Interview with Mark Tagulao
Mark Tagulao | Vancouver Vancouver is home to some of the best pastry chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Star Pastry Chefs is a…
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French Macaron Baking Class with Chef Marco Ropke
On April 13th, I attended this hands on French Macaron class with Chef Marco Ropke at the Pastry Training Centre. Our class of 10 students were educated on the steps needed to make the best macarons. This was my first…
Poplar Grove Winemakers Dinner
I attended this dinner at Tapanade Bistro on April 4th, that featured Poplar Grove Wines along with their Winemaker Ian Sutherland. Following the welcoming reception that featured the 2009 Poplar Grove Viognier and canapes, we all sat down to dinner….
Brunch with Robyn Wiener at The District
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…
New Dishes at The Oakwood
Since I am a fan of Chef Michael Robbins cooking, I was in for dinner to taste some of the new additions to his spring menu! 1st dish: Fried Octopus ($7) with Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), pickled shallots, bacon aioli…
Chef Ryan Bissel
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…
Growing Chefs Dessert Finale
On Saturday night April 14th, I attended the Dessert Finale portion of the Growing Chefs Fundraiser at Studeo 1666 with a packed room of guests. These lucky guests had attended Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Where a 3 course meal…
Roaming Dragon Tasting
Roaming Dragon held a menu tasting party last week where they showcased 13 new dishes on their Street Food and catering menus to a packed house at District 319. There were stations set up around the room serving up everything…
Brunch with Riaz Meghji at Au Petit Chavignol
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…
Projecting Change Film Festival April 17-22
The Projecting Change Film Festival takes place April 17-22 at in Vancouver. Showcasing a variety of films that promote green and sustainable living. A couple of films that are food related include “In Organic We Trust” and “Dive” both taking…
Vancouver Craft Beer Week May 18-26
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is taking place May 18-26 at many restaurants, pubs and other locals all over the city. They are offering 9 Headliner events, 6 Opening Acts, 36 Neighbourhood Gigs, and 12+ week-long specials dedicated to all things…
Patio Shines at Reflections
Last night I was invited to the re-opening of one of the nicest and secluded patios in the city, Reflections in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Reflections is an elegant alfresco rooftop bar and lounge, located on the hotel’s fourth floor…
Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge
Welcome to the 1st ever Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their poutine into this challenge, some restaurants have their poutine on their menus and others have created a special poutine…
New Dishes at Hidden Tasting Bar
Visited recently for dinner to taste some of the dishes that were new additions to their spring menu! 1st dish: Cajun Wings 2nd dish: Grilled Squid Puttanesca 3rd dish: Chicken Fatoush Salad 4th dish: Arctic Char with ratatouille pave 5th…
Brunch with Jonny Staub at C 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…
Le Parisien Opening
Last night, April 5th, I attended the opening party of Le Parisien, located on Denman in the heart of the West End. Le Parisien is owned by John Blakeley, who also owns Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis. Guests were treated to red…
Interview with Bob Blumer
I met up with Bob Blumer, star of the World’s Weirdest Restaurants while he was in Vancouver a few days ago and we had coffee together at The Wicked Café. His new show premierres on Food Network Canada beginning April…
Brunch with Dawn Chubai at Bistro Pastis
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…
12 New Food Trucks in Vancouver
I attended the press conference this morning where Mayor Gregor Robertson announced that 12 more permanent Food Truck licenses have been issued. Here is the list of these 12 new Food Trucks and the cuisine they will be serving. Guanaco…
Celebrating Halibut Season
Halibut season is in full swing, last week I visited some local restaurants to taste their Ocean Wise Paciifc Halibut creations. I started off with a visit to Kitsilano Daily Kitchen where Chef Brian Fowke has been offering nightly halibut…
Cooking Class with Chef Dan Hayes
On Friday, March 23rd, I attended this hands on cooking class with visiting Chef Dan Hayes of Victoria’s The London Chef. The Dirty Apron Cooking School presented Guest Chef Dan Hayes who lead a class on using the ‘unsung heroes’…
Chocolate Challenge 2012
Last night I attended the Chocolate Challenge 2012 Finale where the Top 6 entries recipes were prepared by Peter Fong and his team at Ganache Patisserie. There were 80 entrants narrowed down to 6 finalists and none were professional chefs….