Sakura Japanese Tea Ceremony at O5
To celebrate spring and the coming out of all the cherry blossoms around the city, O5 Rare Tea held a unique tea ceremony featuring their special Sakura Tea (made of cherry blossoms). This was a tea ceremony after…
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Blacktail Florist Opening Party
Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown. The 3 owners who are all passionate about setting the right mood for a dining experience welcomed the media and…
Kanaka Opening Party
Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown located downstairs in the basement below their other restaurant Blacktail Florist. This space is quite different from the farmer as…
Dish ‘n Dazzle 2014
On May 1st it was the night to celebrate this years version of Dish ‘n Dazzle at The Pan Pacific, this was the 5thannual food and wine celebration raising money for the BC Hospitality Foundation. This year there were 6…
Tasting Brunch at Mamie Taylors
Executive Chef Tobias Grignon and his team launched their Southern American style brunch menu this weekend and my friend Julius and I shared a selection of dishes. I have eaten dinner in the past and it’s great to see them now offering…
Van Mag Awards 2014
The 25th Annual Vancouver Magazine Awards were held on April 22 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel and it was another fun event filled with surprises. The Farmers Apprentice took the top spot for Restaurant of the Year and Gold for Best…
Blending for Gold at Milano Coffee Roasters
Milano Coffee Roasters have been have won three Gold medals awarded by the International Institute of Coffee Tasters in Italy. I had the pleasure to attend a media tasting recently where owners Brian and Linda Turko talked about each of…
Spice Market Menu Tasting at Market
New York’s famed Spice Market has been featured at Market thru April 18 with a special tasting menu. Inspired by the street food Jean-Georges enjoyed while travelling in Southeast Asia, the menu was created for a fun and flavourful culinary…
Tasting Brunch at West Oak
Executive Chef Tim Cuff and his team launched their brunch menu last weekend and gave it a whirl trying several of their dishes. These were my favourite of the dishes that I tried which are now available on their brunch…
Gotham Steakhouse Celebrates 15 Years
Last night, on April 3, I attended the Gotham Steakhouse 15th anniversary Party at their posh restaurant where over 300 guests mingled over drinks and delicious food. Guests were graciously taken care of all night long with cocktails and wine…
New Dishes at Pier 7
I revisited recently to taste some of Chef Michael Mikoda ‘s new dishes on his spring Menu with my friend Nikki joining me. 1st dish Ahi Tuna Tataki 2nd dish: Tomato and Buffallo Mozzarella Salad 3rd dish: Cauliflower Scallop Risotto 4th dish:…
New Dishes at La Mezcaleria
I always look forward to tasting the new dishes these chefs create at this Mexican eatery on the Eastside, I recently tasted some of their newest creations. 1st Dish: Tamarind Squid Barbequed squid, with sweet soy and tamarind marinade, garlic peanuts,…
Tasting New Desserts at Trafiq Café
I tasted my way through some of their new dessert and baked goods creations recently at this popular cafe bakery on Main Street. 1st Creation: Trafiq Chocolate Toblerone with vanilla Creme on top, caramel milk chocolate in the middle & dark…
Akakuro-Buta Tasting Tour around Vancouver
Up until a few days ago I had no idea what Akakuro-Buta was other than knowing that it was a type of pork. I had an opportunity to meet Christopher Ng of Wingtat Game Bird Packers during a media tasting…
Menu Tasting at Blue Canoe
Chef Danilo Ibarra invited me in to taste some of his Latin inspired dishes which he has added to his menu at Blue Canoe Restaurant in Steveston. Since I love Latin flavours and haven’t dined at the Blue Canoe in…
Il Nido Ristorante Opening
Last night I celebrated with Franco Felice who is the founder and owner of Il Nido in Aberdeen Centre in Richmond. Malcolm Brodie the Mayor of Richmond was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Located inside Aberdeen Centre on the…
Temper Chocolate & Pastry Opening
On February 4th, I attended the opening party at Temper Chocolate and Pastry in Dundarave Village in West Vancouver. A gourmet chocolate and pastry shop offering fine culinary delights, Temper Pastry is owned and operated by long time Dundarave resident,…
Artisan SakeMaker Sake Release Tasting
On January 15, I attend the Fraser Valley Junmai Sake – Series Two release tasting which also celebrated Artisan SakeMaker’s 7th Anniversary. These sake are part of the regional Osake series made from 100% organically grown sake rice in Abbotsford, BC. Series…
Plated and Paired at the Market
For the 2nd year in a row and my first event in this years’ Dine Out Vancouver festival, the Granville Island Public Market hosted an evening of BC wine tasting along with bites from several of the markets merchants as well…
Taste BC 2014
After missing this event for the past few years, I attended the latest one which was held last night, a fundraiser put on by Liberty Wine Merchants with proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital – Oak Tree Clinic. This time…
Fall Menu Tasting at Le Parisien
I revisited recently to taste their Fall/Winter Menu, I tried some of the new dishes. 1st dish Crispy Pork Belly 2nd dish Smoked Chicken Liver & Fois Gras Parfait 3rd dish Cheese fondue with side salad 4th dish Chorizo Wrapped…
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Opening
I had a chance to preview the new casino and entertainment complex today, met the Executive Chef, operations team, Warwick Stone and tried some of their dishes. Raj Mutti who is the Executive Director of the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver…