Pineapple Bun at The Lido
When writing about food and drink is the job, if it tastes good and it’s unique enough then our readers should know about it. Pineapple Bun The star of the show is the Pineapple Bun with Butter ($2.75) at this…
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Vancouver Foodster Grilled Cheese Challenge
Welcome to the 2nd Vancouver Foodster Grilled Cheese Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their grilled cheese creations into this challenge. Each restaurant and food truck will be featuring their Grilled Cheese creations on their menu…
First Taste of Mon Paris Pâtisserie
With it’s focus on exquisite French pastries with a contemporary twist, Parisian-trained Chef Elena Krasnova has recently opened her first standalone shop in Burnaby’s Metrotown neighborhood. Complete with a 600 square foot open-concept kitchen, the clean and simple design of…
Pizza Palooza: Fun Night of Pizza Tasting and Touring
On Wednesday February 22, Vancouver Foodster presented our 2nd tasting tour of pizza held all over downtown and East Van. The evening event started off at Dogwood Brewing where guests had a chance to taste some organic beer along with…
Touring the Dumpling Trail in Richmond
I recently embarked on a tour around a few restaurants in Richmond that specialize in a variety of house-made dumplings. If you didn’t already know, there are over 20 different types of Asian dumplings that come in all shapes and…
New Pizzas Tasting at Novo Pizzeria
As one who appreciates a great tasting pizza, I was happy to lend my palate to taste some of Chef Carmine’s new pizza creations at Novo Pizzeria in Kitsilano, here is the run down. 1st dish: Novo Filetti Pizza with…
Tasting Plates Vancouver 5th Anniversary on March 8
Join us and celebrate our 5th Anniversary of Tasting Plates and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in downtown Vancouver. This evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday March 8 from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster….
Chefs Vikram Vij and Stefan Hartman Bau-llywood Dinner
Last month celebrity chefs Stefan Hartmann of Bauhaus Restaurant and Chef Vikram Vij of My Shanti by Vij’s collaborated with an incredible Bau-llywood German-Indian cuisine collaboration dinner. Held at My Shanti in Surrey, this sold-out dinner was truly a one…
Celebrating Valentine’s Treat a Friend or Lover
Here is a selection of Valentine’s related indulgences being offered at bakeries to chocolatiers, restaurants to a vineyard and beyond! I talked about many of these treats on my radio show on the “Best and the Foodiest” on CKNW 980…
Vancouver Foodster 6th Annual Poutine Challenge
Welcome to the 6th annual Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their poutine into this challenge, most of the restaurants have created a special poutine just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be…
New Cocktails, New Dishes at El Santo
Last week I had the pleasure to partake in a media tasting of the new cocktails and dishes on their Winter Feature Sheet. As this is one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in the city, I was happy to venture to…
Tasting at Railtown Café Howe Street
Last week I had the pleasure to partake in a media tasting of some salads, sandwiches, beverages and desserts at their newest location in the centre of downtown Vancouver. Ancient Grains Salad with Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, crispy onions, reggiano, aged…
Signature Coffee Drink Challenge 2017 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Signature Coffee Drink Challenge was a great success featuring unique coffee creations at cafes around Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver. Each cafe featured their creation on their menu from January 12 – February 5, 2017 and their…
Chef Mark Singson at The Greasy Spoon Diner
I recently attended an incredible dinner at Save On Meats, it was Monday January 23rd and talented Chef Mark Singson was showcased in this 23rd dinner in this series of Greasy Spoon dinners. The Greasy Spoon Diner is truly one…
Honey’s Chocolate Donut
When writing about food and drink is the job, if it tastes good and it’s unique enough then our readers should know about it. Honey’s Chocolate Donut Fluffy cake donut, serious and coated in chocolate, people drive miles and miles…
New Dishes at Nightingale Restaurant
I was invited in to try Executive Chef Phil Scarfone new fall and winter menu which offers up seasonally changing innovative dishes using as much local ingredients as possible. 1st dish: Russian kale salad, roasted sunchoke, pomegranate, hazelnut vinaigrette, loved…
Street Food City in the Dine Out Vancouver Festival January 23 -29
The sixth annual “food truck pod,” a vibrant pop-up starring local food trucks, will run from January 23 – 29, 2017. This year, they’ll be grouped along Howe Street, between Georgia and Smithe Streets. Food carts, tables and seating will…
Greasy Spoon Dinner with Chef Mark Singson January 23
The Greasy Spoon Diner is truly one of a kind. It pairs the best chefs in the world with the legendary Save On Meats to create a monthly four-course dining experience. Chefs trade in their tweezers for tongs, creating four…
A Taste of Dine Out Vancouver 2017 Eating and Experiencing
Last week I previewed a Dine Out menu at one of our long time restaurants that has joined Dine Out for the first time which was Vij’s; as well I had the pleasure to experience one of the Secret Supper…
Pizza Palooza on February 22
Tantalize your taste buds at several of Vancouver Foodster (aka @vanfoodster Richard Wolak’s) favourite pizzerias throughout Vancouver! This Pizza tasting extravaganza is presented by Tasting Plates and Vancouver Foodster. You will have a chance to taste many types of pizza from…
Noodle Mania Vancouver 2017
On Wednesday January 11, 2017 we presented our 4th tasting tour of noodles held all over the city. The evening event started off at Commodity Juicery in Fraserhood where guests had a chance to enjoy a bubble ice tea beverage along…
Vancouver Signature Coffee Drink Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Signature Coffee Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their respective signature coffee drink creation into this challenge. Each café will be featuring their Signature Coffee creation on their…