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…

From West Van to New West in the 2026 Polestar 4

I recently spent a week test driving the 2026 Polestar 4 electric car visiting some new and not so new restaurants in West Vancouver, to New Westminster and beyond. The electric vehicle market in 2026 feels crowded with lookalike crossovers and incremental…

Aperitivo Hour at Carlino Restaurant

Recently experienced the new Aperitivo Happy Hour menu at Carlino Restaurant which runs from 2pm-5pm daily and offers a wide selection of food options, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and wines by the glass. I enjoyed a couple of the mocktails by Taras…

Eating around Vancouver in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2026 around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants in Vancouver, experiencing the Curry Cup and more. Vancouver has always been a city where lifestyle and mobility intersect. On one side,…

Exploring and Eating in Seville

Seville is a city that seduces through its rhythm orange-tree-lined plazas, flamenco echoing through narrow lanes, and a culinary culture that turns every meal into an occasion. From traditional tapas bars tucked beside historic landmarks to contemporary cafés and riverside…

Food Tour in Marseille

Marseille is a city that reveals itself through its flavors as much as its coastline. Along the winding streets of the Old Port and the historic Le Panier district, every bakery, chocolatier, and café carries a piece of the city’s…

Exploring and Eating in Lisbon

Lisbon has a way of drawing you in slowly through its tiled facades, sunlit hills, and the hum of trams echoing through narrow streets. Portugal’s capital feels both relaxed and alive, where centuries-old traditions meet a thriving food scene that…

New Brunch Menu at Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant

I recently had an opportunity to try the new brunch offerings at this Yaletown restaurant that just launched a creative new weekend halal brunch service serving a selection of Moroccan dishes. They also launched their new Tonino Lamborghini espresso which…

Exploring and Eating in Madrid

Madrid is a city that moves to the rhythm of conversation, cuisine, and centuries of layered history. Spain’s capital blends grand boulevards and royal landmarks with intimate neighborhoods where food is as much a social ritual as it is sustenance….

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,…

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