Battle Royale with Cheese

Brian Shirlaw and Jill Canty
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Join Jill Canty and Brian Shirlaw as they review and discuss Vancouver's best restaurants and celebrate its food scene. Have comments or questions about a restaurant we've covered? Want us to review something in particular? Message us at @battleroyalewithcheese on Instagram.

  1. 2025-10-05

    Does Bar Bravo have Vancouver's best seafood?

    We're back! And we're here to talk about Bar Bravo, seafood, and quite possibly the best prawns in the world.  (Thank you for your patience this summer between eps, and we look forward to more eating food and talking about it soon.) Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 3m

  2. 2025-08-14

    June, the Hottest Restaurant in Vancouver! Plus, Our Favourite 'Worsts'.

    June has been the talk of Vancouver's dining scene (and probably your social feed) all year. And folks, an exclusive Battle Royale with Cheese report has revealed that it lives up to the hype. Brian and Jill start the show by reacting to some shocking #ImprisonTheNipple politics before diving headfirst into a truly excellent dining experience at June, paying special attention to their revolutionary mini-tini drink program - don't miss the Burnt Gibson.  Then, after talking our way through our order, we balance June's best-of-the-best energy out by talking about some of our favourite 'worsts'. That thing you hate? Maybe we love it. Listen and find out! Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 24m

  3. 2025-06-11

    Vancouver Date Night Spots (feat. Ama Raw Bar, Pizzeria Farina and The Boxcar)

    Inspired by some off-mic conversation about a recent poll of Vancouver's best date night spots, we review AMA RAW BAR and bid a fond farewell to PIZZERIA FARINA and the end of a Vancouver date era (aka, ordering pizza with your cocktails at THE BOXCAR). Plus, it was recently Vancouver food's BIGGEST NIGHT, so we kick things off with a chat about the 2025 VanMag Award Winners, including ELISA, restaurant of the year. Have a favourite date spot? Go ahead, slide into our DMs and share. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 25m

  4. 2025-05-07

    Dante Italian Sandwich

    What's Vancouver's best sandwich? It's a heated subject. For all we know, a group of two or more might be arguing over it while you read this very description. But no matter who your regular fave might be, DANTE ITALIAN SANDWICHES is a fresh loaf that deserves your attention. Listen in as we review DANTE's sandwiches and celebrate their unique schiacciata bread, (and fail to say it correctly even once!). Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 8m

  5. 2025-04-08

    Como Taperia

    Como Taperia (or ¿CóMO?, as it's often styled), is Vancouver Michelin-guide recommended. It's one of the vibiest spots in town. It's officially recognized as an authentic world ambassador of Spanish cuisine. And it has little fish you can eat right out of a tin. Dear listener, we might be in love. Enjoy our glowing review of Main Street's premiere tapas spot, including a run down of some truly excellent menu options, their fun soccer (or is it futbol?) touches and why we think Como Taperia deserves to be recognized as one of Vancouver's best. Te amo. Plus! Brian talks about his wedding food that featured both Mark Singson and Monarch Burger, and Jill waxes poetic (again) about Earnest Ice Cream's Carrot Cake flavour. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 19m

  6. 2025-03-21

    Collective Goods

    Oui oui, merci! COLLECTIVE GOODS isn't just a french-ish bistro on Vancouver's secret garden-ish Commercial "Street" - they're one of the best-ish restaurants in the city, full stop. No ish about it. In this ep we talk about their must-try dishes and what about the Collective Goods bistro burger and steak frites had us saying "plus, encore, s'il vous plait". Plus, your hosts play a rousing game of overrated or underrated with some fun food and drink pairings. NEXT REVIEW: Como Taperia Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 18m

  7. 2025-02-25

    Minami

    Vancouver: a city known for it's sushi, and near the top of that list is MINAMI. Or is it? We kick off apostrophe-two-five with a visit to Minami to see for ourselves if Yaletown's finest sushi experience can live up to years of Golden Plates, VanMag awards and Michelin Guides. Also featured: Our fun food predictions for 2025, Jill's beautiful honeymoon dining in Peru, and Brian's great experience at the recently opened Sumibiyaki Arashi. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 1m

  8. 2024-12-24

    A Very Jill and Brian Christmas

    Brrrrr, isn't it cold outside? We've got a fire going, why don't you come inside and warm up? Love your coat by the way. Take a seat by the fire and warm those bones! Say, while you're here, any interest in a holiday beverage...? Happy holidays! In this very special, very festive ep, Jill and Brian try their best to impress each other with some cocktails, have a lovely Kin Kao meal, and embrace the season of perpetual hope and truth. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

    1h 2m
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Join Jill Canty and Brian Shirlaw as they review and discuss Vancouver's best restaurants and celebrate its food scene. Have comments or questions about a restaurant we've covered? Want us to review something in particular? Message us at @battleroyalewithcheese on Instagram.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Shirlaw and Jill Canty
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Battle Royale with Cheese
  • Show Website
    Battle Royale with Cheese