My Latest Round-Up of Best Desserts
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…
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Brunch with Manuel Cuevas at The Parlour Restaurant
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…
Tasting Plates Burnaby Heights on December 11
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…
White Spot Launches Cookbook
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…
Tasting Plates East Village
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…
Hapa Izakaya Celebrates 10 Years
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 with Alan Marriott at Corduroy Restaurant
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…
Chef Sarah Band
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…
Mollie Katzen Talk & Tasting
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…
Hawkers Market Thrives in East Van
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…
Fall Menu Tasting at Mosaic
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…
Chef Johnny Bridge
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…
Food Talks Vol 10, December 3
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…
Fondue Nights at Le Parisien
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…
Fall Menu Tasting at Joe Fortes
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his fall menu recently at Joe Fortes and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. 1st dish: Lobster Bisque – atlantic lobster, brandy, cream 2nd dish: Truffle Parmesan Fries 3rd dish: Braised…
Touring Odd Society Distillery
Odd Society Spirits is the latest distillery to open in East Van and one unique operation, I had a chance to take a tour the other day. I met both Miriam Karp (Co-owner), and Joshua Beach one of the master…
Distinguished North American Restaurants Conference Vancouver
On September 15-18, 2013, Vancouver played host city to the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel. I was fortunate to be able to attend many of the sessions as well as the…
Skills & Spills Industry Games
On Sunday October 20th I was one of the judges for the inaugural Skills and Spills, the BC Hospitality Foundation‘s first-ever industry games, at the Hellenic Cultural Centre (4500 Arbutus Street) in Vancouver. Skills and Spills is the industry’s chance to…
Tasting Plates East Village on November 27
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the East Village neighborhood, centered in the Hastings and Nanaimo area. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for…
CRAFT Beer Market Opening
On November 5th, I attended the opening party celebration In The Village inside the iconic Salt Building. With 140 taps, CRAFT boasts Canada’s largest selection of draft beer taking the title away from their Calgary location which has 120 taps….
Touring Parallel 49 Brewing
I met up with Graham With the brewmaster at Parallel 49 Brewing in East Van for a tour of the brewery and for a chat. Graham is always full of stories about the beer that he has brewed as well as…
Milano Coffee Roasters
Over the years I have tasted the evolving espresso roasts that Vancouver based Milano Coffee Roasters has had on the bar in their own cafes as well as ones that they supply. I visited with owners Brian and Linda Turko…