Exploring and Eating in Tulum
We had a great flight on Flair Airlines from Vancouver to Cancun and created our own adventure in Mexico as we explored the food scene in Tulum in late January. After a just under 6 hour overnight flight we arrived…
Dumpling Fest Vancouver on April 10
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 dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Korean mandu, Japanese gyoza and more. Our…
The Curry Cup
It’s been 8 years since I attended this wonderful event. On March 11, I attended this 10th annual fundraiser event presented by The Chefs’ Table Society of BC. Foodies tasted unique and different curries from 10 participating restaurants as they competed…
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Notch8
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…
Sakura Cherry Blossom Tea at Five Sails
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…
Vancouver Chowder Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Chowder Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their chowder creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Chowder creations on their menu from March 8-31, 2024. How Does this all…
First Taste of Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon is known world-wide for its made-to-order Sanuki-style udon, which is a specific type of udon noodle originating from Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as the Sanuki region. Sanuki-style udon is one of the most popular and well-known udon varieties…
Vancouver Croissant Challenge
Welcome to the 4th Vancouver Foodster Croissant Challenge. Bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Croissant creations into this challenge. Each bakery and cafe will be featuring their croissant creations on their menu from March…
The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook
Locally based Author, chef Robin Kort, wrote this cookbook that I all about feasting wild in the Pacific Northwest. It features a collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients from the Pacific Northwest coast. I’ve known Robin for a…
Sweet Greek: Authentic Recipes for Every Occasion
This beautiful cookbook by Author Kathy Tsaples features a collection of 90+ traditional Greek recipes for any home cook who wants to make some of their Greek favourite dishes and more. Published by BC based publisher Touchwood Editions. Stock your…
Vancouver Poutine Challenge Winners 2024
The Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants from around metro Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their poutine creation from February 8 – March 3, 2024. The Winners are: 1st Place: {105 points} Stanley’s Bar & Grill Double Duck Poutine…
WOW FULL NOODLE HOUSE
505 Dunsmiur St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-8038 Web: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/wowfull Instagram @wowfullasianrestaurant Advice: Counter service It’s all about Taiwanese noodle soups, dumplings and other dishes at this eatery centrally located in downtown Vancouver. Their speciality is the Signature Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle…
JAMILA’S AFGHAN CUISINE
2586 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-7686 Web: https://thejamilas.com/ Instagram @jamilas_afghan_cuisine_ Advice: Counter service This is the ultimate fast casual eatery for Afghan cuisine located in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. The majority of the prices are the same for many…
Eating Around Metro Vancouver in the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Accord Hybrid 2024 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some of restaurants. along with a Lunar New Year celebration in downtown Vancouver. It was a rainy wintery week in Vancouver…
Experiencing Mott32 and their Lunar New Year Menu
Indulged celebrating the Lunar New Year at Mott32 Restaurant where they featured a selection of special Dishes marking the occasion and the Year of the Dragon. Lawrence joined me as we shared these celebratory dishes. We started off with some of…
MNIMES RESTAURANT & BAR
6459 Victoria Dr, Vancouver Tel: (778) 980-8880 Web: https://mnimesrestaurantbar.ca/ Instagram @mnimesrestaurantandbar Advice: Reservations are a must. Closed Wednesday. Specializing in Modern Greek cuisine, here it is all about inventive dishes and desserts by Chef Manos that are all in sync….
First Taste of Skye Avenue Kitchen & Bar
With it’s extensive selection of whiskey’s the restaurant boasts the largest collection of whiskey in the country with over 3,000 bottles and growing. The cuisine is global and it’s best described as a culinary adventure. Chef Valerio Pescetelli leads the…
Dine Out East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl
Our Dine Out East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl took place in East Vancouver on February 7 at these restaurants and here are the tasty plates they served. Maizal RMF (2815 Main Street) featured Vegetarian chorizo & Plantain empanada on a…
Vancouver Poutine Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Poutine Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their poutine creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Poutine creations on their menu from February 8 – March 3, 2024. How…
Art, Eat and Sip Mount Pleasant
Our Art, Eat and Sip Mount Pleasant event as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival was a great success on January 25 where guests had a chance to explore the nieghbourhood and enjoy many different types of food, drink and…
Dine Out Fest Asian Dumplings & Noodles Fest 2024
We presented our Dine Out Fest Asian Dumplings & Noodles Fest on January 24 with a wonderful selection of restaurants who served tasty food and drink. Jingle Bao Restaurant (774 Denman St) featured Signature Magnificent 7 Xiao Long baos (soup dumplings)…
Signature Coffee Drink Challenge 2024 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Signature Coffee Drink Challenge was a success featuring unique coffee creations at cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their creation on their menu from January 11 – February 4, 2024 and their customers voted for their favourites throughout the…