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The Vancouver Foodster Treasure Hunt #VF3YR

July 19th, 2012 admin

In order to win the Treasure Hunt, you must answer each and every question correctly (by following the Treasure Hunt details below), there will be 8 prizes awarded to the top 8 people who win in sequence.

  1. Which restaurant in English Bay did Richard Wolak eat lunch at yesterday and what 2 items did he eat? (hint see his twitter)
  2. Which new vegetarian restaurant in Vancouver, most talked about, has Richard Wolak not yet eaten at?
  3. Name two Dishing with the Chef Interviews Richard Wolak did most recently that have been published on the site?
  4. Who are the 5 speakers (full names) for the Food Talks Vol 3 event that Richard Wolak is hosting?
  5. What radio station is Richard Wolak currently hosting his Radio feature on? (hint – sip ….)
  6. Which neighborhood is the next Tasting Plates YVR event being held in September?
  7. What is the name of the commissary where Earnest Ice Cream & Street Meet Truck is located?
  8. Who is the most recent person that Richard Wolak interviewed in his Brunch with Celebrities?
  9. Which of the 2 new donut shops that have opened in 2012 has Richard Wolak written about?
  10. Name the chef who was recently awarded 2nd place on Top Chef Canada who owns a restaurant in Vancouver?
  11. Which type of seasoning did Richard Wolak post today about on the Vancouver Foodster Facebook fan page?
  12. What is the name of the cafe and the name of the owner in the most recent cafe review that Richard Wolak wrote about?

 

The Prizes (7 winners)

Cafe Il Nido

One $50 gift card

Winner: Cameron Williams

The Main 

One $50 gift card

Winner: Nat Smith 

Harvest Community Foods

One $25 gift card

Winner: Karen Lam

Tapenade Bistro

One $25 gift card

Winner: Winnie Wong

Local Kits

One $25 gift card

Winner: Ei-leen Ong

Rogue Kitchen and Whet Bar

One $25 gift card

Winner: Jenny Lee

Salon Tea

One $25 gift card

Winner: Stephanie Shum 

 

The Treasure Hunt Details:

To enter you must do the following:

1)    Submit a detailed comment including your Full Name and answering each of the 12 questions correctly referencing each Number (there are hints and clues within most questions)

Treasure Hunt ends Thursdsay July 19 at 9pm. Must be 19 or over to enter. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winners will be awarded to the first 8 people who answer each question correctly. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. One entry per person only.

This Contest is to Celebrate the Vancouver Foodster 3 Year Anniversary this month.

Winner awarded based on first people to get the answers 100% correct

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 3 years has reviewed hundreds of restaurants, cafes and food trucks; and written hundreds of stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs , restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended a few hundred parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

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Win Prizes at the #VF2YR Hangover Tea

July 29th, 2011 admin

3 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the contest details (below) and Tell us which is your favourite destination that is 2-5 hours outside of Vancouver by car along with a favourite restaurant in that locale?

 

The Prizes (3)

The Urban Tea Merchant

One Westcoast Afternoon Tea for Two – (value $65) This includes fresh, seasonal platter of open-face sandwiches and delectable sweets – B.C. style. Available at both locations.

Winner: Dilara Litonjua

Araxi

One Seasonal Recipes from the celebrated Whistler restaurant cookbook ($45 value)

Wimner: deedelousantos

Blue Water Cafe

One Seafood cookbook ($45 value)

Winner: Kelly Corscadden

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)            All you have to do to enter the Ultimate Tasting Experience is to submit comment below Tell us which is your favourite destination that is 2-5 hours outside of Vancouver by car along with a favourite restaurant in that locale?

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR HANGOVER PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

 

Five winners will be randomly selected from all submissions, contest closes at 10pm on July 31th. The prize is valued up to $65.

Contest ends Sunday  July 31 at 10 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

 

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

 

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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Win Prizes at our #VF2YR Hangover Lunch

July 29th, 2011 admin

5 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the contest details (below) and answer the following question and be descriptive as possible, if you could ask the chef at your favourite restaurant a question what would it be?


The Prizes (5 )

Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge

One Lunch for Two ($50.00 Value)

Winner: Lisa Tang

Blue Canoe

One $50 Gift Card for lunch

Winner: Tina Bacon

Blue Smoke BBQ

Three Feasts for 4 –(Value $40 each) featuring any 4 of our notoriously tasty pulled pork, pulled chicken, the Garden Patch veggie Sammy or our carb free “Eat St Q Bowl”. All sammys feature our red “Thunder Sauce” & Marsia’s renowned coleslaw. Drinks included

Winner #1 – cseabrook

Winner #2 – rob5t

Winner #3 – Renee Siu

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)       All you have to do to enter the Ultimate Tasting Experience is to submit comment below and answer the following question and be descriptive as possible, if you could ask the chef at your favourite restaurant a question what would it be?

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR HANGOVER PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

 

Five winners will be randomly selected from all submissions, contest closes at 10pm on July 31th. The prize is valued up to $50.

Contest ends Sunday  July 31 at 10 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

 

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

 

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Win Prizes at the #VF2YR Hangover Party

July 29th, 2011 admin

7 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the contest details (below) and in 25 words or more Describe your favourite activity after a weekend of great food!

 

The Prizes (7 )

Doolin’s Irish Pub

Two $25 gift certificates to Doolin’s Irish Pub, try out some of the new menu items.

Winner #1 – Peter Holbrook

Winner #2 – Jan Parker

Hog Shack

One $25 Gift Card

Winner – Sue

Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse

One $25 gift card

Winner – Mike K

PHATter Restaurant and Sports bar

One dinner for two (up to $40.00) dine in only!

Winner – Larry N

The Bibo

One $40 Gift Certificate

winner – wwong17

Romana Pizza

Two $10 Gift Cards

packaged with Bella Gelateria

One gift certificate for two people – three flavour cups. (Value $25)

Winner – deedelisantos

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)       All you have to do to enter the Hangover Party is in 25 words or more Describe your favourite activity after a weekend of great food!

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR HANGOVER PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

 

Seven winners will be randomly selected from all submissions, contest closes at 10pm on July 31st. The prize is valued up to $40.

Contest ends Sunday  July 31 at 10 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

Winners drawn by random.org

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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Win the Ultimate Foodie Experience #VF2YR

July 29th, 2011 admin

5 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the contest details (below) and Describe your ultimate foodie meal either in a restaurant setting or at home!

 

The Prizes (5 )

The Apron Westin (value is $110)

One – Five Course Tasting menu for Two people

Winner: Matt Cooke

Sutton Place Hotel – Fleuri Restaurant

One lobster, beef and chocolate dinner for 2 (value is $130) excluding alcohol.

http://www.vancouver.suttonplace.com/lobster_beef_chocolate.htm

Winner: Lynne Robson

American Grille at Vancouver Airport Marriott

One Dinner for Two at the American Grille Restaurant (valued at $150). Valid until July 30, 2012.

Winner: Erin Wilson

EBO Restaurant

One – Five Course Tasting menu for Two people (Value $110)

Winner: Russel Co

Gusto Di Quattro

One gift cert for dinner for 2 (food only) valued at $120 at North Vancouver location only.

Winner: Cameron Williams

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)       All you have to do to enter the Ultimate Tasting Experience is to submit comment below in 25 words or more Describe your ultimate foodie meal either in a restaurant setting or at home!

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR AFTER PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

 

Five winners will be randomly selected from all submissions, contest closes at 10pm on July 29th. The prize is valued up to $150.Contest ends Friday  July 29 at 10 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

Winners drawn by random.org

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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Win the Ultimate Sweet Ending Experience

July 28th, 2011 admin

9 lucky people win 2 tickets each to join Richard Wolak at an exclusive Chocolate Making Class hosted by Xoxolat!

Food of the Gods? or Confection? Health Food? or Candy? Did you know that cacao beans only grow within 20° of the equator? Or, like fine wine, different beans from different plantations have different flavour profiles?

Chocolate 101 participants will learn the many facets of chocolate, from the bean to the bar, and taste samples of different beans, origins, manufacturers, and percentages of cocoa.

Also, as we believe that chocolate goes with everything, you will taste some of the our bestselling blended bars, such as our Maple caramelized Bacon with Espresso, Lavender, Sea Salt & Triple Peppercorns, Sour Cherry with Chili, and more.

Nine winners will be randomly selected from all submissions, contest closes at 5pm on July 29th. This class will take place in late August and we will notify you of the date in advance!

The 9 Winners are:

  1. David_h
  2. Alicia @bakeaholic
  3. DennisL
  4. Lor
  5. Shiela Setlobudi
  6. Helen
  7. @Natalievana
  8. Laureen
  9. Adam Baker

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)    Enter the Ultimate Sweet Ending Experience by submitting a comment below in 25 words or more – What is your Favourite Chocolate dessert and why?

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Prizes from 63 restaurants Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

Contest ends Friday July 29 at 5pm. Note: You can not enter this contest if you have entered any of our other #VF2YR Contests posted on July 28, so ask one of your friends to enter and if they win to take you with them as their guest! Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

Winners drawn by Random.org

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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Win Dinner for 2 #VF2YR

July 28th, 2011 admin

6 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants inside and outside of Vancouver, submit a comment below in 25 words or more – What types of cuisine would you like to see in Vancouver restaurants and why?

The Prizes (6 winners)

Lupo Restaurant in Vancouver

One dinner for 2 (exclusive of beverage and gratuities)

Winner: Tina Bacon

CRU Restaurant in Vancouver

One dinner for two – value is $85 and does not include wine.

Winner: Hilaryq

JOEY Restaurants

One $75 Gift Card to be used at any JOEY Restaurant in the Vancouver area

Winner: Alicia Conti

@DineWithMeApp

One $75 gift card to a Vancouver restaurant of the winner’s choice

Winner: Teresa

Earls Restaurants

One $75 gift card to be used at any Earls Restaurant in BC

Winner: Jeremy Lim

SIDECUT – Modern Steak in Whistler

One $100 Gift Certificate

Winner: Ed Lau

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)       All you have to do to enter is to submit comment below in 25 words or more – What types of cuisine would you like to see in Vancouver restaurants and why?

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Prizes from 64 restaurants Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

Six winners will be randomly selected from all submissions. The prize is valued up to $100. Contest ends Thursdsay July 28 at 11:30 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

Winners were drawn by Random.org

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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Win Lunch for 2 #VF2YR

July 28th, 2011 admin

9 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the Lunch Rush contest details (below) and tell us Which 3 restaurants in the Vancouver area are your favourites for Lunch?


The Prizes (9 winners)

Nooch Snack & Chill

Two $25 dollar gift certificates

Winners: Tina Heels & Kate Carter Hickey

Splitz Grill

One $25 gift card that is redeemable for both Vancouver and whistler locations.

Winner: Tess McCann

Fish Café

One Lunch for two off the lunch specials board’ excluding alcohol, expires 31 August 2011.

Winner: Tubbs

Atithi Indian Cuisine

One Lunch for two (Value $25)

Winner: Nurse Chinny

La Taqueria

One Lunch or Dinner for Two (Value $25)

Winner: Katherine Lawson

Pajos Fish & Chips

One lunch or dinner for 2, value of $25.00

Winner: Jacqueline Ng

at each of our 4 locations.

Pajo’s at the Wharf, Steveston 604-272-1588

Pajo’s at Garry Point, Steveston 604-204-0767

Pajo’s at Rocky Point, Port Moody 604-469-2289

Pajo’s at Gates Park, Port Coquitlam 604-461-5527

Charm Modern Thai

One $25 Gift Card

Winner: A.J. Kwong

Pink Elephant Thai

One $25 Gift Card

Winner: Mary Sheridan

The Contest

To enter you must do the following:

1)    All you have to do to enter the following question – Which 3 restaurants in the Vancouver area are your favourites for Lunch?

2)    Retweet the following in twitter:

Enter to Win Contests Galore TODAY at the VANCOUVER FOODSTER #VF2YR PARTY ONLINE http://bit.ly/pLKRJz  Prizes from 64 restaurants Please RT

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

Three winners will be randomly selected from all submissions. The prize is valued $25 per person. Contest ends Thursdsay July 28 at 3 pm. Contest is open to Canadian residents and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Fine Print: You must enter your full name and include your Twitter address if you have one, and register with your email address when entering the contest. * By entering your email address you will automatically become a subscriber to Vancouver Foodster to receive possible contests, specials or newsletter.

Winners were drawn by Random.org

Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.

In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at  Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media

And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak

Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email [email protected]

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