Brunch at Craft Beer Market
As I am a huge fan of Chicken and Waffles, upon hearing this dish was on the menu here, it was time for a visit to try their brunch menu. Of course since this restaurant’s main focus is their large…
Tasting Plates Chinatown on August 26
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Chinatown neighborhood. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting Cups for guests to…
TORAFUKU
958 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 778-903-2006 Web: http://torafuku.ca/ Twitter: @torafukuYVR Advice: Closed Mondays. No reservations. Sharing table. Taking Modern Asian to another level, owners, Chef Clement Chan and Chef Steve Kuan who both also own the popular Le Tigre Food…
THE BIRDS AND THE BEETS
55 Powell Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-893-7832 Web: http://www.birdsandbeets.ca/ Twitter: @birdsandbeets Advice: Open daily. Two entrances from Powell and from Alexander. I love discovering new cool cafés with brick lined walls in historic and not so historic neighborhoods. Matthew Senecal-Junkeer and Chef…
Tasting Brunch at Argan Bistro
My long-time friend Lisa Green joined me to catchup on life and explore Chef Jeff Miller’s new brunch menu at Argan Bistro. Heirloom Tomato Benny-less Benny ($15) Sweet corn polenta, pumpkin seed pesto, organic greens, fresh local tomatoes, gruyere cheese, …
Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge
Welcome to the 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 5-29, 2015. How Does this…
Royal Dinette Chefs Tasting Menu
Chef David Gunawan and Chef Jack Chen prepared a 6 course tasting menu, each course was a celebration of local and their Farm to Table cuisine. Amuse: Smoked Castelvetrano Olives, Fennel, Orange 1st Course: Fennel Vadouvan, chickpeas, mint, yogurt; a…
Summer Tasting at The Boathouse
Visited the Kitsilano location last week to taste some of the new dishes as well as some old favourites from Corporate Chef Brent Fisher, joined by my friend Nikki Caine. 1st dish: Ahi Tuna Tacos with sushi rice and mango…
Sangria Challenge Winners
The Vancouver Foodster Sangria Challenge was a huge success featuring 9 sangria creations from restaurants around Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond and Langley. Each restaurant featured their sangria creation from July 9-30, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge,…
Top Chefs Cooking Classes Supporting Earthbites
Some of Vancouver’s most talented and award-winning chefs have signed on to teach cooking classes to adults in order to raise funds to help kids connect with their food. The list is impressive and includes a diverse array of Vancouver…
Globe YVR Summer Menu, New Dishes
Visited recently to taste a selection of new dishes from Executive Chef Karan Suri’s summer menu. Amuse: In house cured smoked salmon and a house made rye cracker which was dehydrated offering a different type of texture to a crisp….
Treats for Pride
Pride kicks off this week in Vancouver, this is a festival that many people celebrate, whether you are gay or have friends or loved ones who are gay, or you just want to be a part of this wonderful commnuty…
STANLEY’S BAR AND GRILL
610 Pipeline Road, Stanley Park, Vancouver Tel: 604.602.3088 Web: http://stanleyparkpavilion.com/stanleys-bar-and-grill/ Twitter: @stanleysgrill Advice: Takes reservations, walkins welcome. Open daily, seasonal hours. Located in the middle of Stanley Park, next to the Stanley Park Pavilion, this is a great spot for lunch…
The Keg’s Lobster Menu for Summer 2015
I recently enjoyed a tasting of the annual lobster-inspired summer menu from The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. Available in all The Keg’s throughout Vancouver as well as their restaurants across North America, they are featuring fresh hard-shell, full-meat North Atlantic…
Interview with Nathan Jackman
Bartender | Catch 122| Vancouver Nathan came to Vancouver from Toronto where he had many years of experience in the hospitality industry as well as background in marketing and administration. He won 3rd place in the Vancouver Foodster Caesar Challenge…
Indian Summer Festival Gala at the Roundhouse
On July 9th, I attended the energetic spicy gala, it was another culinary tour of South Asian cuisine curated by Vikram Vij held at the Roundhouse Community Centre. This was the first day of the annual Indian Summer festival that…
First Taste of Royal Dinette
I had a taste of the food and drink at a preview dinner last night which was an impressive fete orchestrated by notable Chef David Gunawan. His new restaurant offers Downtown Vancouver a true farm-to-table feast for the senses with…
Central City’s Red Racer Pub Opening
On July 20, I attended the media opening party of Central City Brewers + Distillers brand new Red Racer Restaurant on Beatty Street in downtown Vancouver. The new restaurant features an authentic smoked barbecue inspired menu specializing in a build-your-own-burger…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive on August 12
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Commercial Drive neighborhood. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting Cups for guests…
Brunch with Lynda Steele at Chill Winston
Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along…
C Prime Chefs Tasting Menu
Chef Elliott Hashimoto prepared a 6 course tasting menu for me to give me a taste of their modern Italian cuisine. If you book their Chef’s Table and give the chef some guidelines, noting any food allergies, his team can…
Chefs Challenge at Ronald McDonald House
To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Ronald McDonald House BC, four chefs were invited (Angus An, Robert Belcham, Ned Bell, and Jonathan Chovancek), utilizing four kitchens and to create four tasting dishes, each paired with a zero-proof cocktail designed by…