My Favourite Foodie Experiences of 2025

Experienced the 18 course ‘From Thailand with Love’ menu @baanlaosteveston that celebrates Chef Nutcha’s most cherished memories of home in Thailand.

Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son.

Exploring @mercadosanmiguel a bustling food market in Madrid where I had tasty boquerones, salmon + along with Pistachio and Vanilla gelato.

Attending the 4th annual @michelinguide ceremony in Vancouver.

A wonderful tasting menu lunch @botanistdining pairing non-alcoholic @edenvalewines and @sansorium__ ‘s debut at @cahealthfood

Enjoyed an incredible dinner with some of Vancouver’s top chefs at the one-Michelin Star @published.on.main for a @visaca Infinite and @opentableca collaboration with a 9 course tasting menu.

Taste of the Summit @seatoskygondola enjoying a delicious Spanish Tapas dinner on the mountain in Squamish.

50 Best Bars @50bestbars held their first awards ceremony in Canada in Vancouver hosted by @destination_vancouver 

A tour of Parmesan factory and tasting in Parma, Italy @caseificiobertinelli3030 known as the temple of @parmigianoreggiano where they have been producing cheese since 1895.

Experiencing the ‘Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon’ Tasting menu @burdockandco

Best of the West @harmonyarts was a wonderful evening of tasty food on the Ambleside Pier.

After a day of exploring on @whistlerblackcomb we then enjoyed a Mountain Top Feast at the Roundhouse Lodge @eat_at_whistlerblackcomb which is on top of Whistler Mountain.

By: Richard Wolak