I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 hybrid SUV around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great SUV to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 45 km battery range…
Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in East Vancouver and beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Northern Vietnamese dumplings, Nepalese momos to Mexican tamales,…
Another season has passed with Summer now in full swing, and here are some delicious Italian dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. Lawrence joined me as we tried several of the new dishes and more. 1st dish: Started off with…
One of my favourite foodie events of the year. This year FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 10th at Stable Harvest Farm in Langley from 1-5pm. While melodies from local musicians fill…
Welcome to the 9th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge. Cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one or two special creations on their menu from August 10…
6372 Fraser Street. Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-8040 Web: https://momohut.ca/ Instagram:@momohutfraser Advice: No reservations, walkins welcome. Specializing in Nepalese and Indo-Chinese dishes, the focus here is on their made in house momos (aka dumplings). The restaurant is located in the multi-cultural…
A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…
The inaugural False Creek Crab Fest was a great success featuring fresh BC Dungeness crab, held on July 15 and featured, drinks, music, games, local chefs, fishers & more! The tasty event was hosted by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and…
During the weekend of July 14-16, 2023 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 46th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I enjoyed…
This is one of my favourite festival parties of the summer and it’s been some years since the last that I attended. The opening gala for this year’s event took on a different direction, sometimes change is evident and the…
Welcome to the Vancouver Margarita Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Margarita creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their margarita creations on…
I was hoping to travel to Italy this Summer and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 10 of their Italian…
A few weeks ago the Michelin Guide Vancouver added 10 more restaurants to its guide as recommended. These establishments are highlighted as “New” on guide.michelin.com to help food lovers enjoy new discoveries before the annual announcement of Bib Gourmands and…
Join us and explore the Westend neighborhood and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants on this walkable tour. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit…
The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from July 6 – 30, 2023. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…
Enjoyed a wonderful night at this fine dining restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Started off with a couple of their exceptional cocktails, the Starry Night that’s foamed at the table and quickly turns to…
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where Chef Ying Gao leads the kitchen; Lawrence joined me for this dining experience. The restaurant features live music a few nights a week including the night we were in which adds to the ambience of…
I recently spent a week test driving the Polestar 2 electric car around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants. This was a great car to drive knowing I could get around the city with approx 435 km battery range to explore…
1061 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-4445 Web: https://bombaykitchenondenman.ca/ Instagram @bombaykitchenondenman Advice: No reservations, the restaurant is open daily from late morning through to late night. With it’s focus on Indian cuisine in a casual environment, diners come in and…
Enjoyed learning about Brazilian street food and discovered that WhataFood is a common expression in Brazil and that refers to the type of street food. I started off with a selection of Whatabites, and my favourites were the Bacalhau (cod)…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2023 car around Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some restaurants. Headed to Commercial Drive for dinner at Livia, this is a spot that I have always loved for baked goods,…
This new cookbook by Chef Lisa Ahier features more recipes and stories from Tofino’s Beloved Restaurant and was recently released by publisher Appetite by Random House. I attended a wonderful cookbook launch party held at Tap & Barrel Bridges that…