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…
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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…
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…
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…
Afternoon Tasting at Temper Pastry
Last week I revisited one of my favourite chocolatiers and pastry shop in West Vancouver. Chef Steve Hodge is a creative wizard concocting new pastries, chocolates and desserts that fill his pastry case. My friend Chef Felix Yau joined me…
Pier 7 Restaurant Celebrates 2 Years
On May 22, 2014 I attended the 2nd year anniversary celebration on the rooftop patio of the restaurant in North Vancouver. I enjoyed some of the canapes including the beautiful Beet Salad in daikon, Chorizo Tacos, Slider Burgers and their…
Zajac Nights “A Year in a Night’
On May 3rd, I attended this multi-faceted fundraising gala that took place throughout each room at the Vancouver Club. There was a rooftop VIP lounge where Beats for Change performed and the cocktail master shook some making inventive cocktails. This…
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Celebrates 10 years
Last week I celebrated with owners Dominic and Suzanne Fielden in their Kitsilano restaurant as they welcomed media and some of their farmers for a dinner to taste some of their new creations. Celebration evening highlights included Farm City Co-op…
Spring Menu Tasting at Joe Fortes
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his spring menu recently at Joe Fortes and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. 1st dish: King Crab Tempura – smoked bacon, fresno chile, sweet soy 2nd dish: Peppercorn Ahi Tuna…
Trattoria Park Royal Opening
On Friday May 9th, I attended the opening of Trattoria in West Vancouver, the newest restaurant from the Glowbal Group. Executive Chef Jonathan Chuy, who comes to the new location from the original Trattoria, oversees a menu showcasing casual Italian fare. Trattoria…
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…
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:…