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Fairmont Empress – Afternoon Tea in Victoria [OVERVIEW]
Among the daintier things in life, the wealthy social class of England in the 1800s popularized afternoon tea as a meal. With a history that involves members of England's constitutional monarchy,...
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Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba – Alternative Japanese Noodles in Vancouver [REVIEW]
With Vancouver's plentiful options for noodles (see: the number of ramen, spaghetti, and Peaceful Restaurant locations), I was happy to see a brand new type of noodle enter the dining scene in...
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The Victor - Parq Vancouver Birthday Visit [REVIEW]
When it comes to choosing a restaurant for a birthday, I'm in the camp that appreciates a fancier restaurant for this joyous occasion. For my girlfriend's birthday, we opted for The Victor, a...
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The Dolar Shop – Premium Hot Pot in Richmond [REVIEW]
This is no Little Sheep, folks. The Dolar Shop was a big opening for Lansdowne Centre in 2018 and with it came an introduction to a whole new tier of hot pot (a Chinese dining experience of cooking...
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Ugly Dumpling – Asian Street-Style Locally-Sourced Food in Vancouver [REVIEW]
Rising up from the ashes of the shuttered Merchants Workshop comes a new Asian Street-Style eatery by the name of Ugly Dumpling. They do not specialize in dumplings here, so you can give your drooling...
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Dine Out Vancouver 2019 – A Guide to $15, $25, $35, & $45 Restaurants [GUIDE]
Dine Out Vancouver is either the best time of the year if you have foodie friends or the worst time of the year if you casually stumble into restaurants looking for food a la carte. Back for 2019, this...
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Dine Out Vancouver 2019 on Granville Island [PREVIEW]
Dine Out Vancouver, the biggest dining festival in Vancouver, BC, is fully underway until February 3rd, 2019 so a ton of restaurants are now doing previews inviting media and bloggers in the city to...
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Buns + Boba – Craft Buns and Bubble Tea in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
With bubble tea popularity reaching an all-time high in Vancouver, it was quite refreshing to see something other than an international chain expansion open in Vancouver. Buns + Boba, a local operation...
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The Blackbird – A Mind-to-Table Menu by the Donnelly Group [OVERVIEW]
Standing out in a crowded bar (pub for you English folks) scene is one of the goals of Donnelly Group, which operates 12 locations in Vancouver offering some form of food and drink. With 3 members...
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Eggspectation – Everyday Brunch in Richmond [OVERVIEW]
For a city like Richmond, brunch options are certainly not as prevalent as they are in Vancouver proper. For that reason, it makes sense that Eggspectation has chosen the Accent Inn as its first home...
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Kanpai Japanese Bistro – "Cheers" in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
In a sushi-loving city like Vancouver, it's hard to stand out as a Japanese restaurant. There are hundreds of sushi eateries in Metro Vancouver so when I heard that Kanpai Japanese Bistro was opening...
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Tasting Plates 7th Anniversary in Vancouver [RECAP]
It's hard for any food-related business to reach its 7th year of operation but here we are in 2019 and Richard Wolak, AKA Vancouver Foodster, a Vancouver media personality, has taken Tasting Plates YVR...
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OneCoffee Brunch Takeover at Chambar [RECAP]
Coffee pods and landfills – name a more iconic duo, eh? In the blue corner, OneCoffee appears to offer a solution that's both 100% compostable, fair trade, organic, and all the other buzzwords you...
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Elisa Steakhouse – Wood-Fired Elegance in Vancouver [REVIEW]
In the span of 2 years, Vancouver has almost doubled its number of steakhouse franchises. What was once just Hy's, Gotham's, Black & Blue, and The Keg, added The Victor to the list, and now Elisa...
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Best Almond Croissants in Vancouver [GUIDE]
My previous quest for the ultimate bread in Vancouver was so much fun that I thought I would do it again for another one of my favourite treats. Almond croissants have long been my go-to at cafes and...
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Hail Mary's – A Religiously-Charged Watering Hole in East Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
Some people like their bars dark, some people like their bars to host trivia, and some people like a theme to lounge in. Hail Mary's, a 2018-born bar in East Vancouver, is all of that and more. Taking...
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Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 – 10 Personalities of 10 Wines...
Another year means another rock star showing at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Back for its 41st year and furthering its legacy as one of the largest wine events in the work, this year's...
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Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 – PICA Kitchen Party [RECAP]
With great wine comes great food pairing responsibility. The 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Wine Festival saw the return of another festival favourite: the PICA Kitchen Party. Featuring 9...
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. – Pizza and Cocktail Making Party in Vancouver...
For those looking for an interactive evening with pizza and cocktails, the latest offering from Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Get Crafty, might be right up your alley. This new event booking option...
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The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe – Homey, Vegan-Friendly Eatery in East Vancouver...
It's no secret that I'm a fan of Japanese-inspired foods. When I heard The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe was opening a second location for their Japanese fusion menu that promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle,...
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