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Welcome to the Vancouver Tiramisu Challenge. Restaurants, cafes and bakeries from all over Metro Vancouver were invited to enter their Tiramisu creations into this challenge. Each establishment will be featuring their Tiramisu creations on their menu from November 20 – December…
I made a Butternut Squash Soup within minutes using the Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor. The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor is a great tool for quickly prepping ingredients, especially for a smooth soup like that….
The 11th annual Vancouver Foodster Pasta Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Pasta creation from October 2-25, 2025. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
The restaurant is featuring a 5 course Harvest inspired Modern Indian tasting menu by Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar and his team throughout the fall. I visited for dinner with Lawrence who joined me and we enjoyed each of the different…
I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Outlander around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants in Vancouver, experiencing the Dumpling Fest Vancouver and more. The next day I took a drive out to Surrey to visit Those Indian Guys (152 St & 19…
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…
Based on Chef Nutcha’s most cherished memories of home in Thailand, this 18 course tasting menu was truly a one of a kind experience. You can pair the beautiful dishes with various options of drinks for an additional charge that…
The Vancouver Sandwich Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sandwich creation from September 25 – October 20, 2025. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task…
The fourth Vancouver awards ceremony was held last night on October 2 and it was held at The Commodore Ballroom for a second year in a row. Michelin awarded 2 new restaurants with one star Sumibiyaki Arashi and Sushi Hyun….
Welcome to the Vancouver Pasta Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their pasta dishes into this challenge, some of the restaurants have created a special pasta creation just for this challenge and others have entered their…
I recently returned to Toronto on a different mission of sorts, this time around it was to do some touristy exploration of the many popular attractions in and outside the city. With the many times I have visited Toronto over…
Welcome to the next Vancouver Sandwich Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring one special Sandwich creations on their menu from September 25 – October 19,…
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda Pilot while visiting in Toronto and driving to Niagara Falls and points in between as I visited some of the popular attractions, ate at some family friendly restaurants and more. With the…
They specialize in Persian cuisine, the restaurant features a wide selection of kebabs, stews and more. We started off with their unique Diyar soda yogurt. It was then on to the dishes, the Eggplant dip with homemade bread was outstanding as was the Tahdig Ghormeh…
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 between Vancouver, Richmond and Langley; while visiting some new and not so new restaurants. I headed to downtown Langley to Food by Fanta at 20542 Fraser Hwy for dinner to try some new…
The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from August 7-31, 2025. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…
Experienced the new Coal Harbour location and it is the largest in the local based chain with 180 seats; the room has tall ceilings and a beautiful wrap around bar in the center of the room. Tasted through several of their…
The start of a new school year calls for quick, no-fuss meals, and a Hamilton Beach toaster oven can be the secret sidekick that keeps breakfasts, lunches, and after-school snacks both easy and delicious. The oven is the perfect size…
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda CR-V Trailsport 2025 on the road from Vancouver to Whistler and Blackomb as we experienced some of the restaurants on top of the mountains as well as those in the village. I…
It is all about seasonal dishes using as much local produce and proteins available, it is hyperlocal and it is owned by Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston. My friend Lee Man and I visited for a catchup where we…
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 in Vancouver while visiting some new and not so new restaurants. This is one of newest models from Acura and my first time test driving the ADX. The ADX is…
Kevin grew up in Saigon, Vietnam; after high school he worked in the hospitality industry for hotels (not in a cooking capacity) in various roles including the kitchen, housekeeping, and then as the sales and marketing manager. Back in Vietnam,…