Seville is a city that seduces through its rhythm orange-tree-lined plazas, flamenco echoing through narrow lanes, and a culinary culture that turns every meal into an occasion. From traditional tapas bars tucked beside historic landmarks to contemporary cafés and riverside…
Marseille is a city that reveals itself through its flavors as much as its coastline. Along the winding streets of the Old Port and the historic Le Panier district, every bakery, chocolatier, and café carries a piece of the city’s…
Lisbon has a way of drawing you in slowly through its tiled facades, sunlit hills, and the hum of trams echoing through narrow streets. Portugal’s capital feels both relaxed and alive, where centuries-old traditions meet a thriving food scene that…
Madrid is a city that moves to the rhythm of conversation, cuisine, and centuries of layered history. Spain’s capital blends grand boulevards and royal landmarks with intimate neighborhoods where food is as much a social ritual as it is sustenance….
I returned to one of my favourite European cities, Barcelona for more eats and exploring. Barcelona’s culinary landscape is as architecturally layered as the city itself—Gothic foundations, modernist flourishes, and contemporary experimentation coexisting within a few walkable blocks. From traditional…
Parma is a city that wears its culinary heritage with quiet confidence. In the heart of Emilia-Romagna, food here is not treated as a trend but as a discipline—refined over generations and protected by tradition. From cheese makers working before…
Playa del Carmen, located in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and the lively pedestrian-only Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). It is a premier destination offering a blend of modern nightlife, upscale…
It had been awhile since I had visited Whistler and an even longer while since I had been to the top of Whistler and Blackomb mountains. With just under a 2 hour drive from Vancouver we arrived to Whistler and…
We participated in a wonderful Thai Cooking Class while in Chiang Mai, Thailand recently with the Thai Farm Cooking School. We visited a local market learning about the different ingredients we were about to use. Afterwards we were taken out…
The Condor Airlines Airbus A330neo aircraft was parked at the gate of Vancouver International Airport and I had the opportunity to tour the beautiful new aircraft. Business Class (shown above) is the way to go if it meets the budget…
“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…
“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…
I was invited to experience a special Chef’s Tasting Menu at Cedar + Elm Restaurant in Kenmore, Washington where Executive Chef Luke Kolpin leading the kitchen. He spent 9 years working at Noma, the notable Michelin 3 star restaurant in…
For all those who love exploring cafes outside of Vancouver, a great spot which is fairly close is to head south of the USA border. Here are a few nice spots for coffee and cafes to explore between Bellingham and…
“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…