20261020 -October Eats: The Best Comfort Food for a Rainy New West Day

October rain has arrived, and New Westminster has plenty of delicious ways to make a grey day feel a little warmer. In this episode of the New West Spotlight Podcast, Carla McNeil explores local comfort-food favourites, from hearty Ukrainian classics and fresh local meats to seasonal Italian dishes, sourdough pizza and familiar Canadian meals. Whether you’re looking for a cozy restaurant dinner, something easy to take home, or inspiration for your own rainy-night meal, this episode offers plenty of ideas around New Westminster. Featured Locations • Kozak Ukrainian Eatery 444 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B3 Traditional Ukrainian dishes including borscht, handmade pierogies, cabbage rolls, chicken Kyiv, latkes and baked goods. Kozak Ukrainian Eatery • Full Basket Butcher 619-A Belmont Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z8 Family-run butcher specializing in fresh, locally sourced meats and professional meat cutting. Full Basket Butcher • PIVA Modern Italian Restaurant 787 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6 Modern Italian dining with seasonal menus, including fall dishes such as braised beef ragu, squash soup and apple crumble. PIVA Modern Italian Restaurant • L’Onore Pizza 110–28 East Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 5R3 Sourdough pizza with Italian-inspired classics, vegetarian and vegan options, and limited gluten-friendly dough availability. L’Onore Pizza • Proud Up Restaurant 418 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3W9 Canadian comfort food and substantial neighbourhood meals in Sapperton. Proud Up Restaurant • Gastronomia Italia 601 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1A7 Italian deli, grocery, bakery and café offering sandwiches, Roman-style pizza, pastries, imported ingredients and ready-to-eat options. Gastronomia Italia