Interview with Micky Valens
Bartender | The Diamond | Wildebeest | Vancouver Micky’s bartending career began a few years ago when he worked as a server who then changed positions to be a Barback at the Yaletown Distillery in the summer of 2013. In…
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Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky Tasting and Pairing
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky tasting at Miku Restaurant, where Beam Suntory Japanese Whisky Brand Ambassador, Johnnie Mundell offered up some history and tasting notes behind the brand. Hibiki Japanese Harmony encapsulates the…
Interview with Chef Geoff Rogers
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 some…
Thor Paulson and his Cocktails
Thor Paulson is the Bar Manager at L’Abattoir in Gastown. I asked Thor to make a selection of his unique cocktails at L’Abattoir. Up first is the Castles Made of Sand Inspiration: 33 Acres of Ocean Pale Ale and the…
Interview with Thor Paulson
Bartender | L’Abattoir | Vancouver Thor’s bartending career began 3 years ago after he had worked for 4 years in the restaurant industry. He worked as a bartender at The Teahouse, The Diamond, the Donnelly Group, then The Revel Room,…
Festive Tea Service at the Urban Tea Merchant
Starting off with a Red Christmas Tea Mocktail and a cup of warm Christmas Jewel Tea. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season. You get to choose from a selection of TWG Tea’s festive teas including the…
Burger Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Best Burger Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their burger creation from October 22 – November 15, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…
Max Borrowman and his Cocktails
Max Borrowman is the Bar Manager at Torafuku in Chinatown. I asked Max to make a selection of his unique cocktails at Torafuku. Up first is the Ipanema Sunset Inspired by Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. We all need…
Glenfiddich Pairing Dinner at Hawksworth
Last week, I attended a dinner at Hawksworth Restaurant that featured the Glenfiddich line-up of whiskey’s paired with wonderful dishes from Chef Stewart Boyles and Chef David Hawksworth’s chefs team. 1st Course: Salmon lightly smoked, picked cucumber, chilli, olive oil,…
Teenage Chefs Making a Presence
It is great to see teenagers getting excited about cooking and food in general. These young people are a few Vancouver teenage chefs who are making themselves known, passionate and exuberent, you will want to keep your eye on them…
Brunch with Goldie Hoffman at The Flying Pig
Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…
Vancouver Foodster Fried Chicken Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Fried Chicken Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their fried chicken creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Fried Chicken creations on their menu from November 5…
Interview with Max Borrowman
Bartender | Torafuku| Vancouver Growing up near the wineries of the Okanagan in a family where food and drink was important helped Max Borrowman develop a fine palate from a young age. He began in the industry as a bar-back…
Deep Cove Craft Brewmasters Dinner at Pinnacle at the Pier
I attended this wonderful dinner in the Lobby Restaurant at Pinnacle on the Pier on October 24th that featured a 6 course meal created by Executive Chef Joel Green paired with a variety of beers from local brewer Deep Cove…
Satoshi Yonemori and his Cocktails
Satoshi Yonemori is the Bar Manager at Grapes & Soda in South Granville. I asked Satoshi to make a selection of his unique cocktails at Grapes & Soda. Up first is the Apollo A twist of El Diablo cocktail. Fizzy…
Grand Marnier Pairing Dinner at West
On October 28, I attended a dinner at West Restaurant that featured Patrick Raguenaud, who is the master distiller at Grand Marnier in France. Master Distiller, Patrick Raguenaud presented his Grand Marnier Cuvée collection with wonderful dishes from culinary mastermind…
Globe YVR Tiffin Lunch
Executive Chef Karan Suri hails from India, and couldn’t find a Tiffin type of lunch around Vancouver that replicated what he grew up eating. Months ago he added a Tiffin lunch offering in the restaurant and I finally had a…
The Boathouse LobsterFest Menu for Fall
I recently tasted my way through a multitude of dishes of the annual lobster-inspired fall menu. These new dishes were created by Corporate Chef Brent Fisher and are available in all of The Boathouse locations through to the end of…