Fall Menu Tasting at The Apron
It had been many years since I last dined at The Apron. Fast forward to now and the restaurant has a great chef team lead by Executive Chef Clement Chan. I was invited in to try their new fall and winter…
Tag: Richmond
Experiencing DIY Hot Pot at Piping Hot
It’s all about self-service, pay by weight for your individual hot pot and fry bar experience in Richmond. This type of hot pot experience controls the amount you eat as you are paying by weight ($3.99 per 100 grams). You…
Afternoon Tea Thai Experience at Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine
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…
Interview with Chef Eric Wan
Eric was born and raised in the Vancouver area and did his culinary education at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver where he graduated in 2009. Prior to culinary school, his first culinary related job was at the Watermark Restaurant…
Experiencing Myomi Sushi in Richmond
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where we experienced a variety of different Japanese dishes and their tasty sushi rolls. We started off with their Agedashi tofu followed by the Veggie gyoza and Miso soup. Loved the Power House Salad with salmon, smoked…
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…
Spot Prawn Tasting Menu at Missing Chopsticks
This hidden gem restaurant opened in an off the beat location in Richmond earlier this Spring and specialize in offering a specific Tasting Menu that runs for approximately four weeks. They usually offer two seatings nightly between Wednesday – Sunday….
Dumpling Fest Richmond
After 5 years of hosting Dumpling Fest events in Vancouver, we held our first in Richmond on June 7 where guests travelled around the area visiting restaurants tasting many different types of dumplings. The evening tasting tour provided guests a…
Experiencing Remix Restaurant and Bar in Richmond
Take yourself on a culinary journey to Asia in Richmond. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of their dishes while enjoying the surrounding scenic video experience. This is a great spot to get a few…
Dumpling Fest Richmond on June 7
Join us and tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Richmond to taste different kinds of dumplings. Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Korean mandu, Japanese gyoza and more….
Oo La Cha and the Dry Age Experience
The Dry Age Experience is a one of a kind tasting menu which is quite the memorable experience and that is what we did recently. It was a delicious and unique foray into eating dry-aged fish and meats. It’s a…
Experiencing the Seafood Brunch at Bruno
Enjoyed a delicious brunch with both Lawrence Ferber and Lawrence Lee on a Saturday recently at one of my favourite restaurants in Richmond. Every weekend this restaurant offers a Seafood Brunch where they serve it all to your table for…
Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Cask Whiskey Vault
We were seated in their spectacular Whiskey Vault surrounded by whiskeys from all over the world, and went on a Whiskey pairing journey with Brad Stanton; who is an expert on whiskey at recently opened Cask at the Versante Hotel;…
Interview with Will Lew
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…
Pacific Plates Dinner Series at 75 West Coast Grill
Pacific Plates is a new monthly dinner series that celebrates The Tastes & Traditions of Richmond, presented by 75 West Coast Grill at Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel. I had a chance to attend a media preview to taste through this…
First Taste of Bruno Restaurant
Bruno is the first restaurant to open in the new Versante Hotel which is located in Richmond B.C. close to the airport. The restaurant is located on the main floor and will be serving guests and the public breakfast, lunch…
First Taste of Uncle’s Snack Shop
Named after one of the partner’s uncle’s (Uncle John), this fun eatery is specializing in Asian snacks with a twist offering up salads, wings, sandwiches, drinks and more. They have seating both inside and outside, as well offer their items…
Jamoneria & Sandwich Shop and Market
Arc Iberico Imports has been importing a variety of foods from Spain to Canada for the past few years. Based in South Richmond, they recently added a market and a small menu of Bocadillo’s (sandwiches) opening up to sell their…
First Taste of Tsujiri at OpenRoad Toyota Richmond
The latest outpost of Tsujiri recently opened in the OpenRoad Toyota dealership at the Richmond Auto Mall. This is a Japanese matcha infused cafe restaurant that features tasty Japanese soba bowls, sushi sandwiches, matcha beverages and desserts. Known for its…
First Taste of Free Bird Table & Bar
Specializing in the spirit of Southern food with the heart of the West Coast behind it, this restaurant opened a few months ago during the pandemic. Located inside The Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, the restaurant is owned by…
First Taste of J Squared Ice Cream
Owned by husband and wife, both of their names start with the letter J, hence the name of this ice cream shop. While Jenny was pregnant she was craving ice cream and both of her favourite shops were miles away,…
Takeout at Bánh Mì Très Bon
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…