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Brunch: Mackenzie Gray at Market

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 brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

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…

Gold Medal Plates Vancouver 2011: The Chefs

Gold Medal Plates is the ultimate celebration of Canadian Excellence in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic achievement. Celebrating in eight cities across Canada in 2011 including Vancouver on November 4th, Gold Medal Plates will feature superb wines and the…

Granville Island Brewmasters Dinner

I attended this dinner at The Sandbar on Monday October 24th that featured a 5 course meal created by Chef William Tse paired with a variety of beers from Granville Island Brewing along with their Brewmaster Vern Lambourne. I dined…

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….

Best Beef Burger & Fries in Vancouver

Over the past 8 weeks I have ate my way through 10 of the best burgers all over Vancouver, West Vancouver and North Vancouver to the places that either were faved by readers alike or were on my must visit…

RIPE the Feast

On October 16th I attended RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, this was my first year attending this annual fundraiser for Vancouver Farmers Markets. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of delicious and seasonal food prepared by local…

Barista: John Giannakos

John Giannakos is the General Manager of family owned Revolver Coffee in Vancouver and Café Crema in West Vancouver, he also has a passion for competing in Latte Art competitions. He most recently won 2nd place in That Barista Thing Latte Art…

Chef Marc-André Choquette

Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…

Brunch: Peter Klein at Fleuri Restaurant

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 brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

Festival of Chocolate Vancouver Oct 15-Nov 10

Chocolate Events multiply like Rabbits… No, it’s not Easter, and no chocolate bunnies in sight at this time, however the Fall Festival of Chocolate, showcasing local chocolatiers, artisan chocolates, pastry chefs, bakeries, wines, beers, whiskeys – well, all things chocolate and all things that…

Field Trip to Whistler

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

Thanksgiving: Eat-in or Take-Out

Celebrate Thanksgiving in a restaurant or at home, here is a random selection of restaurants offering brunches, buffets, dinners or turkey to go! Tableau Bar Bistro is offering busy Vancouverites with no time to cook a way to impress friends…

Brunch: Christopher Gaze at The Flying Pig

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 brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

Interview with Bud Kanke

Restaurateur | Vancouver  I sat with Bud last week at this office talking about the restaurant biz and his love for welcoming people. Bud Kanke established Kanke Seafood Restaurants Ltd. in 1972. He has founded, opened, and operated 11 restaurants…

A Continental Affair October 15

An evening of wine, food and jazz to benefit the ALS Society of B.C.  Upon arrival each guest will receive a complimentary wine glass for the tasting.  Yours to keep. Saturday October 15 Vancouver Art Gallery 7pm-11pm Tickets: $79 Guests…

Fieldtrip to Chilliwack and Agassiz

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

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…

RIPE Feast on October 16

On October 16th, 2011, the Vancouver Farmers Markets will present their 3rd annual dinner fundraiser event: RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, at the Creekside Community Centre from 4pm – 8pm. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of…

Food Films at Vancouver International Film Festival

The Vancouver International Film Festival runs September 29 through October 14th and within this amazing selection of films there are a selection of films that are Food themed. Here is a selection of these films for your consideration, make sure…

Afternoon Tea at Pinnacle Pier Lounge

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…

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…

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