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Best New Vancouver Restaurants in 2021

I have dined at a lot of new restaurants that have opened in 2021. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are many elements to a restaurant being…

Best Desserts of 2021

I have eaten a lot of desserts inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are the ones that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite…

Best Savoury Dishes of 2021

I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…

In and Around the City in the Acura MDX

A few weeks ago, I spent a week test driving the Acura MDX 2022 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at restaurants and cafes. I visited ZARAK by Afghan Kitchen for dinner and enjoyed delicious Afghan food and drink….

Opening Soon: MOLTAQA RESTAURANT YALETOWN

Known for their tagines and flambe dishes, Moltaqa’s 2nd location is about to open in Yaletown. Owner, Mimo has done a lot of the construction on his own as well as painted many pictures that will adorn the walls at…

Opening Soon: NOVELLA TO OPEN IN EARLY 2022

One of my favourite restaurants to open over the past couple of years is Published on Main with creative chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson leading the kitchen. The team behind this restaurant is about to open another down the street at 2650…

Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Cask Whiskey Vault

We were seated in their spectacular Whiskey Vault surrounded by whiskeys from all over the world, and went on a Whiskey pairing journey with Brad Stanton; who is an expert on whiskey at recently opened Cask at the Versante Hotel;…

Cooking at Home with Manna Meals

Last month we had a chance to experience Manna Meals at home. I was excited to try this Plant-based meal kit service which is different than many of the other local meal kit companies. Much like some of the other…

In and Outside the City in the Acura TLX 2021

Last month I spent a week test driving the Acura TLX 2021 car around Vancouver up the Sea to Sky to Squamish while trying some dishes at restaurants and cafes. I did a catch-up lunch with Chef Marc Marayag at…

Cooking at Home with Vegano Foods

Earlier in the fall we had a chance to experience Vegano Foods at home. I was excited to try this service which is similar to another local meal kit service that I like (Fresh Prep), but with Vegano all the…

Fleurs de Villes NOËL Afternoon Tea at Holt’s Café

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…

Fleurs de Villes NOËL with Festive Eats and Drinks

Fleurs de Villes NOËL has returned to Vancouver and is on now through to December 19th, and along with it some festive holiday menus. Back for its third year, Fleurs de Villes NOËL is a spectacular floral art trail, decorating…

The Acorn Cookbook

In their first cookbook, Shira Blustein and Brian Luptak—The Acorn’s owner and chef—share their truly unique recipes, highlighting the endless possibilities that come when cooking with the seasonal and wild-crafted ingredients gifted to us by nature. From practical to playful,…

Forage Festive Lunches

The annual Holiday Festival Lunches are taking place on December 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 and it is a great way to celebrate the holidays with family, friends or office mates. I had a chance to preview this…

Playlist Kitchen Cookbook

Local Author Becky Van Drunen recently wrote this fund and exciting cookbook that merges tasty recipes along with musical playlists that celebrates music of the 90’s. I made a recipe from her book called – As Long As you Love…

Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl Cookbook

This new cookbook by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Matticchio Bastianich was recently published by Appetite by Random House. This is the latest cookbook from beloved TV chef and best-selling author Lidia Bastianich shares more than 100 delicious Italian recipes…

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