32nd Annual Feast of Fields at UBC Farm
It has been one of my favourite food events each year for over 16 years and this year the annual tasty event took place at UBC Farm for its 32nd Annual Harvest festival. I was honored to be able to attend…
Best of the West
Best of the West at the Harmony Arts festival was a wonderful evening of tasty food on the Ambleside Pier just as the clouds cleared for this memorable annual event. I tasted almost all of the dishes from the 12 participating…
Vancouver Sandwich Challenge
Welcome to the next Vancouver Sandwich Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring one special Sandwich creations on their menu from September 25 – October 19,…
Exploring Toronto in the Honda Pilot Trailsport 2025
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda Pilot while visiting in Toronto and driving to Niagara Falls and points in between as I visited some of the popular attractions, ate at some family friendly restaurants and more. With the…
Experiencing Persian Cuisine at Diyar Restaurant
They specialize in Persian cuisine, the restaurant features a wide selection of kebabs, stews and more. We started off with their unique Diyar soda yogurt. It was then on to the dishes, the Eggplant dip with homemade bread was outstanding as was the Tahdig Ghormeh…
Around Metro Vancouver in the Acura ADX 2025
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 between Vancouver, Richmond and Langley; while visiting some new and not so new restaurants. I headed to downtown Langley to Food by Fanta at 20542 Fraser Hwy for dinner to try some new…
Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge Winners 2025
The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge was a success featuring creations from cafes and restaurants around Vancouver. Each spot featured their creation from August 7-31, 2025. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…
First Taste of Biryani Lounge
Specializing in Indian cuisine, brothers and chefs Bassi and Lucky have set up a menu of Indian classics with some fun twists; flavourful dishes. The chefs are striving to make everything from scratch in their restaurant. I have visited and…
Experiencing Nook Restaurant in Coal Harbour
Experienced the new Coal Harbour location and it is the largest in the local based chain with 180 seats; the room has tall ceilings and a beautiful wrap around bar in the center of the room. Tasted through several of their…
Getting Ready for Back to School with the Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven
The start of a new school year calls for quick, no-fuss meals, and a Hamilton Beach toaster oven can be the secret sidekick that keeps breakfasts, lunches, and after-school snacks both easy and delicious. The oven is the perfect size…
Vancouver to Whistler and Blackcomb in the Honda CR-V Trailsport 2025
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda CR-V Trailsport 2025 on the road from Vancouver to Whistler and Blackomb as we experienced some of the restaurants on top of the mountains as well as those in the village. I…
Experiencing Nero Tondo in East Vancouver
It is all about seasonal dishes using as much local produce and proteins available, it is hyperlocal and it is owned by Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston. My friend Lee Man and I visited for a catchup where we…
Around Vancouver in the Acura ADX 2025
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 in Vancouver while visiting some new and not so new restaurants. This is one of newest models from Acura and my first time test driving the ADX. The ADX is…
Interview with Chef Kevin Nguyen
Kevin grew up in Saigon, Vietnam; after high school he worked in the hospitality industry for hotels (not in a cooking capacity) in various roles including the kitchen, housekeeping, and then as the sales and marketing manager. Back in Vietnam,…
24 Hours in Whistler
It had been awhile since I had visited Whistler and an even longer while since I had been to the top of Whistler and Blackomb mountains. With just under a 2 hour drive from Vancouver we arrived to Whistler and…
Whistler’s Mountain Top Feast
After a day of exploring on Whistler Mountain after being on Blackomb Mountain earlier we then enjoyed a Mountain Top Feast at the Roundhouse Lodge which is on top of Whistler Mountain and is offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
Dining at Christine’s for Lunch on Blackcomb Mountain
I love mountain top dining experiences and on the top of Blackcomb Mountain I visited Christine’s. They are open for lunch daily and feature a 3 course menu. You can dine just as I did recently enjoying a selection of dishes…
Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge
Welcome to the next Vancouver 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 a…
Dining on Top of Grouse Mountain in The Observatory
I love mountain top dining experiences and on the top of Grouse Mountain at The Observatory Restaurant they feature a menu offering 3 or 2 courses for dinner. You can dine just as I did recently enjoying a selection of dishes…
Taste of the Summit on top of the Mountain in Squamish
Taste of the Summit at the Sea to Sky Gondola takes place on Thursday evening’s throughout the summer into September and this is a wonderful way to enjoy a Spanish Tapas dinner on the mountain in Squamish. Lawrence joined me and…
Eating around Vancouver in the Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback 2025
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback 2025 car around the city while I was out and about trying some new dishes at restaurants and cafes in the Vancouver area. I visited the Dunbar Village…
Experiencing Hakka Momo Corner in Richmond
Specializing in Nepalese, Indo-Chinese and Indian cuisine is serving up an extensive menu of authentic dishes in their Richmond based restaurant. Both the Chicken lollipop and Goat Biryani were tasty dishes and great ones for sharing as I did with…