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For the past year I have been indulging in brunches almost every weekend as I interviewed celebrities for my brunch series, or out with friends. These are my 45 go to and favourite restaurants for Brunch in and around Vancouver….
I went to a lot of different food events, openings and parties during 2013 in and around Vancouver, here are my top 20 standouts of the year. Note: These are not in any ranking order. 1) Brewery and the Beast…
A couple of weeks ago David Stansfield gave a talk at my Food Talks Vol 10 event about Wine, it struck me as how knowledgeable David was. Hence it was high time I interviewed him, we first sat down at…
Last week I toured, Vancouver’s first craft distillery to create spirits from organic wheat, located on Granville Island. This new distillery has been 4 years in the making, Lisa Simpson, co-founder with her husband Robert have exuberant patience as well…
Ever wish you could go to Granville Island and just eat everything?! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and Granville Island, this new event in the Dine Out Fest will allow you to do just that, well almost. Visit over 11 Island merchants including…
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…
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the Drive BIA, this new event is sure to please anyone who loves Sunday brunch! Visit over 8 restaurants through-out the Commercial Drive neighbourhood and area of Vancouver and taste…
While we’re more than happy to test out a new spot (or several) every now and then, everyone has their regular places they go back to time and time again. What incites this loyalty? Sure, the food might be great,…
To mark the opening of the holiday season at the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver I enjoyed some of the dishes along with some great musicians who will be entertaining during the holidays. Admiring the famous collection of magical folk tales, “The…
A few weeks ago, I attended a talk and tasting of dishes from The Flavour Principle by Lucy Waverman and Beppi Crosariol on their Vancouver Book Tour at Earls Yaletown. With Anthony Gismondi at the table, both Lucy Waverman and Beppi…
Instagram is a social media platform that is gaining in popularity globally as well it in Vancouver, food photos and especially desserts photos are a wonderful escape. Here are some of my favourite Vancouver pastry chefs who I have been…
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 over 8 restaurants through-out the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver and…
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants throughout Vancouver! This 2nd Annual tasting extravaganza goes from 1:30pm until 5:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. You will taste all types of noodles from chow mein to spaghetti to mac &…
Food Talks Vol 10 Speakers (from left to right) Tim Pawsey, Michaela Morris, Michele Boufard, John Clerides, Sid Cross and David Schoelfield. On December 3rd we presented the tenth event in this Food Talks series which featured 5 inspiring speakers…
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…
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Jennifer Belbeck Sous Chef at Tableau Bar Bistro When did you get your first food related tattoo…
It’s no secret that I have always been fond of desserts, here are some of the best desserts that I have had in the past 6 months in and around Vancouver. Here are 15 of my favourite desserts, in no…
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…
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants, cafes and deli in the Burnaby Heights neighborhood. 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 for guests to…
On November 18, White Spot launched its first cookbook to celebrate its 85th Anniversary. It was a nostalgic night filled with speeches from Red Robinson, Chef John Bishop, Pat Quinn and many others. Chronicling its evolution from a single drive-in…
On November 27 we presented our 13th edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver event that showcased 8 restaurants, cafes, butcher shop, brewery and a distillery in the East Village neighborhood between Nanaimo & Hastings stretching to Powell & Commercial Drive in…
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…