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…
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…
Take yourself on a culinary journey to Mexico in Surrey. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this restaurant that specializes in Mexican cuisine.. They feature an extensive selection of…
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes and favourites at this 2nd floor restaurant on bustling Robson. 1st dish: Paneer pakora – one of the new menu additions that features a filling inside the paneer. 2nd dish:…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda HR-V 2023 car around Vancouver while visiting some new restaurants and taking in some theatre in and around Vancouver. I headed out to Richmond to visit Ginger Indian Cuisine, a spot…
I met up with co-owners Cristina Dias and Carlos Bertin at their roastery in Burnaby where they are roasting the green beans that are imported from Cristina’s family coffee plantation in Brazil. Some background history of Mogiana Coffee that was…
The 46th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival gets underway the weekend of July 14-16, 2023, starting off on Friday afternoon. This is a wonderful festival that features musicians performing from all over the world through Sunday night. This is one of my…
The BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Mitch’s Catch are hosting the first ever Crab Fest at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf on Saturday July 15 from 12 – 4pm. Feast away on a delicious crab boil prepared by Chef Vish Mayekar…
The first of five stores to open in Vancouver this year is now open in Kitsilano; the company that was founded in Brazil in 2016, now has 600 stores around the world. Oakberry is known for its fresh, 100% natural…
Welcome to the next Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge. I have invited cafes from all over the city to enter their Iced Summer Drink creations into this challenge, some have entered their most popular creation from their menu and others created…
1088 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 688-2444 Web: https://www.ofraskitchen.com/ Instagram @ofraskitchen Advice: Closed Tuesday’s., not licensed but you can bring your own wine for a $5 corkage fee. After dining at this one of a kind restaurant in the heart…
This hidden gem restaurant opened in an off the beat location in Richmond earlier this Spring and specialize in offering a specific Tasting Menu that runs for approximately four weeks. They usually offer two seatings nightly between Wednesday – Sunday….
We presented our first ever Squamish Food and Drink tour that took place on June 25 at a selection of participating restaurants, cafe, cidery and a distillery featuring tasty dishes and drinks. Luz Tacos served a Root beat ‘sope’ of…