Ocean Wise Chowder ChowDown October 12
One of my favourite foodie events of the year is returning on October 12 after a few years hiatus, it has the same premise as previous years where some of the best chefs across Vancouver as well as BC serves…
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Vancouver 9th Annual Pasta Challenge
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…
Okanagan Eats Cookbook
This new cookbook by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari is a beautiful book that features a collection of more than 70 signature recipes from the Okanagan Valley’s best chefs, restaurants, cafes, bakeries and wineries. Published by Figure One Publishing. I…
Vancouver Cheesecake Challenge Winners 2023
The Vancouver Cheesecake Challenge was a success featuring unique cheesecake creations at restaurants, cafes and bakeries around greater Vancouver. Each establishment featured their creation on their menu from September 8-30, 2023 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge….
Vancouver Sandwich Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Sandwich Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sandwich creation from September 7-30. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task as each judge…
Kosher Style Baking at South Granville Bakery
Operating out of the Bean around the World Café on Granville Street in the South Granville neighbourhood, this recent newcomer specializes in kosher style baking. Here you will find all sorts of baked goods during the week with Challah usually…
MICHELIN Guide Vancouver adds 6 restaurants to its Recommended List
Michelin Guide Vancouver announced that it has added 6 more restaurants to its guide as recommended. These establishments are highlighted as “New” on guide.michelin.com to help food lovers enjoy new discoveries before the annual announcement of Bib Gourmands and Stars….
Tasting Plates Westend
Fun night, last week for our return to the Westend neighbourhood after a 2 year absence for our Tasting Plates Westend dining tour featuring a selection of restaurants, and establishments with delicious food and drink #TastingPlatesYVR VanLove Sushi & more…
Vancouver Cheesecake Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge. I have invited bakeries and cafes from all over the city to enter their Cheesecake into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others created a special Cheesecake creation just for this challenge. Each…
Vancouver Sandwich Challenge
Welcome to the next Vancouver Foodster Sandwich Challenge. Cafes, Food trucks and restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each cafe and food truck will be featuring one or two special Sandwich…
Summer Chefs Tasting Menu at Vivace on the Drive
Recently opened in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood; Vivace on the Drive comes alive with delicious food, drink and live music nightly. The 120-year-old building once housed another supper club that ran for many years, the whole inside of the building…
Vancouver Sundae Challenge Winners 2023
The Vancouver Foodster 9th annual Sundae Challenge was a success featuring sundae creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their sundae creation from August 10-September 3, 2023. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was…
Vancouver Margarita Challenge Winners 2023
The Vancouver Margarita Challenge was a success featuring Margarita creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each establishment featured their margarita creation from September 3-27, 2023 . The Winners are: 1st Place: {108 points} Salsa & Guacamole Jo’s Margarita Price: $11.90 Created by:…
Around Vancouver in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 hybrid SUV around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great SUV to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 45 km battery range…
Dumpling Fest Vancouver on October 4
Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in East Vancouver and beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Northern Vietnamese dumplings, Nepalese momos to Mexican tamales,…
Feast of Fields on September 10 at Stable Harvest Farm
One of my favourite foodie events of the year. This year FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 10th at Stable Harvest Farm in Langley from 1-5pm. While melodies from local musicians fill…
Vancouver Sundae Challenge
Welcome to the 9th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge. Cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one or two special creations on their menu from August 10…
Vancouver Margarita Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Margarita Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Margarita creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their margarita creations on…
Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver
I was hoping to travel to Italy this Summer and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 10 of their Italian…
MICHELIN Guide Vancouver adds 10 restaurants to its Recommended List
A few weeks ago the Michelin Guide Vancouver added 10 more restaurants to its guide as recommended. These establishments are highlighted as “New” on guide.michelin.com to help food lovers enjoy new discoveries before the annual announcement of Bib Gourmands and…
Tasting Plates Westend on September 6
Join us and explore the Westend neighborhood and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants on this walkable tour. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit…
Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2023
The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from July 6 – 30, 2023. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…