Summer Menu Tasting at Seasons in the Park
My family joined me for dinner recently to taste some of the new dishes as well as old favourites at Seasons in the Park. We dined on the outside patio and had a spectacular view of the city and mountains….
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Appleton Rum Cocktail Competition
On Sunday May 29th the Fairmont Pacific Rim Lobby Bar played host to the Appleton Rum Mixologist Competition that saw 17 of Vancouver’s finest bartenders compete in a black box style competition. After 3+ hours of intense competition, Trevor Kallies…
Adesso Bistro Celebrates 1 Year
On Sunday June 5th I attended the 1st Anniversary Party at Adesso Bistro where proprietors Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi greeted guests. Both white and red wine was poured as guests mingled and lounged on the outside patio. Delicious Ligurian fare…
Calabash Bistro Celebrates 1 Year
On Wednesday June 1st I attended the 1st Anniversary Party at Calabash Bistro, the party happened to take place in conjunction with the Vancouver Canucks playing their 1st game in the Stanley Cup finals. Guests were fortunate to be able…
Summer Menu Tasting at Blue Canoe
I was into Blue Canoe Restaurant in Steveston to taste their Summer Menu last week, Chef Kylo Hoy presented me and my friend Gio with a selection some of their new dishes. First Dish was the chilled Watermelon Soup with…
Fish House 20th Anniversary
On May 5th, I attended the Fish House 20th Anniversary which was quite the nostalgic celebration. Invited guests mingled over Don Julio Tequila cocktails and wine from BC and New Zealand. Chef Karen Barnaby who has been cooking at the Fish…
Patio Launch Party at Miku Restaurant
On Friday night May 13th, I attended a launch party of sorts, patio launch perhaps, summer menu tasting, though I think it was just an excuse to throw a party, and these people sure know how to throw an amazing…
Naramata at the Bayshore
On April 21st, I attended a food and wine pairing tasting that featured a large selection of wineries from all over the Naramata Bench area as well as a selection of local and Naramata region restaurants. The ballroom tasting along…
Bao & Brew at Wild Rice
I was excited to taste the Bao & Brew menu recently on a couple accounts, first it is always a pleasure to taste Chef Todd Bright’s modern Chinese dishes, secondly my new radio show which is about beer and food…
Tableau Bar Bistro Opening
Last night I attended the opening party for Tableau Bar Bistro, that opens today connected to the Loden Hotel on Melville in downtown Vancouver. The beautiful room by local interior designer Franco Avignoni is going to become a people watchers…
Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch 2011
On April 10th, for the 2nd year in a row, I attended Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch that benefited Variety – The Children’s charity. The event brought together some of BC’s finest chefs in a battle for best brunch….
Spring Menu Tasting at Market
I was into Market at the Shangri-la Hotel to taste their Spring Menu last week, Chef Wayne Harris presented us with a 6 course menu of some of their new dishes. First Course was the Salmon Sashimi with green chilli,…
Guilt & Co. Celebrates 1 Year
On Thursday April 7th, I attended the 1st Anniversary Party of Guilt & Co. in Gastown. Appetizers such as their tasty beet wrapped pea shoots, crisps and olives, hummus and selection of cheeses were served, along with wine, cava and…
Vanmag Awards
Attending the 22nd Annual VanMag restaurant awards yesterday was lots of fun, this was my 6th time attending these awards and as usual there were surprises, cheering and some award winner no shows. This is my favourite event of the…
12th Annual Healthy Chefs Competition
On March 16th I attended the 12th Annual Healthy Chefs Competition held at the Hyatt Regency. This was the second time that I had attended this event. Guests mingled about enjoying appetizers and drinks while bidding on silent auction items…
Persian New Year Dinner at The Apron
On Monday March 28th, I had the pleasure of dining at The Apron in the Westin Wall Centre Hotel to experience their 9 course tasting menu to celebrate the Persian New Year. Chef Hamid Salimian had created this wondrous fine…
The Bibo Italian Restaurant Opening
On Tuesday night March 15th, I attended the opening party for The Bibo Italian Restaurant in Kitsilano. Once inside a wide selection of Antipasti was being served to the invited guests and media, red and white Italian wines poured Montepulciano…
NUBA CAFE TASTING
Recently I attended a tasting at Nuba Café to try some of their new menu creations as they launched their new dinner menu. I had dined at Nuba Café previously. Nuba Cafe has expanded its service and is now offering…
Commune Cafe Tasting
Recently I attended a media tasting at Commune Café to try some of their new menu creations as they launched their new dinner menu. I had dined at Commune Café previously. Commune Cafe has expanded its service and is now…
Kitchen Uncorked at YEW Celebrating the Games
On Tuesday Feb 8th I attended this celebration of the 2010 Olympics held inside the kitchen at the Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel. I tasted many items from the Olympics menu which is being featured again in their YEW Restaurant for…
Atithi Celebrates 2 Years
On Monday February 7, I attended the 2nd Anniversary Multi-Course Bengali dinner hosted by Atithi Indian Restaurant in Kitsilano. They invited some media friends to a 7 course tasting menu to celebrate their anniversary. Chef Roy Abhishek welcomed everyone and…
Big Night 2011
On February 4th I attended Big Night, I have attended many over the past few years and this is always an event that I look forward too– this is Vancouver Magazine’s Big Night! This was a celebration of the top…