I took part in a Mystery Kitchen Tour on June 27th that was held at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island that featured some of the top chefs from around Vancouver and BC who created some amazing dishes for everyone…
Wild Rice has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Todd Bright. I was in for a tasting last week from several dishes that I tried there were a few that stood out immediately. This is Wild…
Don’t be surprised if over the summer months you see a different type of ‘boat’ moored in False Creek. This ‘boat’ is actually a very elegant 12-person dining room, floating on a base of plastic bottles. The seaworthy dining room is the first…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1001 West Cordova Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-569-1010 Web: www.bellagelateria.com Twitter: @bellagelateria Advice: sample the flavours, prices are at a premium here. I was impressed by the quality of the ingredients in…
Restaurateur | Vancouver What are the most challenging elements of running restaurants? Finding and retaining great people to work with. The people that run the organization can make or break the restaurant. I’m very lucky in this case – I…
Save the date! The 1st Vancouver Foodster Anniversary Event! Stay tuned for the mystery to unfold ….
Is the way to your heart through your stomach? Consider meeting your soul mate in the kitchen. A glass of sparkling wine upon arrival will put you in the mood to mingle with other like-minded singles and delve into a…
After and exciting burger tasting competition that was held on the 1200 block of Hamilton Street in Yaletown on Canada Day, the judges myself included had a pow wow session to compare notes on our own tastes, orginality and presentation….
I attended this fabulous event on June 27th, Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch that benefited Variety – The Children’s charity. The event brought together some of BC’s finest chefs in a battle for best brunch. Guests sampled each delicious offering and cast…
On June 27h I attended the Gatsby Social Club’s Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races held at Hastings Race Course. Hundreds of stylish people came out dressed for an old fashioned day at the races. People were mingling, drinking, dancing, betting…
4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC (located inside the Four Seasons Resort) Tel: 604-966-5280 Web: www.fourseasons.com/whistler/dining Twitter: FSWhistler Advice: Make an advance reservation for dinner. I went on an excursion to Whistler recently and to have dinner at Sidecut, the server…
Enter to WIN, we are giving away 2 tickets ($60 value) to Champagne & Caviar on July 8th. Event takes place at The Rowing Club in Stanley Park at 7:30pm. Now for The Contest To Enter to win 2 tickets…
I am sure that you can find Green Onion Pancakes on many Chinese restaurant menus around the city. Green Onion Pancakes is a favourite comfort food for many. My quest was to find the most unique and tasty Green Onion Pancakes. In ranking order, these are…
Join us for Liberty Merchant Company’s Annual Champagne & Caviar tasting event. Guests will enjoy an evening of bubbly and caviar at one of Vancouver’s most beautiful venues. All proceeds will benefit amateur sports . Tickets are $29.99 and available…
1613 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-251-1151 Web: n/a Advice: If you are vegetarian this is not the restaurant for you. Cash only. A group of my friends and I dined together recently, my friend Minna is Vietnamese and she chose…
Seasons in the Park has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Buddy Wolfe. A friend joined me for a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes on their summer menu. Ideally on a sunny day you are…
Includes 2 Tamales from Los Tamales and one beer or wine Dj Vam Vam will keep the music flowing between sets. Las Alegres Ambulancias are masters of the oral tradition based on their Afro-Colombian roots.They have been preserving the ancient sounds and…
This summer’s evening Sommelier, Tim Ellison of Bistro 101®, will provide a guided tour of a blooming international phenom; rosé wines. This 5-course journey pays homage to the diversity and food friendliness of this playful wine style. These especially chosen…
Judges: Richard Wolak (@vanfoodster), Erin Ireland (@erin_ireland), John Chow (@johnchow), and Raul Pacheco-Vega (@hummingbird604), & Cassandra Anderton (@goodlifevan). Participating Restaurants: SOCIETY Dining Lounge Earls Yaletown BBQues The Hamilton Street Grill Section 3 The Hub Restaurant Glowbal Grill
The other night, I dined with friends at Bistro Pastis, Vancouver’s own authentic French bistro where you can enjoy French regional summer dinners – a traditional three-course table d’hôte for only $35. Located on France’s northwest coast, this areas specialties…
An Exclusive Dining Experience by the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. To Support A Loving Spoonful. Only 88 tickets available. Champagne Reception (featuring Sumac Ridge Tribute) 5 Course dinner with wine pairings Silent Auction Fireworks
Head on down to the 1200 block of Hamilton on July 1st and celebrate Canada Day Yaletown style. The highlight of the day is going to be the Yaletown Best Burger Competition being held in front of SOCIETY of which…