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MONTECRISTO Magazine: The International Buddhist Temple

Seeking Lunch and Tranquility at Richmond’s International Buddhist Temple

The devout kneel reverently before a statue of the Maitreya Buddha, clutching joss sticks while offering prayers to the laughing Buddha. Delicate tendrils of perfumed smoke waft from the burning incense—I inhale deeply and exhale slowly, releasing some of the tension that has accumulated over the course of my day.

JC Poirier

Vancouver’s Revered Québécois Chef Shares His Recipe for Roasted Chicken With Boursin Cheese and Mirepoix

St. Lawrence’s award-winning chef marries his Québécois roots with classical French recipes in this home-cooked family dinner.

Meraloma Club

Vancouver’s 98-Year-Old Sports Club Started With a Team of Male Mermaids

Meraloma Club members now play a broad range of sports from cradle to grave.

MONTECRISTO: How to Braise Anything

The Comox Valley’s Acclaimed No-Nonsense Chef Shows Us How To Braise Anything

A long, slow braise can take a “goofy” cut of meat and make it wonderful, says chef Andrey Durbach.

Dachi Vancouver

Vancouver Must-Eats for Spring 2019

Let us freshen up your seasonal food choices.

J.C. Poirier St. Lawrence Restaurant

Home Cooking with J.C. Poirier

At home and at his revered Railtown restaurant, St. Lawrence, J.C. Poirier’s cooking is grounded in tradition, memory, and heart.

Vancouver Must-Eats for Winter 2018

Vancouver Must-Eats for Winter 2018

Let these gastronomic adventures delight and warm from the inside out.

Vancouver Must-Eats Autumn 2018

Vancouver Must-Eats for Autumn 2018

Sweater weather is upon us, and with it come all of the chilly cravings for comfort food.

DownLow Burgers Pop-Up

Hamburger acolytes, rejoice.

Vancouver Must-Eats for Summer 2018

Our bounty of local ingredients makes this the city’s most delicious season, hands down.

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