Eric was born and raised in the Vancouver area and did his culinary education at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver where he graduated in 2009. Prior to culinary school, his first culinary related job was at the Watermark Restaurant…
Welcome to the next Vancouver Sandwich Challenge. Cafes, Food trucks and restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one special Sandwich creations on their menu from September…
An annual fall festival takes place in Abbotsford that features a range of different food and drinks events in the area. I attended the first event of this year’s festival, the Taste of Abby Night Market that featured a selection…
It has been one of my favourite food events each year for over 15 years and this year the annual tasty event took place at Athiana Acres for its 31st Annual Harvest festival. I was honored to be able to attend…
Experienced a truly one of a kind dinner at Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine – Steveston where Two-Michelin star Chef Chumpol Jangprai of Bangkok’s R-Hann Restaurant wowed guests along with Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng with a dining collaboration of Royal Thai Mastery…
Join us and explore the Commercial Drive neighborhood and area at a selection of restaurants on this tour. Each restaurant/cafe will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit different types…
“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…
After my last visit to Phantom Creek Estates a couple of years ago it was a must that I revisit to learn about their winery and award-winning wines. We were welcomed with a beautiful Sparkling Brut in the tasting room…
What an amazing evening at Athiana Acres! It was their first ever long table dinner on their farm and it was with the award-winning Michelin Bib Gourmand Anh & Chi restaurant. Curated by Farm Director Daniel Garfinkel and Anh and Chi…
“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…
Chris was born in southern Ontario in the town of Kitchener-Waterloo. In his early twenties he moved to the west coast thinking he would only spend a couple years honing his skills here. He went to culinary school in Victoria…
The Vancouver Foodster 10th annual Sundae Challenge was a success featuring sundae creations from cafes around Vancouver. Each cafe featured their sundae creation from August 8-September 1, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was…
Our first Summer Burger Festival as part of the Vancouver Culinary Fest featured a selection of restaurants around the city and their creative burgers from August 1-31, 2024. Guests voted for their favourite burgers for people’s choice and the winners…
I have spent the summer baking up some delicious Sourdough breads and pastries at home. This local bakery delivers ready-to-bake sourdough & pastries made of Organic flour to homes across BC, Alberta and south of the border to Washington and Oregon. Co-founders…
Join us for a tasting tour at a selection of restaurants and food spots in North Vancouver. Each restaurant, cafe and food spot will be serving Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit…
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda HR-V 2024 car around Vancouver and then spent the day in Chilliwack which was only 1-1/2 hours East of Vancouver. We visited Smoking Gun Coffee (46168 Yale Rd #101, Chilliwack) for coffee and…
Selim Louis Dahmane started cooking at the age of 20 casually for his friends and that’s when he realized it was his passion. At that time he was studying at a university in Paris on his way to do a Diploma…
Specializing in cocktails, mocktails and dishes daily into the night. Good Thief is a reinterpretation of Vietnamese culture and innovative culinary artistry giving them new life in a modern menu of cocktails and “món nhậu”. Inspired by global travels and a relentless pursuit…
I recently spent a week test driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Noir SUV around Vancouver while visiting some restaurants as well as a farm. Headed over to one of my favourite new bakeries in the Fraserhood neighbourhood, Mish Mish Bakery…
Another summer where I was hoping to travel to Italy and as that didn’t materialize, I had a chance to Summer like an Italian with Kitchen Table Restaurants without leaving Vancouver while we visited 3 out of 12 of their…
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V Hybrid 2024 car around Vancouver while trying some dishes at some restaurants. I visited Crab Hot Lau on Kingsway one evening for an Iced Vietnamese Coffee, followed by their delicious Lemongrass…
Welcome to the 10th Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge. Cafes and food trucks from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each cafe will be featuring one or two special creations on their menu…