Cuisine

I have been a longtime fan of La Taqueria and their delicious taco offerings.  A welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and comforting eats are reasons why …

This year, local bubble tea shop chain, Bubble World, was named Best Taiwanese Restaurant/Bubble Tea Cafe as voted by diners for the 2016 Chinese Restaurant …

Salsa and Agave is a Yaletown Mexican restaurant that has been around for several years now.  They occupy two locations on Pacific Boulevard between Davie …

A newly opened Gastown Japanese restaurant is Kozakura, a 25 seat eatery serving sophisticated Japanese food.  Located at 280 Carrall Street, Kozakura is the new culinary concept …

Afternoon tea is definitely one of my favourite foodie activities.   It’s a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, hang out with a group …

Disclosure:  I was invited to a media tasting.  All food was complimentary.  Opinions are my own. Seafood lovers, it’s time to get down and dirty. …

Located within the Aberdeen Food Court, Yougo Chicken is a food stall that specializes in Taiwanese fast food.  On the menu are Taiwanese-style appetizers like …

Another day another ramen house opens up in Vancouver.  This past weekend, Touhenboku Ramen at 854 Denman Street (Denman and Haro) starting serving ramen lovers.  This …

Prior to visiting Whistler last month, I had seen a few posts by Lucia Gelato on Instagram.  I had never had their made-in-Whistler gelato before so …

Located on Union Street in Historic Chinatown, Crackle Crème is a unique dessert spot known for their artisan crème brûlée, authentic Belgian Liège waffles and …

Summer is in full swing and what better way to seek reprieve from the heat than an ice cold treat.  After having dinner with friends and …

Calling all sushi lovers!  The newly opened Maruyama offers a traditional omakase (chef’s choice) sushi experience with “fresh” fish flown in from Japan.  Opened just three …

Disclosure:  I was invited to a media tasting organized by Chinesebites.com where all food was complimentary.  All opinions are my own. The quiet part of Yaletown, …

PiDGin made quite a splash when they entered the Vancouver dining scene in 2013.  It’s not quite fine dining but definitely an upscale restaurant serving …

Disclosure:  I was invited to a media tasting organized by SophiaEats.com where all food was complimentary.  All opinions are my own. The quiet part of …

After a hiatus, Hugo’s Churros is now back and bigger than ever at McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Richmond.  Last year, they were a stall within the …

Shiang Seafood Restaurant caught my attention when I noticed them being a popular location for Chinese wedding banquets in Metro Vancouver.  On Zomato, most people …

Disclosure:  I was invited to a Chinesebites.com media tasting where all food was complimentary.  All opinions are my own. Kirin Seafood Restaurant has been one …

I first discovered Tai One a few months ago when I spotted them across the street from my window-side table inside Maenam.  I was really …

Whistler Wood Fired Pizza Company is a food truck that I have regularly seen at festivals around Vancouver.  They specialize in thin-crust Neapolitan style pizza made …

Disclosure: I was invited to a media event.  All opinions are my own. Summertime is about carefree days, chillin’ with friends, fun in the sun …