Ask restaurants and chefs throughout Vancouver to share their go-to Mother’s Day dishes and no surprise, there is a brunch theme.
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3 Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail Recipes
Here are three cocktail recipes using sparkling grapefruit to try as the weather gets warmer.
Excerpt from Lookout by Trina Moyles
Trina Moyles is no stranger to solitude. The author of the new memoir excerpted here has spent several summers as a lone eye in the sky atop a fire lookout in northern Canada.
Jim Jarmusch and Saint Laurent Partner in New Video
On the occasion of the summer 2021 collection, Saint Laurent partnered with the iconic avant-garde film director Jim Jarmusch.
Vegan Foodies Can’t Get Enough of These Recipes
From hearty satisfying comfort to light and restorative, these dishes please vegans and non-vegans alike.
10 Remarkable Women-Led Businesses According to Women for IWD
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are spreading the love and shouting out the favourite businesses of some of our favourite entrepreneurial women.
Jackie Kai Ellis: An Inspired Life in Pictures
Writer, designer, pastry chef, fashion ambassador, and entrepreneur, Jackie Kai Ellis is a kaleidoscope of passions and professions.
6 Cocktail Recipes for Valentine’s Day
A perfect list of cocktails to share with your special someone.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes
These Vancouver chefs, Jenny Hui of the Lazy Gourmet and Nikki Tam of Minami Restaurant have shared these recipes to bring restaurant level food into our home.
4 Vancouver Hotels Offering Staycations to Pass the Long Winter Months
Hotels in Vancouver are providing the now-familiar “staycation” packages so you can feel as if you are away without leaving the city.
The Art of the Pour Over Method (Plus an Irish Coffee Recipe)
This method is used in many artisanal coffee shops across Canada these days. One of these is Kafka’s Coffee in Vancouver.
2-in-1 Recipe: An Easy Sunday Night Chicken Dinner
This tandoori chicken and haricots dish is healthy and comforting but more importantly, it strikes the balance between attainability and making us feel competent in the kitchen.
The Best of NUVO 2020
We’ve rounded up the top stories of 2020 from fashion to food.
Date and Sour Cherry Sticky Toffee Pudding with Tonka Mandarin Sauce
This recipe from Mission Hill Family Estates executive chef Patrick Gayler is family food at its best.
The Pourhouse’s Perfect Mulled Wine to Kick-off the Weekend
Christmas is next week, that calls for mulled wine.
Tonka Pecan Viennese Sablé Wreaths from Beaucoup Bakery
For those are aren’t able to visit the bakery in person of place an order online, pastry chef and co-owner Betty Hung has shared with us her secret recipe for holiday cheer.
The Ultimate Holiday Cocktail Recipe List for Quarantine Tipples
This year, we wanted something extra special to toast with as we say goodbye (or perhaps, good riddance) to 2020, so we consulted the experts.
The Teahouse Offers an Alternative to the Traditional Milk and Cookies for Santa
With a wink and a nudge, this dessert from Vancouver’s Teahouse is perfect for santa’s midnight stocking stuffing.
Cheesy Vegan Butternut Squash Polenta
This twist on a traditional side dish is easy to make and perfect for the vegans in your household.
Behind the Scenes of The Nutcracker Recording with Chan Hon Goh
Founder and director of the Goh Ballet, Chan Hon Goh, walks us through the process of putting together a film adaption of the Nutcracker.
Recipe: No-Bake Blueberry Cocoa Snowballs
No-bake cocoa snowballs are the perfect snack to keep you satisfied between holiday dinners or cookie cravings.
Recipe: Mami Chicken Noodle Soup
A Southeast Asian twist on a North American winter classic, this comforting restorative soup is perfect for the cold weather months and hunkering down at home.
Canada’s Best Pies
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Nothing is at once so fine and so humble as a well-made pie.
Where to Buy the Best Boozy Advent Calendars
In preparation for December, we have done the research and found the best places buy boozy advent calendars.
Some Bubbly Reads for World Champagne Day
Here are some of our favourite champagne related quotes side-by-side with a few of our bubbly stories.
5 Jumpsuits That Make a Statement
Every woman should have at least one jumpsuit in her arsenal.
8 Ingredients for Thanksgiving Feasts
With Thanksgiving dinners happening all across Canada this weekend, our minds turn to thoughts of fantastic feasts.
7 Harvest Beers for Autumn from the BC Ale Trail
As the harvest approaches these hop-masters have brewed some exceptional beers that capture the essence of the season.
9 Autumnal Cocktails for Cold Weather Relaxation
Beyond the standard pumpkin, apple, partridge berry, and tea suit the heady flavours of the season very well.
Autumn Caipirinha Recipe From Sheringham Distillery
Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, traditionally made with a sugar-cane-based hard liquor. Here, the makers of Sheringham Seaside Gin have updated the recipe for the Pacific Northwest.
4 Recipes With Fogo Island’s Favourite Berry
October is berry season on Fogo Island, when over 20 varieties of berries cover the island in a blanket of sweet-and-sourness.
7 Perfect BC Wines for Autumn
As our days turn shorter and cooler, we begin to crave soul-warming sustenance.
Louis Vuitton Yorkdale Mall Store Opens Just in Time for Fall Shopping
Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall is now home to a Louis Vuitton store with a two-storey “grand façade” illuminated by LEDs in the shape of the brand’s iconic Monogram flower.
Recipe: Spicy Chicken Jalapeño Ramen
Just in time for the cooler weather, Kinton is sharing with us the recipe for a restorative broth and contemporary classic of Japanese comfort food, chicken jalapeño ramen.
Autumnal Jams to Listen to as the Leaves Change
Refine your next playlist with this selection of recent album releases, curated by our editors.
Poetry From Isolation
“When the neighbourhood goes quiet as the country.”
Fashion: Out of Body
Our cover story tests the limits of style without a human subject, projecting the absences that have defined the year.
How to Put Together the Perfect Vegan Barbecue
Co-founder of TMRW Foods Dean Blignaut knows that vegan alternatives can be better than meat.
The Most Decadent Thing You Will Ever Make (or Eat)
Vancouver’s high-end Five Sails Restaurant shares their secret recipe for a delicious Cheese Souffle at home.
Canada’s Best Ice Cream Sandwiches
A nostalgic sweet reminiscent of hot summer days and sticky fingers, the ice cream sandwich is more than just a convenience store snack.
Eggplant, Kale, and Cauliflower Curry
Excerpted from Vij’s Indian: Our Stories, Spices and Cherished Recipes by Meeru Dhalwala and Vikram Vij.
The Caesar Three Ways
Not everyone likes their Caesar the same way—some people are spicier, while others like an umami flavour. Here are three different recipes for a Caesar that are sure to satisfy every type of palate this summer.
The Best Hikes in Canada for All Skill Levels
Beautiful views everywhere you look.
10 Canadian Musicians to Add to Your Spotify Playlists
Over the years, NUVO has put the spotlight on a host of Canadian artists, each exceptional in their musicality, lyricism, and message.
How to Grill the Perfect Steak for Father’s Day According to Ryan Gauthier
Vancouver chef Ryan Gauthier of Black + Blue steak house has shared with us the following tips for grilling the perfect Father’s Day steak.
8 Summer Cocktails for Refreshed Relaxation
Here are some of our recipes that can keep you feeling cool and beachy while staying at home.
Glamping and Nature Retreats in Canada to Visit as Restrictions Ease
Pandemic restrictions are easing in many Canadian provinces, so many people have been eager to get out and camp.
Café Medina’s Cassoulet at Home for Four
Long weekends are made for brunching. And since we can’t go out, Cafe Medina (the king of brunch in Vancouver) is bringing it into our homes.
Dinner For One: Seared Salmon Accompanied by Warm Potato Salad and Green Beans
Fable Diner has shared with us the perfect scalable recipe for one or more people. It’s a new twist on a classic fish and potatoes concept, and the perfect midweek meal.
Rhubarb With Buckwheat Crumble and Lavender Honey Sweet Cream is Summer in a Bowl
Chef Patrick Gayler has pulled together the quintessential flavours of the season in a delicious and delicate dessert that we can’t wait to eat in the sunshine.
Two Comfort Recipes From Hy’s Steakhouse
We could all use a bit of comfort these days and Hy’s Steakhouse executive chefs are happy to oblige.
Sushi Rice Making Tips From Miku Restaurant’s Executive Sushi Chef
Sushi rice is the foundation to good sushi. For home cooks, here are some tips for making sushi rice at home.
Braised Short Ribs from Gotham Steakhouse and Bar
This recipe by Gotham Steakhouse and Bar chef Jean-Claude Douguet is perfect for a quarantine date night or even a family dinner.
Get Your Easter Chocolate Fix With Fondue, Two Ways
Two Canadian food blogger duos share their approaches to creating decadent yet straightforward fondues.
The Teahouse’s Pastry Chef Noel Singh’s Apple Streusel Cookies
These little cookies by pastry chef Noel Singh taste like apple pies but require less time, which mean you get to eat them quicker!
A Ricotta Gnocchi and Tomato Sauce Recipe From Chef Mark McEwan
Pasta-making is a fine culinary art that requires patience and dedication. And since we’re all spending an unprecedented amount of time at home anyways, now is as good a time as ever to give it a try.
Louis Vuitton Horizon Earbuds
With wireless earphones flooding the market, the sterility of Silicon Valley style couldn’t last forever.
An Easy Moscow Mule From Ampersand Distilling Co
The distinction between the weekend and weekdays may be inconsequential while in quarantine, but the little things that make us happy—like weekend drinks—are small mementos of normalcy.
Hot Cross Buns Recipe: How to Make the Easter Treat
This recipe by chef Steven Hodge, owner of Temper Chocolate and Pastry and one of the three judges on the Food Network’s Great Chocolate Showdown, is the perfect antidote to the Easter-is-cancelled blues.
Calgary Fashion Brands Collaborate With Artist to Honour Women in Public Health
In light of recent events, the two brands have teamed up and recruited artist Mandy Stobo to create a series of limited edition T-shirts in honour of the three women in public health and politics combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 Spring-Summer Handbags by Canadian Designers
These handbags by Canadian designers are the perfect combination of style and functionality; they are adaptable and durable in order to be used as everyday bags with any outfit, and you can wear them while supporting the talent of Canada.
8 Virtual Reality Experiences for Complete Escapism
With more people stuck inside these days, it is only natural that they would want to feel connection or recreate the outside world in their own homes. AR and VR technology can help to stave off isolation and provide a new form of entertainment.
Bee’s Knees: A New Cocktail to Add to Your Repertoire This Weekend
This simple spring-inspired cocktail is from the entirely gin-centric cocktail book Sip by small-batch distiller Sipsmith.
Canadian Culture Goes Even More Digital During Pandemic
It almost seems as if the Internet was built to facilitate culture in an event like this.
How To Make Staying at Home During Quarantines More Tolerable
While everything is indeed very serious, understanding how to take care of yourself in the absence of certain social activities or stress relieving escapades is also important.
10 Best Hotels in Canada
These properties are the pinnacle of design and amenity.
Celebrating 10 Canadian Women on International Women’s Day
From the past year in NUVO Magazine, here are 10 influential women making marks in their fields.
NUVO’s Best of the Decade
The multiplicity of voices, styles, and concepts that have filled NUVO’s pages have shaped the publication and its direction as it heads into 2020.
Winter 2019 Playlist
Refine your next playlist with this selection of recent album releases, curated by our editors.
NUVO’s Best of 2019: Beauty
We have uncovered the truth behind some of the beauty industries most hotly debated topics and rounded up the best places and products that Canada has to offer. Here are just a few of our best beauty stories of the year (and there were a lot to choose from).
The Best Recipes for Christmas Baking
Over the years, NUVO has collected a great mix of recipes that are worth trying out during the festive season. Here are a few of our favourites.
Beaucoup Bakery’s Brioche Cinnamon Scrolls Recipe for Christmas Morning
Betty Hung shares her brioche cinnamon scrolls recipe.
Yuwa’s Black Sesame Marble Cheesecake Recipe
This black sesame marble cheesecake from Yuwa Japanese Cuisine was created by Chef Masahiro Omori and is the perfect balance of refinement and decadence in a surprisingly simple recipe.
NUVO’s Best of 2019: Palate
It’s been a great year for food and drink at NUVO. This highlight reel shows off some of the best of the best when it comes to spirits, fine dining, and desserts.
Weird, Wonderful, and Truly Bizarre Ultra-Luxe Gifts
What do you get the person who has everything?
Autumn Music from the NUVO Editors
Refine your next playlist with this selection of recent album releases, curated by our editors.
The Recipe For Burdock & Co.’s Ultimate Winter Comfort Food
Chef Andrea Carlson has penned her own cookbook full of poetic recipes inspired by the ocean, the land, and the air. In celebration we are sharing an excerpted recipe for the ultimate winter warming dish.
Michael Kors’ World Food Day Initiative with Actress Lupita Nyong’o
On October 16, 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was created, born from the idea that freedom from want of food can be achieved for the health and strength of all people.
The 5 Best Gins Made in British Columbia
The list within features bottles from the best gin producers in Canada’s westernmost province, all thoughtful businesspeople who draw inspiration from natural splendour when crafting fine spirits.
7 of the Best Coffee Shops in Canada
Coffee shops are important places that, if they possess that indescribable something, evoke an overwhelming sense of home and comfort.
8 Long Weekend Getaways
Be it a road trip to an adjacent province or a jaunt over the border, we have your visitor’s guide to some choice long weekend destinations.
Editors’ Picks: Four Recommended Summer Reads
Our editor-recommended summer book releases cover shopping, aging gracefully, memoirs, and moles—something for everyone.
In Conversation: the Curse of Genius, Beauty Revolution, the Man Who Cheated Death
The art of conversation in a digital world. This week, our editors’ are talking about the curse of being a genius, a beauty revolution in North Korea, and a man who conned death among many others.
Mix & Match
Delicate, colourful, and boldly over the top, we have you styled for summer.
Where to Find the Best Sweet Treats in Winnipeg
In a city full of bakeries and options for sweet-toothers, we have narrowed it down to four places for a sugar hit.
In Conversation: Tourism in Tulum, Stanley Kubrick, Gay Magazine
The art of conversation in a digital world. This week, our editors are reading about tourism in Tulum, a Stanley Kubrick exhibition, and Roxane Gay’s new magazine.
Natural Charm
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Revisiting our Summer 2018 Portfolio fashion spread, recently nominated by National Magazine Awards for Lifestyle Photography.
In Conversation: Cryptids, American Messiahs, Beirut Nights, AI
The art of conversation in a digital world. This week, our editors are reading about urban fairy tales, Cyril Teed, Beirut bars, and the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Spring Gardens
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Whether kept with care in a glass house or growing wild in meadows, botanical varieties of all sorts wait yearlong for the pinnacle of spring. In this spirit, we unearth five stories from the NUVO archive inspired by greenery.
EDITORS’ PICKS: SPRING READING LIST
A selection of excellent books to get lost in this season, chosen by our editors.
Spring 2019 Playlist
Refine your next playlist with this selection of recent album releases, curated by our editors.
Sport Mode
In celebration of Gymnastics Canada’s 50th anniversary this year, GymCan athletes—René Cournoyer, Thierry Pellerin, and Samuel Paquin—take to the gym sporting the season’s athleisure apparel.
NUVO’s Nine Most-Read Stories of 2018
Before bidding adieu to 2018, we take a moment to reflect on nine of our most-read stories of the year.
Editors’ Picks: Winter Reading List
A selection of excellent books to get lost in this season, chosen by our editors.
Three Winter Cocktail Recipes
Whether hosting a party or simply sitting fireside, these three cocktails are an excellent addition to any winter evening.
Winter 2018 Playlist
Refine your next playlist with this selection of recent album releases, curated by our editors.
Conversation Piece, November 18, 2018
The real-life haunted house of Westfield, New Jersey; how we’re killing creativity; the magic of Scholastic book fairs.
The Green Movement
Green is an expressive colour statement on the wrist with these timepieces sure to fashion a similar share of envy.
Conversation Piece, November 11, 2018
An interactive map that illuminates Indigenous territory; the lobster emoji takes on new meaning.