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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…

Brunch with Jonny Staub at C Restaurant

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…

WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata at the River

Enter to WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata on the River ($170 value) On Tuesday, April 24, Naramata Bench Wineries will hold their annual Spring Wine Release Event from 6:30-9:00 PM, at the River Market in the heart of New Westminster….

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

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….

Easter Treats

Here are some of the bakeries, and chocolatiers where you can purchase Easter treats in and around Vancouver. Soirette Macarons & Tea 1433 West Pender Street, Vancouver @SoiretteMacaron 6 Easter Macarons $19.50 Or $3.50 each Order ahead by calling 604-558-3308 …