Dinner on the Floating Dining Room
As you can imagine I have been to many different types of dinners of the years, some of my most memorable meals had been while I was off travelling. Last night I had one of the most memorable dining experiences…
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WIN VIP Tickets to our Anniversary Event
A chance for you to win the ultimate VIP foodie experience at Vancouver Foodster’s 1 yr Anniversary event – July 28th. Are you looking for tickets to this sold out event? This is the only opportunity to obtain tickets to…
Chefs at our 1st Year Anniversary Event
Meet some of the chefs participating in the Vancouver Foodster 1st Anniversary Event on July 28th. Todd began his career at age 17 in Australia as an apprentice at Ming Jade Restaurant under Cantonese chef Kevin Lowe. He then commenced…
Klahowya at The Fish House thru September
The Fish House in Stanley Park has launched a special menu this summer, the Klahowya Menu. Much like the ubiquitous ‘ciao’ of Italian, ‘klahowya’ means ‘welcome,’ ‘how are you?’ or ‘good-bye’ in the Chinook Jargon* of the Pacific Northwest. This…
Smokin’ Sundays Barbeque at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk, international barbecue champion and best selling cookbook author is cooking up a smokin’ all you can eat bbq all summer long every Sunday from 11am – 4pm on the outdoor patio at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The…
Vancouver Foodster 1st Anniversary Event
Wednesday July 28th — 6pm – 9pm Canvas Lounge 99 Powell Street, Vancouver Vancouver Foodster celebrates one-year anniversary with a tasting feast in Gastown The event will feature ‘signature dishes’ bites from buzzing and renowned restaurants and vendors from Vancouver,…
MeLe Kai Ho: a Luau July 30
Are you ready for a summertime Luau? Get your tickets soon for the this tasty event that is taking place at 7pm at the Rowing Club in Stanley Park. Here is the menu for the evening feast: Your choice of…
Night Dim Sum at Wild Rice thru September
Wild Rice has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Todd Bright. I was in for a tasting last week from several dishes that I tried there were a few that stood out immediately. This is Wild…
60 Nights of Floating Dinners
Don’t be surprised if over the summer months you see a different type of ‘boat’ moored in False Creek. This ‘boat’ is actually a very elegant 12-person dining room, floating on a base of plastic bottles. The seaworthy dining room is the first…
Interview with Daniel Frankel
Restaurateur | Vancouver What are the most challenging elements of running restaurants? Finding and retaining great people to work with. The people that run the organization can make or break the restaurant. I’m very lucky in this case – I…
Mystery Event July 28
Save the date! The 1st Vancouver Foodster Anniversary Event! Stay tuned for the mystery to unfold ….
Singles in the City: Food Lovers Unite! July 31
Is the way to your heart through your stomach? Consider meeting your soul mate in the kitchen. A glass of sparkling wine upon arrival will put you in the mood to mingle with other like-minded singles and delve into a…
Yaletown Best Burger Competition: The Meat
After and exciting burger tasting competition that was held on the 1200 block of Hamilton Street in Yaletown on Canada Day, the judges myself included had a pow wow session to compare notes on our own tastes, orginality and presentation….
Win 2 Tickets to Champagne & Caviar July 8th
Enter to WIN, we are giving away 2 tickets ($60 value) to Champagne & Caviar on July 8th. Event takes place at The Rowing Club in Stanley Park at 7:30pm. Now for The Contest To Enter to win 2 tickets…
A Quest for the Best Green Onion Pancakes
I am sure that you can find Green Onion Pancakes on many Chinese restaurant menus around the city. Green Onion Pancakes is a favourite comfort food for many. My quest was to find the most unique and tasty Green Onion Pancakes. In ranking order, these are…
Champagne and Caviar July 8
Join us for Liberty Merchant Company’s Annual Champagne & Caviar tasting event. Guests will enjoy an evening of bubbly and caviar at one of Vancouver’s most beautiful venues. All proceeds will benefit amateur sports . Tickets are $29.99 and available…
Summer at Seasons in the Park
Seasons in the Park has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Buddy Wolfe. A friend joined me for a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes on their summer menu. Ideally on a sunny day you are…
Colombian Independence Day Fiesta July 20
Includes 2 Tamales from Los Tamales and one beer or wine Dj Vam Vam will keep the music flowing between sets. Las Alegres Ambulancias are masters of the oral tradition based on their Afro-Colombian roots.They have been preserving the ancient sounds and…
Night of the Rosés July 14
This summer’s evening Sommelier, Tim Ellison of Bistro 101®, will provide a guided tour of a blooming international phenom; rosé wines. This 5-course journey pays homage to the diversity and food friendliness of this playful wine style. These especially chosen…
Yaletown Best Burger Competition July 1
Judges: Richard Wolak (@vanfoodster), Erin Ireland (@erin_ireland), John Chow (@johnchow), and Raul Pacheco-Vega (@hummingbird604), & Cassandra Anderton (@goodlifevan). Participating Restaurants: SOCIETY Dining Lounge Earls Yaletown BBQues The Hamilton Street Grill Section 3 The Hub Restaurant Glowbal Grill
Bretagne/Normandie Menu at Bistro Pastis
The other night, I dined with friends at Bistro Pastis, Vancouver’s own authentic French bistro where you can enjoy French regional summer dinners – a traditional three-course table d’hôte for only $35. Located on France’s northwest coast, this areas specialties…
Dine Above the Stars July 28
An Exclusive Dining Experience by the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. To Support A Loving Spoonful. Only 88 tickets available. Champagne Reception (featuring Sumac Ridge Tribute) 5 Course dinner with wine pairings Silent Auction Fireworks