Best Photo Moments of 2014
Over the past year I have met many wonderful chefs, and personalities in not only the restaurant industry but in all sorts of places that are unique in one way or another. Here are some random shots of those people…
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Best Savoury Dishes in 2014
I have eaten a lot of dishes in restaurants all over and outside of Vancouver in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to…
Best 10 New Vancouver Restaurants in 2014
I have dined at a lot of new restaurants that have opened in 2014. These are 10 of the Best NEW Restaurants in Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. This past year there were less restaurants…
Bangkok Street Food Journey at U & I Thai
My friends Katherine Hawrysh, Stephanie Stewart and Michelle Hondl joined me for a culinary feast of Bangkok Street Food with Chef UI Rajomit. This 10 course meal was a chance for all of us to learn about Bangkok Street Food…
Brunch with Jennifer Thomson at the Lobby Restaurant
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…
Sticky Toffee Pudding in Pubs in the City
Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of the popular desserts featured at pubs all over the city during this holiday season. Whether you are on your own or with a group of friends, check out one of these pubs and settle…
First Taste of Elysian Coffee in Mount Pleasant
I toured the new Elysian Coffee that opened in Mount Pleasant on the southwest corner of Ontario and 7th, this impressive café and roastery took 15 months to build. They have their own roastery on site with a 1950 cast…
Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl on February 1
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit several restaurants throughout the Commercial Drive district as you taste all sorts of dishes in this…
Tasting Chocolates, Caramels and Confections at Wild Sweets
Wild Sweets by Dominique & Cindy Duby produces unique hand painted chocolates with complex flavour fillings along with caramels, confections and more. I had a chance to taste several of their chocolates, caramels, and much more recently at a private…
West End Brunch Crawl on January 31
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the West End BIA, this new event is sure to please anyone who loves Sunday brunch! Visit several restaurants through-out the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver and taste all…
BC Wine Picks for the Holidays
I asked John Clerides, Proprietor of Marquis Wine Cellars for his BC Wine picks for this holiday season. Here are a selection of his favourites for this 2014 festive season. BUBBLE No festive occasion is complete without bubbles. Bella Sparkling…
Downtown Vancouver Brunch Crawl on January 25
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the Downtown Vancouver BIA, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 8 restaurants throughout Downtown Vancouver as you taste all sorts of…
Chocolate Tasting Holiday Party at ChocolaTas
It’s pretty much a given that when I receive an invite to a chocolate party, that is a party I will be attending, for the love of chocolate! Master Chocolatier Wim Tas and his wife Veve Tas are the proprietors…
11 Pizzerias on Instagram
Instagram is a social media platform that is gaining in popularity globally as well it in Vancouver, exciting food photos are a wonderful escape. Here are some of my favourite Vancouver pizzerias that showcase beautiful photos of their pizzas on…
Main Street Brunch Crawl on January 24
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the Mount Pleasant BIA, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 7 restaurants throughout the Main Street neighbourhood and the surrounding area…
Chanukah Treats and Sweets
Chanukah is an 8 day Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of light it is a joyous festival of lights People celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel games, and eat festive foods. Of course there are the traditional festive…
Kitsilano Brunch Crawl on January 18
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit multiple restaurants throughout the Kitsilano neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this brunch…
Gastown Brunch Crawl on January 17
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 7+ restaurants throughout the Gastown neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this brunch…
Classic Dishes at Bistro Pastis
John Blakeley has been serving classic French bistro fare for over 15 years. Executive Chef, Spencer Watts continues creating dishes with French techniques that are perfectly executed. The restaurant is named after Pastis of which the restaurant carries an extensive…
Chanukah Treats at Solly’s
The 8 day Jewish festival starts early at Solly’s Bagelry when their bakers begin making their Jelly Donuts (Sufganiot). I visited to watch the Jelly donut making process from the beginning to end where Owner Leah Markovitch inspects the donuts…
Dine Out Vancouver 2015 Brunch Crawls
Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events or love trying new dishes and restaurants, you are going to want to hear about the 6 events that Vancouver Foodster is…
Big Melt Challenge 2014 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Big Melt Challenge was a great success featuring unique big melt creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from November-4-30, 2014. and their customers voted for their…