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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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:…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the heart of Surrey where they have an extensive menu of Indian dishes along with cocktails and more. Enjoyed a delicious Indian dinner feast with some of my friends as we shared…
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Festival presented by Visit Richmond BC and their restaurant dine around June 1-18 at a selection of restaurants in Richmond. Serving local spot prawn dishes in partnership with local…
Another season has passed with Spring now in full swing, and here are some delicious Italian dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. My longtime friend Debbie was visiting from Toronto and joined me. 1st dish: Started off with Ahi Tuna…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of Northern Indian dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that had…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that recently changed ownership. They specialize…
It has been more than a few years since I had dined at L’Abattoir which has always been one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Chef Lee Cooper has always had his eye on perfection from the very beginning…
It’s been a few years since my last dinner visit, enjoyed an outstanding dinner tasting chef Fernando Burgues new dishes. The restaurant recently completed renovations to the interior, giving it a facelift as they are celebrating 20 years this year….
Conquered the Burger Bender for the 2nd year in a row and tasted all 7 burgers and sides, this special burger menu is on now for a limited time. I was quite impressed with most of them, here are my…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to the Shanghai region of China in Kitsilano. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this established restaurant on Broadway in Kitsilano. They are…
This past June I enjoyed my birthday lunch at Phantom Creek Winery in Oliver where I also had a chance to explore the winery and vineyards. Recently I attended a wonderful reception at Carlino Restaurant for the launch of a…
The Modern Pantry’s first-ever holiday brunch pop-up dishes up a decadent assortment of holiday-inspired food and drinks. This was my first time to this lovely eatery in the Dundarave neighbourhood of West Vancouver where I had a chance to preview…