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?

Anya chats with Peter Van de Reep, Head Sommelier at L'Abattoir Restaurant in Gastown, about BC's wine forecast, local wine picks for the holidays, terroir and the study of rocks, the beauty of Cabernet Franc in BC, and much more.

From gluhwein to schnitzel, hot Aperol spritzes (really) to marzipan pigs, this year's Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates in traditional German style with food, drink and gifts from around the world. Anya chats with VCM President Denise Wagoner about what to taste, see, and hear over the next few weeks. Listen in anytime.

Anya chats with Bram Bolwijn of Iconic Wineries of BC about the state of the industry, grapes that grow best in BC, the remarkable properties of Cabernet Franc, pairing beyond the traditional practices, what to drink over the holidays, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with author and chef Bonny Reichert about her new book, How to Share an Egg, dealing with food scarcity, intergenerational trauma and being the child of a Holocaust survivor, the simple joy of sharing food, recipes from our grandmothers, the rigours of professional cooking school, and more.

The holiday season is just getting started, which means it's time to visit a Christmas market near you, and the North Shore's Shipyards market is definitely one not to miss. Anya chats with market co-founders John Van Rij and Erin Chamberlain about supporting BC artisans, delicious tours, community initiatives, and old-world mulled wine. Later, chef and instructor Hamid Salimian joins to talk about Vancouver Community College's Culinary Arts program, its Chef's Table fine dining series, and maybe even a future collab with Shipyards Christmas Market? 'Tis the season of magic, after all. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with owner Deepak Khanchi and executive chef Bal Ajagaonkar of Desi Indian Lounge in downtown Vancouver about coastal Indian cuisine, regional differences, cultural stagnation in the diaspora, modernizing traditional flavours, growing and sourcing local, the art of pairing wine and cocktails with Indian cuisines, and so much more. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Alana Dickson from the BC Hospitality Foundation about industry workers facing medical crises, the state of the hospitality industry, resources available for staff and owners, community, culture and care in BC and what makes this province's workers stand out, the issues around the changes regarding temporary foreign workers, how to entice young people into the industry, and the BCHF Spirit of Hospitality fundraiser and all the prizes you can win by just buying a ticket. Listen in, eh?

Anya chats with Chez Celine co-founders and former St. Lawrence luminaries Margaux Herder and David Lawson about casse-croute, Quebecois fare, opening in the Fraserhood, childhood favourites, pork chops and snails, and so much more.

Women continue to face unique challenges in the hospitality industry and one local organization is looking to remove those challenges and uplift female chefs and other industry professionals through mentorships, scholarships, and an epic night of food, drink, and competition. Anya chats with a group of women in the industry about what's improved in the industry, what still needs to change, how women are helping each other, and so much more.

The 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship is coming up and it all starts with regional qualifiers in 10 cities across Canada. Anya chats with some of the competing chefs and the Head Vancouver Judge for Kitchen Party Vancouver about culinary inspiration, industry ethos, creating in chaos, childhood dishes, supporting children and youth across Canada with access to food, sports, and music programs, and so much more.

Anya chats with Luppolo Brewing's Ryan Parfitt about the current state of the industry, the push against the current provincial taxing strategy, what makes a craft beer craft, wild yeasts, food-forward brews, and more.

From homey childhood favourites to modern French and Italian influences, Anya chats with Samson Iza-Fellows about his journey in the industry, the best kind of carrot cake, the cuisine of the poor, afternoon tea with a nostalgic twist, and so much more.

Anya chats with Skipper Otto co-founder and CEO Sonia Strobel about local fishers, the state of the industry for small fishing families, where all the seafood is going and why it's more expensive than ever, how we can support local fishers and sustainable seafood, what needs to change in the industry, and more.

From maple water to sugar shacks and scrambled eggs, plus summers in Quebec and tables champetres, Anya chats about (almost) everything, even caviar, with Chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence and Chez Celine, as well as the summer dining series that takes guests through a field-to-table experience with a twist.

'Pakals' means "Let's eat!" or "Let's feast" in Cebuano. In the Philippines, it's how you celebrate community, have fun, and come together. Now, a celebrated food writer and judge, along with two acclaimed chefs, are coming together to create a feast like no other. And later, a recap of Anya's chat with Diana Silva of Cake it Easy.

Anya chats with two founding members of a new Vancouver Island restaurant collective that is hoping to highlight the best of Island dining to locals and visitors alike, and later talks about farming, foraging, and dining local with Tomer Rockman of Stone's Throw Organics in Courtenay.

Curious about sake? And shoju? And rice? And water? (Yeah, it's a thing.) Anya chats with two of the city's most knowledgeable sake sommeliers and restaurateurs about this unique rice-based beverage that is not a wine and not a spirit, with a flavour profile that ranges from delicate and floral to bold and earthy. And yeah, there might be some barley talk as well. Listen in, eh?

How many chefs are too many? An upcoming event in support of Lapu Lapu Day victims tries to answer that question in the most delicious way. Anya chats with Chefs TJ Conwi and Andrea Aldridge about the event, comfort food, caring for community, fave childhood dishes, and more. And later, it's all about the Indian-French fusion at Peya Restaurant.

Three legendary Vancouver chefs are coming together to raise awareness and funds for mental health in the hospitality industry, and Anya chats with them about the changes they've seen over the decades, what needs to change moving forward, the challenges the industry is facing, and more.