop's, and what's next.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Philippines are a group of 6,000+ islands and more than 200 languages and cultures. The idea of Filipino cuisine as being a monolith of steam-table cafeteria-style fare is one that has persisted too long and is now slowly being replaced with the understading that what we know about Filipino cuisine represents only a tiny fraction of the whole story. A group of intrepid Filipino-Canadians are launching a collaborative dining series that explores the essence and evolution of Filipino cuisine, its diversity of regions and flavours, and what it means to be Filipino in Canada. Anya chats with the group behind Indáy to learn more.

We talk 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 dishes.

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.

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.

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.

A local chocolate shop is celebrating a decade of excellence and options for Thanksgiving range from traditional to non-turkey takes.

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.

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.

Vaccine passports in British Columbia are now in effect and restaurants are dealing with the challenges in a variety of ways.

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.

It's all about community building, great coffee, continuing a Strathcona legacy, and becoming a gentrifier for a cause as Anya chats with Union Market owner Aman Loodu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a Vancouver café and baker have partnered to offer up some amazing treats that celebrate Vietnamese and Filipino flavours.

In Coal Harbour, a popular café and bakery gets an elegant update. And, a new neighbourhood spot is brightening up a busy corner in East Van with local goods and some killer sandwiches.

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.

His pâtés and terrines became a byword when he was working at the city's best French restaurant and now he is striking out on his own with a venture that it sure to 'spread' in popularity. Anya chats with Chef Colin Johnson of Le Petit Chapeau about pâté, kitchen culture, cooking for pleasure, working in restaurants on both sides of the Atlantic, and more.

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.

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.

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.