Big Night 2013
On February 8th 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…
Category: Tastings
Benny Bonanza at Joe Fortes
Yesterday was an excellent day for a beautiful Benny Bonanza experience! I had the opportunity to get a taste of the exquisite food, service and atmosphere of Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House. I went during brunch hours, where I…
Raincity Grill Dine Out 2013
Last night I made a return visit to the Raincity Grill for dine out, there menu was one of my picks in this years Dine Out festival, they featured a $38 menu with 3 courses. There were a few side dish…
Yaletown L’Antipasto Dine Out 2013
Last night I had my second Dine Out Vancouver dinner experience of the year at Yaletown L’Antipasto. My friend Alejandro joined me, he had the $28 prix fixe menu and I had the $38 prix fixe menu, both of us…
C Restaurant Dine Out 2013
Last night I had my first Dine Out Vancouver dinner experience of the year at C Restaurant. My friend Ed Vint joined me for this wonderful dining experience in both taste and presentation. Their dine out menu was one of…
Fall Tasting at Cafe Pacifica
Visited Café Pacifica recently to taste Executive Chef Bob Wiles Fall Menu where I had a chance to try some of his new dishes. 1st Dish: Ahi Tuna Tartar with sweet soya, yuzu pearls, wasabi infused avocado, citrus, Japanese pickled…
Test Kitchen Tuesdays at Two Chefs and a Table
Each Tuesday, the Two Chefs and Big Lou’s culinary team will gather at the bistro to work on new dishes and menus and the doors will be thrown open to allow interested friends, regulars and food lovers in to try…
Stag’s Hollow Tasting Lunch at Lift
A few weeks ago I was invited to the Stag’s Hollow Fall wine release at Lift Bar and Grill in Coal Harbour. With a stunning view on a gorgeous end of summer day, the chef’s team paired a 4 course…
Apothic White Soiree
Down at District 319, the new Apothic White wine was launched recently at an affair that was filled with canapés, chocolate, wine and Ballet BC performance art. Delicious fare was served by the Moveable Feast Company and well paired to…
Summer Menu Tasting at Edible Canada
Visited Edible Canada at the Market earlier in the summer to taste Executive Chef Tom Lee Summer menu. 1st Dish: LOCAL ASPARAGUS SALAD arugula, watercress, radish, egg, Windset Farms tomatoes, walnut oil vinaigrette 2nd Dish: TOGARASHI RICE CRACKER CRUSTED WILD ALBACORE TUNA warm fingerling…
Concession Eating at Cactus Club English Bay
This may be the fanciest beach concession you have eaten at in Vancouver, gone are the greasy fish & chips that you might find at other concessions. I had the opportunity to taste some of Chef Rob Feenie’s new menu…
Tasting Brunch at The Bibo
It is no secret that I love The Bibo, asides from their great food, both of the owners Andrea and Lorenzo are innovative and are constantly introducing new authentic dishes from Italy to their menu. I attended a tasting recently…
Chefs Table Dining at Seasonal 56
Last week I dined with a few friends at the Chefs Table at Seasonal 56 in Langley, joining me was Cassandra Anderton, Summer Dhillon and Kenji Maeda. Over the years I have dined at many chefs tables, always an experience…
Spring Menu Tasting at Earls
Last week I was invited to a media tasting at Earls to try some of the new dishes on their spring menu! 1st dish: Albacore Tuna Poke Nachos | crisp togarashi wontons, tuna, cucumber, avocado and tomato poke, spicy mango coulis,…
Spring Menu Tasting at Seasons in the Park
Visited Seasons in the Park last week to taste Executive Chef Dennis Peckham new spring menu. 1st dish: Tuscan Flatbread topped with goat cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic vinegar 2nd dish: Big Salad with blue cheese, olives, egg 3rd dish: Spring…
A Taste of Spring at Cento Notti
I was invited to the launch of the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. Executive Chef Paul Marshall and his team of chefs were cooking up a storm in the kitchen…
The Fairmont Waterfront Spring Menu
I was invited to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel last week to sample their Spring Menu as it launched as well as to meet Executive Chef Dana Hauser. I loved the Minted Split Pea Soup as well as the King Crab…
New Dishes at The Oakwood
Since I am a fan of Chef Michael Robbins cooking, I was in for dinner to taste some of the new additions to his spring menu! 1st dish: Fried Octopus ($7) with Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), pickled shallots, bacon aioli…