Eating and Exploring in Oaxaca

I had an incredible visit to Oaxaca, a city that I have fallen in love with for its food, street art, and warm hospitality. Oaxaca is a land where time seems to fold in on itself, blending the grandeur of ancient…

First Taste of Eggstatic Vancouver

New all day Middle Eastern brunch spot  with creative, and tasty dishes in the Riley Park neighbourhood. Eggstatic has carved out a significant reputation in the brunch scene, particularly for those who crave a fusion of Middle Eastern flair and…

Exploring and Eating in Montreal

I recently returned to Montreal for what turned out to be quite the snowy and cold week. Started my eating adventure for dinner on a very cold snowy night at Épicerie Pumpui with the Herbal cabbage and carrots Salad and…

Thai Inspired High Tea at Food by Fanta

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…

Pizza Challenge 2026 Winners

The Vancouver 12th Annual Pizza Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Metro Vancouver.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from April 2-26, 2026 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge for…

Vancouver Pizza Challenge

Welcome to the 12th Annual Vancouver Foodster Pizza Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their pizza into this challenge, some of the restaurants have created a special pizza just for this challenge and others have entered…

Chefs Tasting Menu at Lola Restaurant on Galiano Island

I was invited to experience a special Chef’s Tasting Menu at Lola Restaurant which is located at Bodega Ridge on Galiano Island. Chef Elmark Andres is of Filipino heritage who blends Southeast Asian flavours with Pacific Northwest and Gulf Islands…

Experiencing the Issan Regional Thai Cuisine at Sud Soi

Specializing in Issan (Northern Thailand) and Lanna (North Eastern Thailand) dishes in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. This is a great find that is off the beaten track as it is hidden inside Il Mercato mall at the corner of 1st…

Exploring and Eating in Barcelona

I returned to one of my favourite European cities, Barcelona for more eats and exploring. Barcelona’s culinary landscape is as architecturally layered as the city itself—Gothic foundations, modernist flourishes, and contemporary experimentation coexisting within a few walkable blocks. From traditional…

Interview with James Buchanan 

Prior to his current role, Chef James Buchanan honed his craft through years of kitchen experience and has been recognized in local food media for his commitment to quality and authenticity. His style reflects a deep respect for traditional Italian…

Experiencing Modern Indian Cuisine at Restaurant Kavita

Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, this notable restaurant in the Olympic Village neighbourhood is the creative vision of Mumbai-born chef Tushar Tondvalkar. At Kavita—named in honour of his mother and derived from the Marathi word for “poetry”—Tushar presents a thoughtful,…

Eating in Vancouver in the Acura ADX 2025

I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 in Vancouver while visiting some eateries from Kitsilano to Chinatown and around the city. I am often visiting new restaurants but this time around I visited some spots that had been…

Coffee Cupping with Alai Coffee in Vancouver

I recently took part in a Coffee cupping (coffee tasting) with  Kareena Fagwani of Alai Coffee. Ever since I wrote my first book “Vancouver’s Best Espresso Spots” in 1993 I’ve always been passionate and intrigued about the coffee industry, especially…

Exploring and Eating in the Northern Italy city of Parma

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…

Food by Fanta Dine Out 2026

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…

Eating and Exploring in Playa del Carmen

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…

Experiencing Hot Pot at Crab Hot Lau

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…

New Dishes Tasting at Food by Fanta

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…

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