Bambudda Fall Menu Tasting
Visited last night to taste some of Chef Curtis Luk’s new dishes, he is the new Executive Chef of the restaurant, I was excited to take a whirl through his menu, as well as the new cocktail menu by Bartender…
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Omakase Tasting at Raw Bar
My friend Chef Takayuki Omi joined me for an Omakase tasting menu (Chefs choice) on his night off. He guided me through this 100% Ocean Wise certified sushi bar explaining each of the pieces and noting the origin of each….
Craft Beer Market 1st Anniversary
On November 5, 2014 I attended the 1st year anniversary celebration along with 400 other invited guests at their restaurant in Olympic Village. The beer was flowing with a couple of special casks brewed up for the occasion by a…
Experiencing Table D’Hote at Jules Bistro
My friend Gin and I dined together the other night at this always charming Gastown French eatery. I had the Bistro Salad, a bowl of mixed greens, roasted cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, red onion and dijon dressing; Gin enjoyed a…
Seraph Spirits Launch and Mixologist Competition
Last week we attended a launch party at Guilt & Co in Gastown where 4 mixologists competed for top spot mixing the Seraph Gin or Vodka into their own cocktail. Winning mixologist is Mike Shum from Fairmont Pacific Rim. His…
RIPE a Dinner Celebration
It’s been a few years since I had attended one of the RIPE harvest celebrations. On October 19 I attended the annual fundraiser for Vancouver Farmers Markets. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of delicious and…
Fall Menu Tasting at Famoso Pizzeria
I was invited back to taste some of their new dishes and pizzas which were recently added to the menu for the fall season. 1st dish: Korean Bbq Pork Pizza – slow roasted bbq pork, Korean bbq sauce, fior di…
Taste of Yaletown at Hapa Izakaya
Last night I ate my way through each course of the 3 course optioned Taste of Yaletown menu. Their offering is broken down into 3 courses where diners choose 1 of the 3 dishes in that course. My friend Jonathan…
The Abbey Fall Menu Tasting
Visited The Abbey last week to taste some of their new dishes, I was joined by my friend Alyssa Dawson to share these dishes. 1st dish: Crudo of sustainable seafood, spicy ponzu 2nd dish: Duck Rillettes 3rd dish: Grilled Chicken,…
Earls Restaurant Fall Menu Tasting
Last week I attended a media tasting of the new dishes on the fall menu that were developed by their chefs collective, David Wong, Dawn Doucette and Hamid Salimian. Asides from my favourite dishes below, Dawn showed off some of…
Gyoza Bar Opening
Last night I attended the opening party of Gyoza Bar, the latest restaurant and their 3rd in Vancouver from Aburi Restaurants. Seigo Nakamura – owner of Aburi Restaurants opened Gyoza Bar to offer their distinct interpretation of the traditional gyoza…
Feast of Fields at Wellbrook Winery
It was my first time to Wellbrook Winery this past Sunday for the 20th annual FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields, this was my 5th Feast of Fields It was a beautiful day with a great crowd of passionate…
Gastown BBQ & Chili Fest Winners
This past weekend I participated in the 3rd Annual Gastown BBQ & Chili Festival as one of the celebrity judges, I also had an opportunity to sample much of the fare during the weekend. It was Barbq madness creating a…
Sweet Bake Shop Opening
Last night I attended the opening party in Yaletown. Owned by Tessa Sam this sweet boutique offers home-made treats including cupcakes, cakes and cookies. They offer a selection of delicious cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other sweets daily and also take…
Bella Gelateria Yaletown Opening
Last night I attended the opening party for Maestro James Coleridge’s new gelateria in Yaletown. This time around James has stepped it up to not only include his award winning gelato, he has added a full line-up of Italian Napoletana…
White Spot Dunsmiur Opening
Last night I attended the opening party for the newest White Spot location which is the first new White Spot restaurant to open downtown Vancouver in over 20 years. This restaurant is 2 levels, on the main level there is…
Summer Menu Tasting at The Bibo
Visited The Bibo last week to taste some of Chef Danilo’s new dishes and try some of Chef Marco’s new Pizzas! My friend Felix Yau joined me to share these dishes. 1st Dish: Zucchini quite the delicious presentation, local zucchini…
First Taste of Mahony & Sons Stamps Landing
I attended a media preview yesterday for the new Mahony & Sons at Stamps Landing in False Creek. This is the newest restaurant from the three Mahony brothers and it’s quite the flagship property. Boasting a 300 seat patio on…