WIN Betty at Burrard Retro Diner Experience

Betty at Burrard, the one-of-a-kind Betty by BLENZ! Betty by BLENZ can be found on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, right across from St. Paul’s Hospital. Their fresh and vibrant new-retro look and friendly staff gives this store a very…

EAST OF MAIN CAFÉ

UPDATED 7/30/14 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 223 East Georgia Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-899-2777 Web: http://eastofmaincafe.com/ Twitter: @eastofmaincafe Advice: Call to reserve ahead if you have a larger party. Every once in awhile when travelling you come across a restaurant that would…

WIN a Chicken & Waffles Brunch for 4

It’s no secret that I love Chicken and Waffles at Brunch, this dish originates in the Southern region of the USA this comfort food dish has quickly made it on to restaurant menus in and around Vancouver. It is a…

WIN a Memphis Blues BBQ Eating Experience

Known for their authentic Southern BBQ. Slow food, served quickly! Pulled Pork, Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Catfish, Smoked Chicken, and all your favourite sides!  Memphis Blues was launched by George Siu and Park Heffelfinger in Vancouver in September 2001, Memphis Blues…

WIN a Dining Experience at Ki Modern Japanese

Ki Modern Japanese is a beautiful restaurant that not only has a hidden patio but creates extraordinary experiences for their guests at lunch and dinner nightly. Located on 1121 Alberni Street situated next to the Shangri-La Hotel in downtown Vancouver,…

End of Summer Giveaway Madness

As most people get ready to go back to school or back to work in one way or another. Vancouver Foodster invites you to participate in a  multitude of contest giveaways as we select at least one winner a day…

Field Trip to Bellevue

“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…

RIO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE

689 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel:604-568-7722 Web: http://riobraziliansteakhouse.ca Twitter: @riovancouver Advice:  Green card up for servers to serve you Rodizio meat, Red card up for no service. Take a long a couple or more friends rather than going solo. Rodizio is…

Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel

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…

Food Talks Volume 3

On August 14th we presented the third Food Talks Vancouver event that featured 5 inspirational speakers from our food community. The evening began poolside on the PopUpPatio at the Westin Grand Hotel where guests mingled over Executive Chef Matthew Richmond’s…

Corn Festival this Weekend

Who doesn’t love locally grown Corn? Supporting local farmers is what’s needed in our big city, the corn harvest has begun and this Saturday, you will find a truck load of corn available for sale at the Kerrisdale Farmers Market…

COTTO ENOTECA PIZZERIA

6011 Hastings Street, Burnaby Tel: 604-299-8002 Web: http://www.cotto.ca Twitter: @cottoenoteca Advice: Make reservations for large parties, sit at the communal table or the bar if dining solo. My love for Italian food took me East last week to dine at…

Exploring Langley on the Circle Farm Tour

Last summer I visited a few farms in Langley as part of my own tour on a Field Trip visiting some places that were a part of the Langley Circle Farm Tour. This summer I was able to participate in…

TAP & BARREL

1 Athletes Way, Vancouver Tel: 604-685-2223 Web: http://www.tapandbarrel.com/ Twitter: @tapandbarrel Advice: Sit on the upstairs patio on a sunny day or sit in the upstairs library or at the long bar downstairs. From the minute I walked up to the…

Summer Menu Tasting at Edible Canada

Visited Edible Canada at the Market earlier in the summer to taste Executive Chef Tom Lee Summer menu. 1st Dish: LOCAL ASPARAGUS SALAD arugula, watercress, radish, egg, Windset Farms tomatoes, walnut oil vinaigrette 2nd Dish: TOGARASHI RICE CRACKER CRUSTED WILD ALBACORE TUNA warm fingerling…

Afternoon Tea at Soirette Macarons & Tea

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…

Robert Mondavi Dinner at Blue Water Cafe

Earlier in the summer I attended a spectacular dinner at Blue Water Café in Yaletown, that featured a selection of California whites and reds from  Robert Mondavi Wines. Mark De Vere, Winemaker from Robert Mondavi was on hand to guide…

2nd Annual Best of the West

Last week I attended this wonderful event for the 2nd year in a row hosted by the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver along with House Wine. Again the event was filled with wonderful bites from many of West Vancouver…

Afternoon Tea at ShakTea

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…

Interview with Ryan Storey

Ryan Storey | O Lounge & Coast | Vancouver Ryan Storey is the Bar Manager for O Lounge and Coast Restaurant in Vancouver, where he has been mixing drinks for the restaurant for close to 3 years. How did you…

THE ACORN RESTAURANT

3995 Main Street Tel: 604-566-9001 Web: http://www.theacornrestaurant.ca/ Twitter: @AcornVancouver Advice: No reservations. Expect to wait in line for a little while or a longer while depending on the size of your party and the time of day. In many restaurants…

Brunch with Christian Sida-Valenzuela at Q4

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…

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