Taste of Yaletown at Hapa Izakaya
Last night I ate my way through each course of the 3 course optioned Taste of Yaletown menu. Their offering is broken down into 3 courses where diners choose 1 of the 3 dishes in that course. My friend Jonathan…
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Lost & Found Chocolate Bar is Perfection
Local chocolatier, Gem Chocolates just launched their new “Lost & Found” chocolate bar made from the world’s rarest cocoa beans, Pure Nacional, Fortunato No. 4. I was fortunate to try a piece of this wonderful chocolate weeks ago, I then…
My Latest Favourite Best Desserts
It’s no secret that I have always been fond of desserts, here are some of the best restaurant desserts that I have had in the past few months in and around Vancouver. Here are 12 of my favourite desserts, in…
Touring Powell St. Brewery
David and Nicole started a small brewery in East Van not too long ago that grew organically by leaps and bounds. I had the opportunity to finally try their beer when I was at nearby eatery Kessel & March for…
Tasting Plates Yaletown on October 15
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Yaletown neighborhood downtown Vancouver. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and…
Farms to Table Dinner at Brambles Bistro
I was recently invited to attend a wonderful dinner outside at Brambles Bistro located at Tanglebank Gardens in Abbotsford. This unique dinner featured farmers from the Abbotsford area who supplied all the ingredients for the chefs to create this wonderful…
Tasting Plates Kitsilano West 4th on October 7
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the West 4th neighborhood in Kitsilano at this 2nd annual West 4th Avenue edition. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving…
11 Chocolatiers 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 independent Vancouver chocolatiers that showcase beautiful photos of their chocolate…
Tasting Plates West Van
On September 23, 2014 we presented our Tasting Plates West End event that showcased 7 establishments throughout the area. Caffe al Mercato MENU Our Tasting Plate included: Antipasto sampler plate Mangia Bevi MENU Our Tasting Plate included: 1) Strozzapretti with…
Brunch with Lisa Ahier, Author of The Sobo Cookbook
Last Sunday I was fortunate to meet cookbook Author and Chef Lisa Ahier at a small invite only brunch during her Vancouver visit. She was here to participate in Chefs for Oceans the previous night at the Pacific Insitute of…
Tea Ceremony Classes at Treasure Green Tea Company
Treasure Green Tea Company is pleased to announce the offering of exclusive tea ceremony classes with second-generation tea master, Olivia Cheung. Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 7:30…
Barista Signature Beverage Challenge 2014 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Barista Challenge was a great success featuring Baristas and their Beverage creations at cafes around Vancouver, Burnaby and Ladner. Each Café featured their Beverage creation on their menu from September 8-30, 2014. and their customers voted for…
Fish and Chips Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Fish and Chips Challenge was a great success with 7 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and North Vancouver participating as they entered their fish and chips creations into this challenge. Each restaurant featured their fish and chips creation on…
Exploring the UBC Farmers Market
Last Saturday, I visited this market for the first time, this market happens every Saturday from June thru mid-October. Fire Hook Pizza is the only food vendor which makes their own delicious pizzas in a wood fired oil drum oven….
Interview with Chef Nourdine Majdoubi
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…
Salmon Chowder Cookoff September 27 at River Fest
The 2nd Annual Salmon Chowder Cookoff is happening this year on Saturday September 27th from 11am – 1pm at the River Market in New Westminster. Hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre, as five restaurants battle it out for the…
RIPE Feast on October 19
On October 19th, 2014, the Vancouver Farmers Markets will present their 6th annual dinner fundraiser event: RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, at the Roundhouse Community Centre from 4pm – 8pm. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of…
Tasting Plates West End
On September 10, 2014 we presented our Tasting Plates West End event that showcased 8 establishments throughout the area. Marquis Wine Cellars MENU Our Tasting Cup included: 2 wines to taste during registration. SPAGHeTEI MENU Our Tasting Plate included: 1) …
Interview with Chef Tim Kozody
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 West Van on September 23
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal neighborhoods in West Vancouver. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates…
Vancouver Barista Signature Beverage Challenge
Welcome to the 2nd annual Vancouver Foodster Barista Signature Beverage Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter up to two of their baristas and their respective signature beverage creation into this challenge, their baristas had to…
Brunch with Paolo Pietropaolo at Graze 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…