Best in Chow Season 1 Episode 8 Taco Wars Vancouver

In Best in Chow season 1 episode 8, titled "Taco Wars Vancouver," viewers are taken on a culinary journey to the vibrant city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Host Cris Nannarone sets out to explore the taco scene in Vancouver, which is known for its diverse and innovative food culture.

The episode kicks off with Nannarone visiting TacoFino, a popular Taco joint established in the city in 2009. Nannarone is impressed with this spot and showcases a variety of dishes, including fish tacos and chicken taquitos. Next, Nannarone visits La Taqueria Pinche, which is known for its authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine. Here he samples Birria tacos, which are a unique twist on classic Mexican beef stew. He also enjoys El Pastor, a popular street-style taco, making it one of Nannarone's favorites in Vancouver.

Nannarone continues his journey at Chancho Tortilleria, a modern and innovative Mexican eatery. This spot offers a fusion of flavors, from traditional to contemporary. He tries their famous pork tacos and cauliflower tacos that are perfect for vegetarians. Later in the episode, he visits La Mezcaleria, which is known for its premium selection of Mezcal tequila along with a fantastic Taco selection. He has a variety of tacos here, both meat and vegetarian-based. The restaurant has an earthly Mexican ambiance that enhances the dining experience.

Towards the latter half of the show, Nannarone visits another eatery that is creating waves in the Vancouver Taco scene known as Tacofino Oasis. Here, Nannarone is awestruck with the tacos while also taking in the beauty of the location. He orders Fish tacos, Beef barbacoa, Grilled chicken tacos with a side of chips and guacamole. This eatery is in a lovely beach location that is the perfect spot for chilling and enjoying their fantastic food.

Finally, Nannarone visits Vij's Kitchen, a restaurant that has taken the Vancouver culinary scene by storm with its impressive Indian cuisine. The restaurant's Indian-style tacos are a unique fusion of flavors that Nannarone is notably fond of. He enjoys a variety of dishes while embracing the fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors.

As the episode concludes, Nannarone wraps up by summarizing the unique taco flavors he explored during his tour. He emphasizes the central role that tacos play as the foundation of the Vancouver food culture and how chefs and restaurants are experimenting with new and exciting flavors. Taco Wars Vancouver is a beautifully curated and educational experience for viewers interested in exploring culinary wonders outside Mexico City.