Monthly Archives: April 2012

Brunch with Jonny Staub at C Restaurant

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

Le Parisien Opening

Last night, April 5th, I attended the opening party of Le Parisien, located on Denman in the heart of the West End. Le Parisien is owned by John Blakeley, who also owns Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis. Guests were treated to red…

VIA TEVERE PIZZERIA

1190 Victoria Drive, Vancouver Tel: 604-336-1803 Web: http://viateverepizzeria.com/ Twitter: @ViaTeverePizza Advice: No reservations, closed on Mondays. From the moment I walked in to Via Tevere I was captivated by the warmth of the room, it’s as if the restaurant has…

TRAFIQ CAFÉ & BAKERY

4216 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-648-2244 Web: http://www.trafiq.ca/ Twitter: @TrafiqCafe Advice: Custom cakes available (call ahead) This café is a magnet for drawing in neighborhood regulars and others that commute across town for a taste of Paris. I adore the communal…

WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata at the River

Enter to WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata on the River ($170 value)  On Tuesday, April 24, Naramata Bench Wineries will hold their annual Spring Wine Release Event from 6:30-9:00 PM, at the River Market in the heart of New Westminster….

Interview with Bob Blumer

I met up with Bob Blumer, star of the World’s Weirdest Restaurants while he was in Vancouver a few days ago and we had coffee together at The Wicked Café. His new show premierres on Food Network Canada beginning April…

Brunch with Dawn Chubai at Bistro Pastis

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

12 New Food Trucks in Vancouver

I attended the press conference this morning where Mayor Gregor Robertson announced that 12 more permanent Food Truck licenses have been issued. Here is the list of these 12 new Food Trucks and the cuisine they will be serving. Guanaco…

Celebrating Halibut Season

Halibut season is in full swing, last week I visited some local restaurants to taste their Ocean Wise Paciifc Halibut creations. I started off with a visit to Kitsilano Daily Kitchen where Chef Brian Fowke has been offering nightly halibut…

Cooking Class with Chef Dan Hayes

On Friday, March 23rd,  I attended this hands on cooking class with visiting Chef Dan Hayes of Victoria’s The London Chef. The Dirty Apron Cooking School presented Guest Chef Dan Hayes who lead a class on using the ‘unsung heroes’…

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