Award-winning Vancouver-based chef Vikram Vij and his wife Meeru Dhalwala are proud to announce their involvement in a brand new venture with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Vij’s Kitchen is a facility that provides state-of-the-art learning space for UBC students studying food, nutrition and health, dietetics, community health and…
Category: Dine Out
Dine Out Vancouver – Book Now!
RESTAURANTS NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS – 240 participating restaurants sets a new Dine Out record January 8th Tourism Vancouver released the names of all restaurants taking part in the 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Every year, the citywide celebration showcases Vancouver’s explosive culinary scene to tens of thousands of local and visiting foodies – and this year…
New from Yew Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons Vancouver
Dine Out Vancouver January 18 to February 3 Don’t miss YEW’s take on the 11th annual Dine Out Vancouver restaurant festival. Tourism Vancouver’s uber popular celebration of eating out. Executive Chef Ned Bell has created a fantastic three-course, prix-fixe menu for food lovers for an amazing value at $38. We’re also excited to offer gourmands…
Tom Douglas Dahlia Bakery at Books to Cooks
Books to Cooks is the one stop Vancouver shop for all books related to cooking, wine, beer and spirits, and a frequent stopover for chefs promoting their latest projects. A fixture in the Seattle restaurant, Tom Douglas, recently came by to promote his latest cookbook, Dahlia Bakery Cookbook, based on one of his many spots, Dahlia Bakery….
SALONTEA
I have a thing for the ritual of afternoon tea. Something about taking a break and snacking on mini this and thats alongside a good pot or two of tea just does it for me. It’s an especially good time to catch up on friends happenings, spill a little gossip and all this comes without…
Eggnog – National Eggnog Month – Vancouver takes it seriously
Wow Vancouver! You’ve gone all out with your eggnog. No longer is this just a creamy overly-sweet item in the dairy section of the market. It’s popping up in everything from bread to ice cream. Creme de la Crumb – Eggnog Pecan Scones Bel Cafe – Eggnog Latte Cupcakes – Eggnog Cupcake Shaughnessy Restaurant at Van…
Two Chefs & a Table prepares to serve “Dishes our Grandparents Taught Us”
Five courses of comforting traditions from the family kitchen With the spirit of the Holidays in the air, Two Chefs and a Table is readying for its next Wine Drinker Dinner with a distinctly family-oriented theme. Dishes our Grandparents Taught Us will feature a multi-course meal of dishes that the Two Chefs team first learned…
Hart House’s Dickens Lunch Buffet Offers Seasonal Delights
This holiday season, give your tastebuds what they really want: a visit to Hart House’s annual Dickens Lunch Buffet available from December 4thto December 20th. December gets busier every year, and Dickens Lunch Buffet offers an easy way to catch up with friends or share a memorable lunch with business colleagues. This year’s offerings include…
Vancouver Foodster 1st Annual Local Pancake Challenge Winners
1st Place: Yolks Breakfast for their BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters Created by Chef Steven Ewing Description: BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters Local ingredients: Eggs, Apples, Hazelnuts, Honey, Cheddar, Milk Savoury or Sweet: Sweet Location: Food Truck at…
Chris Whittaker Crowned Top Chef OF 2012 Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Last night, the Vancouver Aquarium was transformed into a culinary battleground as 12 of Vancouver’s top chefs competed to create the best sustainable chowder before a crowd of hungry seafood lovers. After the last bowls of chowder were sampled, a panel of esteemed judges crowned Chef Chris Whittaker of Forage Restaurant the 2012 Vancouver Aquarium…
Vancouver Foodster Burger Challenge Sampling
If you are a burger lover check out The Vancouver Best Burger Challenge from Richard Wolak – Vancouver Foodster. Twenty-nine different restaurants are offering burgers and voting takes place until December 3, 2012. Some burgers are on the regular menu and others have developed a special burger available until November 30, 2012. I sampled a couple…
Le Parisien continues Tête to Tail
In the tradition of the great Parisian bistros like Pied au Cochon, Le Parisien continues its Tête (head) to Tail specials. From November 15 through 30, you really can experience the whole hog from Petit Plat Fromage de Tête to Slow Braised Pigs Tail as an Hors d’Oeuvre. Go ahead – give them a try…
Chef Mark Filatow of Kelowna Wins Gold Medal Plates Vancouver
Gold: Mark Filatow (Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar) Kelowna, paired with Orofino 2010 ‘Scout Vineyard’ Syrah Silver: Quang Dang (West Restaurant & Bar) Vancouver, paired with Foxtrot 2009 Pinot Noir Bronze: Angus An (Maenam) Vancouver, paired with CedarCreek 2011 Riesling Best of Show Award Winners Gold: Nichol Vineyard 2009 Syrah Silver: Le Vieux Pin 2011…
Forage to open Tuesday November 20
Executive Chef Chris Whittaker has been all around BC, searching and gathering for his newest project – forage. On Tuesday, November 20th, Whittaker will open the doors to forage and welcome Vancouverites to their newest dining spot. Casual, comfortable and affordable, forage celebrates all things BC. The menu is locally focused in both food and…
Diva at the Met revs up lunch with food truck eats
New lunch lineup showcases $17 handmade Diva Corndog Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, takes street-eats to the next level with food truck-inspired lunch features. Leading the lineup is the Diva Corndog, a handmade gourmet corndog that consists of a sweetbread sausage battered in buttermilk and cornmeal and topped with truffle…
David Gunawan – Wildebeest – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here are the answers from David Gunawan of Wildebeest. Where did…
Vancouver Foodster presents the 1st ever Best Burger Challenge
Richard Wolak had another idea, and created the Best Burger Challenge featuring 29 restaurants in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, West Vancouver and North Vancouver. Chefs were invited to get creative and dream up there Best Burger creation that will then be available on their menus throughout the promotion at lunch, dinner or all the time. Their…
TRACYCAKES SUPPORTS MOVEMBER WITH MUSTACHE CUPCAKES FOR CHARITY
Tracycakes Bakery Cafe is pleased to support the “Movember” campaign in support of prostate cancer awareness and research with a whimsical line of mustache cupcakes available throughout the month of November. Part proceeds from all Movember cupcakes will be donated to prostate cancer research. The Movember mustache cupcakes are made with chocolate cake and are…
Chef Taryn Wa – Savoury Chef – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here are the answers from Taryn Wa from Savoury Chef. What…
Chef Lee Humphries – C Restaurant – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the answers from Lee Humphries of C Restaurant. Where did you…
