Chewie’s Opening
Last night, December 14th I attended the opening party of Chewie’s Steam and Oyster Bar in Kitsilano. Media guests were treated to a sit down dinner party where we could order anything we wanted off the menu and try as…
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Tasting Cactus Club English Bay
I was invited in recently to taste Chef Rob Feenie’s menu creations for their new English Bay location that is scheduled to open in January 2012. We had a delightful lunch at their Bentall location where we were treated to…
Fall Menu Tasting at Cafe Pacifica
I dined at Café Pacifica at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver recently to taste some of Executive Chef Bob Wiles new dishes! 1st dish: Maple-Glazed Scallop wrapped in Pancetta Butternut squash risotto, citrus beurre blanc infused with sage 2nd dish:…
Founders Lounge Opening
Last night November 28th I attended the opening party for the Founders Lounge at The Cultch. Guests were treated to small plates and wine selections, a taste of the menu offerings. East Vancouver’s highly respected Two Chefs and a Table…
Fall Tasting at Glowball Grill
I revisited Glowbal Grill recently for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Jason Vallee‘s new dishes! Dish #1 Beet Salad with red and yellow beets, arugula, pecorino Dish #2 Satay selection with yummy Buttermilk Chicken, Moroccan Lamb, Tuna…
Fall Dishes Tasting at Goldfish
I revisited Goldfish recently for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Scott Practico‘s new dishes! Most of these dishes were on their Fall menu! Thai ChickenPizza ($7) peanut sauce, scallions Big California Roll ($13.95) sushi rice, dungeness crab, avocado,…
2011 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
The 4th Annual Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown was a huge success at a great event hosted by the Vancouver Aquarium on November 23rd. This event saw a packed house sampling many or all of the twelve chowders from BC’s…
New Dishes Tasting at Society
I revisited Society Restaurant recently for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Alfred Contiga‘s new dishes! Most of these dishes were new and about to be added to their Winter menu! 1st Dish Smoked Salmon Twinkie 2nd Dish Beef…
Dunn’s Famous Opening
On Tuesday November 15th, I attended the opening party of Dunn’s Famous Restaurant in Vancouver. This Montreal based deli was founded in 1927 and there Vancouver restaurant is the first to open in Western Canada. Guests were treated to Montreal…
Chinois Restaurant Opening
On Wednesday, November 9th I attended the opening party of Chinois Restaurant in Yaletown. Proprietor Peter Girges of Rocksglass Concepts was on hand to greet media and other invited guests as they opened Yaletown’s only Chinese restaurant. The menu is…
2011 Gold Medal Plates: Vancouver
On November 4th, I attended the Gold Medal Plates Awards at the Westin Bayshore where 11 Chefs from around British Columbia competed in a Culinary Competition for Gold, Silver and Bronze in one of the most prestigious culinary events in…
Cafe Il Nido Fall Tasting
Last week I was invited in to Café Il Nido for a taste of fall, to taste some of their new menu offerings. The packed room of writers and bloggers were enjoying some of the delicious eats and sips. I…
Fall Menu Tasting at Q4 al Centro
I revisited Q4 al Centro Restaurant recently for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Bradford Ellis‘s new dishes! Some of the dishes were new additions and some were old favourites. 1st dish: Polpette Q4 $12- braised beef, veal, pork,…
Black+Blue Opening
On Friday, October 28th I attended the opening party of Black+Blue on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver. Proprietors Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub share a passion for classic-style dining with their Black+Blue, a new steak-centric restaurant. From juicy steaks…
Signature Dish Dining Festival
I tasted my way around some of the restaurants participating in the Signature Dish Dining Festival in Burnaby recently. Happy to have been invited along with some other media to try a multitude of Signature Dishes at three very different…
Argentina Dinner at the Waldorf
Last week I had dinner at The Waldorf Hotel to indulge in their Argentinean menu that is being featured this fall by Chef in Residence Rodolfio Sanchez. This was a culinary adventure in to the food and drink of Argentina….
RIPE the Feast
On October 16th I attended RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, this was my first year attending this annual fundraiser for Vancouver Farmers Markets. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of delicious and seasonal food prepared by local…
Xi Shi Lounge at Shangri-La Opening
Last night, I attended the opening party of the new lobby lounge located inside the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. Xi Shi Lounge is a tribute to the ancient Chinese goddess of the Lotus Blossom, Xi Shi, and their own Shangri-La heritage,…