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…
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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…
Experiencing Thai Cuisine at Thai Ni Yom in Vancouver
Specializing in Thai cuisine this Kitsilano eatery is serving flavourful dishes from soups, curries, pad thai and so much more. I experienced several of their dishes during my solo visit. 1st dish: Roti & Curry dip and it is a…
Exploring and Eating in Edmonton
It was a quick flight of an hour and 20 minutes from Vancouver to Edmonton on Westjet. Upon arriving I visited Vish, a great spot in the NW neighbourhood that recently closed their dine-in service in favour of being a…
Curry Challenge 2024 Winners
The 8th Vancouver Foodster Curry Challenge was a success featuring unique curry creations at restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from October 4-27, 2024 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge. The…
Pasta Challenge Winners 2024
The 10th annual Vancouver Foodster Pasta Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Pasta creation from October 3-27, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
Experiencing Kerala Indian Cuisine at Kerala Kitchen in Surrey
Specializing in the Kerala cuisine from the South Indian region in India, Chef Sujith Raj has created a menu filled with dishes you would find there using local ingredients along with spices from the region. They are one of the…
Crust
This new cookbook by Victoria based Authors Tom Moore with Rebecca Wellman was published recently by Appetite by Random House. This exciting book features a selection of sweets and savouries from Victoria’s beloved bakery which I have visited a couple…
Vancouver Sandwich Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Sandwich Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sandwich creation from September 20 – October 13, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task…
Eating around Metro Vancouver in the Honda Pilot Trailsport
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Pilot Trailsport 2025 suv around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some of restaurants and more. It was the Les Dames BC chapter annual fundraiser and we enjoyed a delicious dinner at…
Vancouver Curry Challenge
Welcome to the 8th Annual Vancouver Curry Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their curry creations into this challenge, most have created a special curry creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their…
Vancouver’s Michelin Guide Awards for 2024
The third Vancouver awards ceremony was held last night on October 3 and this time around it was held at The Commodore Ballroom. It was another exciting night for the Vancouver restaurant community as the Michelin Guide awarded 10 restaurants…
Vancouver 10th Annual Pasta Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Pasta Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their pasta dishes into this challenge, some of the restaurants have created a special pasta creation just for this challenge and others have entered their…