Calgary’s culinary identity has evolved far beyond steakhouses and cowboy culture. The city now balances polished dining rooms, inventive cafés, and neighborhood institutions that reflect a younger, more design-conscious energy. Whether you’re exploring the Beltline, Inglewood, or Kensington, Calgary offers…
Another visit to Puerto Vallarta and this time around I decided to stay in the marina and as beautiful and relaxing as it was it was too far from Zona Romantica with the present day traffic. I did however visit…
Had a wonderful visit to Mexico City where I finally had a chance to visit the National Museum of Anthropology, spend time with friends, do some more exploring and visit some great restaurants. Some of the eating highlights included: ABRASAMAR…
There is something uniquely exciting about beginning an international getaway from the heart of downtown Victoria. Thanks to Harbour Air‘s seasonal daily service between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Seattle’s South Lake Union, travellers can now exchange one waterfront city for…
Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…
Seville is a city that seduces through its rhythm orange-tree-lined plazas, flamenco echoing through narrow lanes, and a culinary culture that turns every meal into an occasion. From traditional tapas bars tucked beside historic landmarks to contemporary cafés and riverside…
Marseille is a city that reveals itself through its flavors as much as its coastline. Along the winding streets of the Old Port and the historic Le Panier district, every bakery, chocolatier, and café carries a piece of the city’s…
Lisbon has a way of drawing you in slowly through its tiled facades, sunlit hills, and the hum of trams echoing through narrow streets. Portugal’s capital feels both relaxed and alive, where centuries-old traditions meet a thriving food scene that…
Madrid is a city that moves to the rhythm of conversation, cuisine, and centuries of layered history. Spain’s capital blends grand boulevards and royal landmarks with intimate neighborhoods where food is as much a social ritual as it is sustenance….
I had an incredible visit to Oaxaca, a city that I have fallen in love with for its food, street art, and warm hospitality. Oaxaca is a land where time seems to fold in on itself, blending the grandeur of ancient…
I recently returned to Montreal for what turned out to be quite the snowy and cold week. Started my eating adventure for dinner on a very cold snowy night at Épicerie Pumpui with the Herbal cabbage and carrots Salad and…
I was invited to experience a special Chef’s Tasting Menu at Lola Restaurant which is located at Bodega Ridge on Galiano Island. Chef Elmark Andres is of Filipino heritage who blends Southeast Asian flavours with Pacific Northwest and Gulf Islands…
I returned to one of my favourite European cities, Barcelona for more eats and exploring. Barcelona’s culinary landscape is as architecturally layered as the city itself—Gothic foundations, modernist flourishes, and contemporary experimentation coexisting within a few walkable blocks. From traditional…
Parma is a city that wears its culinary heritage with quiet confidence. In the heart of Emilia-Romagna, food here is not treated as a trend but as a discipline—refined over generations and protected by tradition. From cheese makers working before…
Playa del Carmen, located in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and the lively pedestrian-only Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). It is a premier destination offering a blend of modern nightlife, upscale…
I participated in a wonderful Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico recently that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son Charlie at their Maiz Cocina Tradicional cooking school. Our group of 12 people were from all over…
“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…
I recently returned to Toronto on a different mission of sorts, this time around it was to do some touristy exploration of the many popular attractions in and outside the city. With the many times I have visited Toronto over…
It had been awhile since I had visited Whistler and an even longer while since I had been to the top of Whistler and Blackomb mountains. With just under a 2 hour drive from Vancouver we arrived to Whistler and…
Saskatoon is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located along the South Saskatchewan River in the central part of the province. It’s known for its natural beauty, cultural diversity, and strong prairie identity. They have a growing…
Toronto is a dynamic and multifaceted city, standing as Canada’s largest urban centre and a prominent global hub for business, finance, technology, entertainment, and culture. Situated in Southeastern Canada on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, it serves as the…
Ottawa, situated in the eastern part of southern Ontario, is the capital city of Canada. It lies at the confluence of the Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau rivers and forms the core of the National Capital Region (NCR), which also includes…