Interview with Thomas Haas
Thomas Haas | Vancouver 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…
ROMANA PIZZA
4660 Hastings Street, Burnaby Tel: 604-298-7252 Web: http://www.romanarestaurant.com Twitter: @romanapizza Advice: Take a long a friend or two and share a variety of dishes. For over 38 years the family has been cooking fine Greek cuisine at this locale, known…
Provence Marinaside Celebrates 10 Years
On Thursday, February 23rd I attended the 10th Anniversary Party at Provence Marinaside where proprietor and Executive Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia greeted guests. Nancy Wong has been the publicist of Provence Marinaside since day 1, and this was a chance to…
Tasting Plates Vancouver
On February 15th we presented the first Tasting Plates Vancouver event that showcased 11 restaurants, cafes, bakeries & food trucks in 11 locations all over downtown Vancouver including Gastown, Yaletown, Downtown and the Westend. The evening began at W2 Media…
Cartems Donuts and the Story
The other day I heard about a new donut shop that popped up at the corner of Carrall and Hastings. I was curious, and I had to check it out. Within an hour of them opening just as I got…
Chef Alessandra Quaglia
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…
REVOLVER COFFEE
325 Cambie Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-558-4444 Web: http://revolvercoffee.ca/ Twitter: @revolver_coffee Advice: Choose from a couple espressos on offer, seating is limited as its often full so ask to join others and meet some fine folk. I have always loved cafes,…
New Dishes at House Guest
I revisited House Guest last week for an early dinner along with my friend Ajay to try some of their new dishes. Lobster & Waffles ($16) bacon wrapped lobster sausage, pretzel crust, lemon mascarpone waffle topped with tarragon sauce Kobe…
Market Dinner featuring Chef Andrea Nicholson
On Thursday, January 26 I attended this Market Dinner with visiting Chef Andrea Nicholson of Top Chef Canada & Killer Condiments. The Food Network’s Top Chef Canada made Chef Andrea Nicholson a well-known name in the culinary world, but for…
Big Night 2012
On February 10th I attended Big Night, I have attended many over the past few years and this is always an event that I look forward too– this is Vancouver Magazine’s Big Night! This was a celebration of the top…
Brasserie Mystere 2012
On February 2nd I attended this Kronenbourg beer sponsored Mystery dinner of sorts at the Salt Building in Olympic Village. Over 5000 people had entered their name online for a chance to have their name drawn to attend this dinner…
New Dishes Tasting at Fray
I revisited the Fray recently for dinner along with my friend Alvin to try some of their new dishes. Started off with the Rosemary Chips ($5.50) Super Food Salad ($11.95) BC Beet Salad ($9.95) Mountainview Burger ($10.95) Fraser Street Porker ($9.95)…
Field Trip to Seattle – Day 2
“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…
SOHO ROAD
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED Corner of Smithe & Howe Streets Tel: 778-558-7272 Web: http://www.facebook.com/EatSohoRoad Twitter @SohoRoad Advice: Follow them on twitter for daily open hours and location. Complimentary chai. With their own tandoor oven on board their mobile food…
THE RUMPUS ROOM
UPDATED 7/30/14 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2689 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-839-5780 Web: http://www.rumpusroom.ca/ Twitter: @RumpusRoomMain Advice: Bring a small group of friends as opposed to a large group. Limited complimentary parking spots in front. It appeared as it was games…
WIN a Chocolate Dinner for 2 at EBO
Valentine’s Day should be more about celebrating with those that you care about, whether they are a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, someone you have a crush on or a best friend. In celebration of Valentine’s Day Enter to Win a…
NOVO PIZZERIA
2118 Burrard Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-736-2220 Web: http://www.novopizzeria.com Twitter: @NoVoPizzeria Advice: Located in the 5th Avenue Cinema complex. One hour free parking in the underground parking garage. I am so there when it comes to eating at a new Italian…
ANATOLI SOUVLAKI
5 Lonsdale, North Vancouver Tel: 604-985-9853 Web: http://www.anatolisouvlaki.com Twitter: @AnatoliSouvlaki Advice: Take a long a friend or two and share a variety of dishes. I decided to create a couple of Greek Nights for my own personal indulgence recently and…
Tasting Plates Vancouver: The Menu
12 restaurants, cafes, bakeries & food trucks in 11 locations, will be participating in the event that will take place all over downtown Vancouver including Gastown, Yaletown, Downtown and the Westend. Each of the restaurants will be doing tasting plates…
Brunch with Joe Leary at Chewies
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…
WIN a Chocoholic Buffet for 2
Valentine’s Day should be more about celebrating with those that you care about, whether they are a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, someone you have a crush on or a best friend. In celebration of Valentine’s Day Enter to Win a…
Interview with Hans Pirhofer
Hans Pirhofer | Vancouver 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…