Vancouver Foodster

Canadian Flavours Gala

On April 30, I attended this wonderful event that celebrated Canadian chefs from across Canada with wines from the Naramata region of BC. Each chef prepared a dish to pair with one of the wines, and served their dish to…

BIG ROCK URBAN EATERY

UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 310 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-708-8311 Web: http://bigrockurban.com/ Twitter @BRUeateryYVR Advice: Takes reservations, walk-ins welcome. Located on the Western edge of Olympic Village, close to the Canada-line station, it’s a large brewpub dining hall…

Argan Bistro 1 Year Anniversary

On May 6, I attended the 1st year anniversary celebration of their restaurant in downtown Vancouver. Guests enjoyed red, white and sparkling wine, as well as beer for liquid refreshment. A variety of canapes were served including lamb meatballs, kefta,…

Best Hidden Patios Take 3 Vancouver

Vancouver is fortunate to have some great restaurants with outdoor patios that are secluded and hidden off the beaten track. This list represents some of the latest Best hidden patios in the city that you are going to love this…

Exploring Filipino food at Max’s Restaurant

Last week I joined other media friends for a feast of Filipino dishes tasting our way through the many different offerings of Max’s Restaurant. The restaurant opened in Vancouver in 2012 and is currently one of four locations in Canada, the…

Interview with Tarquin Melnyk

Bartender | Bambudda Gastown | Vancouver Tarquin had been working in a hospital doing recreation therapy for many years. In 2006 he made a life change to be a server in an upscale diner in Edmonton. He yearned to learn…

Sakura Night Celebration

On April 19 I attended this wonderful celebration of the Cherry Blossoms and a wonderful evening held at Tojo’s Restaurant. Featuring dishes from chefs at Tojo’s Restaurant, featuring sensational Japanese cuisine created by Tojo’s Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, Hapa Izakaya, The…

Vancouver Intil Tequila Expo on May 30

The 4th Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on May 30, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF), the hospitality industry’s own charity. The Grand Tasting event features over 25 tequila and mezcal…

LIBERTY BAKERY

3699 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 709-9999 Web: https://www.facebook.com/Libertyyvr Twitter: @Libertyyvr Advice: Closed Monday. In the heart of bustling Main Street sits a wonderful café and bakery on the corner, all white on the outside, on the inside it’s cute…

Tarquin Melnyk and his Cocktails

Tarquin Melnyk is the Bar Manager at Bambudda in Gastown. I asked Tarquin to make a selection of his unique cocktails at Bambudda. Up first is the New Gwei-Lo New Gwei-Lo This drink is pineapple preserved three ways and was…

Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver and Beyond on May 5

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here are some of the restaurants, delivery services and events around Vancouver and beyond that will be celebrating. Las Margaritas This is our biggest event of the year. We are having Los Dorados Mariachis play…

Tasting Plates New Westminster on May 13

Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants and establishments in the Downtown, Sapperton and Queensborough neighborhoods in New Westminster. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting…

Interview with Chef Enrique Menendez

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 Chefs is a series of Interviews with…

Meatball Challenge 2015 Winners

The Vancouver Foodster Meatball Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley and Pitt Meadows. Each restaurant and deli featured their creation on their menu from April 1-26, 2015. and their customers voted for…