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Vancouver Negroni Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Negroni Challenge. I have invited restaurants and bars from all over the city to enter their Negroni creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created a special…

Light Up Chinatown on September 10 & 11

Light Up Chinatown!, presented by RBC, is back this weekend with a two-day, family-friendly festival. From September 10 to 11, 2022, the whole community is invited to experience a full slate of new programming, food experiences, and colourful lights and lantern…

Taste of Abbotsford Fall Food Festival September 9 – 18

The Taste of Abby Fall Food Festival invites everyone to explore a selection of food and agricultural events, treating one’s palate to Abbotsford’s deep history, diverse food culture, and delicious culinary cultivations. Held from September 9th to 18th, this inaugural…

Around the City in the Honda CR-V

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V 2022 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some of my favourite restaurants as well as taking in some music festivals. I visited Aiyaohno Café in the Gastown area…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge Winners 2022

The Vancouver Foodster 8th annual  Sundae Challenge was a success featuring sundae creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their sundae creation from August 3-28, 2022. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Feast of Fields on September 11 at UBC Farm

One of my favourite foodie events of the year is returning after a 2 year hiatus. This year FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 11th at UBC Farm from 1-5pm. While melodies…

Maat Cuisine Korean Pop-up Dinner September 3 and 4

Two local Korean restaurateurs have put together an exciting multi-course menu for some pop-up dinners that will be taking place over two seating’s on September 3 and 4. This creative collaborative team is made up of Jay Son, restaurant manager…

Tasting Plates Yaletown on September 14

Join us and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants, cafes and food spots in the Yaletown neighbourhood. Each restaurant, cafe and food spot will be serving Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a…

Tasting Plates Commercial Drive

Fun night, last night for our return to the Commercial Drive neighbourhood after a 3 year absence for our Tasting Plates Commercial Drive dining tour featuring a selection of restaurants, and establishments with delicious food and drink #TastingPlatesYVR At JamJar CanteenThey…

Experiencing Korean Dishes at Mapo Pancake House

Take yourself on a culinary journey to Korea in downtown Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through many dishes on the menu at this restaurant that specializes in authentic Korean savoury pancakes and Makgeolli (Korean rice wine)…

Tasting Plates Commercial Drive on August 17

Join us and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants, cafes and food spots in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. Each restaurant, cafe and food spot will be serving Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge

Welcome to the 8th 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 their Sundae creations on their menu from August 3-28, 2022. How…

Vancouver Mojito Challenge Winners

The Vancouver Foodster Mojito Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Metro Vancouver.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from July 8-31, 2022 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge for their…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2022

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 7 – 31, 2022. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…

Thai Select Cooking and Tasting at Food by Fanta

Chef and Owner Parinya Lopston hosted the Thai Select event for dignitaries from the Thai Consulate Vancouver that included Consul General Mr. Rutch Soratana as well as others from the local office. I took part in making one of the…

Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 15-17: Your Eating Guide

The 45th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival gets underway the weekend of July 15-17, 2022, 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…

Vancouver Mojito Challenge

Welcome to the next Vancouver Foodster Mojito Challenge. I have invited restaurants and bars from all over the city to enter their Mojito creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created a special…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge

Welcome to the next Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their Iced Summer Drink creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created…

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