Fall Menu Tasting at The Apron
It had been many years since I last dined at The Apron. Fast forward to now and the restaurant has a great chef team lead by Executive Chef Clement Chan. I was invited in to try their new fall and winter…
Category: Tastings
New Dishes Tasting at Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant
Enjoyed another delicious Moroccan dinner where the chefs added and refined some of their dishes. Lawrence joined me and we started off with their Hummus and semolina bread, along with the flavourful Lamb Merguez sausages that are house-made. The Classic Moroccan…
Experiencing Hakka Momo Corner in Richmond
Specializing in Nepalese, Indo-Chinese and Indian cuisine is serving up an extensive menu of authentic dishes in their Richmond based restaurant. Both the Chicken lollipop and Goat Biryani were tasty dishes and great ones for sharing as I did with…
Province to Plate at ARC Restaurant
It’s Summertime and ARC Restaurant is featuring their Province to Plate 3 course dinner feature and during July the entree celebrates BC Halibut. We enjoyed a delicious dinner experiencing this special menu that was crafted by Chef Harris Sakalis. The 1st course…
First Taste of Jay Nok Thai
Experienced this newly opened Modern Thai restaurant (The restaurant reflects a bold reinvention of Thai street food from the Kongsilp family behind the beloved SalaThai, which served the city for nearly 40 years) where they now serve cocktails, mocktails and flavourful dishes daily…
First Taste of Central in Downtown Vancouver
With it’s focus on globally inspired dishes Central (brought to us by the same people who own Craft Beer Market) is opening in downtown Vancouver on March 6th at 555 Burrard Street. I was invited to preview this beautiful new restaurant…
New Menu Tasting at Tutto Restaurant
Executive Chef Rory Byrne created a wonderful menu that elevates classic Italian dishes with bold flavours. We started off with their house-made Focaccia and paired it up with a couple of zero-proof cocktails, I had the refreshing No-Gronie while Lawrence…
Healthy Eats at Zaatar w Zeit
These days I am looking for more healthier options and Middle Eastern focussed Zaatar w Zeit has a great selection of healthy Lebanese wraps, salads, dips and more for eating in or taking the food to go. My friends joined me…
The Greek Dine Out 2025
I was invited to their Gastown location to preview their Dine Out Vancouver lunch ($35) and dinner ($48) menus each offering a 3 course prix fixe. The dishes are all shown below and I noted which ones were my favourites….
A Year’s Worth of Dishes at Food by Fanta
It is no secret that I dine at Food by Fanta often and I do so as their team is so creative with the dishes and drinks they create. Creative chef and Founder Parinya Loptson is the creative force behind…
Experiencing Chao Mami in Burnaby Heights
This family run restaurant serves up delicious home-made Vietnamese dishes. It is now run by the kids and mom is still in the kitchen cooking. Over a couple of visits I have tried several of their specialties that are offered for…
Experiencing DIY Hot Pot at Piping Hot
It’s all about self-service, pay by weight for your individual hot pot and fry bar experience in Richmond. This type of hot pot experience controls the amount you eat as you are paying by weight ($3.99 per 100 grams). You…
Holiday Chalet Afternoon Tea Tasting at Notch 8 Restaurant
Afternoon Tea at Notch 8 is always a special treat and this time I visited for their Holiday Chalet Afternoon Tea and it was no different other than the space being totally different as it is set up for the…
Experiencing Indian Cuisine at Dhaliwal’s Lounge in Surrey
Specializing in Indian Cuisine, enjoy a blend of authentic flavors, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service. I have experienced many of Chef Kesavan’s dishes from India using local ingredients along with spices from the region. 1st dish: Cheese and chilli stuffed…
New Dishes, Mocktails and More at L’Abattoir
Earlier this summer I had the pleasure to dine at one of my favourite spots in the city, L’Abattoir. Started off at the bar where I had the Universe and Lawrence had the Orion while watching Bar Manager Alexa Gervais and bartender Devin in…
Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver
Another summer where I was hoping to travel to Italy 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 12 of their…
Experiencing Pasta Polo in Coquitlam
Some of my friends joined me to experience this Italian eatery that has been running in the area for over 22 years, it was a first time visit for all of us. Almost everything is made from scratch at this…
Steak Masters at Chop Steakhouse
It’s been more than a few years since I last tasted through their popular Steak Masters feature at Chop Steakhouse. This time around I was invited to their Coal Harbour location to try out this feature menu by Chop’s Executive…
New Dishes Tasting at Pier 7 Restaurant
It’s been almost 10 years since my last visit and many menus have changed since; Executive Chef Skylar created a wonderful menu based on some dietary preferences for us; equally Bar Manager Christian created some standout mocktails. 1st dish: We…
Spring Menu Tasting at C Prime Modern Italian Steakhouse
Another season has passed with Spring now in full swing, and here are some delicious dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. 1st dish: TONNO TARTARYellow Fin Tuna, Avocado Mousse, Calabrian Chilies, Capers, Pistachio, and Squid Ink Crisp; beautiful and flavorful…
First Taste of Skye Avenue Kitchen & Bar
With it’s extensive selection of whiskey’s the restaurant boasts the largest collection of whiskey in the country with over 3,000 bottles and growing. The cuisine is global and it’s best described as a culinary adventure. Chef Valerio Pescetelli leads the…
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…