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Interview with Chef Tony Marzo

Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…

Pier 7 Restaurant Celebrates 2 Years

On May 22, 2014 I attended the 2nd year anniversary celebration on the rooftop patio of the restaurant in North Vancouver. I enjoyed some of the canapes including the beautiful Beet Salad in daikon, Chorizo Tacos, Slider Burgers and their…

Zajac Nights “A Year in a Night’

On May 3rd, I attended this multi-faceted fundraising gala that took place throughout each room at the Vancouver Club. There was a rooftop VIP lounge where Beats for Change performed and the cocktail master shook some making inventive cocktails. This…

Exploring the North Van Shipyards Market

A couple of Fridays ago I visited this market for the first time, this market happens every Friday night from May thru September. This is primarily the largest neighborhood market on the North Shore located just outside of Lonsdale Quay…

Brunch with Jim Gordon at Morocco West

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…

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Celebrates 10 years

Last week I celebrated with owners Dominic and Suzanne Fielden in their Kitsilano restaurant as they welcomed media and some of their farmers for a dinner to taste some of their new creations. Celebration evening highlights included Farm City Co-op…

Tasting Plates Latin American Flavours on June 25

Tantalize your taste buds at several Latin American restaurants all over Vancouver.  This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you…

Chef Felix Yau and his Baking

Today, I had the pleasure to meet Chef Felix Yau who I had learned about on Instagram a few months ago. His Instagram photos of his baking lead me to follow and get to know him in the virtual space….

Spring Menu Tasting at Joe Fortes

Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his spring menu recently at Joe Fortes and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. 1st dish: King Crab Tempura – smoked bacon, fresno chile, sweet soy 2nd dish: Peppercorn Ahi Tuna…

Brunch with Zahra Alani at Calabash Bistro

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…

Interview with Chef Danilo Ibarra

Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…

Trattoria Park Royal Opening

On Friday May 9th, I attended the opening of Trattoria in West Vancouver, the newest restaurant from the Glowbal Group. Executive Chef Jonathan Chuy, who comes to the new location from the original Trattoria, oversees a menu showcasing casual Italian fare. Trattoria…

Piedmont Dinner at Gudrun

On April 19, I attended one of the long table dinners for the first time at Gudrun Tasting Room in Steveston. This exceptional dinner was created by Chef Paul Finlay who put together a delicious 6 course menu. At two…

Vancouver Taco Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their tacos…

Burger Palooza

On May 4, 2014 we presented our first ever burgers tasting event that took place all over Downtown Vancouver from Denman to Main Street. It was an exciting afternoon of tasting all sorts of burgers with crazy toppings and sauces…

Sakura Japanese Tea Ceremony at O5

  To celebrate spring and the coming out of all the cherry blossoms around the city, O5 Rare Tea held a unique tea ceremony featuring their special Sakura Tea (made of cherry blossoms).   This was a tea ceremony after…

Blacktail Florist Opening Party

Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown. The 3 owners who are all passionate about setting the right mood for a dining experience welcomed the media and…

Kanaka Opening Party

Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown located downstairs in the basement below their other restaurant Blacktail Florist. This space is quite different from the farmer as…

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