After their recent Platinum award for Wine Program Excellence at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, Burdock & Co has decided to celebrate the season. This Spring they are featuring their selection of orange and pink wines only, with a fresh…
I visited for brunch recently with my friend Zahra to enjoy some delicious Asian dishes with a dash of fusion. 1st dish: Peking Duck Benny Bowl 2nd dish: Shiitake Mushroom Benny Bowl 3rd dish: Green Onion Pancake with Duck Roll…
I visited for brunch recently with my friend Nick to enjoy some delicious Filipino fusion dishes with a twist. 1st dish: Longanise Corn Dogs, old school with banana ketchup & mustard. 2nd dish: Longanisa Grilled Cheese in a pandesal, with…
As one who appreciates a great tasting pizza, I was happy to lend my palate to taste some of Chef Carmine’s new pizza creations at Novo Pizzeria in Kitsilano, here is the run down. 1st dish: Novo Filetti Pizza with…
Last week I had the pleasure to partake in a media tasting of the new cocktails and dishes on their Winter Feature Sheet. As this is one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in the city, I was happy to venture to…
Last week I had the pleasure to partake in a media tasting of some salads, sandwiches, beverages and desserts at their newest location in the centre of downtown Vancouver. Ancient Grains Salad with Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, crispy onions, reggiano, aged…
I was invited in to try Executive Chef Phil Scarfone new fall and winter menu which offers up seasonally changing innovative dishes using as much local ingredients as possible. 1st dish: Russian kale salad, roasted sunchoke, pomegranate, hazelnut vinaigrette, loved…
Recently I was invited in to try Chef Jason Sokulski top of the line dishes, this tasting menu as presented to me were the most popular dishes in the restaurant which has their customers visiting time and time again. 1st…
Located in North Van close to the 2nd Narrows bridge, this French bistro has been serving guests for over 5 years. I visited for brunch recently with a friend to enjoy some delicious French dishes as well as a chance…
I took a whirl through the new fall and winter menu the other night which offers up more rustic Italian dishes on this ever changing seasonal menu. 1st dish: Bagna Cauda, a delicious sharing dish that originated in Piedmont with…
Recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner showcasting some of Chef Rob Feenie’s new dishes as well as wines to match chosen by Sommelier Sebastien Le Goff, dining with a group of media at the Cactus Club’s Coal Harbour restaurant. 1st dish: Modern…
I was invited in to try Executive Chef Robert Uy new fall and winter menu which offers up innovative dishes using as much local in-season ingredients as possible. 1st dish: Celeriac Soup a delicious seasonal, Celery and parmesan soup that was…
The other night I had a chance to enjoy some canapes while mingling with the Holt Renfrew staff along with other media as we embarked on the festive season. Chef Nicolas Hipperson was introduced by Carla Stef, Manager, Marketing &…
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his fall menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes as well try some of my old favourites. My friend and I shared all the dishes except for the soup…
The Taste of Yaletown provides the diner a great way to taste and experience a restaurant they may not otherwise have done previously. Although this is a restaurant that I have been to on several occasions, their Taste of Yaletown…
Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from Executive Chef Victor Jacinto ‘s fall menu. 1st dish: Crab & Shrimp Cake – charred lemon aioli, fresh herbs salad on top which is perfect to cut the richness of…
It’s quite the achievement when restaurants have been serving customers for over 15 years, it’s been at least that long since I had last visited Al Porto in Gastown. The restaurant was founded in 1978, with a few ownership and…
Visited for the first time recently to experience the menu offerings at this ramen focussed restaurant in the Westend. I was invited along with a group of media to try many of the selections. 1st course: A sample of appetizers…