The Nosh
A weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
Episodes
Ep 250: Chef Alex Tung
Anya chats with Chef Alex Tung of Yowza Culinary Concepts and Chefs’ Table Society of BC about the current state of the industry, opening and running small businesses, including his newest spot, Argyle Coffee Shop in Ladner, seafood sustainability, mentorship, the work of CTS and whom it benefits, and all the deliciousness of life. Listen in, eh?
Ep 249: UCHU Raw Bar and Cevicheria & Nabi House Korean
Anya chats with Chef Ricardo Valverde of Suyo Peruvian and the recently opened UCHU Raw Bar and Cevicheria about Nikkei, seafood, childhood influences, UCHU’s menu and ethos, working in Chinatown, and so much more. And later, Chef Daniel Lee of Nabi House in East Van joins to chat about Royal Korean cuisine, cooking with his mom, simplicity over fuss, and the best tteokbokki in town.
Ep 248: Katya Movsesian of Folietta
Anya chats with Katya Movsesian, Head Sommelier at Folietta Restaurant in East Vancouver, about wine, bubbles, the industry, trying new wines on a budget, challenges for women in the industry, mentoring and paying it forward, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 247: Lori Joyce of Better Acres Ice Cream
From marketing to cupcakes to TV to farming to ice cream, this BC woman has gone through it all and is now making ice cream that is better for people and the planet, right from her home farm. Anya chats with founder Lori Joyce about her journey from the founding of Cupcakes in Vancouver to ice cream on the island. Listen in, eh?
Ep 246: Blasted Church Vineyards in Okanagan Falls
Anya chats with Evan Saunders and Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Vineyards about growing grapes in Okanagan Falls, recovering after two cold snaps and what’s on the vine right now, summer experiences at the winery (including pool parties, barbecues, and more), and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 245: Chef Jasper Cruickshank of L’Abattoir
Anya chats with Executive Chef Jasper Cruikshank of L’Abattoir in Gastown about cooking in competitions, winning Canadian Culinary Championships, the French technique that drives the West Coast menu at L’Abattoir, comfort food, the industry, mentorship, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 244: Kristin Zerbin of Hoochy Booch Kombucha
Anya chats with Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy Booch Kombucha in East Van, about probiotics, gut health, fizzy delights, starting a business based on a “gut” instinct, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 243: It’s All About Malbec!
Anya chats with John Clerides of Marquis Wine Cellars and Leeann Froese from Wines of Argentina about the humble French grape that found its forever home in Argentina’s fertile Mendoza Valley at the foot of the Andes, and how it went from a minor Bordeaux addition to a premium single varietal that’s taking over wine lists around the world. Oh, and how you can taste some yourself. Listen in, eh?
Ep 242: Chef Chanthy Yen of Touk Contemporary Cambodian
From the winning podium at Top Chef Canada and cooking for then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cooking under world-renowned chefs Ferran Adrià and Andoni Luis Aduriz, and opening restaurants in Montreal and now Vancouver, Chef Chanthy Yen chats with Anya about his culinary journey, his Cambodian roots, his sense of community, childhood inspirations, representing the LGBTQIA+ community on the competition stage, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 241: Chef Ben Kiely of PICA
Anya chats with Lead Culinary Instructor Ben Kiely of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) about the next generation of kitchen professionals, the current realities of the industry, how teaching culinary arts has evolved over the years, kitchen culture and the ongoing changes, PICA’s programs and what current students are looking to do once they graduate, and so much more.
Ep 240: Chef Rahul Negi of Loam Bistro
Anya chats with chef and Loam Bistro owner Rahul Negi about breakfast, sourcing local ingredients, seasonal treats, the resurgence of pistachio everything, growing up in coastal India, street food and restrained gluttony, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 239: Andres Faustinelli of Bearface Whisky
Wild whisky, as in literally made in the wild, is Canada’s newest and most intriguing spirited offering from Master Blender Andres Faustinelli. Anya chats with Andres about what makes a good whisky, including the where, how and what goes into it, and thinking and creating inside and outside of the barrel. Listen in, eh?
Ep 238: Vancouver Cocktail Week is Back!
Anya chats with Gail Nugent, publisher of The Alchemist Magazine and founder of Vancouver Cocktail Week, about cocktail culture in Vancouver, what makes this city stand out from others, the evolution of cocktails over the last 10 years, all the events during Cocktail Week and more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 237: Harry Hertscheg of Vancouver International Wine Festival
Anya chats with Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, about this year’s theme region, new wineries, Mozart, supporting the arts and culture, the distinctive regions of BC’s multiple sub-appellations and growing regions, tips for an enjoyable wine fest experience, and so much more.
Ep 236: Wine, Sake, Merroir & Terroir
Anya chats with owner and sake sommelier Iori Kataoka of Yuwa Japanese Cuisine, as well as sommelier Kiyomi Kodama, about wine, sake, terroir, merroir, culture and community, and a little about the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival. Listen in, eh?
Ep 235: Gizelle Paré of Cin Cin Ristorante
Anya chats with Gizellé Pare, Executive Pastry Chef at Cin Cin Ristorante on Robson Street about Italian desserts, the delicate art of macarons and why they’re one of the hardest things to make, breads and laminations, favourite spots around town, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 234: Sommelier Kiyomi Kodama & Hinamatsuri
Anya chats with sommelier and hospitality veteran Kiyomi Kodama about the Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri, growing up in Brazil, cross-cultural eating and travel, favourite places around the city for dining and treats, making connections, and more. Listen in, eh?
Ep 233: Henry Aboagye of Mükasi Coffee Roasters
Anya chats with Henry Aboagye, co-founder of Mükasi Coffee Roasters in Abbotsford and New Westminster, about coffee, crema, roasting, beans and baking, and so much more.
Ep 232: Chef Tushar Tondvalkar of Restaurant Kavita
Anya chats with Chef Tushar Tondvalkar of Kavita Restaurant about modern Indian, cross-regional cooking, sustainable seafood, growing up around Goa, street food and fine dining, and so much more.
Ep 231: Dine Out Vancouver is Back!
Anya chats with Lucas Pavan of Dine Out Vancouver about this year’s festival, the events, classes, dinners, restaurants, foraging adventures, the global chef exchange, all the deals for staying, dining, and seeing, and so much more.
Ep 230: Andrew Forsyth of Le Crocodile Talks Wine, Bubbles, Margaux & Making Merry
Anya chats with Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie’s new wine director, Andrew Forsyth, about wines for the holidays, bubbles for New Year, the finer points between cremant and champagne, the undisputed singularity of Chateau Margaux, pairing bubbles with latkes and other tasty things, the famed cellar at Le Crocodile, and so much more. Listen in, eh?
