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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…

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…

Food Talks Volume 9

Food Talks Vol 9 Speakers (from left to right) Felix Schellenberg, Peter Ladner, Susan Davidson, Andrea Carlson and Jenice Yu. On September 24 we presented the ninth event in this Food Talks series which 5 inspiring speakers from our community…

From Farms to Forks 4

On October 6th I attended the annual fundraiser that benefited Growing Chefs, it was From Farms to Forks 4. It was another tasty Kitchen Party organized by the team of Growing Chefs held at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts,…

Skills & Spills Supports the Restaurant Industry October 20

The BC Hospitality Foundation’s upcoming Skills & Spills, is a Vancouver restaurant industry showdown that’s being put together for a great cause. I am honoured to be one of the judges for this inaugural event along with many of my…

Diwali Festival Cooking Class

In honour of the upcoming Diwali Fest, the annual South Asian arts & culture festival celebrating the universal light that exists in everyone. Each year’s festival engages dozens of artists in events across the city, the majority of which are…

Chefs Dishes Festival Winners 2013

The Vancouver Foodster Chefs Signature Dishes Festival featured 15 restaurants from all over the city who’s chefs created a must try signature dish to enter in this Chefs Signature Dishes Festival. The Chefs creation could be simple to fancy, using unique…

Be a Foodie at Feast of 4th October 1-13

Everyday between October 1 and 13, the Shop West 4th BIA will be spotlighting daily special foodie events on West 4th featuring your favourite restaurants and specialty food & beverage purveyors – price-fixe dinners, intimate ticketed group dinners and special…

Barista Challenge 2013 Winners

The Vancouver Foodster Barista Challenge was a great success featuring Baristas and their Beverage creations at cafes around Vancouver and Surrey. Each Café featured their Beverage creation on their menu from August 28-September 25, 2013 and their customers voted for…

Tasting Plates West 4th on October 6

Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the West 4th neighborhood in Kitsilano. This tasting extravaganza goes from 4pm until 9pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and…