Food by Fanta Dine Out 2026
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their 3 course $65 prix fixe which I did recently; and I tried each of the different dishes within each course. I have noted my favourite dishes…
Eating and Exploring in Playa del Carmen
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…
Mocktail Pairing with Province to Plate at Arc Restaurant & Bar
What better way to enjoy dry January or dry all the time than pairing tasty mocktails with the Province to Plate 3 course dinner feature. The restaurant recently launched 3 different mocktails as well as a flight of their Reset…
Experiencing Hot Pot at Crab Hot Lau
We have such a great variety of Hot Pot restaurants in the city; and one of the more unique ones is the Northern Vietnamese home-style Hot Pot. We visited their new location in the South Granville neighbourhood where they featured…
A Passing of the Torch: Inside Syu Kitsilano and the Evolution of Vancouver’s Japanese Dining Legacy
At 1508 Yew Street in Kitsilano, a quiet yet meaningful transition has taken place—one that speaks to legacy, cultural preservation, and the natural evolution of Vancouver’s Japanese dining scene. Syu Kitsilano has recently opened its doors in the space that…
Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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…
New Dishes Tasting at Food by Fanta
One of my favourite restaurants in Langley just added several new dishes created by Chef Fanta and her team. Brandon joined me and we tried each of these Thai inspired dishes. These were the dishes we tried: Yum Som O…
Otter Trail Winery Dine Out 2026
I was invited in to try the Dine Out Vancouver dinner menu of their 3 course $55 prix fixe which I did recently; and I tried each of the different dishes within each course. For Starters, you can choose one…
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…
Dine Out Vancouver 2026 Restaurant Dining
With over 450 participating restaurants diners can explore more restaurants than ever before and support local eateries in their community. The full list of Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s participating restaurants and their menus are now available on dineoutvancouver.com. Book your table and let your…
Experiencing Super Thai Hot Pot
They specialize in self-serve Malatang style hot pot where you choose your own selections from over 100 ingredients which is then weighed at the cashier at $18.49 per pound. You then choose your broth from the selection of Thai broth…
My Favourite Foodie Experiences of 2025
Experienced the 18 course ‘From Thailand with Love’ menu @baanlaosteveston that celebrates Chef Nutcha’s most cherished memories of home in Thailand. Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son. Exploring @mercadosanmiguel a bustling food market…
Oaxacan Cooking Class in Oaxaca
I participated in a wonderful Oaxacan Cooking Class while in Oaxaca, Mexico recently that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son Charlie at their Maiz Cocina Tradicional cooking school. Our group of 12 people were from all over…
From North Van to Squamish in the Acura ADX 2025
I recently spent some time test driving the Acura ADX 2025 between North Vancouver and Squamish while visiting some new and not so new restaurants as well as an overnight stay. Most people know that Dope Bakehouse (650 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver)…
Exploring around Metro Vancouver in the Honda Passport Trailsport SUV
I recently spent a week test driving the Honda Passport 2026 car around metro Vancouver. We headed to Richmond to have dinner at House of Dawn Steakhouse (130-8171 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond) where new Executive Chef James Yang had taken it up a…
Best New Vancouver Restaurants in 2025
I have dined at several new restaurants that have opened in 2025 in Vancouver as well as in my travels. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are…
Best Savoury Dishes of 2025 in Vancouver
I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes…
Field Trip to Squamish
“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…
First Taste of Restaurant Kavita
Specializing in Modern Indian cuisine, this is a great new addition to the Vancouver dining scene where Owner/Chef Tushar has created a wonderful menu of dishes from his home region and country. I have been a fan of Chef Tushar…
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…
Cooking Fresh Prep Turkey Festive Holiday Meal Kits
This year Fresh Prep is offering a Roast Turkey meal kit as well as others. I cooked up a few recipes with the new Fresh Prep Roast Turkey holiday meal kit collection which are perfect for your holiday entertaining this festive season!…
First Taste of Onda
New Italian hot spot opened recently in the Olympic Village neighbourhood by the Casereccio foods team. They are known for their house-made pastas and so much more. Here you not only have delicious pastas, pizza, cakes and pastries, you also have…