Chef Sarah Band
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Sarah Band Sous Chef at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House When did you get your first…
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Mollie Katzen Talk & Tasting
Last week I had the pleasure to meet Cookbook Author, Mollie Katzen at Books to Cooks. She was in town to promote her new book “The Heart of the Plate”, a beautiful book filled with vegetarian recipes for a new…
Hawkers Market Thrives in East Van
A couple of weeks ago I attended this bustling market that was filled with foodies and music lovers out experiencing food stalls from a growing number of smaller food vendors as well as some known food trucks. Chris Jerome had…
Chef Johnny Bridge
This series is a roundup of the talented chefs in our community who have food themed tattoos and here are their stories. Chef Johnny Bridge Chef at East of Main Café Follow Johnny on twitter @johnnybridge When did you…
Food Talks Vol 10, December 3
This is the tenth event in this Food Talks series! Come join us to meet and mingle with other foodies, and to hear some enlightening speakers from the wine community. Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition! Our speakers will touch…
Fondue Nights at Le Parisien
Last Wednesday I indulged in one of my favourite dishes, sharing a pot of delicious cheese fondue. When travelling in Switzerland or France it was fairly easy to enjoy fondue, it is great to see Le Parisien step up to…
Touring Odd Society Distillery
Odd Society Spirits is the latest distillery to open in East Van and one unique operation, I had a chance to take a tour the other day. I met both Miriam Karp (Co-owner), and Joshua Beach one of the master…
New Zealand Meets Asia
On October 21 I attended a wonderful event at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens presented by House Wine featuring over 50 wines from New Zealand paired with Asian dishes from 6 Asian restaurant in Vancouver. Fresh and pure, the…
Tasting Plates East Village on November 27
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the East Village neighborhood, centered in the Hastings and Nanaimo area. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for…
Touring Parallel 49 Brewing
I met up with Graham With the brewmaster at Parallel 49 Brewing in East Van for a tour of the brewery and for a chat. Graham is always full of stories about the beer that he has brewed as well as…
Milano Coffee Roasters
Over the years I have tasted the evolving espresso roasts that Vancouver based Milano Coffee Roasters has had on the bar in their own cafes as well as ones that they supply. I visited with owners Brian and Linda Turko…
Brunch with Chan Hon Goh at Tuc 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…
Liquid Loft: Running Sushi at The Dance Centre
Vienna-based Liquid Loft, known as one of Europe’s most inventive and cutting edge dance companies, brings the witty and provocative duet Running Sushi to Vancouver on October 31 – November 2nd, as part The Dance Centre’s Global Dance Connections series. A satirical commentary…
Cook Hall Menu Lunch Tasting at Market
Atlanta’s famed Cook Hall is being featured in Vancouver at MARKET by Jean-Georges through to October 31, 2013. I had the opportunity to enjoy some dishes during lunch last Friday that was prepared by Cook Hall’s Executive Chef David Gross…
Fondue Night at Le Parisien on October 29
Le Parisien presents Fondue Night on October 29 for the second edition of La Table; a series of French communal dinners designed to evoke the tradition of sharing, conversation and a sense of community. Guests are encouraged to put on their…
Languedoc Wine Bar Crawl
Last week I took part in an exciting tour with some other invited media guests around the city that wined and dined us at four of Vancouver’s top wine bars. Travelling by a bus limo we made our way around…
Butter Baked Goods Book Launch Party
A few nights ago I attended a book launch party for Rosie Daykin, Author of “Butter Baked Goods” published by Random House. Rosie Daykin opened her first bakery on Dunbar Street in Vancouver in 2007 and this year she expanded her…
BC Fall Fruit Pie Competition on October 19
Vancouver Farmers Markets is once again featuring their popular Fall Pie Competition at their Harvest Festival which takes place on Saturday October 19th at their West End Market. Fall fruit can include: blackberries, plums, pears, crabapples, apples, quince and cranberries. You can…
Tasting Plates West 4th in Kitsilano
On October 6 we presented our 12th edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver event that showcased 8 restaurants, cafes and a food truck in the West 4th neighborhood between Burrard and Vine in Vancouver. This Tasting Plates edition was the highlight event…
Taste of Yaletown October 16-27
From Lunches to Dinners the Yaletown neighborhood will come alive again at Taste of Yaletown 2013! The 9th Annual Taste of Yaletown event will take place October 16 – 27, 2013. At lunch today I had a chance to preview…
Thanksgiving Desserts
For the sweet finish or the perfect ending to your holiday meal, here are some desserts that I’ve seen in my twitter and facebook feeds that look amazing! Forget the ordinary pumpkin pie this year, be a bit more adventurous…
Thanksgiving Dinners: Eating Out!
For those that want to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving in a restaurant, here is a round-up of some that have piqued my interest happening around the city. Graze Restaurant 3980 Fraser Street, Vancouver Is offering a 5 course vegan meal for…