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…
I recently spent a week test driving the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport around metro Vancouver while visiting some favourite eateries, catching up with friends and checking out some of the newly opened cafes. Started the week catching up with my friend…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…