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Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Fraserhood neighbourhood and area. This tasting extravaganza will be centred on Fraser between Kingsway and 26th Ave, and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting…
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 some…
The 30th Annual Greek Summer Festival starts tomorrow July 7 and runs for 10 days through to July 17. This is an exciting annual celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun — from the famous “BBQ Lamb” and “Loukoumades” (a…
With over 38 locations extending from Hawaii to Japan, Guam and China, Honolulu Coffee has just opened their first North American café in downtown Vancouver. As I understand several more locations will open in and around Vancouver over the next…
The Vancouver Foodster Chicken Wings Challenge was a success featuring 12 chicken wings creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their chicken wings creation from June 9 – July 3, 2016. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the…
The 3rd annual Thai Festival will be held on the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery from 10:30 am – 8pm on both days. This exciting free festival will celebrate Thai Culture in our city with live performances, arts…
The Vancouver Foodster Smoothie Challenge was a success featuring 6 smoothie creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their smoothie creation from June 7-29, 2016. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
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 some…
Invited to a wonderful dinner by the Italian Chamber of Commerce Canada West to celebrate Italian made food and wine enhanced with local fare by Chef Pino Posteraro. The Extraordinary Italian Taste project is a campaign to promote food products…
I was recently a guest judge for a Stirfry competition in the Grade 6 class of Norgate Elementary in North Vancouver. In their Classroom Gardening and Cooking Program, chef volunteers are paired with elementary school classrooms (grades 1-3 for the…
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 some…
One of my favourite events of the year is about to take place on June 25 from 5-8pm at UBC Farm. Fifteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds – from Egypt to Switzerland to Turkey and beyond – will offer…
I recently spent an afternoon with a wonderful group of 6 and 7 year olds at McBride Annex Elementary School and the Project Chef program. The Project CHEF program was created by teacher and chef, Barb Finley. An educator (B.Ed.,…
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Chicken Wings Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their Chicken Wings into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others created a special Chicken Wings dish just for…
A few weeks ago I tasted some of the spot prawn offerings on their spot prawn menu at this Granville Island abode. Rock fish Tempura with grilled spot prawns and mint aioli Maple Walnut Spot Prawns Spot Prawns Platter for…
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 some…
On May 26, I attended an Italian Networking & Tasting Event at Sciue’ downtown where they prepared a variety of dishes using made in Italy products. The Extraordinary Italian Taste project is a campaign to promote food products that are…
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Smoothie Challenge. Restaurants and juice bars from all over the city were invited to enter their smoothie creations into this challenge, most have created a special smoothie creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant and juice…
On Saturday night I visited this market for the first time this season, after a lengthy wait in line, I then enjoyed the next 3 hours eating my way around the market. My 1st stop was to Benkei Ramen to…
The Vancouver Foodster 3rd Taco Challenge was a huge success featuring 10 taco creations from restaurants around Vancouver, New Westminster, and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their taco creation from May 12 – June 5, 2016. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners…
Feeling hungry? There’s no better place to satisfy your cravings for all foods – savoury, sweet and everything in between – at the 7th annual Italian Day on The Drive, which is set to take place on June 12th. This…
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 some…