Interview with Chef Danilo Ibarra
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Trattoria Park Royal Opening
On Friday May 9th, I attended the opening of Trattoria in West Vancouver, the newest restaurant from the Glowbal Group. Executive Chef Jonathan Chuy, who comes to the new location from the original Trattoria, oversees a menu showcasing casual Italian fare. Trattoria…
Piedmont Dinner at Gudrun
On April 19, I attended one of the long table dinners for the first time at Gudrun Tasting Room in Steveston. This exceptional dinner was created by Chef Paul Finlay who put together a delicious 6 course menu. At two…
Vancouver Taco Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their taco creations into this challenge, most have created a special taco creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their tacos…
Burger Palooza
On May 4, 2014 we presented our first ever burgers tasting event that took place all over Downtown Vancouver from Denman to Main Street. It was an exciting afternoon of tasting all sorts of burgers with crazy toppings and sauces…
Sakura Japanese Tea Ceremony at O5
To celebrate spring and the coming out of all the cherry blossoms around the city, O5 Rare Tea held a unique tea ceremony featuring their special Sakura Tea (made of cherry blossoms). This was a tea ceremony after…
Blacktail Florist Opening Party
Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown. The 3 owners who are all passionate about setting the right mood for a dining experience welcomed the media and…
Kanaka Opening Party
Last night I celebrated at the opening of Chef Jimmy Stewart, Matthew Schmidt and Justin Devlin’s new establishment in Gastown located downstairs in the basement below their other restaurant Blacktail Florist. This space is quite different from the farmer as…
Vancouver International Tequila Expo on May 31
The 3rd Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on May 31, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF), the hospitality industry’s own charity. The event is Canada’s largest showcase of premium agave…
FarmCity Fresh Cart to debut on downtown Vancouver streets
Re-Up BBQ and FarmCity Co-Op are teaming up this summer to introduce consumers and restaurants in Vancouver and beyond to the bounty of local, sustainably farmed fruit and produce through a groundbreaking new urban grocery concept called FarmCity Fresh Cart.An open-air retail showcase for farm-fresh…
Bill Jones Foraging Book Launch at Edible Canada
I recently attended a book launch party for Bill Jones, Author of “The Deerholme Foraging Book” wild foods and recipes from the Pacific Northwest. Bill is no stranger to foraging or food for that matter, he is a chef who is a…
Interview with Chef Ian Errington
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Powell Street Brewery Dinner at Kessel & March
I attended this dinner on April 27 at Kessel & March which is situated in the East Village brewery district in East Van. Featuring a 4 course meal served family style created by Executive Chef Tony Marzo paired with a…
Dish ‘n Dazzle 2014
On May 1st it was the night to celebrate this years version of Dish ‘n Dazzle at The Pan Pacific, this was the 5thannual food and wine celebration raising money for the BC Hospitality Foundation. This year there were 6…
Creme Brulee Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Creme Brulee Challenge was a huge success featuring 9 creme brulee creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their creme brulee from April 11-30, 2014. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…
Best Hidden Patios Take 2 Vancouver
Vancouver is fortunate to have some great restaurants with outdoor patios that are secluded and hidden off the beaten track. This list represents some of the latest Best hidden patios in the city that you are going to love. Note:…
Subscription Based Local Food
Vitae Juice Created by two young Vancouverites, Vitae Juice offers fresh, unpasteurized cold-pressed juice with door-to-door delivery service in the Vancouver Area. Using only natural and seasonal ingredients, from 100% organic, non-GMO fruit and vegetables. Vitae Juice has 15 juice…
Tasting Plates Main Street on May 14
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Main Street neighborhood from Broadway to 28th Avenue This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for…