Here’s your Jewish New Year Eating Guide
The Jewish New Year (September 13 to 15) or Rosh Hashanah as it is known is the first of the High Holy Days where eating delish food reigns. This is a holiday known for feasting on round challah (a sweet…
Get Local Dinner at Whole Foods
Last night I attended this wonderful long table dinner hosted by Whole Foods Cambie in their beautiful Allegro Café. It was a fundraiser raising funds for local organization, Growing Chefs and it was the first event of this kind to…
Tasting Plates Downtown South on Sept 16
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Downtown South neighborhood (between Bute to Yaletown’s edge and Burrard to Nelson). This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving…
Sundae Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge was a huge success featuring 4 sundae creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sundae creation from August 5-29, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite…
Grain Purveyor Dinner Collaboration with Annabelle Choi
Last night I attended a wonderful dinner at one of the coolest eateries in the city, Dock Lunch. It was a pop-up themed one night only dinner by Chef Annabelle Choi who did all the cooking along with Grain founders…
Interview with Chef Alex Newton
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefsis a series of Interviews with some…
Tasting Plates Chinatown
On August 26, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Chinatown and area event that showcased 6 restaurants and establishments paying homage to the historical era of Chinatown as well as showcasing new eateries. Sai Woo MENU Our Tasting Plate: Pork…
We Heart Local Awards BC
The BC Agriculture Council and We Heart Local has launched the third annual We Heart Local Awards. This people’s choice Awards, which runs from August 17th to September 14th, highlights the most popular food and agriculture businesses and organizations across…
Foxtrot Winemaker’s Dinner at Bauhaus
On August 20, I attended this spectacular dinner featuring notable BC winemaker Foxtrot Vineyards. I was fortunate to be seated next to Torsten Allander who is the founder of the winery along with his wife Kikki; as well as Winemaker…
AMS Student Nest at UBC Opens with New Restaurants
Executive Chef Ryan Bissell recently toured me through the completed and new, Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver (AMS) on the UBC campus. The building, the AMS Student Nest, is an impressive 250,000 square feet spread over five storeys and located…
Interview with Alex Cuba at Carnaval del Sol
During this summer’s wonderful Carnaval del Sol weekend festival held at Concord Pacifc Place, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of my favourite Latin musicians to talk music and of course food. You have performed all over…
Nathan Jackman and his Cocktails
Nathan Jackman is the Bar Manager at Catch 122 in Gastown. I asked Nathan to make a selection of his unique cocktails at Catch 122. Up first is The 1886 Taking a historical approach to what Vancouver is known for,…
Parallel 49 Brewing Schadenfreude Launch Party
Earlier in the week, I attended a terrific and fun launch party of Parallel 49’s fall release of their Oktoberfest Lager. This beer sets itself apart from other pumpkin ales by being light and refreshing. Pumpkin is used in the…
Vancouver Foodster Ceviche Challenge
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Ceviche Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their ceviche creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their ceviche creations on their menu from August 20 – September 13, 2015….
Summer Tasting at Rocky Mountain Flatbread
Visited the Main Street location recently to taste some of the new dishes as well as some old favourites joined by my friend Vance Licaros. 1st dish: Bruschetta Organic House Baked Bread, Diced Marinated Vine Tomatoes, Parmesan was the perfect…
Glowbal Opening
Last night, I attended the opening party for the new Glowbal Restaurant at Telus Garden, this is Glowbal Restaurant Group’s flagship featuring stripped down North American cuisine. This restaurant is the latest crown jewel that Proprietors Emad Yacoub and Shannon…
Interview with Andrew Han
Andrew Han | Vancouver Vancouver is home to some of the best pastry chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Star Pastry Chefs is a…
PROPAGANDA COFFEE
209 East Pender Street, Vancouver Tel: n/a Web: http://www.propagandacoffee.ca/ Twitter: @ppgdacoffee Advice: Open daily. Stylish cafe that is large and spacious in the heart of bustling Chinatown, with a large steel table top sharing table. The coffee bar is sleek…
Craft Brew Touring in the East Village
Last Sunday, I went on my own tour of four new craft breweries in the East Village neighborhood. My cousin joined me for this walking tour as we started off at Off The Rail which is located just East of…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive
On August 12, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Commercial Drive and area event that showcased 6 restaurants and establishments on Commercial and Clark drive. Federico’s Supper Club MENU Our Tasting Plate: Fico con Ricotta Fresca house made ricotta with…
Foxtrot Winemaker’s Dinner at Bauhaus August 20
On Thursday, August 20th 2015 Bauhaus Restaurant will partner up with Naramata’s cult favourite Foxtrot Vineyards for a very special 7-course Foxtrot dinner showcasing wines from Foxtrot and its offshoot, Wapiti Cellars. Winemaker Gustav Allander will be in attendance to speak about…
Lebanese Pop-up Dinner at 33 Acres
Last night I took the opportunity of a rare free Monday night to visit 33 Acres Brewing to experience one of their Monday pop-up dinners in what’s known as the Monday Night Dinner Series. A guest chef was filling in…