http://www.straight.com/content/rss/dining en http://www.straight.com/article-159222/ramadan For many, Labour Day means a barbecue to end the season with a bang before back-to-school Tuesday. This year, however, the transition has special significance for Muslims. Depending on when the moon i 159222 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:33:04 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-159216/tasty-snacks-go-well-taiwanfest-fun Two words pretty much sum up street food in Vancouver: hot dogs. But those who stroll around the Plaza of Nations during this weekend’s TaiwanFest will get a peek into an alternate culinary landsc 159216 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:26:22 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-159213/six-food-dining-events Italian Job Ready, set, dial. Dine Italia, back for Year 3, has dining deals for days—well, from Monday (September 1) to September 15 at least, at a raft of Lower Mainland restaurants. Try old fave 159213 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:13:45 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-159173/wing-kee-restaurant-richmond Suanne and I had just sent off our boys for summer camp. They will be away for a full two weeks in Vancouver Island. While they are away, Suanne and I took the opportunity to scoot off on a vacation o 159173 at http://www.straight.com/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:48:38 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158369/warsteiner-premium-fresh The problem with no-alcohol beer is that it isn’t: most of what passes for it actually has a half-point or so of alcohol. Not this one. Here comes Warsteiner Premium Fresh, the zero-alcohol newcomer 158369 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:55:01 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158364/salty-snacks If this was Family Feud —100 people surveyed, top-five answers on the board—this would be the question: what snack goes well with beer? Think salty, crunchy, fatty. Peanuts. Potato chips. Or, fo 158364 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:48:13 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158361/woks-sizzling-students-learn-asian-culinary-art Years ago, most Chinese parents would have preferred that their kid become a doctor, a lawyer, or even an accountant, rather than a cook. “Times have changed,” says Conrad Leung, head of the Asi 158361 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:45:52 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158358/french-boost-local-producers Oddly, when we broke the news to friends and family that we were moving to France, no one said, “You’re nuts.” Instead, we heard riffs on “You’re living the dream” and “I’m so enviou 158358 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:34:08 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158344/eight-food-dining-events Phat and phatter The previous tenant at 1859 West 4th Avenue, Cheesecake 101, is gone, but we’re thinking that PHAT—short for pretty, hot, and tasty—is in for the long haul if it follows th 158344 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:52:49 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-158156/breakfast-waffle-shop-washington-dc We slept like a baby the first night in Washington DC. We had no idea how tired we really were. We were well rested ... well ... except that Suanne woke up with a stiff neck. The pillows she select 158156 at http://www.straight.com/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:58:14 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-157374/six-food-dining-events Blast from the past On Saturday (August 16), Kitsilano restaurants will be spilling out into the street. That’s because West 4th Avenue between Burrard and Balsam streets will be car-fr 157374 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:52:03 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-157362/miniaturedoughnuts What is so mesmerizing about that miniature-doughnut machine? We’re not sure, but we’ll be watching Those Little Donuts float happily down to cinnamon sugar heaven at the PNE’s opening on Saturd 157362 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:21:30 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-157358/open-wide-juicy-burger-showdown Almost everyone has an opinion on where to get a great burger. The masterpiece may come off the grill in your own back yard. Or your dad’s. Or from that little burger joint on Hastings whose name yo 157358 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:18:14 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-157261/goldilocks-serves-massive-miki-bihon Mini plates have been an enduring trend, but perhaps it’s time for maxi plates? Goldilocks (1606 West Broadway) serves up a massive platter of noodles called miki bihon (also available at the 2833 M 157261 at http://www.straight.com/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:57:26 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining http://www.straight.com/article-156513/eight-food-dining-events Chinatown party Take in this weekend’s ninth annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival (August 9 and 10, noon to 6 p.m.) by joining food tasting and heritage walking tours, and exploring buildings 156513 at http://www.straight.com/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:28:34 -0700 http://www.straight.com/#comments Dining