My Favourite Pizza Pies in Vancouver
It is no secret that pizza is one of my favourite foods, there are many pizzerias that I like around the city. Here is my list of my favourite Pizzas around the city. Note: These are not in any ranking…
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Lobby Restaurant Summer Menu Tasting
Executive Chef Joel Green launched his summer menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. Alaskan Weathervane Scallop Ceviche as the Amuse Beautiful tasting trio of Rangeland Bison Carpaccio with truffle scented rocket greens, Yukon…
Indian Summer Festival Gala
On July 3rd, I attended the wonderful gala, it was a culinary tour of South Asian cuisine curated by Vikram Vij held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. This was the first day of the annual Indian Summer…
Firehall Arts Centre Gala
A few weeks ago on June 19, I attended the Firehall Arts Centre’s annual fundraiser called EAT.DRINK.PLAY. It was a fun evening that celebrated locally produced food, drink and performance. The event showcased a selection of food from Gastown and…
Vancouver 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster 100 Mile Challenge. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their 100 mile cocktail creations into this challenge, most have created a special cocktail creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant/bar…
Vancouver Foodster 5 Year Anniversary
Celebrate with Vancouver Foodster all month long! In celebration of our 5th anniversary, vancouverfoodster.com is throwing a big party online and you are invited! You might be asking yourself how can you attend an online party, well first of all…
Friday Lunch with Amber Sessions at The Roof
The Friday Lunch is a focus on the restaurant’s Lunch menu along with the Interview of a notable Business or Cultural leader who is joining me as my guest at restaurants in and around Vancouver. Each of the places I…
Tasting Plates Central Richmond on July 9
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the central Richmond neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza will be centered on Number 3 Road and area from Bridgeport to Westminster Highway, goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each…
Tastes of Latin America June 28 – July 6: The Menus
Carnaval del Sol and Latincouver present Tastes of Latin America at several Latin American restaurants throughout Vancouver which begins on June 28. Each of the participating restaurants will be offering specially priced 3 course menus featuring a variety of unique and popular…
Indian Summer Festival July 3-12
The Indian Summer Festival returns to Vancouver from July 3-12. Again this year they are featuring a culinary component featuring South Asia’s finest art and cuisine. There are a few food related events and these include: Opening Gala, with Vikram…
Flatbread Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Flatbread Challenge was successful featuring 6 flatbread creations in this challenge from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their flatbread on their menu from June 4-26, 2014. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
Tasting Plates Latin American Flavours
On June 25, 2014 we presented our Tasting Plates Latin American Flavours event that showcased 7 restaurants all over Vancouver featuring cuisine from Mexico, Peru, San Salvador and more. It was an exciting night of tasting all sorts of Latin…
Interview with Chef Curtis Luk
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…
Visa Infinite Dinner at The Blackbird
On June 17th, I had the pleasure to attend this cocktail pairing dinner that featured Chef Alvin Pillay of The Blackbird along with Chef Duncan Ly of the Yellow Door (Calgary); and Bartender Jay Jones of The Blackbird along with…
Tasting Summer Brunch at Market by Jean-Georges
Yesterday I kicked off summer in style on the patio of Market at the Shangri-La Hotel downtown Vancouver, joined by my friend Kenji Maeda. Bubbles, Beats & Brunch takes places every weekend all summer long featuring an array of flavourful…
Tasting Brunch at Calabash Bistro
Executive Chef Cullin David and his team launched their brunch menu this spring which I had the pleasure to try when I interviewed Zahra Alani in my Celebrity Brunch Interview. I then dined for a media tasting to try more…
Beachside Concessions in West Vancouver
I took myself on an excursion a couple weeks ago to Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver to visit The Smoke House which is located inside the park towards and above the beach. This beachside concession is unlike any you have…
Tastes of Latin America June 28 – July 6
Carnaval del Sol and Latincouver present Tastes of Latin America at several Latin American restaurants throughout Vancouver. This event will unite the city’s best Latin flavours with locals who have yet to know about them (and the ones that just…
Grill & Vine Maple Syrup Inspired Dinner
Over the past few years I have spent a few days each summer visiting the beautiful Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler where I had the pleasure of dining in their restaurants and getting to know their Executive Chef Brad…
Wine in the Garden
On May 29th, I attended this wonderful evening of wines from the Summerland region along with delicious food prepared by Truffles Fine Foods and music from Dawn Chubai and her trio. VanDusen Botanical Gardens was the setting for the…
Bloom Spring Release Tasting
I attended this annual celebration of BC Wines on May 22, the tasting featured wines from many of the wineries across all regions in BC. This afternoon trade tasting was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre where guests I had…
Summer Menu Tasting at Famoso Pizzeria
I was invited to taste some of their new dishes and pizzas which were recently added to the menu. 1st dish: Ricotta Gnudi with eggplant caponata 2nd dish: The Catalan Pizza topped with roasted gala apples, spiced raisins, toasted pine nuts, sautéed…