Spam Musubi
When writing about food and drink is the job, if it tastes good and it’s unique enough then our readers should know about it. Spam Musubi A Hawaiian favourite! On the daily feature menu, caramelized spam with tamago to…
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Pizza Palooza: A Great Night of Pizza Tasting
On Wednesday February 17, we presented our 1st tasting tour of pizza held all over downtown and East Van. The evening event started off at the Hot Art Wet City gallery where guests had a chance to view a pizza…
Taste BC 2016 Celebrating the Spirits
At the 22nd annual fundraiser promoting BC wines, beer and spirits presented by Liberty Wine Merchants we tasted all sorts of beverages accompanied by savoury and sweet treats. Held again at the Pan Pacific Hotel this event had proceeds going…
Teenagers Feed Homeless in the DTES Weekly
I recently learned of a group of local highschool students who have been distributing food weekly to residents of the downtown east side through donations of a few generous businesses who have since been somewhat anonymous. When we all purchase…
Italian Gas Station Experiment at Salt Tasting Room
Just as you would stop at a gas station for some delicious delicacies driving in Italy, Salt Tasting Room is featuring what they call the Italian Gas Station experiment during February. My friend Ajay joined me for a tasting flight…
The Ranks of 5 Hot Chocolates in the Hot Chocolate Fest
In my own journey of trying 5 hot chocolates in this years Hot Chocolate Festival these are the ones that I chose and tried with my ranking of my favourite to the not as good as the others. 1)A flight…
First Taste of Nice Vice Cream
I toured Canada’s first vegan Ice Cream shop recently it is located a block away from the Yaletown Canada Line station. Owned by Chris White who founded the company; Jocelyn Heinrichs is the flavour creation and product tester manager. Nice…
Vancouver Foodster 5th Annual Poutine Challenge
Welcome to the 5th annual Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their poutine into this challenge, most of the restaurants have created a special poutine just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be…
First Taste of City Side Winery
I toured this new winery and tasting lounge recently, it is located a couple blocks away from the Olympic Village Canada Line station. City Side Winery showcases their passion in crafting independent and regionally produced premium wines. It has been…
A night of Remy Martin at Hy’s Steakhouse
Pairing Remy Martin to Hy’s Steakhouse classic fare was a divine experience that I had recently at the Bon Vivant Dinner. Remy Martin Vsop Old Fashioned in the first course paired with a salad of greens was a great start…
Main Street Brunch Crawl 2016
On January 31, 2016 we presented the sixth crawl in a series of neighborhood brunch crawls in this 3rd year of our brunch crawl series we produced and presented with Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This event was…
Yaletown Brunch Crawl 2016
On January 30, 2016 we presented the fifth crawl in a series of neighborhood brunch crawls in this 3rd year of our brunch crawl series we produced and presented with Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This event was…
BAUHAUS Tribute to Marco Pierre White
On January 22, I attended one of the nights where Michelin-starred Chef Stefan Hartmann and his culinary team paid tribute to Chef Marco Pierre White inspired by their respective culinary style. Chef Marco Pierre White wasn’t present, his respective style…
Gleaneagles Clubhouse Winter Mingler
I recently attended a mingler inside the Gleaneagles Clubhouse in West Vancouver that featured Peake of Catering newly renovated historic venue. I enjoyed their live jazz group and sampled their culinary team’s newest creations. Loved the Mushroom Risotto with braised…
North Vancouver Brunch Crawl 2016
On January 24, 2016 we presented the fourth crawl in a series of neighborhood brunch crawls in this 3rd year of our brunch crawl series we produced and presented with Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This event was…
Downtown Vancouver Brunch Crawl 2016
On January 23, 2016 we presented the third crawl in a series of neighborhood brunch crawls in this 3rd year of our brunch crawl series we produced and presented with Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This event was…
Lunar Tea Service at the Urban Tea Merchant
Starting off with a cup of warm Jasmin Monkey King Tea which is one of the newest tea offerings specifically for Chinese New Year. This tea service is a wonderful way to celebrate the Year of the Monkey and Chinese…
Grilled Cheese Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Grilled Cheese Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Grilled Cheese creation from January 8-31. 2016. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…