(Vancouver, BC – December 7th, 2015) – The number eight is considered highly auspicious in Chinese culture. That’s because the spoken word for ‘eight’ (baat) sounds like the word meaning ‘good fortune,’ and 2016 marks lucky year eight for the Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA). Through seven years, more than 130,000 votes cast, innumerable dishes devoured […]

By Tara Lee // reposted from 365daysofdining.com The long-time Richmond resident and food judge shares his favourite haunts. Brendon Mathews is a wealth of information on Richmond’s vibrant food scene. As a devoted Richmond resident, food judge, and freelance food writer, Mathews can dish knowledgeably about everything from the best siu mai in town, to […]

Read original Story:Joie Alvaro Kent As visitors from every corner of the globe flocked to our doorstep for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, another medal-worthy stir spotlighted Vancouver on the global stage. Mark Schatzker’s article in the February edition of Condé Nast Traveler singled out our city as “home to the best Chinese food in the world. Period.” […]