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Argan Bistro Fall Menu, New Dishes

Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from Executive Chef Jeff Miller’s fall menu. 1st dish: Garlic Prawns Bruschetta Bocconcini, smoked pepper puree, white wine cream, a delicious starter with an addictive sauce. 2nd dish: Forager’s Toast Truffled…

The Charles Bar Celebrates 5 Years

Tonight, I attended the media party to celebrate 5 years of this Gastown restaurant, it’s been awhile since I attended the opening 5 years ago. I sampled some of the food and drink, favourites were the Gastown Lemonade, Fig and…

Exploring Il Centro’s MERCATO

Last month, I visited this market for the first time, this market happens on the 3rd Friday each month from the spring through the fall in front of the Italian Cultural Centre. In addition to farm-fresh veggies, fruits, this market…

Tasting Plates Downtown South

On September 16, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Downtown South event that showcased 7 restaurants and establishments centered on Davie from Bute to Marinaside.   C Prime Modern Italian Steak House  MENU Our Tasting Plate: CAB striploin fiorentina Mini…

Feast of Fields at UBC Farm

I attended another joyous festival of food and drink this past Sunday for the 21st annual FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields, this was my 6th Feast of Fields. It was a cloudy cool day with a great crowd…

Bistro Verde Opening

I attended the media opening party on September 11, for Nordstrom’s new restaurant which offers a unique mix of West Coast fare. Executive Chef JJ Fraser leads the kitchen. I enjoyed some of the delicious bites that were served offering…

Ceviche Challenge Winners

The Vancouver Foodster Ceviche Challenge was a huge success featuring 3 creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their ceviche creation from August 20 – September 13, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…

Sai Woo Fall Menu, New Dishes

Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from new Executive Chef Keev Mah’s fall menu. 1st dish: Duck Taco with maple hoisin, Asian slaw, pickles is delicious! 2nd dish: Scallop Crudo with fried milk, black roe on a…

Joy of Feeding at UBC Farm on September 19

Sixteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds – from Peru to Iran to Rwanda – will offer a taste of their favourite recipes at the fourth annual Joy of Feeding event on September 19, 2015. This celebration of whole foods,…

Ancora Opening

I attended the opening party yesterday for Viaggio Hospitality Group’s new restaurant which offers a unique mix of West Coast, Peruvian and Japanese fare. Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde’s Peruvian origins lend Ancora’s menu an authentic South American flair. Located in the…

Tasting Brunch at The Acorn

Brunch catchup with my friend Alexei to taste some of the new brunch menu items at one of my favourite restaurants in the Riley Park neighborhood. Locally made Culture Craft Ginger Berry Kombucha to start off Locally baked sourdough with…

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) Banoffee Pie in a jar Banoffee Pie in a jar with fresh banana custard, Hefewetzen toffee, butter…

First Taste of Bon Macaron

Bon Macaron Patisserie has gained a cult following in Victoria, BC since opening there in 2013. They have recently opened their 1st Vancouver location in Kitsilano and will open their 2nd location here in mid-September inside the Granville Island Public…

Here’s your Jewish New Year Eating Guide

The Jewish New Year (September 13 to 15) or Rosh Hashanah as it is known is the first of the High Holy Days where eating delish food reigns. This is a holiday known for feasting on round challah (a sweet…

Get Local Dinner at Whole Foods

Last night I attended this wonderful long table dinner hosted by Whole Foods Cambie in their beautiful Allegro Café. It was a fundraiser raising funds for local organization, Growing Chefs and it was the first event of this kind to…

Tasting Plates Downtown South on Sept 16

Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Downtown South neighborhood (between Bute to Yaletown’s edge and Burrard to Nelson). This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving…

Sundae Challenge Winners

The Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge was a huge success featuring 4 sundae creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sundae creation from August 5-29, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Grain Purveyor Dinner Collaboration with Annabelle Choi

Last night I attended a wonderful dinner at one of the coolest eateries in the city, Dock Lunch. It was a pop-up themed one night only dinner by Chef Annabelle Choi who did all the cooking along with Grain founders…

Interview with Chef Alex Newton

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 Chefsis a series of Interviews with some…

Tasting Plates Chinatown

On August 26, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Chinatown and area event that showcased 6 restaurants and establishments paying homage to the historical era of Chinatown as well as showcasing new eateries. Sai Woo MENU Our Tasting Plate: Pork…

We Heart Local Awards BC

The BC Agriculture Council and We Heart Local has launched the third annual We Heart Local Awards. This people’s choice Awards, which runs from August 17th to September 14th, highlights the most popular food and agriculture businesses and organizations across…

Foxtrot Winemaker’s Dinner at Bauhaus

On August 20, I attended this spectacular dinner featuring notable BC winemaker Foxtrot Vineyards. I was fortunate to be seated next to Torsten Allander who is the founder of the winery along with his wife Kikki; as well as Winemaker…

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