In to taste some of the cheesecakes that I have yet to try, the list grew and before I knew it I was tasting 5 different cheesecakes. 1st Cheesecake: Mango Splash Cheesecake Feature cheesecake with mango mixed in the cheesecake….
Last night I attended this wonderful event hosted by the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver along with House Wine. The weather was beautiful, the backdrop of the local mountains and Burrard Inlet were magnificent, guests mingled eating delicious bites…
I attended a media preview last week and had chance to taste my way thru many of the dishes on the menu. The new 60-seat restaurant features a 35 seat laneway outside patio which is the first of it’s kind…
I was invited to taste some of their new dishes off their summer menu. The Hot Platter which I shared with my friend. I loved the Dungeness Crab Cakes, Mussels in the curried cream corn, Chili spiced Calamari and the…
I attended the family and friends preview recently before the café opened. Located in the East Village neighborhood, they are roasting their own coffee on site, baking their own baked goods and serving all in their café. I loved the…
Last Saturday I was joined by my friend Kenji Maeda for brunch at this classic French bistro located in the heart of Gastown. We sat inside peering out the open window with the view of their patio and the nearby…
During the weekend of July 18-20, 2014 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 37th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I snacked…
Further exploring Peruvian cuisine, I tasted my way through a sampling of the new brunch menu at Chicha Restaurant. Chef Shelome Bouvette and Allison Flock have created a wonderful selection of dishes to enhance our love of their Peruvian restaurant….
I’ve been fan of Nicli Pizzeria since opening awhile back, owner Bill McCaig is passionate and a perfectionist which is evident at Nicli. He recently opened Nicli’s Next Door, I dined with a group of media to sample the fine…
Executive Chef Joel Green launched his summer menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes. Alaskan Weathervane Scallop Ceviche as the Amuse Beautiful tasting trio of Rangeland Bison Carpaccio with truffle scented rocket greens, Yukon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…