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Our 2010 Host Farm is Wellbrook Winery (4626 88th Street, Delta, BC.) For 15 years, our Lower Mainland Feast of Fields has always been the 1st Sunday after Labour Day…but this year, we are temporarily changing the date to Sunday,…
Executive Chef | Lin Chinese Cuisine I talked with Lin Zhang in his kitchen while he was cooking with the help of Stephanie Yuen who assisted with the translations. Where do you look for Inspiration to Create New Dishes? A…
Presented by The Gatsby Social Club & Supported by Media Sponsor Vancouver Foodster. This is a one of a kind of event to kick-off the summer, a day at the races with a Gourmet Southern BBQ. Become a member (no…
Restaurateur | Vancouver I sat down with Harry recently for a chat. Harry opened his first restaurant in 1992 and has been a leader on the local restaurant scene ever since. First it was the Raincity Grill in 1992, then…
I posted this question on Twitter and here are the answers by our Twitter friends and followers: i_on_food_drink Pimm’s & sparkling lemonade herrohachi a fruity slush like strw/mango bubbletea! chengsophia Watermelon slush, lemonade and water! cbjerrisgaard Soda and bitters or…
With many cooking classes taking place around the city, I wondered what the differences were between each of them, and what made each standout. Some classes include copies of the chefs cookbooks, author signings, have celebrity chefs, or are fundraisers…
Get ready for the 2nd annual swimwear and summer event at Goldfish, with tasty bites from Chef William Tse, live dj, dance performances, fashion show and drinks. Buy your tickets early this event will surely sell out in advance. Check…
I recently sat down with Papa Li and Mama Li, the owners of Legendary Noodle at 4191 Main Street to talk about their noodles as this is what they are known for in Vancouver. Tell me about your dough The…
Executive Chef | Ken’s Chinese Cuisine How long has Ken’s been in business? 10 years How would you describe your style of Chinese food? I am trained as a traditional Chinese chef with Malaysian and Thai influence and Hong Kong…
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has always been a leader in the BC Wine industry and embracing the age of social media has proven no different. The Tinhorn Creek team are avid tweeters, Facebook followers and are very LinkedIn. So, to meet…
Last night, I tasted some of the Asian Heritage dishes that Wild Rice will be featuring during Asian Heritage Month at the restaurant from May 7-31. My favourite from the selections were the Curry Vegetable Bao, I could have eaten…
In Part Two of my interview with Chris Janik we go Behind the Scenes with him into his open kitchen where he creates all the desserts for Miku Restaurant. Follow the photo stream below along with the recipe and story…
On April 24th I attended this wine and grazing lunch held at the magnificent Teahouse in Stanley Park. This sold out event featured wine producers from all over Chile showing off their wines for people to taste. The crowd ate…
As a part of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, on April 23rd I attended this 7th annual awards lunch that was full of restauranteurs, sommeliers, wine makers, and other interested folk. Since New Zealand and Argentina were both the…
Celebrate and treat your mom, your friends mom, your mom’s mom or any other mom to Brunch or Dinner on Sunday May 9th. Here are some of the dining options of places that have sent in their details. Bacchus at…
Collecting wine is not just for the most prosperous among us. Many well-priced gems can stand the test of time. We will reveal what it takes for a wine to age and what happens to it over time. Try some…
Chris Janik | Vancouver Vancouver is home to some of the best pastry chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Star Pastry Chefs is a…
The annual Spot Prawn Festival will provide another local, fresh, and sustainable ingredient for our restaurant chefs and home cooks to enjoy. Those who take pride in serving the bounty of British Columbia can use this annual six-to-eight week window…
I attended this wonderful dinner at Brix Restaurant on Tuesday April 20th as part of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Since Argentina was one of two theme regions this year, I chose to attend this dinner that featured wines…
The Sommelier of the Year Award was handed out at the Awards Lunch during the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival held on April 23rd. Kurtis Kolt of Salt Tasting Room was the 2010 Award winner. Every year, a panel of…
The 22nd Annual Quady Dessert Competition was a trade competition within the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. The winners of this annual competition were announced at the Awards Luncheon held April 23rd at the Vancouver Convention Center. Tomiko Mayede of…
Executive Chef | Jade Dynasty Restaurant Henry has been the Executive Chef at Jade Dynasty Restaurant in Chinatown for the past 5 years, he has been cooking for 18 years and he was trained in Hong Kong. In Vancouver at…