Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Sandwich Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Sandwich creations on their menu from September 7-30, 2017. How Does this…
401 West Georgia, Vancouver Tel: n/a Web: https://www.comearepa.ca Twitter: @comearepavan Advice: Follow them on twitter for updated opening times and on the Streetfood App. Specializing in Venezuelan food owner, Josemarie Tello has created an array of Arepa dishes and flavourful…
On August 9, I attended this wonderful event hosted by the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver. It was another beautiful night on the pier despite the smoky air that blanketed the city from the forest fires many miles outside…
On Wednesday August 23, we presented another exciting tour in our Tasting Plates series as we returned and explored the Commercial Drive neighborhood. Attendees enjoyed delicious pasta and risotto along with wonderful music to kickoff the event at Federico’s Supper…
A few weeks ago, I attended a wonderful dinner at a long table on an animal Farm on a warm summer night in Langley. This unique dinner featured farmers from the Langley area who supplied all the ingredients for Chef…
Last week I attended a delicious event at Pacific Restaurant Supply, it was a pop-up food event produced by Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu and his partner Hakan Burcuoglu. Featuring a selection of curated cocktails with an esoteric menu inspired by the…
During the weekend of July 13-16, 2017 I enjoyed countless hours listening to music from musicians who performed at the 40th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival that was held at Jericho Beach Park. In addition to the music, I enjoyed…
The Vancouver Foodster 3rd annual Sundae Challenge was a huge success featuring 11 sundae creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sundae creation from August 3-27, 2017. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this…
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1) Cherry Pie House-made Organic Cherry Pie with freshly picked Okanagan cherries 🍒 served warm, YUM! Aphrodite’s Organic Pie…
Chef Sarah Stewart recently joined The Donnelly Group who runs The New Oxford as well as many other restaurants and bars across the country; she joined Executive Chef Alvin Pillay. I enjoyed a taste of their newly launched brunch menu…
John Folinsbee, one of the partners and Brewmaster toured me around the brewery which was established by a group of five partners, including head brewer John Folinsbee and Ben Reeder, co-owner of Maple Bay Hop Farm where many of the…
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Margarita Challenge. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their margarita creations into this challenge, most have created a special cocktail creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant/bar will be featuring…
862 Renfrew Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-428-4050 Web: http://www.whiskeysixbbq.com/ Twitter: @whiskeysixbbq Instagram @whiskeysixbbq Advice: No reservations, closed Monday and Tuesday. With a focus on the West Coast-style BBQ, owner Marc Wicks and Chef Josh McWilliams make most of what they serve…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 6314 Fraser Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-3233 Web: http://www.bakerandtablecafe.com/ Instagram @bakerandtablecafe Advice: Counter service. With their focus making and baking Japanese treats, this homestyle eatery is run by Owner/Pastry Chef Hitomi Syvertsen. In this bakery/café…
The Vancouver Foodster Salad Challenge was a success featuring several Salad creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their salad creation from July 20 – August 13, 2017. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
260 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 778-689-0264 Web: http://www.latelierpatisserie.com/ Instagram: @l_atelier_patisserie Advice: Closed Monday and Tuesday. With his French roots, Pastry Chef/Owner Franck Buiron recently launched his own French bakery in the Olympic Village neighborhood, previously he had been wholesaling…
1117 Granville Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-687-7474 Web: http://thepawnshopyvr.com Twitter: @PawnShopYVR Instagram: ThePawnShop YVR Advice: Table service. It’s all about tacos and more at this happening spot in the heart of the entertainment district. Whether it’s lunchtime, happy hour or night-time, tasty…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 611 Gore Avenue, Vancouver Tel:(604) 428-6599 Web: https://www.heykokomo.ca/ Instagram @heykokomo Advice: Counter service. Specializing in plant-based bowls, and other dishes, owner Katie Ruddle has designed a beautiful room that features Chef Mark Singson at the…
North Arm Farm, in a micro-climate valley where this 60 acre farm is located, they are growing many different types of fruits and vegetables. They also have a store on site along with a bistro and gelato spot. Chef Ryan…
Mobile locations all over the city. Tel: (604) 832-0984 Web: https://www.facebook.com/Slavic-Rolls-440406205998233/ Twitter: @Slavicrolls Instagram @slavicrolls Advice: Follow them on Streetfood App for opening/locations. With the owners European roots, they feature what they call Slavic Rolls, these are also known as…
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Sundae creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their sundae creations on their menu from August 3-27, 2017. How…
Owners Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani successfully launched their Chickpea foodtruck over a year ago which took the city by storm, they have now expanded their offerings with their new 100% plant based restaurant located on Main Street. Here they…