UBC Centennial Harvest Feast
On Thursday September 24, I spent the evening at UBC with 1,000 guests seated under an enourmous tent that was located outdoors on the main mall of campus. This exceptional dinner was the 2nd annual as well this year it…
Tasting Plates Kitsilano West on September 30
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Kitsilano neighbourhood (on Broadway and 4th Avenue between Macdonald and Dunbar). This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up…
Joy of Feeding 2015
On Saturday September 19, I spent the evening at UBC Farm enjoying the extravaganza that featured 16 multi-cultural home cooks serving up their recipe of choice to the hundreds of people in attendance. I loved the Beer and Cheddar Fondue…
Feast on the Fraser in New Westminster Sept 25 – Oct 4
New Westminster serves up the very first Feast on the Fraser from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2015. Presented by Tourism New Westminster, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, this inaugural 10-day event pairs some of the city’s…
Five Foodie Treats
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1) Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta Szechwan Peppercorn Panna Cotta with brandied cherries and lemon crumble and a hint of…
Meinhardt Fine Foods Opening
Last night, I attended the opening party Meinhardt’s new grocery store and deli located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Michael Meinhardt is the General Manager of this new 3,200 sq ft grocery store and prepared food bar. I enjoyed…
Double Mountain Brewmasters Dinner at Darby’s
On September 15, I dined at Darby’s Public House for the Double Mountain Beer Dinner. Chef Bill Taylor prepared 3 courses which were paired with each of the Double Mountain beers. Now on to dinner and the pairings! 1st Course:…
Argan Bistro Fall Menu, New Dishes
Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from Executive Chef Jeff Miller’s fall menu. 1st dish: Garlic Prawns Bruschetta Bocconcini, smoked pepper puree, white wine cream, a delicious starter with an addictive sauce. 2nd dish: Forager’s Toast Truffled…
The Charles Bar Celebrates 5 Years
Tonight, I attended the media party to celebrate 5 years of this Gastown restaurant, it’s been awhile since I attended the opening 5 years ago. I sampled some of the food and drink, favourites were the Gastown Lemonade, Fig and…
Exploring Il Centro’s MERCATO
Last month, I visited this market for the first time, this market happens on the 3rd Friday each month from the spring through the fall in front of the Italian Cultural Centre. In addition to farm-fresh veggies, fruits, this market…
Tasting Plates Downtown South
On September 16, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Downtown South event that showcased 7 restaurants and establishments centered on Davie from Bute to Marinaside. C Prime Modern Italian Steak House MENU Our Tasting Plate: CAB striploin fiorentina Mini…
Feast of Fields at UBC Farm
I attended another joyous festival of food and drink this past Sunday for the 21st annual FarmFolk CityFolk’s, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields, this was my 6th Feast of Fields. It was a cloudy cool day with a great crowd…
Bistro Verde Opening
I attended the media opening party on September 11, for Nordstrom’s new restaurant which offers a unique mix of West Coast fare. Executive Chef JJ Fraser leads the kitchen. I enjoyed some of the delicious bites that were served offering…
Ceviche Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Ceviche Challenge was a huge success featuring 3 creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their ceviche creation from August 20 – September 13, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and…
GRUB
4328 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-876-8671 Web: http://www.grubonmain.ca/index.html Twitter: @GRUBONMAIN Advice: Reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome. This latest incarnation of Grub, is foodie heaven. Chef/owner Ling Zheng serves Farm to Table cuisine, and 95% of what is on the menu comes…
Sai Woo Fall Menu, New Dishes
Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from new Executive Chef Keev Mah’s fall menu. 1st dish: Duck Taco with maple hoisin, Asian slaw, pickles is delicious! 2nd dish: Scallop Crudo with fried milk, black roe on a…
Joy of Feeding at UBC Farm on September 19
Sixteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds – from Peru to Iran to Rwanda – will offer a taste of their favourite recipes at the fourth annual Joy of Feeding event on September 19, 2015. This celebration of whole foods,…
Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Stacked Sandwich creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Stacked Sandwich creations on their menu from September 10-30, 2015….
Ancora Opening
I attended the opening party yesterday for Viaggio Hospitality Group’s new restaurant which offers a unique mix of West Coast, Peruvian and Japanese fare. Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde’s Peruvian origins lend Ancora’s menu an authentic South American flair. Located in the…
#vanfoodster6yr Contest #7
To celebrate our 6th anniversary, Vancouver Foodster is giving away tasty experiences, lunches, dinners and such to some of the top restaurants around the Vancouver area with several contests running for 6 weeks. Here is your chance to enter to…
Tasting Brunch at The Acorn
Brunch catchup with my friend Alexei to taste some of the new brunch menu items at one of my favourite restaurants in the Riley Park neighborhood. Locally made Culture Craft Ginger Berry Kombucha to start off Locally baked sourdough with…
Five Foodie Treats
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. 1) Banoffee Pie in a jar Banoffee Pie in a jar with fresh banana custard, Hefewetzen toffee, butter…