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Summer Chefs Tasting Menu at Vivace on the Drive

Recently opened in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood; Vivace on the Drive comes alive with delicious food, drink and live music nightly. The 120-year-old building once housed another supper club that ran for many years, the whole inside of the building…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge Winners 2023

The Vancouver Foodster 9th annual  Sundae Challenge was a success featuring sundae creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their sundae creation from August 10-September 3, 2023. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was…

Vancouver Margarita Challenge Winners 2023

The  Vancouver Margarita Challenge was a success featuring Margarita creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each establishment featured their margarita creation from September 3-27, 2023 .  The Winners are: 1st Place: {108 points} Salsa & Guacamole Jo’s Margarita Price: $11.90 Created by:…

Around Vancouver in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 hybrid SUV around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great SUV to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 45 km battery range…

Dumpling Fest Vancouver on October 4

Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in East Vancouver and beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Northern Vietnamese dumplings, Nepalese momos to Mexican tamales,…

Feast of Fields on September 10 at Stable Harvest Farm

One of my favourite foodie events of the year. This year FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 10th at Stable Harvest Farm in Langley from 1-5pm. While melodies from local musicians fill…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge

Welcome to the 9th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge.  Cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one or two special creations on their menu from August 10…

Vancouver Margarita Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Margarita Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Margarita creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their margarita creations on…

Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver

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…

Tasting Plates Westend on September 6

Join us and explore the Westend neighborhood and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants on this walkable tour. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2023

The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from July 6 – 30, 2023. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…

Seasonal Tasting Menu at the Five Sails

Enjoyed a wonderful night at this fine dining restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Started off with a couple of their exceptional cocktails, the Starry Night that’s foamed at the table and quickly turns to…

Around Vancouver in the Polestar 2

I recently spent a week test driving the Polestar 2 electric car around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great car to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 435 km battery range to explore…

Experiencing Brazilian Cuisine at WhataFood

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)…

From Vancouver to Squamish in the Honda Passport SUV

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2023 car around Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some restaurants. Headed to Commercial Drive for dinner at Livia, this is a spot that I have always loved for baked goods,…

Together at SoBo

This new cookbook by Chef Lisa Ahier features more recipes and stories from Tofino’s Beloved Restaurant and was recently released by publisher Appetite by Random House. I attended a wonderful cookbook launch party held at Tap & Barrel Bridges that…

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