Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

Woot woot, the line has finally died down and we got to visit Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park today! It was a beautiful sunny spring day, so we decided to walk here and soak up the sunshine on the way. 📍 Time Out Market Vancouver At-A-Glance Location: Second floor of Oakridge Park, 650 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9 Hours:   Sun to Thu 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Fri and Sat 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Beaucoup Bakery Cafe Hours: Every day, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM What's Inside: 20 kitchens and 3 bars under one roof Payment: Credit, debit or Time Out Market Gift Cards only (cash is only accepted at Time Out Express for gift cards, and there are no ATMs inside) Takeout: Order at any kitchen or through the Time Out Market Vancouver app Once I saw the lineup of spots, I could tell this place truly houses all of the most...

Safeway is back at Oakridge, and I finally went for a wander. It's huge . I didn't buy anything this time. I just walked around with my phone out and snapped every menu board I could find, so you can see what's on offer (and what it costs) before you go. 📍 Ready-to-Eat At-A-Glance: Safeway Oakridge Park Location: Underground, reached from the south atrium of Oakridge Park, 650 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9 (Oakridge neighbourhood) Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday and stat holidays 11 am to 7 pm (per Oakridge Park, check before you go) What's Here: Zenshi sushi counter, Zenshi Chinese hot foods, Hot Value Meals, 4 Can Dine, Sandwich Combo, cooked-to-order pizza, Starbucks Price Range: From $2.99 (Veggie Spring Roll, 2pc) to $29.99 (Zenshi Family Feast) Best Deals on the Boards: Hot Value Meals from $5.99, pizza slices at $4.49, 4 Can Dine for $19.99 Good For: Quick lunches, family dinners, grab-and-go meals ...

I'm back at the Olympic Village Save-On-Foods, and this time I walked the whole ready-to-eat area with my phone out. Grocery store meals are one of my favourite no-effort dinners (and you don't have to tip!), so I wanted to see everything they have in one place. 📍 Ready-to-Eat At-A-Glance: Save-On-Foods Olympic Village Location: 1688 Salt St, Olympic Village (False Creek), Vancouver, BC What's Here: The Kitchen (made-in-store deli case, carvery, breakfast), grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, sushi and poke, snack packs and charcuterie, hot meals, self-serve Starbucks, wine and beer Price Range: Food from $4.99 (Mini Spinach Dip Snacker) to $14.99 (whole Lumber Jack Sandwich), coffee from $2.00 Best Deals on the Shelves: Free 12 oz coffee with a breakfast wrap or sandwich, salad plus small hot soup combo for $3 extra, More Rewards free sandwich for 4000 points Good For: Quick dinners, packed lunches, snack platters, breakfast on the go ...

I had a decision to make on whether to go out of my way for the limited edition pastries at the Vancouver Croissant Crawl (September 25 to October 4, 2026). We didn't, but we love walking around Vancouver, so it was a good excuse to try a few. This post is my running list of every crawl croissant I try this year, so I'll keep adding stops as I go. First up: three stops, one very long walk, and a whole lot of flaky layers. 📍 Croissant Crawl At-A-Glance: My 2026 Running List Event: Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl 2026 (September 25 to October 4) Location: Elaichi Patisserie (Vancouver), C Market Coffee (Vancouver), Mon Paris Patisserie (Olympic Village, Vancouver) Cuisine: Bakery, patisserie, limited edition pastries Featured Items: Chai and Cookie Croissant, Maple Cranberry Pecan Danish, Caramel Roasted Pecan Croissant Roll Price: Maple Cranberry Pecan Danish $7.25 (including tax and 15% tip), Caramel Roasted Pecan Croissant Roll ...