In my own journey of trying 5 hot chocolates in this years Hot Chocolate Festival these are the ones that I chose and tried with my ranking of my favourite to the not as good as the others. 1)A flight…
I toured Canada’s first vegan Ice Cream shop recently it is located a block away from the Yaletown Canada Line station. Owned by Chris White who founded the company; Jocelyn Heinrichs is the flavour creation and product tester manager. Nice…
I toured this new winery and tasting lounge recently, it is located a couple blocks away from the Olympic Village Canada Line station. City Side Winery showcases their passion in crafting independent and regionally produced premium wines. It has been…
I recently attended a mingler inside the Gleaneagles Clubhouse in West Vancouver that featured Peake of Catering newly renovated historic venue. I enjoyed their live jazz group and sampled their culinary team’s newest creations. Loved the Mushroom Risotto with braised…
I toured this new eatery today that is located downtown in the Tinseltown/Crosstown area. Owned by Tai Keattivanichvily, he is no stranger to Thai cooking in this city as he also owns the highly successful Bob Likes Thai Food restaurants…
Hy’s recently opened their beautiful upstairs lounge which make’s nod to dressing down a notch while enjoying the same excellent food, drink and service. My friend and fellow writer Farhan Mohamed joined me for dinner as we delved into some…
Executive Chef Faizal Kassam and Robert Stelmachuk General Manager & Wine Director have created a lunch menu filed with Italian delights that match a comprehensive wine list that touches on not only Italian wines but others that connect well with…
I toured this new eatery that opened a few days ago in the Olympic Village neighborhood, Run by Owners Matt Adolfo and chef/partner Greg Edwards, they are serving dinner presently with brunch and lunch service to follow within a week…
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…
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…
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…
Last week I attended the 60th Anniversary party of Hy’s Canada, the cross Canada chain of Steakhouses, the media party was held at their Hy’s Hornby Restaurant. To mark the 60th anniversary of the company, they just completed a renovation…
I toured the new Prado Café that opened a few days ago in the Fraserhood Mountainview neighborhood. The café features seating for 20, a full kitchen and bakery. This is their 3rd location and owner Sammy Piccolo, said it was…
Visited last week to taste a selection of new dishes from new Executive Chef Bruce Wood’s fall menu. 1st dish: Snow Crab Salad with heirloom cherry tomatoes on a bed of avocado purée, a stunning and flavourful salad. 2nd dish:…
Executive Chef Karan Suri hails from India, and couldn’t find a Tiffin type of lunch around Vancouver that replicated what he grew up eating. Months ago he added a Tiffin lunch offering in the restaurant and I finally had a…
I recently tasted my way through a multitude of dishes of the annual lobster-inspired fall menu. These new dishes were created by Corporate Chef Brent Fisher and are available in all of The Boathouse locations through to the end of…
On October 22nd, I attended the opening party for this new Japanese Yakitori Bar/Restaurant in the Olympic Village neighborhood. Executive Chef Hiro Amano leads the kitchen and food operations of this new one of a kind Yakitori style bar. Designed…
Last night I attended the opening of the store opening for Zwilling at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Mall, this is the company’s first store in Vancouver as well as their first in Canada. Chef Dana Hauser of the Fairmont Waterfront…