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North Vancouver’s Mashti Café brings back banned Iranian milkshake

North Vancouver’s Mashti Café brings back banned Iranian milkshake

According to popular belief, the regime banned the drink because it was thought to enhance sexual potency.
New takeout restaurant brings authentic Iranian cuisine to North Vancouver

New takeout restaurant brings authentic Iranian cuisine to North Vancouver

Parse Persian Food offers a variety of Iranian traditional dishes, including Abgoosht, Ghormeh Sabzi, Koofteh and Ash
North Shore businesses prepare for the bustle of Nowruz

North Shore businesses prepare for the bustle of Nowruz

The sizable Persian population in North Vancouver and West Van celebrates the coming of spring with Nowruz celebrations
Bahar Bakery & Cafe: Made with love in memory of a PS752 victim

Bahar Bakery & Cafe: Made with love in memory of a PS752 victim

A mother and son are fulfilling the dream of Bahareh Karami Moghadam, who died in the plane shot down by Iranian missiles.
Breaking barriers in the ring: The journey of the first Iranian-Canadian kickboxing champion

Breaking barriers in the ring: The journey of the first Iranian-Canadian kickboxing champion

Farinaz Lari makes history in kickboxing, breaking rules and inspiring change
Culture and protest meet in North Vancouver Persian dance academy

Culture and protest meet in North Vancouver Persian dance academy

For almost 20 years, they’ve been mixing cultures through dance.