Summer Cocktail Tasting at The Keg
My friend Vance Licaros joined me to try some of new cocktails off the spring/summer menu at The Keg Steakhouse + Grill in Yaletown last week. We enjoyed a selection of dishes off the menu to go along with the…
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First Taste of Moja Coffee on Commercial Drive
I previewed the new Moja Coffee café and roastery last week to learn more about one of my favourite coffee roasters. This impressive new café and roastery opened today in a building on Commercial Drive that was built in 1908….
Canadian Flavours Gala
On April 30, I attended this wonderful event that celebrated Canadian chefs from across Canada with wines from the Naramata region of BC. Each chef prepared a dish to pair with one of the wines, and served their dish to…
Argan Bistro 1 Year Anniversary
On May 6, I attended the 1st year anniversary celebration of their restaurant in downtown Vancouver. Guests enjoyed red, white and sparkling wine, as well as beer for liquid refreshment. A variety of canapes were served including lamb meatballs, kefta,…
Exploring Filipino food at Max’s Restaurant
Last week I joined other media friends for a feast of Filipino dishes tasting our way through the many different offerings of Max’s Restaurant. The restaurant opened in Vancouver in 2012 and is currently one of four locations in Canada, the…
Sakura Night Celebration
On April 19 I attended this wonderful celebration of the Cherry Blossoms and a wonderful evening held at Tojo’s Restaurant. Featuring dishes from chefs at Tojo’s Restaurant, featuring sensational Japanese cuisine created by Tojo’s Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, Hapa Izakaya, The…
Pizza Carano Celebrates 2 Years
On April 20, 2015 I attended the 2nd year anniversary celebration at the restaurant in East Van. The party was hopping with many friends and neighbourhood customers joining to celebrate their favourite pizzeria. There was a dj spinning tunes, and…
Celebrating the Spirits at BC Distilled
On April 18th I attended BC Distilled that featured over 23 distilleries from across British Columbia, it was mostly small-batch distilleries and many of them were new. Tasting was the operative word here and there were a few that not…
Reflections Patio Lounge Reopens
Last Wednesday I attended the re-opening of one of the nicest and secluded patios in the city, Reflections in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Reflections is an elegant alfresco rooftop bar and lounge, located on the hotel’s fourth floor and surrounded…
Second Nature at Graze Opening
On April 11, I attended the opening night dinner party picnic style at Second Nature located upstairs at Graze Vegetarian Restaurant on Fraser. Upstairs from the original Graze Restaurant, rain or shine, their shiny new food truck is now serving…
Big Rock Urban Brewery Opening
Last night, I attended the opening party at Big Rock Urban Brewery in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood close to the Olympic Village station. The brewery is a beauty and it is quite the operation, along with a large restaurant and…
Celebrating Halibut Season at Coast Restaurant
BC Halibut season is in full swing, a couple of days ago, I visited Coast Restaurant where Chef Pedro Gonzalez prepared a couple of his new Ocean Wise Halibut dishes for me to taste. Tomato Crusted Halibut on a bed…
Prado Café Opening
On April 1, I attended the opening party at the beautiful Prado Café in Gastown in Vancouver. Guests enjoyed coffees of their choice from the espresso bar as well as a special coffee beer from Parallel 49. They also enjoyed…
Vintners Brunch Highlights the Vancouver Wine Fest
This years Vintners Brunch that I attended as part of the Vancouver International Wine Festival was the best one that I had ever attended in the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It was so well organized, with delicious food from the…
New Dishes Tasting at The Bibo
Visited The Bibo recently to taste some new pastas, pizza and desserts on their latest menu. 1st dish: The Gnocchi ala Romana a Roman style gnocchi made with semolina flour, Parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese, without sauce, cooked in the…
Temper Chocolate & Pastry 1st Anniversary
On February 19, I attended the 1st year anniversary celebration at their bakery café in West Vancouver. Guests enjoyed sparkling wine, chocolate covered strawberries, cheese and crackers along with some cakes and chocolate truffles. Temper Pastry is located at 2409…
Chinese New Year Dinner at Bambudda
To celebrate Chinese New Year, my friend Ivan joined me for a celebration dinner with symbolic dumplings, a menu that was specially created by Chef Curtis Luk. The focus of our meal was to indulge in each of the five dumpling…
Chef Rob Feenie Battle Crab Dinner
In 2005, Feenie became the first Canadian to win on the popular television show Iron Chef America by defeating Chef Masaharu Morimoto. To celebrate this fete 10 years ago, a reunion menu was orchestrated by Cactus Club Restaurants of which…
Prohibition Bar Opening
Last week I attended the opening party for the newest cocktail bar in the city, and one of the most beautiful, located downstairs inside the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Guests enjoyed a line-up of classic cocktails including The Prohibition, The Hotel…
Chihuahua’s Mexican Grill Opening
Last week I attended the opening party with my friends, Michelle, Katherine and Stephanie, the latest restaurant from the Cambie Malone’s Group, this restaurant is connected to their Malone’s Bar and Grille. Guests enjoyed a couple of different Margaritas, Mexican…
Salida 7, New Chef, New Dishes
Visited last week to taste a selection of new dishes from new Executive Chef Devin Blaney’s winter menu, he has added his twist to the Spanish inspired menu. 1st dish: Gamboa al Ajillio prawns, chili, white wine, almonds, parsley, garlic,…
Hawksworth Side Dishes at the Long Table
One of my own Dine Out Fest experiences this year was dining at the long table in the York Room at Hawksworth Restaurant for one of their Side Dishes dinners. A unique event that I attended on January 20 featuring…