Vij's behind the scenes: At home with Vancouver chefs Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala

Vij's is one of the most distinguished and popular restaurants in Vancouver. So we're curious: what do owners Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala eat at home? Find out as we snuck a peek inside their fridge.
 

PLUS: Win a copy of their latest cookbook!

 

The fragrant curries with their layers of savoury indulgence, the rich flavour burst that's aptly named the Punjabi Heart Attack and—oh yes—those famous lamb popsicles that make you think you'll never want to eat anything else again.

Vancouver foodies have long flocked to Vij's for signature dishes such as these, undeterred by the restaurant's no-reservations policy, which stands testament to the culinary prowess of Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, the power couple behind this gourmet destination for sophisticated, inspired and just plain delicious Indian food.

We recently had a chance to visit the celebrated chefs and restaurateurs in their beautiful Vancouver home. It was a great experience to witness the incredible chemistry and energy shared by the dynamic duo, who are so down-to-earth, friendly and eloquent—especially when it comes to the cherished subjects of food and family.

Here are the highlights from our visit. In their home kitchen, Vij and Dhalwala talk about everything from culinary inspirations, the deal with butter chicken, to why they would never cook together. And we also took a peek inside their fridge. I mean, we just had to!

Video: At home with chefs Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala

To read more about the husband-and-wife restaurateurs and their new cookbook, pick up the September 4 issue of TV Week magazine, on newsstands August 27!

Cookbook giveaway: Enter to win!

One lucky reader will win a free copy of Vij's at Home: Relax, Honey (Douglas & McIntyre), the latest cookbook by Vij and Dhalwala that will teach you how to enjoy delicious Vij's fare in the comfort of your own home. Contest expires October 31, 2010

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