Bacchanalia Gala
On February 28th I sipped and mingled amongst wine connoisseurs during the reception over J Vineyards J Brut Russian River Rose NV at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The wine auction is a must for any serious wine collector and the…
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Dinner at The Grill – Vancouver Club
Chef Sean Cousins invited me in for dinner recently where I was treated to these wonderful dishes. The First Course: Weathervine and Baja prawn dumpling, apple beet slaw almonds The Second Course: Fennel Pollen and clay pepper crusted ahi tuna,…
Brunch with Bill Richardson at Trattoria
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 Tom Lee
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…
Howe Sound Beer Dinner at Kitsilano Daily
I attended this dinner at Kitsilano Daily Kitchen on Monday March 19th that featured a 6 course meal created by Chef Brian Fowke paired with a variety of beers from Howe Sound Brewing along with their Brew Master Franco Corno….
Interview with Ernesto Gomez
Restaurateur | Vancouver I sat down with Ernesto last week in his Nuba Restaurant in Gastown over some delicious Mjadra and Lamb Hushwie and talked about his restaurant and music interests and of course business. Each time I talk with…
The BEST Non Traditional Nachos
I had a curiosity after I ate the most amazing twist on nachos dish while having dinner at Black + Blue last month. The unique and delicious Steak House Nachos were the inspiration that got my creative juices flowing. I…
Vancouver Int`l Tequila Expo May 12
The First Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. It is sponsored by Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and the Consulate General of Mexico. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation…
Field Trip to Seattle – Day 3
“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…
S’mores
A S’more is a traditional nighttime campfire treat consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. There is the traditional and there is the untraditional, this roundup is all about both…
Women in Beer Pairing Dinner
To celebrate International Womens Day, the Rogue Kitchen hosted the Pink Pints organized Women in Beer pairing dinner on March 8th. Chef Cory Chapman created 8 tasting plates which were paired to each of the 8 beers from BC based…
Brunch with Marcelo Trevino at Biercraft
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 Kayla Dhaliwall
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…
Interview with Mark Brand
Restaurateur | Vancouver I met up with Mark last week at the counter in his Save-On-Meats diner and talked about his business interests and his community. It was not only a fascinating interview but one that was inspiring as well….
Brunch with Robert Silverman at Raincity Grill
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 Brian Fowke
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…
Star Fundraising Dinner at HAVE Culinary
Last week I was invited to a spectacular dinner and it was not only the food that was memorable it was also the tears in the eyes of most of the guests in the room. The fundraising dinner took place…
Ned Bell is Dining Out For Life’s Honourary Chef
BC’s biggest restaurant fundraiser is teaming up with Ned Bell, Executive Chef of YEW restaurant + bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, to rally support for the 18th Dining Out For Life restaurant fundraiser and the 18,000 British Columbians…
Brunch with Fiona Forbes & Mike Eckford at House Guest
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 Julian Bond
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…
Fraiche Celebrates 1 Year Leap Anniversary
On Tuesday February 29th, I attended the 1st year Leap Anniversary (that’s 4 years) Party at Fraiche Restaurant in West Vancouver. Guests mingled over glasses of red and white wine, savoured bites by Chef Jefferson Alvarez. Guests included Chef Wayne…
Interview with Thomas Haas
Thomas Haas | 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…