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Eating and Exploring in Tokyo

Tokyo is a city where tradition and modern innovation seamlessly converge, particularly when it comes to gastronomy. Whether you are wandering through historic alleyways or exploring high-end shopping districts, every neighborhood offers an incredible variety of food. Here is a…

My Favourite Dishes at Time Out Market Vancouver

It’s no secret that I have dined at Time Out Market Vancouver often since it opened in late May. These are my favourite dishes from opening through October. Note: These are not in any ranking order Pad Thai wrapped in…

Wonton Mama 2.0 at Fairmont Vancouver Airport

If you are looking for a little escape this fall without flying, here is an amazing experience you don’t want to miss! WONTON MAMA dining experience is now open and runs to the end of the year offering dinner service…

Eating around Vancouver in the Honda Pilot 2026

I recently spent a week test driving the 2026 Honda Pilot around Vancouver. The 2026 Honda Pilot receives notable tech upgrades, design refinements, and enhanced cabin comfort across its lineup. On the outside, the three-row SUV features a redesigned front…

Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Tokyo

Breakfast at Tiffany’s at The Blue Box Cafe is nestled inside the flagship boutique in Ginza, Tokyo and this was a wonderfully lavish experience. Lawrence and I enjoyed the full experience in the stunning dining room, which was decorated with…

Eating and Exploring in Osaka

Osaka, Japan’s bustling commercial powerhouse and third-largest city, is a vibrant, down-to-earth metropolis celebrated for its electric street life, warm-hearted locals, and world-famous food culture. Long known as the nation’s “Tenka no Kkitchen” (Nation’s Kitchen), the city is fueled by…

Led by a Love of Oak & Smoke at Arc Restaurant

I experienced the inaugural dinner of this new series which is a celebration of the warmth of oak and the allure of smoke that defines the Pacific Northwest’s autumn harvest. Chef Harris Sakalis and his team have created this new…

Thanksgiving Ideas for Dining Out or Dining In

Here are some ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving in and around Vancouver at home or at a restaurant, here is a random selection of restaurants offering brunches, buffets, dinners or turkey to go! Loam Bistro Loam Bistro is celebrating Thanksgiving with…

Eating and Exploring in Kyoto

Kyoto’s food scene is a deeply refined art form shaped by over a millennium as Japan’s imperial capital, where culinary tradition, seasonality, and Zen philosophy converge. Renowned as the birthplace of Kyo-kaiseki—a meticulously crafted, multi-course haute cuisine that balances delicate…

Interview with Ameeruddin Zain

Ameeruddin began his post-secondary journey at the University of British Columbia (UBC) before pivoting his focus to accounting. He transferred to Langara College, where he earned his diploma/degree in business accounting, and went on to work as an accountant at…

Interview with Yuki Aida

Yuki was born and raised in Tokyo before moving to Canada many years ago. About 25 years ago, she attended the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, where she pursued her passion for cooking. While in college, she worked at a…

Interview with Jonathan Lee

Jonathan enrolled at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island for culinary school. After graduation he got a job working for Kitchen Table Restaurants at Ask for Luigi. After a few years he moved over as the opening…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2026

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 6-30, 2026. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Vancouver Taco Crawl on September 9

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day (early)! Join us and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants in Vancouver to taste different kinds of tacos and more! Tantalize your taste buds on a mouthwatering taco adventure in Vancouver! Join us…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge

Welcome to the next Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their Iced Summer Drink creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created a…

Fisherman’s Table dinner in Steveston

In early June, Tourism Richmond presented the sold out inaugural Fisherman’s Table dinner in Steveston that featured 6 eateries, 5 of which were seafood restaurants offering up a special dish with an optional drink pairing along with a dessert stop…

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