Italian Day on the Drive June 12
Feeling hungry? There’s no better place to satisfy your cravings for all foods – savoury, sweet and everything in between – at the 7th annual Italian Day on The Drive, which is set to take place on June 12th. This…
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Interview with Chef Robert Uy
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 some…
Culinary Shines at Harmony Arts Festival August 3 & 4
The highly popular BEST of the WEST is back along with a new culinary event at this year’s Harmony Arts Festival. Ambleside Pier will play host to two exciting culinary events this year at the Harmony Arts Festival, presented by…
Vancouver Craft Beer Fest Opening Night
The opening event for the 7th Annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week got off to a fun start last night at the Roundhouse Community Centre. The room was filled with beer lovers who mixed and mingled over tastings from many of the…
Tasting Plates East Village
On Wednesday May 18, we presented our 3rd tasting tour of the East Village neighborhood featuring a great selection of restaurants from Clark Drive to Renfrew. Registration took place in the 60 year old historic Tiki Bar located inside the…
Sabrine Dhaliwal and her Cocktails
Sabrine Dhaliwal is the Bar Manager at Uva in Vancouver. I asked Sabrine to make a selection of her unique cocktails at Uva. Up first is the Matinee Marnier Ingredients: 0.75 oz Campari 0.75 oz Grand Marnier 1.00 oz Orange …
Interview with Chef Brian Luptak
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 some…
A First Taste of Haida Wild
Dirty Apron Cooking School recently played host to a media/chefs tasting of some fairly new seafood products from Haida Wild. At each of the 4 chef stations I had a chance to sample their salmon and other products as well…
Brunch with Andrew Sosa at Catch 122
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…
Taste of Thailand
A wonderful night celebrating the food and culture of Thailand was hosted by Vancouver Magazine and Sala Thai restaurant a couple of weeks ago. It was a delicious night featuring five local Thai restaurants in a culinary cook-off who each…
Tasting Brunch at La Brasserie
La Brasserie recently re-launched their popular weekend brunch service, I had a taste of some of their notable dishes. The Chicken Mornay Crepes and the potatoes with their homemade ketchup were delicious pairing perfectly with a glass of fresh orange…
Joe Fortes Lunch Menu, New Dishes
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his spring / summer lunch menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes as well try some old favourites. 1st dish: Tomato & Beet Salad fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes,…
Hawkers Wharf to Open this Summer
A new culinary centre under the direction and vision of it’s founder Chris Jerome is set to open in early July in North Vancouver. It is going to be a one of kind culinary destination that mixes their own bar,…
Interview with Sabrine Dhaliwal
Bartender | UVA| Vancouver Canadian Belvedere Brand Ambassador Sabrine started off her career in the hospitality industry as part of the team that opened Reflections rooftop lounge at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in 2011. From there she ended up working…
Vancouver Foodster 3rd Taco Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their tacos…
West Oak Celebrates 3 Years
Last night I attended the 3rd Anniversary Celebration at West Oak Restaurant in Yaletown which specializes in Westcoast cuisine with a focus on ethically and locally sourced as possible ingredients. Owner Peter Girges and his partners hosted quite the fun party…
Tasting Brunch at WildTale
Recently starting up a weekend brunch service, I gave this one a whirl trying some of their dishes and juice combo over brunch on the patio in the heart of Yaletown. The Ginger fresh juice with carrot, ginger and lemon…
Five Foodie Treats
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1) Chocolate Pannacotta Chocolate Panacotta with espresso crumble, Dulce de Leche, roasted cashews, black sesame, and mint Created by:…