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…
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…
I participated in a wonderful Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico recently that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son Charlie at their Maiz Cocina Tradicional cooking school. Our group of 12 people were from all over…
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 between North Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some new and not so new restaurants as well as an overnight stay. Most people know that Dope Bakehouse (650 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver)…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2026 car around metro Vancouver. We headed to Richmond to have dinner at House of Dawn Steakhouse (130-8171 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond) where new Executive Chef James Yang had taken it up a…
I have dined at several new restaurants that have opened in 2025 in Vancouver as well as in my travels. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are…
I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…
“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…
Specializing in Modern Indian cuisine, this is a great new addition to the Vancouver dining scene where Owner/Chef Tushar has created a wonderful menu of dishes from his home region and country. I have been a fan of Chef Tushar…
The tasting menu at Burdock and Co. is an experience like no other, and earlier in the fall we experienced their ‘Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon’ Tasting menu that celebrates Radicchios and the many varieties that is grown for…
This year Fresh Prep is offering a Roast Turkey meal kit as well as others. I cooked up a few recipes with the new Fresh Prep Roast Turkey holiday meal kit collection which are perfect for your holiday entertaining this festive season!…
New Italian hot spot opened recently in the Olympic Village neighbourhood by the Casereccio foods team. They are known for their house-made pastas and so much more. Here you not only have delicious pastas, pizza, cakes and pastries, you also have…
Earlier in the fall I attended the 10th Anniversary party at Bodega on Main in Strathcona where co-owners Paul Rivas, Natalie Rivas and Hector Medina (shown above). Invited media guests, family and friends came to celebrate this milestone. I enjoyed…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Civic Sedan Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan 2025 car around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes at restaurants and cafes in the Vancouver area. This vehicle is the new flagship of the…
The Vancouver Foodster Tiramisu Challenge was a success featuring unique tiramisu creations at restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each establishment featured their creation on their menu from November 20 – December 14, 2025 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the…
If you’re an olive lover like me, you know the joy of opening a can of perfectly brined, flavour-packed olives that can brighten up any meal. That’s why I’m excited to share some delicious news: California Ripe Olives are now…
Earlier in the fall I spent a week test driving the 2025 Polestar P3 LE Dual Motor electric car around Vancouver while visiting some new and not so new restaurants. I drove to East Van to Super Thai Hot Pot…
I was in Lisbon a few weeks ago which is home to the first Time Out Market that opened in 2014, as it all started there. Now there are Time Out Market food halls in many cities around the world….
Welcome to the Vancouver Tiramisu Challenge. Restaurants, cafes and bakeries from all over Metro Vancouver were invited to enter their Tiramisu creations into this challenge. Each establishment will be featuring their Tiramisu creations on their menu from November 20 – December…
I made a Butternut Squash Soup within minutes using the Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor. The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor is a great tool for quickly prepping ingredients, especially for a smooth soup like that….
The 11th annual Vancouver Foodster Pasta Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Pasta creation from October 2-25, 2025. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
The restaurant is featuring a 5 course Harvest inspired Modern Indian tasting menu by Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar and his team throughout the fall. I visited for dinner with Lawrence who joined me and we enjoyed each of the different…