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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:…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Enjoyed a wonderful night at this fine dining restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Started off with a couple of their exceptional cocktails, the Starry Night that’s foamed at the table and quickly turns to…
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where Chef Ying Gao leads the kitchen; Lawrence joined me for this dining experience. The restaurant features live music a few nights a week including the night we were in which adds to the ambience of…
I recently spent a week test driving the Polestar 2 electric car around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great car to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 435 km battery range to explore…
Enjoyed learning about Brazilian street food and discovered that WhataFood is a common expression in Brazil and that refers to the type of street food. I started off with a selection of Whatabites, and my favourites were the Bacalhau (cod)…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2023 car around Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some restaurants. Headed to Commercial Drive for dinner at Livia, this is a spot that I have always loved for baked goods,…
This new cookbook by Chef Lisa Ahier features more recipes and stories from Tofino’s Beloved Restaurant and was recently released by publisher Appetite by Random House. I attended a wonderful cookbook launch party held at Tap & Barrel Bridges that…
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…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to Mexico in Surrey. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this restaurant that specializes in Mexican cuisine.. They feature an extensive selection of…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda HR-V 2023 car around Vancouver while visiting some new restaurants and taking in some theatre in and around Vancouver. I headed out to Richmond to visit Ginger Indian Cuisine, a spot…
I met up with co-owners Cristina Dias and Carlos Bertin at their roastery in Burnaby where they are roasting the green beans that are imported from Cristina’s family coffee plantation in Brazil. Some background history of Mogiana Coffee that was…
The 46th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival gets underway the weekend of July 14-16, 2023, starting off on Friday afternoon. This is a wonderful festival that features musicians performing from all over the world through Sunday night. This is one of my…
The BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Mitch’s Catch are hosting the first ever Crab Fest at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf on Saturday July 15 from 12 – 4pm. Feast away on a delicious crab boil prepared by Chef Vish Mayekar…