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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I had lunch the other day with Richard Chewie, the restaurant owner of the successful Chewies in Kitsilano who has just opened a new stylish New Orleans styled joint in Coal Harbour. The large room features 115 seats inside…
Last weekend I was invited to taste some of the new menu items on the weekend brunch menu on The Roof. Months ago they installed a moving canopy that enclosed the stunning patio and beautiful roof top kitchen. It was…
Last night I attended the opening reception for this new bistro located in the heart of South Granville. With a small dining room and a large bar this bistro has 32 seats, is warm and inviting. The restaurant will be…
On November 20 I attended the Hapa Izakaya 10th anniversary Party at Hapa Robson where 300 guests mingled over drinks and food. Owner, Justin Ault greeted everyone, there was also an exciting oyster shucking competition, featuring some of Vancouver’s top…
I was into Mosaic at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver to taste their Fall Menu, I tried some of the new dishes Chef Thomas Heinrich has on the menu. 1st dish: Chestnut Apple Bisque 2nd dish: Fall Salad 3rd dish: Butter…
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his fall menu recently at Joe Fortes and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. 1st dish: Lobster Bisque – atlantic lobster, brandy, cream 2nd dish: Truffle Parmesan Fries 3rd dish: Braised…
On Sunday October 20th I was one of the judges for the inaugural Skills and Spills, the BC Hospitality Foundation‘s first-ever industry games, at the Hellenic Cultural Centre (4500 Arbutus Street) in Vancouver. Skills and Spills is the industry’s chance to…
On November 5th, I attended the opening party celebration In The Village inside the iconic Salt Building. With 140 taps, CRAFT boasts Canada’s largest selection of draft beer taking the title away from their Calgary location which has 120 taps….
Last night I attended the elegant and festive party that began as you entered and existed the Loden Hotel, from the main floor to the penthouse the party evolved. This was a party like none other, very well planned and…
Visited Sol Sun Belt Cookery last weekend to taste many new dishes of their fall menu from Executive Chef Abdel Elatouabi joined by my friend Rob Kemp who shared them all with me. 1st dish: Vegan Antipasto hummus, roasted eggplant,…
Atlanta’s famed Cook Hall is being featured in Vancouver at MARKET by Jean-Georges through to October 31, 2013. I had the opportunity to enjoy some dishes during lunch last Friday that was prepared by Cook Hall’s Executive Chef David Gross…
Last week I took part in an exciting tour with some other invited media guests around the city that wined and dined us at four of Vancouver’s top wine bars. Travelling by a bus limo we made our way around…
A few nights ago I attended a book launch party for Rosie Daykin, Author of “Butter Baked Goods” published by Random House. Rosie Daykin opened her first bakery on Dunbar Street in Vancouver in 2007 and this year she expanded her…
On October 10, I attended the Chocolate Challenge 2013 Finale where the Top 6 entries recipes were prepared by Peter Fong and his team at Ganache Patisserie. Many entrants were narrowed down to 6 finalists and none were professional chefs….
I was into Market at the Shangri-la Hotel to taste their Fall Menu last week, I tried some of the new dishes Chef Chef De Cuisine, Montgomery Lau has on the menu. Freshly baked rolls selection First dish was the…
Executive Chef Thomas Heinrich creates a different 5 course tasting menu each month, I have tasted some of his others, this time he invited me in to taste his new French Tasting Menu. 1st Course: Fois Gras Parfait with apple,…