A Year’s Worth of Dishes at Food by Fanta
It is no secret that I dine at Food by Fanta often and I do so as their team is so creative with the dishes and drinks they create. Creative chef and Founder Parinya Loptson is the creative force behind…
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Cooking Fresh Prep Festive Holiday Meal Kits
I cooked up a few recipes with the new Fresh Prep holiday meal kits collection which are perfect for your holiday entertaining this festive season! Each of their meal kits include the ingredients that are neatly organized for a grab-and-go cooking experience…
An Indian Feast at Tasty Indian Bistro in Yaletown
It’s been over 5 years since my last visit and it’s as good as I remember. Lawrence joined me and we had a feast trying many dishes including many that were new. Loved the tableside flambe Sharaabi Murgh Achari that…
Around Metro Vancouver in the Acura ZDX 2024
I recently spent a week test driving the Acura ZDX EV 2024 around Metro Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great car with many attributes including being an EV offering up a comfortable ride. All leather seats provides comfortability…
Around Vancouver in the 2024 Polestar P2 Single Motor
I recently spent a week test driving the 2024 P2 Single Motor electric car around Vancouver while visiting some new and not so new cafes and restaurants. Visited the East side of Burnaby that borders New Westminster for dinner at…
Pizzeria Spacca Napoli Award and Dinner Celebration
It was a wonderful celebration to celebrate the restaurant as it was named Canada’s top pizzeria, earning the prestigious “3 Spicchi” ranking from Gambero Rosso, a world-renowned authority on Italian cuisine. This amazing honour, known as the “3 Spicchi” ranking has…
Exploring and Eating in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the entertainment hub for many in the Western world where people come to make memories and have a good time, they also come to eat. Upon arriving into Las Vegas (2 hours and 30 mins flight from…
Experiencing Chao Mami in Burnaby Heights
This family run restaurant serves up delicious home-made Vietnamese dishes. It is now run by the kids and mom is still in the kitchen cooking. Over a couple of visits I have tried several of their specialties that are offered for…
Experiencing DIY Hot Pot at Piping Hot
It’s all about self-service, pay by weight for your individual hot pot and fry bar experience in Richmond. This type of hot pot experience controls the amount you eat as you are paying by weight ($3.99 per 100 grams). You…
Festive Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
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…
Dine Out East Van Dumpling Fest on February 5
This event is part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, & beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Italian gnocchi,…
Exploring Cafes in Las Vegas
I recently spent a few days tasting my way around Las Vegas cafes between the strip and downtown and these were the spots I visited and the treats we had. Cafe Cuto is a gorgeous and elegant café located inside the…
Cake Challenge Winners 2024
The Vancouver Cake Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from bakeries and restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each place featured their cake creation from November 15 – December 8, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the…
Vancouver to Bellingham in the Honda Prologue
I recently spent some time test driving the all-electric Honda Prologue 2024 car to Bellingham for some eats, coffee and to do some exploring. We visit Bellingham often and it was a smooth ride for both myself and Lawrence as we…
Experiencing Brazilian Cuisine at Mineiros Brazilian Bistro
Specializing in homemade Brazilian dishes as well as imported food products from Brazil. The family-owned eatery is serving up authentic food from their home country. A self-service restaurant is a common gastronomic establishment in Brazil, where food is made available for…
Ottolenghi Comfort: A Cookbook
Several years ago I interviewed Yotam Ottolenghi in Vancouver and that was before he had written more wonderful cookbooks. His latest is a New take on comfort food; Ottolenghi Comfort is more than just a cookbook; it’s an invitation to…
Around Metro Vancouver in the Honda HR-V
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda HR-V 2025 car around Vancouver visiting some restaurants that were in both by Curry and Pasta challenges. The 2024 Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV that offers a spacious interior, good fuel…
Food Truck Day at Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver
It was another food truck day lunch at Northwest Culinary Academy where their students created and cooked a selection of dishes for their ‘food truck’ which they created the name, concept and menu (4 dishes each team) and there were 6 food…
Experiencing Indian Cuisine at Dhaliwal’s Lounge in Surrey
Specializing in Indian Cuisine, enjoy a blend of authentic flavors, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service. I have experienced many of Chef Kesavan’s dishes from India using local ingredients along with spices from the region. 1st dish: Cheese and chilli stuffed…
Exploring and Eating in Calgary
Calgary, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada, that offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and western charm. Upon arriving into Calgary (1 hour and 20 mins flight from Vancouver) I explored the downtown area…
Vancouver Cake Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Cake Challenge. Restaurants, bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Cake creations into this challenge. Each cafe and bakery will be featuring their cake creations on their menu from November…
Around Metro Vancouver with the Acura MDX Type S 2025
I recently spent a week test driving the Acura MDX Type S car 2025 around Metro Vancouver while trying some dishes at eateries in the area as well as visiting a farmers market. A new Turkish bakery had recently opened…