A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…
The inaugural False Creek Crab Fest was a great success featuring fresh BC Dungeness crab, held on July 15 and featured, drinks, music, games, local chefs, fishers & more! The tasty event was hosted by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and…
During the weekend of July 14-16, 2023 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 46th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I enjoyed…
This is one of my favourite festival parties of the summer and it’s been some years since the last that I attended. The opening gala for this year’s event took on a different direction, sometimes change is evident and the…
I was hoping to travel to Italy this Summer and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 10 of their Italian…
Enjoyed learning about Brazilian street food and discovered that WhataFood is a common expression in Brazil and that refers to the type of street food. I started off with a selection of Whatabites, and my favourites were the Bacalhau (cod)…
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes and favourites at this 2nd floor restaurant on bustling Robson. 1st dish: Paneer pakora – one of the new menu additions that features a filling inside the paneer. 2nd dish:…
The first of five stores to open in Vancouver this year is now open in Kitsilano; the company that was founded in Brazil in 2016, now has 600 stores around the world. Oakberry is known for its fresh, 100% natural…
It’s all about being the community coffee house in the Willoughby neighbourhood of Langley. Locally owned by a husband and wife duo who wanted to create a place for their community to come and enjoy delicious coffee and food. The…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the heart of Surrey where they have an extensive menu of Indian dishes along with cocktails and more. Enjoyed a delicious Indian dinner feast with some of my friends as we shared…
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Festival presented by Visit Richmond BC and their restaurant dine around June 1-18 at a selection of restaurants in Richmond. Serving local spot prawn dishes in partnership with local…
Another season has passed with Spring now in full swing, and here are some delicious Italian dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. My longtime friend Debbie was visiting from Toronto and joined me. 1st dish: Started off with Ahi Tuna…
Specializing in West Coast cuisine with Asian influences, this newly opened fine dining restaurant in Richmond features seafood from all over the world as well as local ingredients whenever possible. Owned by a husband and wife team (Sam Wong and…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of Northern Indian dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that had…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that recently changed ownership. They specialize…
Specializing in Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened on Main Street near Chinatown where owners Cecilia and Alex are featuring authentic Mexican dishes. They are serving all sorts of Mexican specialties that you would find in the…
Such a wonderful first time attending this food and wine festival in Miami, this was the 22nd Annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival held February 23-26. The festival is made up of several signature events that run through this…
It’s all about delicious Napoletana pizza and other Italian dishes with a twist at this recently opened spot in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver. Owned by business partners, Sahand Bigloo and Kiarash Tarikhi. In addition to pizza, the rest of…