Kyushi-Style Omakase at Sushi Mahana

Truly a one of a kind experience, as we indulged in a 23 course Kyushu-style sushi Omakase dinner where we were enriched by the story of each course enjoying the flavours throughout the journey. Lawrence and I watched the chefs team lead…

Eating around Metro Vancouver in the 2024 Honda Civic Sedan

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Civic Sedan 2024 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some restaurants. I headed over to North Vancouver for another Persian dinner at Akbar Joojeh (1604 Lonsdale Avenue), and this time…

Food Truck Day at Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver

It was food truck day lunch at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver where their students created and cooked a selection of dishes for their ‘food truck’ which they created the name, concept and menu (4 dishes each team) and…

Graduation Lunch at Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver

In December I was invited to attend the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver graduation lunch where their students created and cooked an 11 course lunch for us guests to enjoy, as well ascritique. The intensive culinary term is a 15…

Tiffy Cooks

This new cookbook by Tiffy Chen features 88 easy Asian recipes from her family, the book was just released and published by Penguin Random House Canada. I  made one of the recipes recently. Miso Honey-Glazed Salmon on page 71 Tiffy Chen…

Exploring and Eating in Tulum

We had a great flight on Flair Airlines from Vancouver to Cancun and created our own adventure in Mexico as we explored the food scene in Tulum in late January. After a just under 6 hour overnight flight we arrived…

Dumpling Fest Vancouver on April 10

Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Vancouver to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Korean mandu, Japanese gyoza and more. Our…

The Curry Cup

It’s been 8 years since I attended this wonderful event. On March 11, I attended this 10th annual fundraiser event presented by The Chefs’ Table Society of BC. Foodies tasted unique and different curries from 10 participating restaurants as they competed…

Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Notch8

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…

Sakura Cherry Blossom Tea at Five Sails

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…

Vancouver Chowder Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Chowder Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their chowder creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Chowder creations on their menu from March 8-31, 2024. How Does this all…

First Taste of Marugame Udon

Marugame Udon is known world-wide for its made-to-order Sanuki-style udon, which is a specific type of udon noodle originating from Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as the Sanuki region. Sanuki-style udon is one of the most popular and well-known udon varieties…

Vancouver Croissant Challenge

Welcome to the 4th Vancouver Foodster Croissant Challenge. Bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Croissant creations into this challenge. Each bakery and cafe will be featuring their croissant creations on their menu from March…

The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook

Locally based Author, chef Robin Kort, wrote this cookbook that I all about feasting wild in the Pacific Northwest. It features a collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients from the Pacific Northwest coast. I’ve known Robin for a…

Sweet Greek: Authentic Recipes for Every Occasion

This beautiful cookbook by Author Kathy Tsaples features a collection of 90+ traditional Greek recipes for any home cook who wants to make some of their Greek favourite dishes and more. Published by BC based publisher Touchwood Editions. Stock your…

Vancouver Poutine Challenge Winners 2024

The Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants from around metro Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their poutine creation from February 8 – March 3, 2024. The Winners are: 1st Place: {105 points} Stanley’s Bar & Grill Double Duck Poutine…

WOW FULL NOODLE HOUSE

505 Dunsmiur St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-8038 Web: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/wowfull Instagram @wowfullasianrestaurant Advice: Counter service It’s all about Taiwanese noodle soups, dumplings and other dishes at this eatery centrally located in downtown Vancouver. Their speciality is the Signature Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle…

JAMILA’S AFGHAN CUISINE

2586 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-7686 Web: https://thejamilas.com/ Instagram @jamilas_afghan_cuisine_ Advice: Counter service This is the ultimate fast casual eatery for Afghan cuisine located in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. The majority of the prices are the same for many…

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