Posts by Tara Lee

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Tara Lee

Tara Lee is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in a variety of venues, including The Georgia Straight, Best Places Vancouver, Eat Magazine, The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Magazine’s Eating & Drinking Guide, Inside Vancouver, and CBC Radio. She also has a PhD in Asian Canadian Literature, and teaches in the Department of English at UBC. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @vanglutton

Profile: Chef Benedict Lim of Ohana Poké and Tabetai Tacos at the Richmond Night Market

By Tara Lee on May. 30, 2017

Sourced from Tabetai Tacos’ Instagram page Benedict Lim arrives at a coffee shop to chat, bursting with energy. The chef has a lot going on, with two stands (Ohana Poké and the new Tabetai Tacos) at…

5 Cocktails to Try This Spring/Summer in Richmond

By Tara Lee on May. 11, 2017

Hurrah! Warmer weather is finally upon us! And, of course, the minute I see sunshine, my mind automatically turns to sipping a cocktail with a great view in front of me. A seat on a patio would…

Strip Malls: Garden City Shopping Centre

By Tara Lee on May. 09, 2017

Photo Credit: Tara Lee When you enter Garden City Shopping Centre (9040-9100 Blundell Road), your gaze will first be drawn to its anchor businesses, like IGA and Shoppers Drug Mart. However, after a…

Profile: Chef James of Xin Jiang Man BBQ at the Richmond Night Market

By Tara Lee on Apr. 25, 2017

Sourced from Kelvin Chen I meet chef James Chen and his son Kelvin at a coffee shop in the evening. Chef James has spent the day busily working as a second cook at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, but…

Egg-cellent Easter Brunches in Richmond

By Tara Lee on Apr. 13, 2017

With Easter coming up this weekend, I, like many, will be going for brunch with my family this Sunday (April 16, 2017). I’m particularly looking forward to having delicious dishes that feature eggs, a…

Strip Malls: Johnson Centre

By Tara Lee on Apr. 11, 2017

Photo Credit: Tara Lee Located across the street from Richmond Public Market, Johnson Centre (8171 and 8191 Westminster Highway) is modest in size, but packed with excellent food options. From…

Lien Yeung, CBC Reporter and Richmond Food Enthusiast

By Tara Lee on Mar. 28, 2017

Sourced from Lien Yeung When talking with Lien Yeung, it’s impossible not to get excited about food. I had the pleasure of chatting with her, with visions of dumplings in my head as our conversation…

Congee Head to Head: Tai Hing vs. Double Double

By Tara Lee on Mar. 16, 2017

Photo Credit: Tara Lee It’s been a rough winter this year for those of us who aren’t especially fond of the snow, cold temperatures, and eternally grey skies. On the plus side, I’ve had plenty of…

Strip Malls: Oaks Plaza

By Tara Lee on Mar. 09, 2017

Driving along Capstan Way, it would be easy to miss Oaks Plaza (9020-9060 Capstan Way) since it’s on the smaller side and is fairly non-descript. However, don’t be fooled by its modest appearance…

Karan Suri, Executive Chef at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and Richmond Insider

By Tara Lee on Feb. 23, 2017

Sourced from Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Karan Suri, executive chef at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (900 Canada Place), has cooked and eaten all around the world. He is adept at cooking Indian, French…