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Experiencing Moroccan Dishes at Moltaqa Restaurant

Take yourself on a culinary journey to Morocco in downtown Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through many dishes on the menu at this restaurant that I have loved since it opened. Owned by Chef and Artist…

Field Trip to the Okanagan with the Acura TLX

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

A Healthy Fresh Meal Service

The Healthful Eats meal delivery concept has been launched with the purpose of nourishing the public with homespun, natural artisanal fare created with care and attention with the use of high-quality ingredients that align with the current local food trend….

Field Trip to Mayne Island

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

Summer Soba Noodle Salad and Umami Bomb

Made this simple salad for a light dinner on a warm summer night with the Umami Bomb Shitake oils. They have four different shitake oil’s available which you can find online or at a retailer across the country. I used…

Field Trip to Gibsons

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

South Granville Supper Club in September

Some exciting news, this September, The South Granville Business Improvement Association (SGBIA)  is partnering with yours truly (Richard Wolak, aka @Vanfoodster), to share four local must-try restaurants and their culinary masterpieces. We are inviting everyone to rediscover South Granville through…

Vancouver Margarita Challenge

Welcome to the next Vancouver Margarita Challenge.  Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Margarita creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Margarita creations on their menu from August 6-29, 2021. How Does…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge

Welcome to the 7th 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 5-29, 2021. How…

Vancouver Foodster 12th Anniversary Tasting Tour on August 21

Join us to celebrate and explore a selection of cafes and restaurants in downtown Vancouver. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates and/or Tasting Cups for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit different types…

Vancouver Slider Challenge Winners 2021

The  Vancouver Foodster Slider Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from July 9 – August 1, 2021. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2021

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 9 – August 1, 2021. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…

In and Out of the City with the Honda Civic

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring 2021 car around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes at restaurants and cafes in Vancouver and beyond. Almost every year for…

Local Coffee and Chocolate Companies with Philippine Roots

I recently participated in a virtual coffee and chocolate tasting hosted online by The Philippine consulate. Featured local coffee roaster KAPE Coffee who imports the green beans from the Philippine’s and then roasts their coffee here locally. Iona and Paolo…

Tasting Plates Langley on August 22

Join us and explore downtown Langley and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants, and cafes. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting Cups for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit…

Unni Pastries Tasting

Specializing in Korean donuts and pastries, husband and wife Garrett and Esther Lee founded Unni Pastries together, both are bakers who studied at Vancouver Community College in the culinary arts program. Esther’s parents used to run their own bakery out…

Vancouver Slider Challenge

Welcome to the 1st Vancouver Foodster Slider Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their Sliders into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others created a special slider just for this challenge. Each restaurant will…

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…

Vancouver Sangria Challenge Winners 2021

The  Vancouver Foodster 4th Sangria Challenge was a success featuring sangria creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sangria creation from June 11- July 4, 2021. . Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…

Vancouver Chicken Wings Challenge 2021 Winners

The  Vancouver Foodster Chicken Wings Challenge was another success featuring chicken wings creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their chicken wings creation from June 10 – July 4, 2021. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…

Vancouver Banh Mi Challenge Winners

The  Vancouver Foodster Banh Mi Challenge was a success featuring banh mi creations from restaurants around Metro Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their banh mi creation from June 9 – July 4, 2021. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the…

Tasting Plates Westend on September 8

Join us and explore the Westend neighborhood and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants, and cafes. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting Cups for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to…

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