Tasting Plates West 4th

Jane McFadden (left) Executive Director Shop West 4th BIA & Richard Wolak (right) Founder Vancouver Foodster/Tasting Plates)

On October 7, 2014 we returned to West 4th Avenue presenting our 2nd edition of Tasting Plates West 4th that showcased 7 establishments throughout the area.

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The August Jack

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Our Tasting Plate: Smoked Salmon Duo

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Las Margaritas

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Our Tasting Plate:

1)       Chile Verde

2)       Cochinita Tostada

3)       Tortilla Chips & Salsa

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Jacksons Meats & Deli

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Our Tasting Plate:

1)       Turkey/Cranberry Sausage over Savory Bread stuffing

2)       Creamy Pumpkin and Ginger Soup with Cinnamon Croutons.

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O5 Rare Tea Bar

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Our Tasting Cups:

1)       Matcha

2)       Kombucha

3)       Bitter Sling Bitters

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Whole Foods

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Our Tasting Plate:

1)       Basil Asiago Salmon Sausage with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

2)       Cauliflower Tabouli

3)       Sweet Petites

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The Indian Oven

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Our Tasting Plate:

Pakoras with tamarind sauce

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Rain or Shine Ice Cream

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Our Tasting Plate: (Your choice of one of the following)

1)       Brown Butter Snickerdoodle ice cream with warm vanilla caramel sauce and waffle cone pieces

2)       Peanut Butter ice cream with hot fudge sauce and waffle cone pieces.

3)      Vegan Coconut Chocolate Chunk

 

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Guests had a great time exploring West 4th Avenue, tasting and meeting like-minded foodies.

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The restaurants featured many unique and tasty dishes to our guests to eat and drink throughout the evening.

Check us out on Novus TV City Lights – Tasting Plates West 4th Edition

Thank you to our photographer Michelle Hondl for capturing the night so well (see more photos here) as well as to our Community Partner Shop West 4th BIA.

By: Richard Wolak

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