Interview with Chef Clement Chan
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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Interview with Satoshi Yonemori
Bartender | Grapes & Soda| Vancouver Satoshi came to Vancouver from Kyoto, Japan where he grew up, first time arriving here when he was 16 to learn English for the summer, he then returned again after highschool when he was…
Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge was a success featuring 4 creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their Craft Beer Cocktail creation from October 1-25, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
Brunch with John Ferrie at L’Abattoir
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…
Vancouver Foodster Best Burger Challenge
Welcome to the 2nd Vancouver Foodster Best Burger Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their burger creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Burger creations on their menu from October 22 –…
Harvest Dinner at Mt Lehman Winery
Last night I attended a wonderful dinner at a long table inside the barrel room at Mt Lehman Winery in Abbotsford. This unique dinner featured farmers from the Abbotsford area who supplied all the ingredients for the chefs to create…
Tasting Plates Kitislano West
On September 30, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Kitislano West event that showcased 5 restaurants and establishments located on Broadway and West 4th Avenue between Macdonald and Dunbar. Guests began their tasting tour at the beatiful Essentia Cafe in…
Vancouver Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their Sangria creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant/bar will be…
Five Foodie Treats
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. White Chocolate Arctic Roll with chocolate soil, blueberries, strawberry sorbet Created by: Chef Geoff Rogers Blacktail Restaurant 200-332…
Stacked Sandwich Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their stacked sandwich creation from September 10-30, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…
Taste of Yaletown October 15-29
The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 11th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 26 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will showcase creativity and diversity…
UBC Centennial Harvest Feast
On Thursday September 24, I spent the evening at UBC with 1,000 guests seated under an enourmous tent that was located outdoors on the main mall of campus. This exceptional dinner was the 2nd annual as well this year it…
Tasting Plates Kitsilano West on September 30
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Kitsilano neighbourhood (on Broadway and 4th Avenue between Macdonald and Dunbar). This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up…
Joy of Feeding 2015
On Saturday September 19, I spent the evening at UBC Farm enjoying the extravaganza that featured 16 multi-cultural home cooks serving up their recipe of choice to the hundreds of people in attendance. I loved the Beer and Cheddar Fondue…
Feast on the Fraser in New Westminster Sept 25 – Oct 4
New Westminster serves up the very first Feast on the Fraser from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2015. Presented by Tourism New Westminster, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, this inaugural 10-day event pairs some of the city’s…
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) Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta with brandied cherries and lemon crumble and a hint of…
Double Mountain Brewmasters Dinner at Darby’s
On September 15, I dined at Darby’s Public House for the Double Mountain Beer Dinner. Chef Bill Taylor prepared 3 courses which were paired with each of the Double Mountain beers. Now on to dinner and the pairings! 1st Course:…
Exploring Il Centro’s MERCATO
Last month, I visited this market for the first time, this market happens on the 3rd Friday each month from the spring through the fall in front of the Italian Cultural Centre. In addition to farm-fresh veggies, fruits, this market…
Tasting Plates Downtown South
On September 16, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Downtown South event that showcased 7 restaurants and establishments centered on Davie from Bute to Marinaside. C Prime Modern Italian Steak House MENU Our Tasting Plate: CAB striploin fiorentina Mini…
Ceviche Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Ceviche Challenge was a huge success featuring 3 creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their ceviche creation from August 20 – September 13, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
Joy of Feeding at UBC Farm on September 19
Sixteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds – from Peru to Iran to Rwanda – will offer a taste of their favourite recipes at the fourth annual Joy of Feeding event on September 19, 2015. This celebration of whole foods,…
Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Stacked Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Stacked Sandwich creations on their menu from September 10-30, 2015….