Last night I attended Welcome Concierge a night of dining, music and festivity at Francesco’s. This enjoyable evening was hosted by the team of Francesco’s for many of the city’s hotel concierges. The room has undergone renovations over the past…
On October 6th I attended the annual fundraiser that benefited Growing Chefs, it was From Farms to Forks 4. It was another tasty Kitchen Party organized by the team of Growing Chefs held at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts,…
Last Sunday I was invited to the kick-off of weekend brunch and to indulge in any or all of the brunch items that my heart and stomach so desired! It was nice to find some different menu items on this…
Sustenance can be defined as: Food and drink regarded as a source of strength as well as the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence. From October 8 until October 22, 2013 Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival will examine words…
The BC Hospitality Foundation’s upcoming Skills & Spills, is a Vancouver restaurant industry showdown that’s being put together for a great cause. I am honoured to be one of the judges for this inaugural event along with many of my…
3992 Fraser St Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-0697 Web: http://earnesticecream.com/wp/ Twitter: @Earnesticecream Advice: Open Thursday – Sunday. Pints include $1 deposit for the glass containers. Since I was a kid I have loved Ice Cream, my favourite flavour growing up was…
Water Street (Gastown) Tel: (604) 771-8164 Web: www.chouchoucrepes.com Twitter: @chouchoucrepes Advice: Monday to Friday lunch. Follow them on twitter for updated opening times. Loved the cute trailer that is situated in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, most of all…
In honour of the upcoming Diwali Fest, the annual South Asian arts & culture festival celebrating the universal light that exists in everyone. Each year’s festival engages dozens of artists in events across the city, the majority of which are…
The Vancouver Foodster Chefs Signature Dishes Festival featured 15 restaurants from all over the city who’s chefs created a must try signature dish to enter in this Chefs Signature Dishes Festival. The Chefs creation could be simple to fancy, using unique…
888 Homer Street, Vancouver Tel: 604- 428 4299 Web: http://homerstreetcafebar.com/ Twitter: @HomerStCafeBar Advice: Reservations suggested, they have a private room known as the Cockpit for private parties. It’s all about the elements here that make this eatery work so well, first of…
Everyday between October 1 and 13, the Shop West 4th BIA will be spotlighting daily special foodie events on West 4th featuring your favourite restaurants and specialty food & beverage purveyors – price-fixe dinners, intimate ticketed group dinners and special…
The Vancouver Foodster Barista Challenge was a great success featuring Baristas and their Beverage creations at cafes around Vancouver and Surrey. Each Café featured their Beverage creation on their menu from August 28-September 25, 2013 and their customers voted for…
Various locations daily Tel: (604) 306-7841 Web: www. fliptop.ca Twitter: @fliptoptruck Advice: Monday to Friday lunch. Follow them on twitter for updated opening times. Serving Filipino fusion cuisine on a food truck, this is not your traditional Filipino cuisine, you…
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the West 4th neighborhood in Kitsilano. This tasting extravaganza goes from 4pm until 9pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and…
Having dined at La Pentola previously, there were many new dishes that I wanted to try and did so on this visit. 1st dish: Souffle di parmigiano, zucchini crudo 2nd dish: Heirloom Tomato Salad 3rd dish: Polenta gnocchi, cheese fonduta,…
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…
Burrard & Pender, Vancouver Tel: (604) 336-1803 Web: www.viateverepizzeria.com Twitter: @ViaTeverePizza Advice: Monday to Friday lunch. Follow them on twitter for updated opening times. It’s no secret that I love pizza and equally love Via Tevere’s pizzeria in East Van. This past…
Laurent Bernard | Whistler Vancouver is home to some of the best pastry chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Star Pastry Chefs is a…