Tamaly Shop Dine Out 2026
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their multi-course prix fixe which I did recently. For only $39.50 you pick 1 starter from the 3 selections, I had the Guacamole and chips. You then…
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Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon Tasting Menu at Burdock and Co.
The tasting menu at Burdock and Co. is an experience like no other, and earlier in the fall we experienced their ‘Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon’ Tasting menu that celebrates Radicchios and the many varieties that is grown for…
First Taste of Good Thief
Specializing in cocktails, mocktails and dishes daily into the night. Good Thief is a reinterpretation of Vietnamese culture and innovative culinary artistry giving them new life in a modern menu of cocktails and “món nhậu”. Inspired by global travels and a relentless pursuit…
Carnaval del Sol July 5- 7
The biggest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest takes place on July 5th, 6th & 7th at Jonathan Rogers Park in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and this year’s festival will feature 17 Latin American countries with over 350 talented artists,…
Art, Eat and Sip Mount Pleasant
Our Art, Eat and Sip Mount Pleasant event as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival was a great success on January 25 where guests had a chance to explore the nieghbourhood and enjoy many different types of food, drink and…
Art, Eat & Sip Mount Pleasant on January 25
As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival – Get set for an extraordinary night of art, eating and drinking in Mount Pleasant. Visit resident artists, taste dishes and imbibe at several of the neighbourhood’s eateries and food spots. Following…
First Taste of the Tamale Shop
Specializing in house-made tamales and other Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Serving freshly made savoury and sweet tamales, tacos, tortas, and other Mexican specialties. Their business was born during the pandemic…
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions Opening
Last week I attended the media opening party at this new very cool cocktail bar/eatery in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. I loved their Frozen Vietnamese Coffee slushy and had a chance to taste some of their food offerings as well….
Summer Menu, New Dishes at Zarak on Main
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting many of the new summer dishes. Just love the Afghan dishes and the flavours using as much local ingredients as they can at this Mount Pleasant gem. 1st dish: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Char Masala; this…
Opening Soon: NOVELLA TO OPEN IN EARLY 2022
One of my favourite restaurants to open over the past couple of years is Published on Main with creative chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson leading the kitchen. The team behind this restaurant is about to open another down the street at 2650…
First Taste of ZARAK by Afghan Kitchen
It’s all about elevated Afghan dishes and a beautiful dining room to match at this newly opened eatery on Main Street. The space was designed by Simcic + Uhrich Architects and built by Merola Construction. Owners Hassib Sarwari and Winnie…
First Taste of Level V Bakery and Whisk Premium Matcha
Sharing the space, this plant-based tea shop and bakery are offering items that complement each other in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Whisk Premium Matcha is owned by Kimmy and her company has been wholesaling their Matcha tea across North America…
Takeout at Sprezzatura Restaurant
Most restaurants have always offered takeout, as the industry was forced to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dining in became dining out. When restaurants were forced to close their dining rooms they had to get creative. Some have created…
Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant on February 27
Join us and explore the Mount Pleasant neighourhood which includes the Olympic Village area and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants and cafes. This evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday February 27 from 6pm until 10pm and…
Afternoon Tea at La Petite Cuillere
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…
Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant
On Wednesday February 7 we presented another exciting tour in our Tasting Plates series as we visited the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, this time around the focus was on the new diverse restaurants which have opened in the area over the…
Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant on February 7
Join us and explore the Mount Pleasant neighborhood (centered around Main street between 3rd – 16th avenues) and tantalize your taste buds at selection of restaurants and cafes. This evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday February 7 from 6pm until…
First Taste of Caffe Mangia
Situated in a beautiful heritage house, owner Marvin Chu has created an Italian style eatery reminiscent of the North Burnaby area in which he was raised. Now open for breakfast and lunch Monday – Friday, there is seating inside as…
Spring Menu Tasting at El Camino’s
Visited recently to taste some of the new cocktails and dishes on the Latin forcussed spring menu. 1st cocktail: Super refreshing Classic Margharita with El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau and a salted rim 1st dish: Papas Chorreadas, their version of…
Big Rock Urban Brewery Opening
Last night, I attended the opening party at Big Rock Urban Brewery in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood close to the Olympic Village station. The brewery is a beauty and it is quite the operation, along with a large restaurant and…
Main Street Brunch Crawl 2015
On January 24, 2015 we presented the third crawl in a series of neighborhood brunch crawls in this 2nd year of our brunch crawl series we produced and presented with the Mount Pleasant BIA and Tourism Vancouver for their Dine Out…
First Taste of Elysian Coffee in Mount Pleasant
I toured the new Elysian Coffee that opened in Mount Pleasant on the southwest corner of Ontario and 7th, this impressive café and roastery took 15 months to build. They have their own roastery on site with a 1950 cast…