Parma is a city that wears its culinary heritage with quiet confidence. In the heart of Emilia-Romagna, food here is not treated as a trend but as a discipline—refined over generations and protected by tradition. From cheese makers working before…
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their 3 course $65 prix fixe which I did recently; and I tried each of the different dishes within each course. I have noted my favourite dishes…
Playa del Carmen, located in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and the lively pedestrian-only Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). It is a premier destination offering a blend of modern nightlife, upscale…
What better way to enjoy dry January or dry all the time than pairing tasty mocktails with the Province to Plate 3 course dinner feature. The restaurant recently launched 3 different mocktails as well as a flight of their Reset…
We have such a great variety of Hot Pot restaurants in the city; and one of the more unique ones is the Northern Vietnamese home-style Hot Pot. We visited their new location in the South Granville neighbourhood where they featured…
At 1508 Yew Street in Kitsilano, a quiet yet meaningful transition has taken place—one that speaks to legacy, cultural preservation, and the natural evolution of Vancouver’s Japanese dining scene. Syu Kitsilano has recently opened its doors in the space that…
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…
One of my favourite restaurants in Langley just added several new dishes created by Chef Fanta and her team. Brandon joined me and we tried each of these Thai inspired dishes. These were the dishes we tried: Yum Som O…
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their 3 course $55 prix fixe which I did recently; and I tried each of the different dishes within each course. For Starters, you can choose one…
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their multi-course prix fixe which I did recently. For only $39.50 you pick 1 starter from the 3 selections, I had the Guacamole and chips. You then…
With over 450 participating restaurants diners can explore more restaurants than ever before and support local eateries in their community. The full list of Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s participating restaurants and their menus are now available on dineoutvancouver.com. Book your table and let your…
They specialize in self-serve Malatang style hot pot where you choose your own selections from over 100 ingredients which is then weighed at the cashier at $18.49 per pound. You then choose your broth from the selection of Thai broth…
Experienced the 18 course ‘From Thailand with Love’ menu @baanlaosteveston that celebrates Chef Nutcha’s most cherished memories of home in Thailand. Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son. Exploring @mercadosanmiguel a bustling food market…
I participated in a wonderful Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico recently that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son Charlie at their Maiz Cocina Tradicional cooking school. Our group of 12 people were from all over…
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 between North Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some new and not so new restaurants as well as an overnight stay. Most people know that Dope Bakehouse (650 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver)…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2026 car around metro Vancouver. We headed to Richmond to have dinner at House of Dawn Steakhouse (130-8171 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond) where new Executive Chef James Yang had taken it up a…
I have dined at several new restaurants that have opened in 2025 in Vancouver as well as in my travels. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are…
I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…
“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…
Specializing in Modern Indian cuisine, this is a great new addition to the Vancouver dining scene where Owner/Chef Tushar has created a wonderful menu of dishes from his home region and country. I have been a fan of Chef Tushar…
The tasting menu at Burdock and Co. is an experience like no other, and earlier in the fall we experienced their ‘Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon’ Tasting menu that celebrates Radicchios and the many varieties that is grown for…
This year Fresh Prep is offering a Roast Turkey meal kit as well as others. I cooked up a few recipes with the new Fresh Prep Roast Turkey holiday meal kit collection which are perfect for your holiday entertaining this festive season!…