Thursday July 28th All Day Long
Vancouver Foodster celebrates our 2-year anniversary with a party online
In celebration of our 2nd anniversary, vancouverfoodster.com is throwing a big party online and you are invited! You might be asking yourself how can you attend an online party, well first of all anyone and everyone is invited, you don’t have to worry about line-ups, parking or parking tickets.
So you were curious as to what an online anniversary celebration was all about, welcome to the party celebrating Vancouver Foodster 2 years online today! Over the next 23 hours you will have the opportunity to play some games, write some stories, enter contests to win valuable prizes from 64 restaurants in and out of the Vancouver area!
Tune in frequently or watch @vanfoodster on twitter starting now throughout the next 23 hours for all sorts of opportunities to enter and win!
I had a wonderful surprised this afternoon as Chef Romeo Maghirang presented me with Happy 2 yr Birthday Vancouver Foodster Cake to celebrate todayès birthday. I then Interviewed him and tasted some of his desserts for a future article!
Here goes
Contest #1 Win the Ultimate Foodie Experience
Begins at 12:05am and ends at 11pm on July 28th
5 lucky people get to join Richard Wolak at an exclusive dinner of cocktails, food & wine on August 11 at a secret restaurant downtown Vancouver.
The prize is valued at $200 per person and includes a variety of tasty dishes, cocktails and wine and a special Vancouver Foodster 2 Year Anniversary Gift.
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #2 Win the Ultimate Tasting Experience
Begins at 9:15 am and ends at 10pm on July 28th
12 lucky people will have a chance to dine at one of these wonderful restaurants around Vancouver, you just have to follow the contest details (below) and tell us Which Vancouver restaurant has treated you to the best Tasting experience ever and why?
The prize is valued at $50 per person
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #3 Win the Vancouver Foodster Treasure Hunt
Begins at 10:30 am and ends at 10pm on July 28th
6 lucky people who answers each and every question correctly will be awarded one of the prizes, the 1st 6 people that answer all questions correctly will win one of these fabulous tasty prizes!
The prize is valued at $100 per person
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #4 Win Brunch for 2
Begins at 11:30 am and ends at 2pm on July 28th
3 lucky people Which restaurant in the Vancouver area has your favourite brunch?
The prize is valued up to $65
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #5 Win Lunch for 2
Begins at 12 pm and ends at 3pm on July 28th
9 lucky people – Which 3 restaurants in the Vancouver area are your favourites for Lunch?
The prize is valued up to $25
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #6 Win Dinner for 2
Begins at 5:30 pm and ends at 11:30 pm on July 28th
6 lucky people – What types of cuisine would you like to see in Vancouver restaurants and why?
The prize is valued up to $100
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #7 Win the Ultimate Sweet Ending Experience
Begins at 9:30 pm July 28th and ends at 5 pm on July 29th
9 lucky people win 2 tickets each to an exclusive Chocolate Making Class – What is your Favourite Chocolate dessert and why?
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #8 Win the Ultimate Foodie Experience #VF2YR in the After Party
Begins at 11 am July 29th and ends at 10 pm on July 29th
5 lucky people win Dinner for 2
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #9 Win Prizes at the #VF2YR Hangover Party
Begins at 9:30 pm July 29th and ends at 10 pm on July 31st
7 lucky people win Dinners and other tasty prizes
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #10 Win Prizes at the #VF2YR Hangover Party
Begins at 10:30 pm July 29th and ends at 10 pm on July 31st
5 lucky people win Lunch for 2
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Contest #11 Win Prizes at the #VF2YR Hangover Tea
Begins at 11:45 pm July 29th and ends at 10 pm on July 31st
3 lucky people win Afternoon Tea and Cookbooks
To Enter Read the Full Post Here
Last year we celebrated our 1st year anniversary party with a big bash at Canvas Lounge with 550 people in attendance! This year for the 2nd Anniversary I want all our followers to have a chance to attend virtually that is. In a nutshell the party takes place on Thursday July 28th and will go on all day and will be participatory in various ways. Many restaurants and bars from around the Vancouver area are participating by donating all sorts of tasty prizes (see list below and watch for more to be added)!
Vancouver Foodster was founded by Richard Wolak who over the past 2 years has reviewed over 330 restaurants, cafes and food carts; and written 375 stories that includes interviews with bartenders, brewmasters, chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, wine makers; and attended over 163 parties and events that includes restaurant openings and anniversaries, competitions, festivals, and tastings.
In addition to Vancouver Foodster you can find Richard Wolak and his other projects at Taste and Sip Magazine, Swag People and Chat Media
And personally on Google+ and Twitter @richardwolak
Vancouver Foodster is @vanfoodster on twitter and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster or by email editor@vancouverfoodster.com
Prizes up for Grab in our Online Party Giveway on Thursday July 28th
Secret Restaurant
Five – Ultimate Foodie Experiences (Value $200)
Sequoia Company of Restaurants
On Twiter: @The_Teahouse @SeasonsInQEPark @Carderos_Van @The_Sandbar
One $100 gift card
Can be used at any of their four of restaurant locations including Seasons in the Park, The Teahouse, Sandbar and Carderos
Nooch Snack & Chill
On Twitter: @noochsc
Two $25 dollar gift certificates
Splitz Grill
On Twitter: @Splitzgrill
One $25 gift card that is redeemable for both Vancouver and whistler locations.
Doolin’s Irish Pub
On Twitter: @doolins
Two $25 gift certificates to Doolin’s Irish Pub, try out some of the new menu items.
Terracotta Modern Chinese
On Twitter: @Terracotta_Van
One $50 Gift Certificate
Goldfish Seafood & Chop House
On Twitter: @GoldfishSeafood
One $50 Gift Card
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
On Twitter: @JoeFortesVan
One $50 Gift Card
The Apron Westin
On Twitter: @theapronwestin
One – Five Course Tasting menu for Two people (Value $110)
Hog Shack
On Twitter: @HogShackca
One $25 Gift Card
Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse
On Twitter: @MandalayLounge
One $25 gift card
PHATter Restaurant and Sports bar
On Twitter: @PHAT_Yaletown
One dinner for two (up to $40.00) dine in only!
Lupo Restaurant
On Twitter: @luporestaurant
One dinner for 2 (exclusive of beverage and gratuities)
CRU Restaurant
On Twitter: @CRURestaurant
One dinner for two – value is $85 and does not include wine.
The Oakwood
On Twitter: @theoakwoodkits
One dinner for two value of $100
Tapenade Bistro
On Twitter: @tapenadebistro
One $50 Gift Card
Romana Pizza
On Twitter: @romanapizza
Two $10 Gift Cards
Wild Rice
On Twitter: @wildrice_pender
One $50 Gift Card for Friday lunch for two – which is valid from now through the end of September.
Gusto Di Quattro
On Twitter: @GustoDiQuattro
One gift cert for dinner for 2 (food only) valued at $120 at North Vancouver location only.
The Helm
On Twitter: @helmvancouver
One $50 gift certificate
JOEY Restaurants
On Twitter: @JOEY_VANCOUVER @JOEYRESTAURANTS @JOEY_WINEROOM
One $75 Gift Card
Local Eatery
On Twitter: @local_kits
One $50 Gift Card
The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Pier
On Twitter: @PinnaclePier
One Weekend Brunch for two in the Lobby Restaurant (to a value of $65).
http://pinnaclepierhotel.com/the_lobby.html
Bella Gelateria
On Twitter: @bellagelateria
One gift certificate for two people – three flavour cups.
Fish Café
On Twitter: @fishcafe
One Lunch for two off the lunch specials board’ excluding alcohol, expires 31 August 2011.
Atithi Indian Cuisine
On Twitter: @eatindianatithi
One Lunch for two
La Taqueria
On Twitter: @lataqueriayvr
One Lunch or Dinner for Two
Daniel Group Restaurants
On Twitter: @millbistro @piratepub @prospectptcafe @stanleysgrill @ stanleyparkpav @dgbars
One $50 Gift Certificate to any Daniel Group restaurant including Marine Mill Bistro, Pirate Pub, Prospect Point Café, Stanley’s Grill, Stanley Park Pavilion
Sutton Place Hotel – Fleuri Restaurant
One lobster, beef and chocolate dinner for 2 (value is $130) excluding alcohol.
http://www.vancouver.suttonplace.com/lobster_beef_chocolate.htm
Frasers Bistro
On Twitter: @frasersbistro
One Sunday brunch for 2 (value $35.00)
Pajos Fish & Chips
On Twitter: @Pajos_fishchips
One lunch or dinner for 2, value of $25.00
at each of our 4 locations.
Pajo’s at the Wharf, Steveston 604-272-1588
Pajo’s at Garry Point, Steveston 604-204-0767
Pajo’s at Rocky Point, Port Moody 604-469-2289
Pajo’s at Gates Park, Port Coquitlam 604-461-5527
100 Nights
On Twitter: @_100Nights
Two $50 Gift Cards, valid for 100Nights lunch or brunch 11am to 5pm Monday to Sunday.
American Grille at Vancouver Airport Marriott
On Twitter: @marriottyvr
One Dinner for Two at the American Grille Restaurant (valued at $150). Valid until July 30, 2012.
Blue Canoe
On Twitter: @bluecanoeresto
One $50 Gift Card for lunch
One $100 Gift Card for dinner
Araxi Whistler
One Seasonal Recipes from the celebrated Whistler restaurant cookbook ($45 value)
Blue Water Cafe
One Seafood cookbook ($45 value)
Rogue Wetbar
On Twitter: @roguewetbar
One $50 Gift Card
Steamworks
On Twitter: @SteamworksPub
One $50 Gift Card
The Bibo
On Twitter: @TheBibo
One $40 Gift Certificate
Glowbal Group Restaurants
On Twitter: @glowbal_group #Coast, #Italian Kitchen, #Trattoria, #Glowbal Grill, #Sanafir
Two $100 Gift Certificate to any Glowbal Group restaurant including Coast, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria, Glowbal Grill, Sanafir
Cafe Il Nido
On Twitter: @cafeilnido
One Dinner for Two (Value $100)
Q4 Ristorante or Q4 al Centro downtown
On Twitter: @Q4restaurant
One $100 Gift Certificate
Charm Modern Thai
On Twitter: @charmmodernthai
One $25 Gift Card
Pink Elephant Thai
On Twitter: @pinkethai
One $25 Gift Card
@DineWithMeApp
On Twitter: @DineWithMeApp
One $75 gift card to a Vancouver restaurant of the winner’s choice
Earls Restaurants
On Twitter: @EarlsBC
One $75 gift card to any Earls location in BC
Blue Smoke BBQ
On Twitter: BlueSmokeBBQ
Three Feasts for 4 – featuring any 4 of our notoriously tasty pulled pork, pulled chicken, the Garden Patch veggie Sammy or our carb free “Eat St Q Bowl”. All sammys feature our red “Thunder Sauce” & Marsia’s renowned coleslaw. Drinks included.
Rocky Mountain Flatbread
On Twitter: @flatbreadco
One Dinner for Two (value $50)
The Urban Tea Merchant
On Twitter: @urban_tea
One Westcost Afternoon Tea for Two – $29 per person (min. 2 persons). This includes fresh, seasonal platter of open-face sandwiches and delectable sweets – B.C. style. It is valued at $64.96 for two people (includes tax). Available at both locations.
Xoxolat
On Twitter: @xoxolat
Chocolate Making Class with 18 participants
SIDECUT – Modern Steak
On Twitter: @sidecutsteak
One $100 Gift Certificate
EBO Restaurant
On Twitter: @EBOrestaurant
One – Five Course Tasting menu for Two people (Value $110)
So now you are probably wondering how you can participate and take your chance at winning the above listed prizes, tune in to this web page on Thursday July 28th, the party starts at 12:05 am and continues throughout the day! Please invite your friends to join us!
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