Vivace on the Drive Dine Out 2024
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their 3 course $45 prix fixe which I did recently. The dishes are all shown below and I noted which ones were my favourites from the 3…
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First Taste of Mogador Restaurant
Specializing in homestyle Moroccan cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver. It’s owned by Chef/Owner Adil Dhilou and Owner Brahim Najem who are both passionate about welcoming their customers into their vibrant restaurant. These are…
Experiencing the Jungle Room in the Westend
It’s all about Indonesian and Japanese inspired dishes, desserts and creative cocktails at this lively cocktail bar in the Westend. I had the Sierra Norte cocktail to start while Lawrence who joined me had the zero-proof Toucans dance. We started off…
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2024 Events
Destination Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster present If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events or love trying new dishes and restaurants, you are going to want to hear about the 4 events that Vancouver Foodster is presenting…
First Taste of Bar Haifa
Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in downtown Vancouver. It’s owned by 5 best friends which is made up of Israelis and Palestinians and they have melded their cultures together to bring the cuisine from Haifa,…
Tasting Modern Korean Cuisine at Jess’ Restaurant
It has been a few years since Jess’ Restaurant opened, the restaurant is now focussing on Modern Korean cuisine with various fusion elements at this fine dining restaurant in the heart of Kerrisdale. I love the décor with beautiful booth…
New Tastes at Chai Ghai
Known as a cafe and snack shop in downtown Vancouver, Chai Ghai not only features a selection of hot and cold chai. They also feature a selection of savoury and sweet options for snacks to accompany the chai and other…
Pairing Edenvale Non-Alcoholic Wines
I recently had a chance to try a selection of non-alcoholic wines from Edenvale and I paired each one with some simple dishes and sweets at home. For all those looking for an alternative for the upcoming holiday season as…
Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown 2023
One of my favourite food events of the year has always been the Ocean Wise Chowder chowdown and after a 3 year hiatus it returned earlier this month with 11 chefs featuring many delicious chowders! Each chowder was paired with…
Feast of fields at Stable Harvest Farm
It has been one of my favourite food events each year for many years and this year the annual tasty event held its 30th Annual Harvest festival on this beautiful farm in Langley. I tasted my way around the multiple…
First Taste of Qube Lebanese Cuisine
Specializing in authentic Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in Kitsilano, comes to us by 22 year old Chef/Owner Daniel Berro. His dishes are dedicated to his roots growing up in the villages of Lebanon. Here it’s about serving…
First Taste of Monzo Burger
There is a new burger spot in town and is where it’s at for a fun day or night out, open daily from morning to midnight; they are serving up all sorts of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), milkshakes (with…
First Taste of Toloache Mexican Kitchen
Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery opened a month ago in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you can come by and order and get your food to stay or to go and they…
Summer Menu Tasting at C Prime Modern Italian Steakhouse
Another season has passed with Summer now in full swing, and here are some delicious Italian dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. Lawrence joined me as we tried several of the new dishes and more. 1st dish: Started off with…
First Taste of Parker Rooftop
A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…
Inaugural False Creek Crab Fest
The inaugural False Creek Crab Fest was a great success featuring fresh BC Dungeness crab, held on July 15 and featured, drinks, music, games, local chefs, fishers & more! The tasty event was hosted by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and…
Food and Music at the 46th Annual Folk Music Festival
During the weekend of July 14-16, 2023 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 46th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I enjoyed…
Indian Summer Festival Gala 2023
This is one of my favourite festival parties of the summer and it’s been some years since the last that I attended. The opening gala for this year’s event took on a different direction, sometimes change is evident and the…
Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver
I was hoping to travel to Italy this Summer and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 10 of their Italian…
Experiencing Brazilian Cuisine at WhataFood
Enjoyed learning about Brazilian street food and discovered that WhataFood is a common expression in Brazil and that refers to the type of street food. I started off with a selection of Whatabites, and my favourites were the Bacalhau (cod)…
Summer Menu Tasting at Spicy 6 on Robson
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes and favourites at this 2nd floor restaurant on bustling Robson. 1st dish: Paneer pakora – one of the new menu additions that features a filling inside the paneer. 2nd dish:…
First Taste of Oakberry in Vancouver
The first of five stores to open in Vancouver this year is now open in Kitsilano; the company that was founded in Brazil in 2016, now has 600 stores around the world. Oakberry is known for its fresh, 100% natural…