Do Chay Vietnamese Brings Vegetarian Fare to Kingsway

Do Chay’s Delightful Takes on Vegetarian and Vegan Fare Michael and I ventured out for lunch last week, in the, once again, foul Vancouver weather, but it was well worth it as we discovered a delicious spot, Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian, that has opened this summer, at 1392 Kingsway. I was rather thirsty as I’d…

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Delivers Decadent Dining

Dinner In The Grill Room At The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Before the holiday season gets in full swing, you’ve got a smidgen of time to escape up to Whistler and enjoy the festivities before hotel room prices spirals upward. If you’ve got just one night, we’ve got the agenda for you! First up, take the…

Culinary Trends for 2020 From Les Dames d’Escoffier

Members of Les Dames d’Escoffier Weigh in on Culinary Trends For 2020  Did you know Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) gathers data from our international membership of over 2,400? Les Dames d’Escoffier is a worldwide philanthropic organization of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality and I’m a member.  Members …

Vancouver Hospitality Industry Bands Together

$15,000 Raised for Mind the Bar Foundation From The Vancouver Hospitality Industry We joined a sold out and event at Café Medina (780 Richards Street) for Kitchen Aide Vol.1 and helped raise more than $15,000 for Mind the Bar Foundation. Fifteen Vancouver chefs and four bartenders stepped up to create awareness and end the stigma…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Christine Sanford from Biera

Christine Sanford from Biera in Edmonton As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs at this culinary festival and here we have a bit about Chef Christine Sanford from Edmonton’s Biera. EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local and special guest…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Chef Jonathan Gushue of Fogo Island Inn

Chef Jonathan Gushue – Fogo Island Inn As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs at this culinary festival and here we have a bit about Chef Jonathan Gushe of Fogo Island Inn!  EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Chef Shelome Bouvette of Chicha

Chef Shelome Bouvette – Chicha Restaurant As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs at this culinary festival and here’s our check in with Shelome Bouvette from Chicha Restaurant!  EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local and special guest chefs…

West Restaurant Bids Farewell After 20 Years

Storied Westside Restaurant Salutes South Granville We got some unexpected news today, West Restaurant is closing. We still remember this restaurant’s predecessor, Ouest, how can it be 20 years since West opened? From the news release: It’s been almost twenty years since the multiple award-winning West Restaurant + Bar welcomed its first guests in Vancouver’s…

Glowbal – Going Glowbal Menu

Cozy Up With Glowbal’s Fall Menu While the patio at Glowbal Restaurant is tempting in the warmer months, don’t forget it’s heated all winter and is just as cozy on cooler nights. Whether you are stopping in for a quick business lunch, heading over for happy hour, or a leisurely dinner, Glowbal keeps delivering an…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A Chef Carmen Ingham

Chef Carmen Ingham The Pointe Restaurant Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the results…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A Chef Hector Laguna

Chef Hector Laguna Botanist Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the results from Chef…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A Chef Alessandro Vianello

Chef Alessandro Vianello – Kitchen Table Group Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A With Chef Quang Dang

Chef Quang Dang, Top Table Group Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A With Chef Roger Ma

Chef Roger Ma, Executive Chef Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A With Chef Bobby Milheron

Chef Bobby Milheron from West Restaurant The Great Canadian Kitchen Party, the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, is underway in cities across Canada and Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A With Chef Welbert Choi

Chef Welbert Choi From Forage Restaurant The Great Canadian Kitchen Party, the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, is underway in cities across Canada and Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Brian Luptak of Acorn

Chef Brian Luptak of Acorn As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs who will be at this culinary festival and here’s the scoop from Brian Luptak of Acorn!  EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local and special guest chefs…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Chef Robert Belcham of Campagnolo

Chef Robert Belcham – Campagnolo As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs at this culinary festival!  Here’s a little bit about Chef Robert Belcham from Campagnolo. EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local and special guest chefs from across Canada…

EAT! Vancouver Q + A With Chef Ian McHale of Wildebeest

Chef Ian McHale – Wildebeest As one of the EAT! Vancouver Ambassadors, we’re catching up with the chefs at this culinary festival and here we check in with Chef Ian McHale – Wildebeest. EAT! Vancouver takes place from November 4 to 9, 2019  and features culinary collaborations between award-winning local and special guest chefs from…

Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates Commercial Drive – Wrap Up

Sampling On Commercial Drive with Vancouver Foodster We joined Richard Wolak’s Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates for the  Commercial Drive edition on September 4 and were reminded of a few things. We love Federico’s and their pasta rocks. We’ve got to get back for more gnocchi. Pasture to Plate has some of the best cured meats…