Alexandra Gill is The Globe and Mail's West Coast restaurant critic. She joined the newspaper in Toronto in 1997 and moved to Vancouver to serve as the Western arts correspondent, a position she held from 2001 to 2007. In 2005, her feature writing was nominated for a National Newspaper Award.
Culinary nostalgia underwhelms the palate
Yaletown celebrity hot spot treats its guest list far more seriously than its food
Retro resto proffers cold comfort
Chilly meatloaf and mac and cheese aren’t made more palatable with gruff service
Dreaming of a pizzeria in every neighbourhood
Rustic eatery with warm shabby-chic decor exudes old-world charm and mouth-watering aromas emerges as favourite
Lots of froth but light on substance
Hiring a sommelier is a step in the right direction if this watering hole wants to market itself as a craft beer haunt
Cuisine trumps ambience when weighing Afghan dining options
Culinary melting pot of myriad flavours found at family-own restaurant tucked behind industrial mall in South Surrey
Ode to true poutine bliss at Vancouver bistro
The Oakwood is the latest of several new West Coast eateries serving up traditional Canadian fare
Alaskan king crab is all it’s cracked up to be
Savour this seasonal delight at a Marpole restaurant where the stellar service is a match for the succulent shellfish
What the pho …
From soup to subs, Little Saigon is full of the big flavours of Vietnam
A revelationary menu that goes against the tide
Annual festival pays tribute to the unsung heroes like sardines, anchovies and herring
