Category: Tastings

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….

Fall Menu Tasting at Earls

Last week I was invited to Earls for dinner to taste some of Product Development Chef Reuben Major’s new dishes on their fall menu! All of the dishes in the 5 course tasting menu were new additions. 1st dish: Potato…

Fall Menu Tasting at EBO

I revisited EBO Restaurant in the Delta Burnaby Hotel recently for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Dan Craig‘s new dishes! Some of the dishes in the 7 course tasting menu were new additions and some were old favourites….

Chef Meets Grape

Last night I attended Chef meets Grape, the largest annual celebration of BC VQA wines and local food with 75 BC wineries sharing their new fall releases, delectably paired with inspired dishes from 12 top Ocean Wise partner restaurants. Each…

Tasting Desserts at W.E. Coffee

Who doesn’t love desserts? Well if you are reading this article you are probably intrigued or salivating, one of the two is at play. Last week I was invited in to W.E. Coffee to taste some of their new desserts….

Bishops Harvest Table Dinners

I attended a four course tasting dinner celebrating the Harvest Table on September 7th which was prepared by Bishops wonderful Chef Andrea Carlson. September is the time of the year that the farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh produce. It’s…

Night of Food & Fun at Earls Hornby

On August 11th Earls Hornby hosted me and 5 lucky winners of the Vancouver Foodster 2nd Anniversary contest, along with Photographer Ian Sheh and Social Media Guru Matt Astifan. Chef Mike Hodges taught us all how to make their Prawn…

Summer Menu Tasting at Fleuri Restaurant

I revisited Fleuri Restaurant in the Sutton Place Hotel last week for dinner to taste some of Executive Chef Michael Deutsch‘s new dishes! Some of the dishes in the 8 course tasting menu were new additions and some were old…

Tomatoes at Provence and Provence

Last night I dined at Provence Marinaside for their 2nd annual Tomato Festival, it is a 3 course menu promotion being offered through August at both Provence Marinaside as well as Provence Mediterranean Grill. There were 3 choices of Appetizers…

Sip & Savour at the Fairmont Waterfront

Here is a new indulgence for your afternoon enjoyment, instead of Afternoon Tea, why not Sip & Savour over wines from Blasted Church Winery and Cheeses from The Farm House and others. Last week I did some sipping and savouring,…

Brunch at Market by Jean-Georges

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in brunch. Each of the places is unique in what they…

Pretty in Pink at C

On July 9th I attended a taste of summer at C Restaurant. It was the launch of the new Pretty in Pink Rose List and the new Pretty in Pink Cocktails list by Sommelier Kim Cyr along with the new…

Summer Menu Tasting at The Apron

I revisited The Apron recently for dinner to taste some of the new summer dishes that Executive Chef Hamid Salimian has created. Since I was dining solo, Chef created this Tasting Menu for me portioned accordingly. To Start, off the…

Apothic Red Wine at the Gallery

Last Friday night Apothic Red’s wine was launched at a fabulous affair that I was invited to on the roof top of the Vancouver Art Gallery. This venue is always exceptional for an event and this one wowed guests in…

Summer Menu Tasting at The Teahouse

I revisited the Teahouse recently for dinner to taste some of the new summer dishes from  Executive Chef Annabelle Leslie. My friend Mitchell joined me as we dined inside with an incredible view to the West and water. On the…

Summer Menu Tasting at Seasons in the Park

My family joined me for dinner recently to taste some of the new dishes as well as old favourites at Seasons in the Park. We dined on the outside patio and had a spectacular view of the city and mountains….

Summer Menu Tasting at Blue Canoe

I was into Blue Canoe Restaurant in Steveston to taste their Summer Menu last week, Chef  Kylo Hoy presented me and my friend Gio with a selection some of their new dishes. First Dish was the chilled Watermelon Soup with…

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