Foodists is a collective of like-minded food worshippers. We breathe and sleep in order to eat and drink. Have something to share with us? We'd love to hear from you. If it's something to eat or drink, even better.
From crispy snack to quick curry accompaniment, beaten rice (poha) is a fast and easy staple.
Posted by: Alisa Gordaneer on Monday, March 28th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: Bangladeshi, beaten rice, carrots, crispy rice, curry, fast comfort, indian, Nepalese, poha, recipe | 3 Comments »
Atithi celebrated their 2nd anniversary this week with a special Bengali dinner this week. Their regular menu is more Southern Indian although they often offer Bengali dishes on their fresh sheet. Due to it’s…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: bengali, curry, Ethnic, indian | No Comments »
Amidst all of the Winter Olympic frenzy, another piece of culinary artistry has risen in Vancouver—specifically at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The vibrant Oru Restaurant is described as “pan-Asian” cuisine but is…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Categories: Worship | Tags: Chef's Table, chinese, David Wong, Fairmont Pacific Rim, indian, Japanese, Joseph Wu, Korean, ocean wise, organic, origami, Oru, pan-Asian, vancouver, Vietnamese | 2 Comments »
Apparently the rumours are true. Vikram and his wife Meeru—ever keen to save the planet with green choices—have introduced environmentally sustainable and good for you BUGS to their menu. I’ve eaten bugs before,…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, July 14th, 2008
Categories: Worship | Tags: Bizarre, bugs, indian, vancouver, vij's | 1 Comment »
I love food. There is no doubt about that! I also love teaching. So, when I found out that there were UBC students studying local restaurants for a 4th year History course, it caught my attention!
Posted by: Andrea Busse on Monday, October 16th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: chinese, Green Lettuce Project, indian, project, UBC, vancouver | 2 Comments »
Since Vikram Vij opened his first restaurant twelve years ago, like many of my fellow Vancouverites I’ve been an ardent fan and enthusiastic supporter. What got me hooked wasn’t necessarily a by-the-book…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Chefs, cookbook, indian, vikram vij | No Comments »
Since Vikram Vij opened his first restaurant twelve years ago, like many of my fellow Vancouverites I’ve been an ardent fan and enthusiastic supporter. What got me hooked wasn’t necessarily a by-the-book…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
Categories: Worship | Tags: cookbook, indian, Rangoli, restaurant, review, vancouver, vikram vij | 1 Comment »
Another easy and wonderful traditional Indian dish you can impress your friends with is home made chai. Not the crap you make from a box or pour from concentrate either. Real chai. Chai is black tea steeped in hot milk,…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Friday, April 28th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: chai, drink, homemade, indian, milk, recipe, tea | No Comments »
Raita is a simple Indian side dish made with fruits or vegetables added to spiced yogurt generally served as a cool, refreshing accompaniment with heavier curry dishes. There are a great variety of raita recipes and you…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, April 17th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, cucumber, Ethnic, indian, raita, recipe, Vegetables | 1 Comment »
A while ago we came across Spicy Steve while watching our local cable station. Deeper investigation revealed Spicy Steve’s website. Though somewhat charmingly designed, the site reveals an incredible wealth of…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
Categories: Worship | Tags: asian, burmese, indian, indonesian, Malaysian, singaporean, Spices, Spicy Steve, thai, Vietnamese, website | 2 Comments »
You know how it happens. You get in a rut going to the same old lunch places, and then someone suggests a place you all know about, should go to more often, but don’t for some reason. It was like that earlier this…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, March 17th, 2006
Categories: Worship | Tags: Chutney Villa, indian, lunch, restaurant, review, vancouver | No Comments »
Dinner and a movie takes on a whole new literal meaning on Fraser Street. Just down the street from one of Andrea’s favourite beauty salons is Fraserview Meats & Video. You heard me. Fresh marinated chicken,…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Wednesday, March 15th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Fraser, Fraserview Meats & Video, indian, meat, vancouver | No Comments »
This recipe is a signature dish at Vij’s, and he gladly shared it for my At Your Request feature of Pacific Palate. This dish will make 16 large size or 20 medium size popsicles. Ingredients: For the popsicles: 2-3…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: curry, indian, lamb, meat, recipe, vij's, vikram vij | 1 Comment »