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Interview with Selim Dahmane

Selim Louis Dahmane started cooking at the age of 20 casually for his friends and that’s when he realized it was his passion. At that time he was studying at a university in Paris on his way to do a Diploma…

Around Vancouver in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Noir

I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Noir SUV around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants as well as a farm. Headed over to one of my favourite new bakeries in the Fraserhood neighbourhood, Mish Mish Bakery…

Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver

Another summer where I was hoping to travel to Italy and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 12 of their…

Eating around Metro Vancouver in the Honda CR-V Hybrid

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V Hybrid 2024 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some restaurants. I visited Crab Hot Lau on Kingsway one evening for an Iced Vietnamese Coffee, followed by their delicious Lemongrass…

Vancouver Sundae Challenge

Welcome to the 10th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge.  Cafes and food trucks from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one or two special creations on their menu…

Experiencing Pasta Polo in Coquitlam

Some of my friends joined me to experience this Italian eatery that has been running in the area for over 22 years, it was a first time visit for all of us. Almost everything is made from scratch at this…

A Field Trip to Gibsons for the Day

“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…

Experiencing the Korean Secret Garden Fusion Buffet

It’s all about an Elevated Korean Buffet Experience and for under $40 you have an affordable dining all-you-can-eat experience in the Lougheed area of Burnaby. I loved the selection of dishes offered as well as these build-your-own dishes. At the buffet…

Summer Burger Festival

The Vancouver Culinary Fest presents our first Summer Burger Festival at a selection of restaurants around the city that are featuring their burger creations. Each restaurant will be featuring their Burger creations on their menu from August 1-31, 2024. How…

Interview with Aaron Lobo

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…

Dumpling Fest Vancouver Summer Edition on September 4

Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Vancouver to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese wontons, Greek dumplings to Indian dumplings, Nepalese momos, to Mexican empanadas and more….

Northern Vietnamese Cooking Class on September 9

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Demo & Dine-style cooking class, where culinary education meets delectable dining. In this intimate two and a half hour session, you’ll enjoy a three-course seafood dinner prepared right before your eyes. No…

Vancouver Culinary Fest August 1 – September 30

In recognition of our Vancouver Foodster 15th Anniversary, we are launching our inaugural festival August 1 – September 30, 2024 that features a selection of food related events that include cooking classes, food tours, talks and more. Summer Burger Festival –…

Interview with Martin Vargas

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…

Vancouver Mocktail Challenge Winners

The Vancouver Mocktail Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from June 14 – July 7, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task…

Awaken Canada Launch Party

Awaken Canada is a new exhilarating film at FlyOver Canada it is a new flying journey that captures the sights, stories and spirit of Canada. I attended the launch party recently where we enjoyed tasty food and drinks as well…

Carnaval del Sol July 5- 7

The biggest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest takes place on July 5th, 6th & 7th at Jonathan Rogers Park in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and this year’s festival will feature 17 Latin American countries with over 350 talented artists,…

Thai Cooking Class in Thailand

We participated in a wonderful Thai Cooking Class while in Chiang Mai, Thailand recently with the Thai Farm Cooking School. We visited a local market learning about the different ingredients we were about to use. Afterwards we were taken out…

Vancouver Foodster 15th Anniversary Dinner Tour on July 31

Dinner tour in downtown Vancouver with Richard Wolak (founder of Vancouver Foodster as your host and personal guide). Join us for an unforgettable evening with Richard Wolak (founder of Vancouver Foodster), as he shares his love for food and presents this…

Vancouver Mocktail Challenge

Welcome to the first Vancouver Foodster Mocktail Challenge. Restaurants from all over Metro Vancouver were invited to enter their Mocktail creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Mocktail creations on their menu from June 14 – July…

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