Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the West End BIA, this new event is sure to please anyone who loves Sunday brunch! Visit over 8 restaurants through-out the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver and…
I had lunch the other day with Richard Chewie, the restaurant owner of the successful Chewies in Kitsilano who has just opened a new stylish New Orleans styled joint in Coal Harbour. The large room features 115 seats inside…
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants throughout Vancouver! This 2nd Annual tasting extravaganza goes from 1:30pm until 5:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. You will taste all types of noodles from chow mein to spaghetti to mac &…
Food Talks Vol 10 Speakers (from left to right) Tim Pawsey, Michaela Morris, Michele Boufard, John Clerides, Sid Cross and David Schoelfield. On December 3rd we presented the tenth event in this Food Talks series which featured 5 inspiring speakers…
Last weekend I was invited to taste some of the new menu items on the weekend brunch menu on The Roof. Months ago they installed a moving canopy that enclosed the stunning patio and beautiful roof top kitchen. It was…
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…
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Jennifer Belbeck Sous Chef at Tableau Bar Bistro When did you get your first food related tattoo…
Last night I attended the opening reception for this new bistro located in the heart of South Granville. With a small dining room and a large bar this bistro has 32 seats, is warm and inviting. The restaurant will be…
It’s no secret that I have always been fond of desserts, here are some of the best desserts that I have had in the past 6 months in and around Vancouver. Here are 15 of my favourite desserts, in no…
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…
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants, cafes and deli in the Burnaby Heights neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to…
On November 18, White Spot launched its first cookbook to celebrate its 85th Anniversary. It was a nostalgic night filled with speeches from Red Robinson, Chef John Bishop, Pat Quinn and many others. Chronicling its evolution from a single drive-in…
On November 27 we presented our 13th edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver event that showcased 8 restaurants, cafes, butcher shop, brewery and a distillery in the East Village neighborhood between Nanaimo & Hastings stretching to Powell & Commercial Drive in…
On November 20 I attended the Hapa Izakaya 10th anniversary Party at Hapa Robson where 300 guests mingled over drinks and food. Owner, Justin Ault greeted everyone, there was also an exciting oyster shucking competition, featuring some of Vancouver’s top…
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…
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Sarah Band Sous Chef at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House When did you get your first…
Last week I had the pleasure to meet Cookbook Author, Mollie Katzen at Books to Cooks. She was in town to promote her new book “The Heart of the Plate”, a beautiful book filled with vegetarian recipes for a new…
A couple of weeks ago I attended this bustling market that was filled with foodies and music lovers out experiencing food stalls from a growing number of smaller food vendors as well as some known food trucks. Chris Jerome had…
I was into Mosaic at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver to taste their Fall Menu, I tried some of the new dishes Chef Thomas Heinrich has on the menu. 1st dish: Chestnut Apple Bisque 2nd dish: Fall Salad 3rd dish: Butter…
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Johnny Bridge Chef at East of Main Café Follow Johnny on twitter @johnnybridge When did you…
This is the tenth event in this Food Talks series! Come join us to meet and mingle with other foodies, and to hear some enlightening speakers from the wine community. Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition! Our speakers will touch…
Last Wednesday I indulged in one of my favourite dishes, sharing a pot of delicious cheese fondue. When travelling in Switzerland or France it was fairly easy to enjoy fondue, it is great to see Le Parisien step up to…