Ford and Sustainability Dinner at UBC Farm
I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner at a long table between the trees at UBC Farm. It was a sustainability feast catered by Savoury Chef which took care of us all so well. It has been many years since I…
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Thai Cooking at the Thai Festival July 22-23
In advance of this weekend’s 4th Annual Thai Festival in Vancouver, this morning I took part in a Thai dessert making class at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, where Chef Mr. Sakarin Hongrattanavorakit and Asst. Prof Nanolin Dangsungwal demonstrated…
Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their best Salad creation into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others created a special Salad just for this challenge….
Italian Top Chef Showcase Dinner
On June 22, I had the pleasure to accept an invitation to attend this wonderful dinner presented by The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy. This Italian culinary showcase was to celebrate…
Parq Vancouver casino resort announces 8 Restaurants
Announced today, this new hotel and resort with casino located adjacent to BC Place Stadium is set to open this fall and will boast 8 unique restaurants Parq Vancouver, British Columbia’s newest entertainment destination, will open this fall with a…
Pride Crawl Cocktail Fundraiser in Vancouver
Bars and restaurants across Vancouver will stand proud and pledge their support to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation from now through August 6 by taking part in the inaugural Pride Crawl Fundraiser to generate financial support for the Dr. Peter…
Tasting Plates Stadium District
On Wednesday July 12, we presented another exciting tour in our Tasting Plates series as we explored the Stadium District area of downtown Vancouver. Attendees enjoyed delicious coffee buns, rollie pollie’s, coffees, teas and cold chocolate shakes to kickoff the…
Summer Tasting Menu at Bauhaus Restaurant
It has been awhile since I had the Tasting Menu at Bauhaus, the Executive Chefs Tim Schultechef and David Mueller launched their summer tasting menu which I had a chance to try. I enjoyed their collaborative 6 course menu ($99)…
Best of the West and Mixology Night on the Pier
Get ready for the annual Best of the West a food and wine pairing competition returning for the 7th year in a row. Experience a delicious and thrilling evening, as top chefs compete for your vote in the gorgeous setting of Ambleside…
Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 13-16: Your Eating Guide
The 40th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival gets underway the weekend of July 13-16, 2017, starting off on Thursday evening this year. To celebrate their 40th year of the festival, an extra day has been added to the beginning of…
Vancouver Eggs Benedict Challenge 2017 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Eggs Benedict Challenge was another success featuring Eggs Benedict creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Eggs Bemedoct creation from June 15 – July 8, 2017. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the…
Field Trip up the Sea to Sky
“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…
My Annual Visit to the Richmond Night Market
On Sunday night during the Canada Day 150 weekend, I visited this market again, it was time for my annual visit to see and try what’s new at this popular night market. My 1st stop was to Benkei Ramen to…
Joy of Feeding 2017
It was another glorious day at the 6th annual Joy of Feeding event that I attended on Saturday June 24 at UBC Farm. This is an incredible food loving event that featured 13 multi-cultural home cooks serving up their recipe…
Vancouver Chicken Wings Challenge 2017 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 4 – June 29, 2017. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…
Tasting Plates Vancouver Stadium District on July 12
Join us and explore the Stadium District area (centered around Robson/Homer to Expo Boulevard to Abbott Street) and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and cafes. This evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday July 12 from 6pm until 10pm…
Interview with Maritza Orellana
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Tasting Plates Summer 2017 Tours Line-Up
If you haven’t been to any of our Tasting Plates dining tours in the past or are a regular who attends them, Vancouver Foodster is presenting another round of neighborhood tasting tours during this coming summer in and around the…
Canada 150 Foodie Fun
To celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday this Saturday July 1st, as food is what brings us all together, here are some celebratory iconic foods and where you can get them around the city, as well as some foodie events that feature…
The Juice Truck Cookbook Launch
I recently attended the book launch party at The Juice Truck café for The Juice Truck cookbook, a guide to juicing, smoothies, cleanses and living a plant based lifestyle. Published by Appetite a division of Penguin Random House and is…
Five Foodie Treats
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1)Organic Creme Fraiche Pannacotta with grappa poached Hanna brook farms rhubarb, amaretti stunning and yummy! Cibo Trattoria 900 Seymour…
Tasting Plates Riley Park
On Wednesday June 14, we presented another exciting tour in our Tasting Plates series as we explored the Riley Park neighborhood on Main Street. Attendees enjoyed tasting a selection of honey, along with cheese, crackers and cupcakes all made with…