Wine and Dine
Vancouver Foodster presents the Fish and Chips Challenge
This is our first Fish and Chips Challenge featuring 7 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and North Vancouver, that runs from September 4-26, 2014. The interpretation of fish and chips takes on different meanings in many cultures and you will find several variations in the fish and chip creations the chefs have entered into this challenge. … Read more
Slow Fish Canada Mystery Chefs Dinner
Mystery Chefs Host ‘Slow Fish’ Dinner Well known chefs cook together to raise awareness for sustainable seafood Lovers of seafood and social times are alerted to mark their calendars. On September 27 the inaugural Slow Fish Canada Mystery Chefs Dinner kicks off at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), and like-minded Vancouverites will … Read more
An esteemed line-up of Canada’s top culinary talent unites for distinctive gala dinner
Inspiring tomorrow’s culinary stars and raising funds for the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship A true all-star line up of Canada’s most revered chefs will assemble to judge the second annual Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition in Vancouver this month. When judging duties are over, the celebrity chefs will join forces in the kitchen to cook a special six-course … Read more
Tasting Plates West Van on September 23
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal neighborhoods in West Vancouver. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different … Read more
Summerhill Harvests Organic Chardonnay for Sparkling Wine
BC’s 2014 Wine Grape Harvest Has Begun Fall has arrived in Osoyoos, BC, delivering a bountiful harvest for Summerhill Pyramid Winery. With a hot and dry summer season, Chardonnay grapes from the certified organic Sekhon Family Vineyard have ripened beautifully with a perfect balance of fresh acidity and flavour expression. Acheiving organic status in … Read more
Le Vieux Pin to release Èquinoxe Syrah and Èquinoxe Cabernet Franc
Le Vieux Pin prepares to release their Flagship 2011 Èquinoxe Syrah and 2011 Èquinoxe Cabernet Franc on September 20th, 2014. With past reviews by wine critics giving this Syrah and the Cabernet Franc 90 points plus, this years highly anticipated release of both wines has the winery team very excited. For the Èquinoxe … Read more
La Stella to release La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon
La Stella Winery gets set to release their 2011 La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon in October, 2014. If there is one wine at La Stella Winery that’s style is among some other regions producing great grapes, it’s their La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape does well and reflects those made in Washington State rather … Read more
Tomato Time – Provence Marinaside Restaurant
Just a few steps from the rustic timber and brick of central Yaletown I discovered one of Vancouver’s little gems. The Provence Marinaside location combines the upbeat and trendy feel of one of our cities more popular dining locales with ever-popular waterfront views. Having the opportunity to sample the seriously delicious dishes from the ongoing … Read more
Down at the Boulevard
Yes, there’s a new restaurant in town and what a place it is. The media launch for the Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar was held earlier this month and a lavish event it was. We were greeted outside by a string trio and welcomed with a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne. Inside, David … Read more