Interview with Chef Robert Uy
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…
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Culinary Shines at Harmony Arts Festival August 3 & 4
The highly popular BEST of the WEST is back along with a new culinary event at this year’s Harmony Arts Festival. Ambleside Pier will play host to two exciting culinary events this year at the Harmony Arts Festival, presented by…
Tasting Plates East Village
On Wednesday May 18, we presented our 3rd tasting tour of the East Village neighborhood featuring a great selection of restaurants from Clark Drive to Renfrew. Registration took place in the 60 year old historic Tiki Bar located inside the…
Sabrine Dhaliwal and her Cocktails
Sabrine Dhaliwal is the Bar Manager at Uva in Vancouver. I asked Sabrine to make a selection of her unique cocktails at Uva. Up first is the Matinee Marnier Ingredients: 0.75 oz Campari 0.75 oz Grand Marnier 1.00 oz Orange …
Interview with Chef Brian Luptak
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…
A First Taste of Haida Wild
Dirty Apron Cooking School recently played host to a media/chefs tasting of some fairly new seafood products from Haida Wild. At each of the 4 chef stations I had a chance to sample their salmon and other products as well…
Brunch with Andrew Sosa at Catch 122
Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…
Taste of Thailand
A wonderful night celebrating the food and culture of Thailand was hosted by Vancouver Magazine and Sala Thai restaurant a couple of weeks ago. It was a delicious night featuring five local Thai restaurants in a culinary cook-off who each…
Hawkers Wharf to Open this Summer
A new culinary centre under the direction and vision of it’s founder Chris Jerome is set to open in early July in North Vancouver. It is going to be a one of kind culinary destination that mixes their own bar,…
Interview with Sabrine Dhaliwal
Bartender | UVA| Vancouver Canadian Belvedere Brand Ambassador Sabrine started off her career in the hospitality industry as part of the team that opened Reflections rooftop lounge at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in 2011. From there she ended up working…
Vancouver Foodster 3rd Taco Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their tacos…
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) Chocolate Pannacotta Chocolate Panacotta with espresso crumble, Dulce de Leche, roasted cashews, black sesame, and mint Created by:…
Baron Samedi Rum Launch Party
Local artist Jace Kim was on hand to do a live painting of The Baron Samedi at the launch of this new spiced rum at Calabash Bistro in Vancouver recently. In under 2 hours Jace painted a 7 foot tall…
Tasting New Dishes at Drew’s Catering
I was recently invited to dine at the Chef’s Table to try some new dishes off of Chef Andrew Munro Drew’s Catering spring menu. Canapes Scallops in a roasted piquillo sauce with morel mushrooms Duck Breast with balsamic shallots on…
Cheesecake Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from April 14 – May 8, 2016. and their customers voted for their favourites…
Wonderous Halibut Dishes to Start the Season
As Halibut is one of my favourite fish, I am always quite excited to try some of the dishes that the creative chefs in and around our city have prepared, here are some that I have tried since the season…
Meatball Challenge Winners 2016
The Vancouver Foodster Meatballs Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, and North Van. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from April 6-30, 2016. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout…
Vancouver International Tequila Expo on May 28
The 5th Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on May 28, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF), the hospitality industry’s own charity. The event is Canada’s largest showcase of premium agave…
Sustainability Featured at DOXA May 5-15
The DOXA Documentary Film Festival runs May 5 – 15 and within this amazing selection of films there are a selection of films that are Environment and Sustability themed. Here is a selection of these films for your consideration, make…
Tasting Plates East Village on May 18
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the East Village neighborhood in the Hastings area from Clark to Renfrew. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up…
Sumac Ridge Wine Dinner at Showcase
After the reception that featured one of the Sumac Ridge wines along with some appetizers that included delicious lamb chops and dehydrated beets, goat cheese mousse and pistachio crumble it was on to a delicious pairing meal prepared by Chef Westley…
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) Sicilian Cannoli Pistachio Ricotta Cannoli and the original Ricotta Cannoli Created by: Sam Pero of @CannolikingVan Spacca Napoli…