Category: First Taste

First Taste of Hugos Mexican Kitchen in Surrey

Experienced recently re-opened Mexican restaurant at their new location in the Clayton neighbourhood Here you feel like you are in Mexico with the beautiful decor inside. Lawrence joined me and we started off with their tasty Queso Fundido with beef Barbacoa,…

First Taste of Dante Sandwich

A great new addition to downtown Vancouver’s Robson Street, this Italian sandwich café features Schiacciata a Tuscan bread that’s large and thin, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for making Italian sandwiches. They serve these cold or grilled, they also…

First Taste of the Saigonville

Specializing in Vietnamese fusion this new restaurant located in the East Village neighbourhood is owned by Chef Kevin Nguyen who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.   Chef Kevin moved to Vancouver 3 years ago from Saigon,…

First Taste of Just Pizza

It’s all about the best sourdough pizza and more at this new East Van pizzeria. The amazing crust that gives the pizza a chewy texture and a delicious base to the creative toppings and crusts that co-owners Chef Steven Che and…

First Taste of Saan Saan Café

Over a couple of visits I have experienced this newly opened café in the Crosstown neighbourhood; this beautiful cafe offers nostalgic and gluten-free Hong Kong-inspired food and drink. Founded by siblings Eric, Sarena, and Jamie Siu, the cafe space occupies…

First Taste of Good Thief

Specializing in cocktails, mocktails and dishes daily into the night. Good Thief is a reinterpretation of Vietnamese culture and innovative culinary artistry giving them new life in a modern menu of cocktails and “món nhậu”.  Inspired by global travels and a relentless pursuit…

First Taste of Life is Sweet Confections

A new confectionary and gelato shop just opened in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood of North Vancouver. Owned by Liana Gerber she. started making chocolates while she was at home during the pandemic, she loved it so much that she decided to…

First Taste of Oshi Nori

Specializing in sushi hand rolls and other Japanese dishes in the heart of Yaletown, owners’ husband and wife Paulo and Priscilla have created a great spot featuring high quality seafood. Everything is so fresh and flavourful and you get to…

First Taste of Marugame Udon

Marugame Udon is known world-wide for its made-to-order Sanuki-style udon, which is a specific type of udon noodle originating from Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as the Sanuki region. Sanuki-style udon is one of the most popular and well-known udon varieties…

First Taste of Skye Avenue Kitchen & Bar

With it’s extensive selection of whiskey’s the restaurant boasts the largest collection of whiskey in the country with over 3,000 bottles and growing. The cuisine is global and it’s best described as a culinary adventure. Chef Valerio Pescetelli leads the…

First Taste of Mogador Restaurant

Specializing in homestyle Moroccan cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver. It’s owned by Chef/Owner Adil Dhilou and Owner Brahim Najem who are both passionate about welcoming their customers into their vibrant restaurant. These are…

First Taste of Bar Haifa

Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in downtown Vancouver. It’s owned by 5 best friends which is made up of Israelis and Palestinians and they have melded their cultures together to bring the cuisine from Haifa,…

First Taste of Qube Lebanese Cuisine

Specializing in authentic Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in Kitsilano, comes to us by 22 year old Chef/Owner Daniel Berro. His dishes are dedicated to his roots growing up in the villages of Lebanon. Here it’s about serving…

First Taste of Monzo Burger

There is a new burger spot in town and is where it’s at for a fun day or night out, open daily from morning to midnight; they are serving up all sorts of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), milkshakes (with…

First Taste of Toloache Mexican Kitchen

Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery opened a month ago in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you can come by and order and get your food to stay or to go and they…

First Taste of Parker Rooftop

A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…

First Taste of Oakberry in Vancouver

The first of five stores to open in Vancouver this year is now open in Kitsilano; the company that was founded in Brazil in 2016, now has 600 stores around the world. Oakberry is known for its fresh, 100% natural…

First Taste of Archr Coffee

It’s all about being the community coffee house in the Willoughby neighbourhood of Langley. Locally owned by a husband and wife duo who wanted to create a place for their community to come and enjoy delicious coffee and food. The…

Experiencing Spice Club Indian Cuisine in Surrey

Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the heart of Surrey where they have an extensive menu of Indian dishes along with cocktails and more. Enjoyed a delicious Indian dinner feast with some of my friends as we shared…

First Taste of Little Karp

Specializing in West Coast cuisine with Asian influences, this newly opened fine dining restaurant in Richmond features seafood from all over the world as well as local ingredients whenever possible. Owned by a husband and wife team (Sam Wong and…

First Taste of Machete

Specializing in Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened on Main Street near Chinatown where owners Cecilia and Alex are featuring authentic Mexican dishes. They are serving all sorts of Mexican specialties that you would find in the…

First Taste of Gastronomy Gastown

It’s all about delicious Napoletana pizza and other Italian dishes with a twist at this recently opened spot in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver. Owned by business partners, Sahand Bigloo and Kiarash Tarikhi. In addition to pizza, the rest of…

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