Food & Drink

August 14, 2010

Contest: Win $50 Q4 Restaurant Gift Certificate

Warm, late summer dinners are best spent eating outside on the patio, and there’s something about the lush garden...

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July 25, 2010

Win VIP tickets to the Vanfoodster First Anniversary

Some time ago, Vancouver Foodster was in our neighbourhood, and I suggested the lamb shank in Bistrot Bistro. He loved...

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July 13, 2010

Romer’s Burger Bar moves into Pinky’s

Pinky’s Steakhouse and Cocktail Lounge didn’t last long in its original Yaletown location. Not long after...

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May 23, 2010

Wine for the … People?

Here’s a little something from the front page of Saturday’s Vancouver Sun that everyone should be aware of:...

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May 20, 2010

Contest: Win a $50 Hapa Izakaya Gift Certificate

Japanese izakaya joints have sprouted all over Vancouver, and its fusion cooking is a welcome change from the sushi...

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May 13, 2010

Wine for the Weekend

A recent comment from a reader asking me to write about more wines that were around $20 made me realize that I’ve...

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May 7, 2010

Wine for the Weekend

Phew! It’s been a long hiatus, with a little volcation thrown into the midst – but I am now back in...

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April 16, 2010

1809 West 1st to become Kitsilano Daily Kitchen

“I do not think 1809 West 1st Ave is a cursed location.” That’s according to Chef Brian Fowke, the...

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April 7, 2010

Maenam and the Quest for “Authentic” Thai Cuisine in Vancouver

left to right, top to bottom: Thai sausages, Panaeng Beef, Rice Donuts with Tea Ice Cream I’ve gone to Maenam...

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March 25, 2010

Easter Chocolate Making Class at Chocolate Arts

The second highest top-selling candy holiday is less than two weeks away.  While my blood sugar can certainly spike...

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