Yearly Archives: 2026

Exploring and Eating in the Northern Italy city of Parma

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…

Food by Fanta Dine Out 2026

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…

Eating and Exploring in Playa del Carmen

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…

Experiencing Hot Pot at Crab Hot Lau

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…

New Dishes Tasting at Food by Fanta

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…

Otter Trail Winery Dine Out 2026

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…

Tamaly Shop Dine Out 2026

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…

Dine Out Vancouver 2026 Restaurant Dining

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…

Experiencing Super Thai Hot Pot

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…

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