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Lindsay William-Ross

Lindsay William-Ross

Lindsay is the Editor in Chief of Vancouver Is Awesome. She's also behind its Forking Awesome food & drink content, which includes a weekly newsletter, TikTok, and Instagram. A fifth-generation Vancouverite and life-long foodie, Lindsay is a Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards judge. Previously the Food Editor of Daily Hive, Senior Editor of Vancity Buzz, and Editor-in-Chief of LAist.com, in her past life in Los Angeles she earned a Master's in English, attended cooking school, did improv, and was an English professor. Lindsay's first published piece was in 1980 in The Province: it was her letter to Santa. When she's not working or at a restaurant, she's probably watching "Law & Order: SVU" or listening to Taylor Swift.

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Recent Work by Lindsay

Controversial U.S. fast-food chain finally maps out plans for B.C. expansion

Controversial U.S. fast-food chain finally maps out plans for B.C. expansion

Fried chicken, eh?
One of Vancouver's top chefs is opening a new Thai restaurant this spring

One of Vancouver's top chefs is opening a new Thai restaurant this spring

Featuring the bold, bright flavours of Thailand's northeastern region
Wildly popular Vancouver bakery-café adding new location soon

Wildly popular Vancouver bakery-café adding new location soon

Featuring some "Dope" donuts, too!
Watch: Local produce shines at new Japanese-influenced Vancouver restaurant

Watch: Local produce shines at new Japanese-influenced Vancouver restaurant

The Ugly Dumpling crew is back together for Niwa in East Van
Dine Out Vancouver reveals all 431 restaurants taking part in 2025 dining festival

Dine Out Vancouver reveals all 431 restaurants taking part in 2025 dining festival

The annual event returns for its 23rd time, featuring special menu deals across the Lower Mainland
'No choice but to close': Vancouver restaurant marks 7th anniversary with closure announcement

'No choice but to close': Vancouver restaurant marks 7th anniversary with closure announcement

The plant-based Middle Eastern spot is urging fans come in for a last meal and support their GoFundMe
Map: 2025 Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival has 180 flavours at 124 locations

Map: 2025 Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival has 180 flavours at 124 locations

Warm up from White Rock to Whistler with special hot chocolate drinks from 81 vendors during the month-long festival
Watch: New sushi restaurant replaces Korean spot after just a few months in the West End

Watch: New sushi restaurant replaces Korean spot after just a few months in the West End

Featuring sushi platters on surfboards, drinks in "lucky cat" cups, and more fun touches
Veg out: Your guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver

Veg out: Your guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver

These cafés, bakeries, and restaurants are putting their best plants forward.
New daytime café with coffee, beer, wine, and light bites debuts in East Vancouver

New daytime café with coffee, beer, wine, and light bites debuts in East Vancouver

A new spot for breakfast and lunch is open in Strathcona
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