The Vancouver Cake Challenge was a huge success featuring creations from bakeries and restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each place featured their cake creation from November 15 – December 8, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the…
I recently spent some time test driving the all-electric Honda Prologue 2024 car to Bellingham for some eats, coffee and to do some exploring. We visit Bellingham often and it was a smooth ride for both myself and Lawrence as we…
Experienced recently re-opened Mexican restaurant at their new location in the Clayton neighbourhood Here you feel like you are in Mexico with the beautiful decor inside. Lawrence joined me and we started off with their tasty Queso Fundido with beef Barbacoa,…
Afternoon Tea at Notch 8 is always a special treat and this time I visited for their Holiday Chalet Afternoon Tea and it was no different other than the space being totally different as it is set up for the…
A great new addition to downtown Vancouver’s Robson Street, this Italian sandwich café features Schiacciata a Tuscan bread that’s large and thin, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for making Italian sandwiches. They serve these cold or grilled, they also…
Specializing in homemade Brazilian dishes as well as imported food products from Brazil. The family-owned eatery is serving up authentic food from their home country. A self-service restaurant is a common gastronomic establishment in Brazil, where food is made available for…
Several years ago I interviewed Yotam Ottolenghi in Vancouver and that was before he had written more wonderful cookbooks. His latest is a New take on comfort food; Ottolenghi Comfort is more than just a cookbook; it’s an invitation to…
I recently spent some time test driving the Honda HR-V 2025 car around Vancouver visiting some restaurants that were in both by Curry and Pasta challenges. The 2024 Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV that offers a spacious interior, good fuel…
On Saturday, November 16, 118 guests turned out to support Dan’s Legacy’s 11th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner presented by the BCGEU at the Freemasons Hall in New Westminster, and raised $77,685 for at-risk youth. The funds will go towards Dan’s Legacy’s…
It was another food truck day lunch at Northwest Culinary Academy where their students created and cooked a selection of dishes for their ‘food truck’ which they created the name, concept and menu (4 dishes each team) and there were 6 food…
Specializing in Indian Cuisine, enjoy a blend of authentic flavors, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service. I have experienced many of Chef Kesavan’s dishes from India using local ingredients along with spices from the region. 1st dish: Cheese and chilli stuffed…
Calgary, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada, that offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and western charm. Upon arriving into Calgary (1 hour and 20 mins flight from Vancouver) I explored the downtown area…
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Cake Challenge. Restaurants, bakeries and cafes from all over the city were invited to enter their Cake creations into this challenge. Each cafe and bakery will be featuring their cake creations on their menu from November…
I recently spent a week test driving the Acura MDX Type S car 2025 around Metro Vancouver while trying some dishes at eateries in the area as well as visiting a farmers market. A new Turkish bakery had recently opened…
Specializing in Thai cuisine this Kitsilano eatery is serving flavourful dishes from soups, curries, pad thai and so much more. I experienced several of their dishes during my solo visit. 1st dish: Roti & Curry dip and it is a…
It was a quick flight of an hour and 20 minutes from Vancouver to Edmonton on Westjet. Upon arriving I visited Vish, a great spot in the NW neighbourhood that recently closed their dine-in service in favour of being a…
The 8th Vancouver Foodster Curry Challenge was a success featuring unique curry creations at restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from October 4-27, 2024 and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge. The…
The 10th annual Vancouver Foodster Pasta Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their Pasta creation from October 3-27, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the…
Specializing in the Kerala cuisine from the South Indian region in India, Chef Sujith Raj has created a menu filled with dishes you would find there using local ingredients along with spices from the region. They are one of the…
This new cookbook by Victoria based Authors Tom Moore with Rebecca Wellman was published recently by Appetite by Random House. This exciting book features a selection of sweets and savouries from Victoria’s beloved bakery which I have visited a couple…
The Vancouver Sandwich Challenge was a success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sandwich creation from September 20 – October 13, 2024. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task…
Specializing in Vietnamese fusion this new restaurant located in the East Village neighbourhood is owned by Chef Kevin Nguyen who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Chef Kevin moved to Vancouver 3 years ago from Saigon,…