Akakuro-Buta Tasting Tour around Vancouver
Up until a few days ago I had no idea what Akakuro-Buta was other than knowing that it was a type of pork. I had an opportunity to meet Christopher Ng of Wingtat Game Bird Packers during a media tasting…
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Interview with Chef Henry Besser Rosenberg
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 of…
Palate Promenade: Granville Island Discoveries 2014
On February 1, 2014 we presented our first ever Palate Promenade Tasting Tour which was also the first event we produced and presented with the Granville Island Merchants Association and Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This new event was…
Field Trip to Victoria
“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…
Eat Your Heart Out February 17-23
As a fundraiser for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, six restaurants in Port Moody are participating in offering a 3 course meal in each of their restaurants that are offering special menus for $35/person. Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is preparing for yet…
Brunch with Simone Grewal at Seventeen 89
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…
Treat Yourself on Valentines Day
Why wait for someone to give you a treat that you want for Valentine’s Day? Treat yourself on Friday February 14th or find a friend and treat each other! A few days ago I tweeted to pizzerias around the city…
Chef Simon McLeod
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Simon McLeod Executive Chef at Kingston Taphouse and Grille When did you get your first food related…
Vancouver Foodster 3rd Poutine Challenge
Welcome to the 3rd annual Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their poutine into this challenge, most of the restaurants have created a special poutine just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be…
7 Cafes to Follow in Vancouver on Instagram
Instagram is a social media platform that is gaining in popularity globally as well in Vancouver, food photos and especially coffee and desserts photos are a wonderful escape. Here are some of my favourite Vancouver cafes who I have been…
Snowshoe Fondue on Grouse Mountain
One of the unique events that I attended in this years Dine Out Vancouver Festival was The Snowshoe Fondue held on top of Grouse Mountain on January 24th. This was the first time that Grouse Mountain had hosted this event…
Lukes General Store + Stumptown Coffee Pop-up
Calgary-based retailer Lukes is launching their first Vancouver venture with a pop-up project in Chinatown focussed on serving Stumptown, the Pacific Northwest roast whose unique quality and practices has earned it a cult-like status among coffee lovers. Lukes was the…
Unique Treats for Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is all about giving treats, rather than treating a loved one for only one day a year, you may just want to treat yourself or even a co-worker, or heck splurge and…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Twist
It”s nice to see a cafe doing something different to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, you might even say it’s a twist of the extraordinary! Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionary will be hosting Be My Soda Shoppe Sweetheart on February…
Chinese New Year Celebration at Sea Harbour
Last night I was one of the fortunate to dine at Sea Harbour Restaurant in Richmond to celebrate The Year of the Horse. The dinner was hosted by Tourism Richmond, I joined other media friends for a feast of delightful…
The Fountainhead Pub to Launch “To Russia With Love”
As the LGBT community continues to face persecution in Russia, Davie Street’s Fountainhead Pub is rallying support with a positive message of solidarity during their To Russia With Love campaign. From February 1-28, money will be raised for AllOut.org through sales of a specialty…
Tasting Chinese Dumplings at Dinesty
In many cultures dumplings are a common food in one way or another. Dumplings are cooked balls of dough and are most often based on flour, potatoes or bread, and may include meat, fish, vegetables, or sweets. They may be…
Interview with Julia Diakow
Bartender | Cuchillo | Vancouver Julia Diakow is a bartender at Cuchillo in Railtown as well as a Bartender at Reflections in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. By day she is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Sovereign Wine and Spirits…
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Richmond
Already abandoned or forgotten those New Years resolutions? Don’t despair. Chinese New Year, celebrated this year on Friday, January 31, is just around the corner. It’s a second chance to say good riddance to nagging bad habits and usher in…
East Side Brunch Crawl 2014
On January 26, 2014 we presented our 1st Brunch Crawl in East Van with The Drive BIA and Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out Festival. This event was a super success for all who attended which included locals as well as…
Artisan SakeMaker Sake Release Tasting
On January 15, I attend the Fraser Valley Junmai Sake – Series Two release tasting which also celebrated Artisan SakeMaker’s 7th Anniversary. These sake are part of the regional Osake series made from 100% organically grown sake rice in Abbotsford, BC. Series…
Brunch with Bob McGrath at The Teahouse
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…