Chefs Tasting Menu at Folke Restaurant
I had a wonderful dinner with my fellow food writer friend Tara Lee; this glorious tasting menu gave me a great sense of what Folke is all about, it’s vegan and for vegan’s I am sure it is a dream….
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Experiencing the Jungle Room in the Westend
It’s all about Indonesian and Japanese inspired dishes, desserts and creative cocktails at this lively cocktail bar in the Westend. I had the Sierra Norte cocktail to start while Lawrence who joined me had the zero-proof Toucans dance. We started off…
TOLOACHE MEXICAN KITCHEN
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED September 2024 586 Hornby Street, Vancouver. Tel:(604) 565 0511 Web:https://toloache.ca/ Instagram @toloachemk Advice: Counter service Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you…
Field Trip to the Salish Lodge and Spa at Snoqualmie Falls
“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…
PIZZONE PIZZA
848 Powell St, Vancouver Tel: (236) 476-4707 Web: https://www.pizzonepizza.com/ Instagram @pizzone.pizza Advice: Counter service, no reservations. It’s all about tasty gourmet pizza and other dishes at this newly opened spot in the Strathcona neighbourhood. As you walk in the narrow…
First Taste of Bar Haifa
Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in downtown Vancouver. It’s owned by 5 best friends which is made up of Israelis and Palestinians and they have melded their cultures together to bring the cuisine from Haifa,…
Tasting Modern Korean Cuisine at Jess’ Restaurant
It has been a few years since Jess’ Restaurant opened, the restaurant is now focussing on Modern Korean cuisine with various fusion elements at this fine dining restaurant in the heart of Kerrisdale. I love the décor with beautiful booth…
Experiencing Marilena Café & Raw Bar in Victoria
Enjoyed a delicious dinner where Executive Chef Kristian Eligh leads the kitchen with his incredible menu of dishes and this fairly new restaurant that opened in June in downtown Victoria. Both Lawrence and I loved the dishes, ambience and the…
Experiencing Coastal Kerala Indian Cuisine at Café Malabar in Victoria
Delicious coastal Kerala Indian lunch where the spices and influences in the dishes come from Sri Lanka, Syria and the Kerala region of India. The eatery is located inside the Victoria Public Market and opened earlier this year offering lunch…
Kosher Style Baking at South Granville Bakery
Operating out of the Bean around the World Café on Granville Street in the South Granville neighbourhood, this recent newcomer specializes in kosher style baking. Here you will find all sorts of baked goods during the week with Challah usually…
BAHAR BAKERY & CAFÉ
579 Robson Street, Vancouver Tel: Web: Instagram: @bahar_bakery_cafe Advice: Closed Sunday Newly opened is a family run cafe that specializes in Persian baking, and the meaning of the name Bahar is Spring. It is born out of a tragic event…
First Taste of Qube Lebanese Cuisine
Specializing in authentic Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in Kitsilano, comes to us by 22 year old Chef/Owner Daniel Berro. His dishes are dedicated to his roots growing up in the villages of Lebanon. Here it’s about serving…
First Taste of Monzo Burger
There is a new burger spot in town and is where it’s at for a fun day or night out, open daily from morning to midnight; they are serving up all sorts of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), milkshakes (with…
First Taste of Toloache Mexican Kitchen
Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery opened a month ago in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you can come by and order and get your food to stay or to go and they…
Summer Chefs Tasting Menu at Vivace on the Drive
Recently opened in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood; Vivace on the Drive comes alive with delicious food, drink and live music nightly. The 120-year-old building once housed another supper club that ran for many years, the whole inside of the building…
THE BAY GIBSONS
444 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons Tel: (604) 840-1587 Web: https://www.thebaygibsons.ca/ Instagram: @the.bay Advice: Reservations suggested on weekends, open daily. This is Jesse and Kei’s place that opened a few months ago with it’s funky decor on the inside, expansive patios…
MOMO HUT
6372 Fraser Street. Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-8040 Web: https://momohut.ca/ Instagram:@momohutfraser Advice: No reservations, walkins welcome. Specializing in Nepalese and Indo-Chinese dishes, the focus here is on their made in house momos (aka dumplings). The restaurant is located in the multi-cultural…
First Taste of Parker Rooftop
A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…
Seasonal Tasting Menu at the Five Sails
Enjoyed a wonderful night at this fine dining restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Started off with a couple of their exceptional cocktails, the Starry Night that’s foamed at the table and quickly turns to…
Experiencing Riley’s Steak and Fish in Downtown Vancouver
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where Chef Ying Gao leads the kitchen; Lawrence joined me for this dining experience. The restaurant features live music a few nights a week including the night we were in which adds to the ambience of…
BOMBAY KITCHEN
1061 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-4445 Web: https://bombaykitchenondenman.ca/ Instagram @bombaykitchenondenman Advice: No reservations, the restaurant is open daily from late morning through to late night. With it’s focus on Indian cuisine in a casual environment, diners come in and…
Afternoon Tea at Acre Through the Seasons
Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…