Catch 122 Fall Menu, New Dishes
Visited last week to taste a selection of new dishes from new Executive Chef Jason Vallee’s fall menu, he has put a fresh twist on new dishes that are light and flavourful, it’s season forward at Catch 122. 1st dish:…
Kitsilano Brunch Crawl on January 18
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit multiple restaurants throughout the Kitsilano neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this brunch…
DARCY’S CAFÉ
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 4462 W 10th Ave, Vancouver Tel: (604) 336-6399 Web: http://www.darcyscafe.ca/ Twitter: @darcysvancouver Advice: Open daily and later on Friday nights. This West Point Grey neighborhood eatery offers delicious treats from early morning to late afternoon….
LOS AMIGOS TACOS
1118 Davie Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-559-0220 Web: https://www.facebook.com/losamigostaqueria Twitter: @losamigostacos Advice: No reservations, counter service. Located in the heart of Davie Village, is this Mexican taco joint that serves authentic eats. It’s a simple set-up, run by a Mexican family…
Gastown Brunch Crawl on January 17
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2014 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 7+ restaurants throughout the Gastown neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this brunch…
Classic Dishes at Bistro Pastis
John Blakeley has been serving classic French bistro fare for over 15 years. Executive Chef, Spencer Watts continues creating dishes with French techniques that are perfectly executed. The restaurant is named after Pastis of which the restaurant carries an extensive…
New Dishes at Frankie’s Italian Kitchen
Featuring traditional Italian dishes with recipes from the owners mother, Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar serves a wide range of classic Italian dishes in warm, welcoming surroundings. After months of tasting and testing overseen by new Executive Chef Karl Gregg,…
Chanukah Treats at Solly’s
The 8 day Jewish festival starts early at Solly’s Bagelry when their bakers begin making their Jelly Donuts (Sufganiot). I visited to watch the Jelly donut making process from the beginning to end where Owner Leah Markovitch inspects the donuts…
Dine Out Vancouver 2015 Brunch Crawls
Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events or love trying new dishes and restaurants, you are going to want to hear about the 6 events that Vancouver Foodster is…
Big Melt Challenge 2014 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Big Melt Challenge was a great success featuring unique big melt creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from November-4-30, 2014. and their customers voted for their…
Desserts To Go at Wild Sweets
Wild Sweets by Dominique & Cindy Duby recently launched a premium desserts selection that combine their chocolate with crème brulee, chocolate mousse and other fine elements. The desserts can be ordered online through their website for pickup at their Richmond…
Temper Chocolate and Pastry Holiday Preview
I visited Pastry Chef/Owner Steven Hodge for a holiday season preview to taste some of their newest chocolate and pastry creations. Steven Hodge has gotten creative with his seasonal chocolate sculptures to capture the holidays and crafted a handful of…
Taste of the Holidays at Whole Foods on December 4
Visit any of these Vancouver area stores on December 4 for their annual Taste of The Holidays event happening from 5 PM to 8 PM at their West Vancouver, Cambie and Kitsilano locations, and 5 PM to 7 PM at…
Chocolate Arts Holiday Preview
I sat down with head chocolatier Greg Hook to learn preview their holiday collection for this years season. From bite-sized stocking stuffers to show-stopping centerpieces, Greg Hook and his team employ their signature combination of artisanal techniques, attention to detail…
SMALL VICTORY BREAD & COFFEE
1088 Homer Street, Vancouver Tel: Web: http://smallvictory.ca/ Twitter: @sv_bakery Advice: Milk and Creme is on tap for coffee service. Stools by the counter are fixed to the floor. Large and spacious, this wooden floored, white walled bakery is shining bright…
Exploring Spanish Food and Drink at Salida 7
Ever since I visited Barcelona, I have always longed for more tapas, dishes with the flavours of Spain. Salida 7 opened in Vancouver a couple of months ago, serving dishes that originate in the Gerona region of Spain along with…
Vancouver Firefighters Umbrella Launch Gala at Joe Fortes
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House played host to the Official Umbrella Launch Party for Vancouver Firefighters’ Charitable Society and Community First Foundations on November 5, 2014. They raised $20,000 at the party and another $10,000 the next morning! The…
A Taste of the Holiday Season at Urban Tea Merchant
I had taste of the Christmas season at Urban Tea Merchant recently where they launched their new TWG teas for the holiday season. I tasted some tea inspired canapes as well as some of the teas from this line-up of…
Curry Challenge 2014 Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Curry Challenge was a great success featuring unique curry creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Richmond and Langley. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from October 28-November-20, 2014. and their customers voted for their favourites daily…
ABODE RESTAURANT
1223 Robson Street, Vancouver Tel: 604.688-1411 Web: http://www.aboderestaurant.ca/ Twitter: @ABODERestaurant Advice: Takes reservations. A large an inviting room situated off of bustling Robson, the décor is inspired of mid-century design with warm tones of walnut and Calcutta marble, lots of…
Bambudda Fall Menu Tasting
Visited last night to taste some of Chef Curtis Luk’s new dishes, he is the new Executive Chef of the restaurant, I was excited to take a whirl through his menu, as well as the new cocktail menu by Bartender…
DEVILS ELBOW HOUSE
562 Beatty Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 559-0611 Web: www.devilselbowalehouse.com Twitter: @DevilsElbow_ Advice: Sharing is the way to go here if dining with friends. Enter a Barbq house that is brick walled throughout with reclaimed wood paneling, a beautiful wooden bar sporting…