The Capilano Holiday Pop-up
I enjoyed tasting some of the beverages and savoury items today at a preview social for the holiday pop-up at the The Capilano Tea House in Gastown. Kicking off tomorrow is 12 days of local which runs daily through to…
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North Van Brunch Crawl on January 24
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2015 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 6 restaurants throughout North Van’s Lonsdale neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this…
Christmas Treats
For this years Christmas holiday season there are many bakeries around the city baking up selections of treats. Here are a couple of local bakeries and some of their unique offerings. Fratelli Bakery Gingerbread People Santa decorated cookies Snowman Christmas…
Downtown Vancouver Brunch Crawl on January 23
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2015 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit several restaurants throughout Downtown Vancouver as you taste all sorts of dishes in this Brunch crawl…
The Cascade Room Fall Menu, New Dishes
It’s been a few years since I had eaten at The Cascade Room, fast forward to the recently launched fall/winter menu that features some wonderful dishes, hearty and perfect for the season. 1st dish: Albacore Tuna Tartare with a very…
An Indian Feast at Tasty Indian Bistro
To celebrate their 4th Anniversary, owner Inder Saini and his Manager Harman Basutta welcomed me and some other guests to indulge in quite the feast. This was a first time visit for me to this expansive restaurant that seats 230…
Art, Eat & Sip on Granville Island on January 20
Presented by Vancouver Foodster Get set for an extraordinary night of art, eating and drinking on Granville Island. Visit resident artists, local producers of beer and spirits, and taste dishes from several of the island restaurants at some of Granville…
Making Holiday Cocktails at Liberty Distillery
At local Liberty Distillery on Granville Island they wish to celebrate and pay homage to the old traditions, and their spirits are fermented and distilled onsite following exacting recipes. Each batch is meticulously controlled in each step from the fermentation…
Olympic Village Brunch Crawl on January 17
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2015 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit several restaurants throughout the Olympic Village neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this…
Ban Chok Dee Thai Fall Menu, New Dishes
Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from Executive Chef Parinya Lopston’s fall menu. 1st dish: Tom Kha Scallop Soup served in coconut shell, loved the silkiness of the coconut milk in the warm soup. 2nd dish: Pomelo…
Gastown Brunch Crawl on January 16
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2015 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 7+ restaurants throughout the Gastown neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this Brunch…
Chanukah Donuts
Chanukah is an 8 day Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of light it is a joyous festival of lights People celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel games, and eat festive foods. Of course there are the traditional festive…
Dine Out Vancouver 2016 Brunch Crawls
Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster present If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events or love trying new dishes and restaurants, you are going to want to hear about the 6 events that Vancouver Foodster is…
Presidents Choice Insiders Collection Holiday Brunch
Last week I indulged in a wonderful brunch that featured many new products from the PC Insiders Collection, served at a long table at L’Abattoir by their chefs team. For the holiday season, President’s Choice® brand, launches more than 70…
Micky Valens and his Cocktails
Micky Valens is a Bartender at Wildebeest in Gastown. I asked Micky to make a selection of his unique cocktails at Wildebeest. Up first is the Tijuana Inspiration: This cocktail is made to represent Tequila the way a Manhattan and a…
Fried Chicken Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Fried Chicken Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Fried Chicken creation from November 5-29, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
Sunday Discovery Dinner at Grapes and Soda
Last Sunday I enjoyed the Emilia-Romagna theme dinner in this Discovery Dinner series which Chef Ron Shaw who offered up a 4 course selection of small plates. Each Sunday night throughout the fall they have been offering up a different…
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.S’more Please with chocolate soft serve ice cream, chocolate corn flakes, dark chocolate drizzle, almond stick and toasted marshmallow…