A Walk Around Chinatown Tour
I participated in a wonderful, educational and tasty tour of Chinatown in Vancouver with Bob Sung. The last time I participated in one of his tours was 10 years ago and this one was quite different from the last one…
Category: Tours
Touring Bon Macaron Patisserie Factory on Granville Island
I recently experienced a fun and tasty tour of their production kitchen and workshop facility that opened a couple of years ago on Granville Island. I never knew that they added this new factory that is in addition to their…
Experiencing a Foodie Tour in Victoria
While we were in Victoria recently we took part in one of the foodie tours offered by Off The Eaten Track Tours where we walked with our informative guide to a selection of spots in downtown Victoria. Although I had…
Touring Purdy’s Chocolate Factory
I recently visited the Purdy’s Chocolate factory for a fun tour that was lead by their Head Chocolatier Rachel McKinley. Ever since I was young I loved chocolate and this tour brought the child in me to the forefront with…
Taste of Abby Harvest Dinner at Taves Farms
It has been a few or more years since I had attended one of my favourite long table dinner events in the Fraser Valley. I have always loved the annual Long Table Dinners with the farmers and producers of Tourism…
More Dumplings on the Dumpling Trail in Richmond
I recently embarked on another tour around to a few restaurants in Richmond that specialize in a variety of house-made dumplings. If you didn’t already know, there are over 20 different types of Asian dumplings that come in all shapes…
Chinatown Cocktail Crawl
Last week I took part in a cool tour of 3 lounges in the Chinatown area, presented by the Vancouver Gourmet Club. The evening began at the registration spot outside of the Dr Sun Yut-Sen Garden where all gathered to…
Wine Touring in the Willamette Valley
Situated about 25 miles South of Portland, the Willamette Valley seems like a world away – back roads beckon visitors to explore the lush rolling hills, historic communities and farmer’s markets that showcase the region’s local produce. With a temperate…
This Year at the Richmond Night Market
On Friday night in late May, I visited this market again, it was time for my annual visit to see and try what’s new at this popular night market. My 1st stop was to Benkei Ramen to see Chefs Kaori…
Touring Bridge Brewing
Since they opened in 2012, beer lovers in BC have discovered Bridge Brewing’s great tasting, high quality craft beer. Owned by Leigh Stratton and her husband, Jason Stratton they began their journey as Vancouver’s first nano brewery, since they built…
Around the City in the Acura TLX Elite
I recently spent a few days test driving the red Acura TLX Elite 2017 around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes and such at restaurants inside and outside of Vancouver. The Fresh Window by…
Experiencing a Vegan Food Tour in Vancouver
The folks at Vancouver Food Tour have just launched a vegan specific tour showcasing some of the newest Vegan eateries located in and around Chinatown. I participated in one learning a little bit more about Veganism, as well as I…
Wine Touring in Southern Oregon
The Southern Oregon region is filled with vineyards and wineries producing some delicious wines with many grape varieties being grown in the area. I had a chance to tour a couple of different areas on my recent trip to the…
Wine Touring in the Okanagan to Painted Rock and Kanazawa
I spent a day in the Okanagan mid-Summer, what was supposed to be a beautiful summery day by the lake turned into a smokey day due to the wild fires burning in the area. With smokey skies and all, I…
Touring Backcountry Brewing
John Folinsbee, one of the partners and Brewmaster toured me around the brewery which was established by a group of five partners, including head brewer John Folinsbee and Ben Reeder, co-owner of Maple Bay Hop Farm where many of the…
My Annual Visit to the Richmond Night Market
On Sunday night during the Canada Day 150 weekend, I visited this market again, it was time for my annual visit to see and try what’s new at this popular night market. My 1st stop was to Benkei Ramen to…
Touring Andina Brewing
Brothers, Andrés and Nicolás Amaya are co-owners along with their wives of this recently opened brewery in the East Village neighborhood. Andrew Powers is their head brewer who collaborates with Nicolás on recipes that include fruit only found in South…
Touring the Dumpling Trail in Richmond
I recently embarked on a tour around a few restaurants in Richmond that specialize in a variety of house-made dumplings. If you didn’t already know, there are over 20 different types of Asian dumplings that come in all shapes and…