Interview with Yuki Aida

Yuki was born and raised in Tokyo before moving to Canada many years ago. About 25 years ago, she attended the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, where she pursued her passion for cooking. While in college, she worked at a…

Interview with Jonathan Lee

Jonathan enrolled at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island for culinary school. After graduation he got a job working for Kitchen Table Restaurants at Ask for Luigi. After a few years he moved over as the opening…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2026

The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from August 6-30, 2026. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Le Creuset Opening in West Vancouver

I recently attended the opening part for the newest Le Creuset store in the Vancouver area and this one is located at the Village at Park Royal. For more than a century, Le Creuset has been defined by its artisanal craftsmanship, timeless design,…

Vancouver Taco Crawl on September 9

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day (early)! Join us and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants in Vancouver to taste different kinds of tacos and more! Tantalize your taste buds on a mouthwatering taco adventure in Vancouver! Join us…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge

Welcome to the next Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their Iced Summer Drink creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created a…

Fisherman’s Table dinner in Steveston

In early June, Tourism Richmond presented the sold out inaugural Fisherman’s Table dinner in Steveston that featured 6 eateries, 5 of which were seafood restaurants offering up a special dish with an optional drink pairing along with a dessert stop…

Eating and Exploring in Winnipeg

Winnipeg’s food scene is a reflection of the city itself diverse, welcoming, and deeply rooted in community. From locally roasted coffee to globally inspired cuisine, the Manitoba capital has become a destination for food lovers searching for authentic experiences. Across…

Eating and Exploring in Calgary

Calgary’s culinary identity has evolved far beyond steakhouses and cowboy culture. The city now balances polished dining rooms, inventive cafés, and neighborhood institutions that reflect a younger, more design-conscious energy. Whether you’re exploring the Beltline, Inglewood, or Kensington, Calgary offers…

Eating and Exploring in Puerto Vallarta

Another visit to Puerto Vallarta and this time around I decided to stay in the marina and as beautiful and relaxing as it was it was too far from Zona Romantica with the present day traffic. I did however visit…

Eating and Exploring in Mexico City

Had a wonderful visit to Mexico City where I finally had a chance to visit the National Museum of Anthropology, spend time with friends, do some more exploring and visit some great restaurants. Some of the eating highlights included: ABRASAMAR…

First Taste of Amber Road Restaurant

Specializing in European cuisine offering dishes that follow the Amber Road blending Mediterranean, Alpine, and Baltic European flavors. The historic Amber Road is an ancient trade route that winds from the Baltic Sea down to the Mediterranean, cutting through countries like…

Taco Challenge 2026 Winners

The  Vancouver Foodster 13th Annual Taco Challenge was a success featuring taco creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their taco creation from June 4-28, 2026. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…

Spring Menu Tasting at C Prime Modern Italian Steakhouse

Always love seeing the dishes that our local chefs feature for the Spring season, and here are some delicious dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr and Chef de Cuisine Jo Hognestad. 1st dish: Murgella Burrata with grilled asparagus, pea &…

A Harbour-to-Harbour Adventure from Victoria to Seattle with Harbour Air

There is something uniquely exciting about beginning an international getaway from the heart of downtown Victoria. Thanks to Harbour Air‘s seasonal daily service between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Seattle’s South Lake Union, travellers can now exchange one waterfront city for…

Vancouver Taco Challenge

Welcome to the 13th Annual Vancouver Taco Challenge. Restaurants and food trucks from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will…

Time Out Market Vancouver Opens Tomorrow

This is an exciting time as the Time Out Market Vancouver food halls opens to the public tomorrow, May 28th! Opening at the new Oakridge Park which has been in the works for over 10 years; the development has reshaped…

Spring Tasting Menu at Desi Indian Lounge

The restaurant is featuring a 5 course Spring inspired Modern Indian tasting menu by Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar and his team throughout the spring. Visited for dinner and savoured each of the courses that were colourful, glorious and unique. It’s…

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