Exploring the Whistler Farmers Market
Over the summer I visited this market as I do each time I am in Whistler, as a huge supporter of the Farmers Markets, this is a very large market that always has many new and established vendors. It is…
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Domenica Fiore the Best Olive Oil
I often receive products to try, sometimes they are randomly sent to me and other times they come by way of a producer whom I know and trust whole-heartedly and that is how I came to learn about Domenica Fiore…
Exploring Abbotsford on the Circle Farm Tour
In the past I had visited a few farms in Abbotsford as part of my own tours in the Fraser Valley. This summer I was able to participate in a media tour which visited many new spots that I hadn’t…
Vancouver Chefs Dishes Festival
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Chefs Signature Dishes Festival. I have invited chefs and their respective restaurants from all over the city to participate. Chefs create a new must try signature dish to enter in this Chefs Signature Dishes Festival. The…
Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant September 18
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood and nearby False Creek. 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…
Growing Chefs Says Thank You
Through the events that I organize under the Vancouver Foodster umbrella I am fortunate to select the charities or non-profit organizations that I think can benefit in one way or another. One of those charities that I have been supporting…
Mealshare Supports People in Need
I recently heard about a new program that just launched in Vancouver called Mealshare that works with restaurants and provides meals for those in need. What is Mealshare? It is a new non-profit organization run by three young entrepreneurs who…
BBQ on the Bypass on September 15
Dozens of BBQ pitmasters and their teams from across the Pacific Northwest will set up camp in Langley on Sunday, September 15th for one of the community’s most popular events, the 2013 BBQ on the Bypass. The 8th annual free…
It’s Babka time: Here’s your Jewish New Year Eating Guide
The Jewish New Year (September 4 to 6) or Rosh Hashanah as it is known is the first of the High Holy Days where eating delish food reigns. This is a holiday known for feasting on round challah (a sweet…
BC Beer Awards October 19
The 4th Annual BC Beer Awards & Festival is set to return to Vancouver on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 1-6pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive). The signature consumer tasting event of BC Craft Beer Month, this festival…
Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-off Sept 15
On Sunday September 15 at 2pm, the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area (MPBIA) will host their annual Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-off where once again you feel your stomach start to grumble! Sample generous locally crafted sausages from Eight ½ restaurant…
Vancouver Barista Signature Beverage Challenge
Welcome to the 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 create…
WIN 2 Tickets to Celebrate One Night In Argentina
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Wines of Argentina will host Celebrate One Night In Argentina. With DJs, a graffiti artist and more than 30 wineries, the evening will be a lively festival of modern Argentine culture. The event will benefit…
Chef Roy Flemming
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…
Feast of Fields at Krause Berry Farm Sept 8
One of my favourite food events of the year, FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields takes place on Sunday afternoon 1pm – 5pm on September 8th , this year at Krause Berry Farm. Krause Berry Farms started as a…
Tasting Plates Lower Lonsdale in North Van
On July 23rd we presented our 10th edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver event that showcased 7 restaurants, and cafes in the Lower Lonsdale neighborhood in North Vancouver. CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART MENU 1) Tacos: A La Vida – Panco…
Brunch with Matt Soper at The Wild Flower
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…
Brunch with Guitar Doug at Dockside 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…
Food Talks Volume 8
Food Talks Vol 8 Speakers (from left to right) Karen Barnaby, Angie Quaale, Merri Schwartz, Susan Mendelson and Meeru Dhalwala On June 11th we presented the Eighth event in this Food Talks series which celebrated its first year of hosting…
Pressé Summer Series at MARKET by Jean-Georges
On Friday I attended the kick off the Grey Goose Pressé Summer Series at MARKET by Jean-Georges. Taking place on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver on the patio at MARKET by Jean-Georges, happening every Friday from now…
Brunch with Ann Luu at Cafe Pacifica
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…
Chef Thomas Heinrich
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…