Ruth Kozak: Life, Love and Work for a 1950s East Van Girl
Historical fiction writer Ruth Kozak (b. 1934) offers a very detailed picture of post-war East Vancouver through the eyes of a hopeful …
Chef Albert McKewan Survived a Tragic Shipwreck
Before becoming a restaurateur, Albert McKewan (b. 1929) worked as a chef on boats and tankers- including one job that that ended …
Susan Mendelson, from Theatre to Culinary Household Name
Susan Mendelson is the owner and co-founder of noted catering company The Lazy Gourmet. She wrote the official cookbook of Expo 86, …
Restaurateur Tevie Smith Introduced Pizza to Canada
Noted Vancouver restaurateur Tevie Smith (b. 1933) talks about bringing pizza to Canada in 1957, and shares his secret pizza topping technique. …
Robert Andrew and the East Van Trip That Changed His Life
Robert Andrew (b. 1939) fell in love with Vancouver during a “magical” childhood visit and decided to return as a student in …
Thomas Ma, a Life in Vancouver’s Kitchens
Thomas Ma (b. 1932), an immigrant from China, built his career working in Vancouver’s kitchens before achieving success as a restaurant owner. …
