Feast of Fields at Athiana Acres
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…
The Art of Thai Mastery at Baan Lao
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…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive on October 23
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…
Field Trip to the Southern Okanagan
“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…
Touring and Tasting at Phantom Creek Estates in Oliver
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…
Long Table Dinner at Athiana Acres with Anh & Chi
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…
Field Trip to the Naramata Inn
“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…
Interview with Chris Andraza
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…
Vancouver Sundae Challenge Winners 2024
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…
Summer Burger Festival Winners
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…
Meet Atome Bakery Sourdough Bakery Delivery Service
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…
North Vancouver Tasting Tour on September 11
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…
Exploring Chilliwack for the day in the Honda HR-V
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…
Interview with Selim Dahmane
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…
First Taste of Good Thief
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…
Around Vancouver in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Noir
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…
Summer Like an Italian in Vancouver
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…
Eating around Metro Vancouver in the Honda CR-V Hybrid
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…
Vancouver Sundae Challenge
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…
Experiencing Pasta Polo in Coquitlam
Some of my friends joined me to experience this Italian eatery that has been running in the area for over 22 years, it was a first time visit for all of us. Almost everything is made from scratch at this…
A Field Trip to Gibsons for the Day
“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…
Experiencing the Korean Secret Garden Fusion Buffet
It’s all about an Elevated Korean Buffet Experience and for under $40 you have an affordable dining all-you-can-eat experience in the Lougheed area of Burnaby. I loved the selection of dishes offered as well as these build-your-own dishes. At the buffet…