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I happened upon putting together an article about pizza after I was invited by one restaurant to sample some of their new pizzas, which then followed by another inviting me in to try some of their pizzas which are now…
Win Dinner for 2 at Romana Pizza in Burnaby. They have been serving up pizzas and more since 1973 in the same location at 4660 Hastings Street in Burnaby, the restaurant is still owned by the same family. Serving pizzas…
Enter to WIN, we are giving away 2 tickets ($80 value) to YACHT CLUB: Elegance at Sea on August 22nd. Event takes place on the Queen of Diamonds, boarding is at 2pm. Presented by The Gatsby Social Club & Supported by Media Sponsor Vancouver Foodster. Music by…
Ahhh tomatoes – the ultimate summer food – ripe, juicy and brimming with sunshine goodness. I had dinner the other night at Provence Marinaside to taste their special 3 course Tomatoes inspired menu. I loved the Heirloom Tomato Tart which…
Chef | Blue Water Cafe | Vancouver What is your role at Blue Water Cafe? Please describe in detail. I am the Executive Chef at Blue Water Cafe, responsible for all kitchen staffing, menu design, preparation and costing, and cooking…
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…
I went to a lot of different food and wine events during the 1st year of Vancouver Foodster and these are the standouts of the year. 1) Dinner on the Floating Dining Room was one of the most unique dining experiences I…
Q4 recently launched their summer menu with a brand new pizza oven firing off traditional thin-crust pizzas every night. They also have great summer specials including an Antipasto sharing platter and prosecco on the new patio. A friend joined me…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…