Best Savoury Dishes of 2021
I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…
In and Around the City in the Acura MDX
A few weeks ago, I spent a week test driving the Acura MDX 2022 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at restaurants and cafes. I visited ZARAK by Afghan Kitchen for dinner and enjoyed delicious Afghan food and drink….
First Taste of Nancy Go YaYa
Beautiful restaurant specializing in Singaporean café delights, owned by Tannis Ling and Alain Chow who partnered with chef Jian Cheng. The décor is delightful reminiscing a Singaporean coffee shop; and the service is top notch. I’ve visited for lunch a…
First Taste of Tachingon
Specializing in Mexican cuisine, the small eatery opened on Kitsilano a month ago. The restaurant is owned by husband and wife, Ulyses and Martha who wanted to bring the food that they grew up eating to Vancouver. Tachingon means ‘awesome’…
Opening Soon: MOLTAQA RESTAURANT YALETOWN
Known for their tagines and flambe dishes, Moltaqa’s 2nd location is about to open in Yaletown. Owner, Mimo has done a lot of the construction on his own as well as painted many pictures that will adorn the walls at…
Opening Soon: NOVELLA TO OPEN IN EARLY 2022
One of my favourite restaurants to open over the past couple of years is Published on Main with creative chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson leading the kitchen. The team behind this restaurant is about to open another down the street at 2650…
Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Cask Whiskey Vault
We were seated in their spectacular Whiskey Vault surrounded by whiskeys from all over the world, and went on a Whiskey pairing journey with Brad Stanton; who is an expert on whiskey at recently opened Cask at the Versante Hotel;…
Cooking at Home with Manna Meals
Last month we had a chance to experience Manna Meals at home. I was excited to try this Plant-based meal kit service which is different than many of the other local meal kit companies. Much like some of the other…
In and Outside the City in the Acura TLX 2021
Last month I spent a week test driving the Acura TLX 2021 car around Vancouver up the Sea to Sky to Squamish while trying some dishes at restaurants and cafes. I did a catch-up lunch with Chef Marc Marayag at…
Cooking at Home with Vegano Foods
Earlier in the fall we had a chance to experience Vegano Foods at home. I was excited to try this service which is similar to another local meal kit service that I like (Fresh Prep), but with Vegano all the…
First Taste of ZARAK by Afghan Kitchen
It’s all about elevated Afghan dishes and a beautiful dining room to match at this newly opened eatery on Main Street. The space was designed by Simcic + Uhrich Architects and built by Merola Construction. Owners Hassib Sarwari and Winnie…
Field Trip Staycation to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
“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…
Fleurs de Villes NOËL Afternoon Tea at Holt’s Café
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…
Fleurs de Villes NOËL with Festive Eats and Drinks
Fleurs de Villes NOËL has returned to Vancouver and is on now through to December 19th, and along with it some festive holiday menus. Back for its third year, Fleurs de Villes NOËL is a spectacular floral art trail, decorating…
The Acorn Cookbook
In their first cookbook, Shira Blustein and Brian Luptak—The Acorn’s owner and chef—share their truly unique recipes, highlighting the endless possibilities that come when cooking with the seasonal and wild-crafted ingredients gifted to us by nature. From practical to playful,…
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol and where to Eat
This was a wonderful show to ring in the holiday season and to get people back to the South Granville neighbourhood. Many of the restaurants are now humming again with the help of the Stanley Theatre bringing in the theatre-goer’s…
Forage Festive Lunches
The annual Holiday Festival Lunches are taking place on December 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 and it is a great way to celebrate the holidays with family, friends or office mates. I had a chance to preview this…
Playlist Kitchen Cookbook
Local Author Becky Van Drunen recently wrote this fund and exciting cookbook that merges tasty recipes along with musical playlists that celebrates music of the 90’s. I made a recipe from her book called – As Long As you Love…
First Taste of Roosh
Specializing in Swiss comfort food in the heart of Gastown. Owners Tushar, Anant and another partner set out to fill a niche which has been missing in this city for quite sometime, Swiss cuisine is now showcased here. Some of…
Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl Cookbook
This new cookbook by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Matticchio Bastianich was recently published by Appetite by Random House. This is the latest cookbook from beloved TV chef and best-selling author Lidia Bastianich shares more than 100 delicious Italian recipes…
New Dishes, New Chef at Cold Tea Restaurant
Chef Liam Breen recently joined Cold Tea and he has launched a new menu filled with wonderful new dishes celebrating Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. Most of the dishes are small plates designed to share. 1st dish: SHRIMP TOAST Fried shrimp…
Cannoli King Port Coquitlam Opening
I recently attended the opening of the Cannoli King bakery and production facility in Port Coquitlam. Sam and Liz Pero just opened their beautiful bakery where you will be able to pick up fresh cannoli (many flavours) as well as…