Mates on Crates: feat. Taylor Mikasko

G’day,

Those in the know, know where to go.

Today, we’re excited to announce our latest episode of Mates on Crates, featuring Taylor Mikasko, GM and Day One OG at Nightingale. For over eight years, Nightingale has been a cornerstone of Vancouver’s dining scene, known for its buzzing atmosphere, impeccable service, and unforgettable dishes. It was a pleasure chatting with Taylor and hear about his journey and favourite spots —check out the episode here.

Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final 60-second cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.

See the FULL LIST of Taylor Mikasko’s Favourites:

• Brunch: Forage

• Cocktail Bar: L'Abattoir

• Coffee: JJ Bean

• Dying to Try: SUYO

• Fried Chicken: Downlow Chicken Shack

• Fine Dining: Annalena

• Food Neighborhood: Gastown

• Gastown Neighborhood Favourite: Gringo

• Happy Hour: Gotham Steakhouse

• Hidden Gem: Zarak

• Ice Cream: Dairy Queen

• Last Meal That Blew Him Away: Bar Bravo

• Out of Town Guest: Bar Bravo

• Sushi: Tom Sushi, Shizenya

• Outside of Vancouver: Marilena (Victoria)

Thanks for joining us, Taylor!

Heading to Nightingale? Try the Spicy Salumi Pizza and Chianti, which are Taylor’s favourites on the menu.

BONUS: Stay tuned for Nightingale 2.0 coming soon to Yaletown!