It’s been almost 10 years since my last visit and many menus have changed since; Executive Chef Skylar created a wonderful menu based on some dietary preferences for us; equally Bar Manager Christian created some standout mocktails. 1st dish: We…
Another season has passed with Spring now in full swing, and here are some delicious dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. 1st dish: TONNO TARTARYellow Fin Tuna, Avocado Mousse, Calabrian Chilies, Capers, Pistachio, and Squid Ink Crisp; beautiful and flavorful…
Another season has passed with Spring now in full swing, and here are some delicious Italian dishes by Executive Chef Behshad Zolnasr. My longtime friend Debbie was visiting from Toronto and joined me. 1st dish: Started off with Ahi Tuna…
I was invited to preview the new Spring menu and to taste these new dishes from Chef Summer Stuart before the official spring menu launch on April 11. For their spring menu they have incorporated Asian flavours from many of…
Chef Evan Morgan, Chef Edgar Kano and Executive Pastry Chef Suraj Karmakar had recently launched their menu for this spring season which I had the pleasure to try. 1st dish: Burrata salad with beets, greens, black pepper shortbread, a beautiful…
My last stay at this historic hotel was about 25 years ago when it was owned by the Westin brand, fast track to present day The Benson is part of the Coast Hotels family. Built in 1912, renovated recently, we…
It has been over 1-1/2 years since my last visit, with new Executive Chef Warren Chow leading the kitchen, I visited recently with my friend and podcast co-host Zahra Alani to try several dishes from their new menu. 1st dish:…
Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his spring / summer lunch menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes as well try some old favourites. 1st dish: Tomato & Beet Salad fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes,…
I was recently invited to dine at the Chef’s Table to try some new dishes off of Chef Andrew Munro Drew’s Catering spring menu. Canapes Scallops in a roasted piquillo sauce with morel mushrooms Duck Breast with balsamic shallots on…
I was fortunate to have dinner with Hotel Manager Glenn Eleiter to experience and preview Executive Chef Simon Bolsover’s new menu. I always thought food writers had great untold stories that was until I dined with a hotel manager, we’ll…
I was fortunate to have dinner on the inside patio with Executive Chef Chris Bisaro on his night off the other night as I tried several new dishes from his recently launched Spring menu which focusses on modern Canadian cuisine…
Visited Seasons in the Park last week to taste Executive Chef Dennis Peckham new spring menu. 1st dish: Tuscan Flatbread topped with goat cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic vinegar 2nd dish: Big Salad with blue cheese, olives, egg 3rd dish: Spring…
I was invited to the launch of the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. Executive Chef Paul Marshall and his team of chefs were cooking up a storm in the kitchen…