Best Desserts of 2023
I have eaten a lot of desserts inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are the ones that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite…
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Best Savoury Dishes of 2023
I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…
Chefs Tasting Menu at Folke Restaurant
I had a wonderful dinner with my fellow food writer friend Tara Lee; this glorious tasting menu gave me a great sense of what Folke is all about, it’s vegan and for vegan’s I am sure it is a dream….
Interview with Cherry Pham
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Winners of the Vancouver Foodster Challenges in 2023
The mission of our Food and Drink challenges is to get chefs to create amazing dishes and beverages while using innovative ingredients to create unique flavours and outstanding creations. We congratulate the winning chefs, bartenders and their staff for creating…
Experiencing the Jungle Room in the Westend
It’s all about Indonesian and Japanese inspired dishes, desserts and creative cocktails at this lively cocktail bar in the Westend. I had the Sierra Norte cocktail to start while Lawrence who joined me had the zero-proof Toucans dance. We started off…
Risotto and Arancini Cooking Class
I recently took part in a Risotto and Arancini cooking class at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver lead by Chef Tony Minichiello. The school offers a One Night Cooking Class series that features a different themed cooking class in…
Around Vancouver with the 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor
I recently spent a week test driving the 2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor electric car around Vancouver while visiting some cafes and restaurants. This updated model for 2024 gives it some oomph with the dual motor to get around the city. Headed…
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Challenge was a success featuring Hot Chocolate creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each establishment featured their creation from November 23 – December 17, 2023 . The Winners are: 1st Place: {111 points} Bean Around the World on…
Art, Eat & Sip Mount Pleasant on January 25
As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival – Get set for an extraordinary night of art, eating and drinking in Mount Pleasant. Visit resident artists, taste dishes and imbibe at several of the neighbourhood’s eateries and food spots. Following…
Interview with Rory Byrne
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Asian Dumplings and Noodle Fest on January 24
As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival! Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several different types of Asian restaurants in downtown Vancouver, and beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings and noodle dishes. Each restaurant will be…
Dine Out East Van Brunch Crawl on January 21
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this event is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit multiple restaurants throughout the Commercial Drive and East Village neighbourhoods as you taste all sorts of dishes and beverages…
Visit to Snoqualmie Falls with the Honda CR-V Hybrid
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V 2023 outside driving in Washington state with ultimate destination being Snoqualmie Falls with some stops along the way. We stopped in Bellingham for a Cold brew coffee at Hammerhead Coffee (405 E…
East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl on January 17
This event has been postponed to February 7, 2024 due to snow. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Mexican empanadas, Dessert dumplings and more. Each restaurant will be serving up…
Field Trip to the Salish Lodge and Spa at Snoqualmie Falls
“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…
Vancouver Holiday Cocktail Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Holiday Cocktail Challenge was a success featuring Holiday cocktail creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each establishment featured their creation from November 15 – December 10, 2023 . The Winners are: 1st Place: {106 points} Food by Fanta Co Co…
Vancouver Holiday Cake Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Holiday Cake Challenge was a success featuring unique cake creations at restaurants, cafes and bakeries around greater Vancouver. Each establishment featured their creation on their menu from November 16 – December 10, 2023 and their customers voted for their favourites…