A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1) Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta with brandied cherries and lemon crumble and a hint of…
Last night, I attended the opening party Meinhardt’s new grocery store and deli located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Michael Meinhardt is the General Manager of this new 3,200 sq ft grocery store and prepared food bar. I enjoyed…
On September 15, I dined at Darby’s Public House for the Double Mountain Beer Dinner. Chef Bill Taylor prepared 3 courses which were paired with each of the Double Mountain beers. Now on to dinner and the pairings! 1st Course:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…