Back in the 1950s, an American scientist noticed that people in the poorest areas and smallest towns of southern Italy were generally healthier than the richest people in New York at the time. This is when the nutritional value of the Mediterranean diet was discovered—and our very first “Food Pyramid” was created.

Food trucks are serving up something fresh, local, authentic, hip, convenient and hot—all in one quick and tasty dining experience. And it’s not just a fad. The food truck industry has been growing for years into the viable market segment that it is today.

Consumers are hungry for snacks—and healthy ones at that. The snack industry is going global, growing US$3.4 billion worldwide in just 2017. Between 2012 and 2016, the industry has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 10%.

What better way to celebrate spring’s rising temperatures and budding cherry blossoms than with a nostalgic scoop of ice cream? Want something a little wilder than the classics? This list of the best ice cream shops in Foodee cities includes some crazy colour, flavour and ingredient combinations, the most Instagrammable ice cream treats you’ve ever seen and old school soft serve.

We can’t wait for summer and all it has to offer. It’s a beautiful time of year for the freshest, juiciest, local ingredients and classically summery colours. But this year, we’re going all-natural. Think pink because of the garden-picked flowers infused in an iced tea drink or BBQ burgers dripping its plant-based fat onto the grill.

Situated in the heart of Vancouver, Whiskey Six is a cozy and intimate dining room with taxidermy and classic lighting. They offer delicious and traditional BBQ with a unique West Coast twist.