Reviews

Established in 1988, the Water St. Cafe is an iconic restaurant in Gastown overlooking cobbled streets and the world famous steam clock.  After the original owner …

In time for the holidays, Chatime announced that they were offering a limited number of tea boxes so you can make your Chatime milk tea …

Baby, it’s cold outside so how about some ramen to warm you up?  The Poke Shop in Gastown has introduced a menu of ramen and …

Newly opened in South Surrey is Afghan Kitchen, a family-owned and operated restaurant that specializes in modern Afghan cuisine.  Helming the kitchen is the owner’s …

Making a quick and delicious cup of coffee is easier than you think, especially when you have the right coffee grinder, for example, one similar …

Seafood boils had become a bit of a food trend of late in Vancouver. Within the last year, Toronto-based Captain’s Boil had opened up three …

When it comes to poutine, I must admit that I am a purist.  I really just want a classic poutine with fresh freshly made fries, …

Fresh artisan bread, homemade perogies, decadent piroshkis, and hearty borschs.  At Solodko Ukrainian Bakery, everything is made in-house and from scratch.  I recently ventured to Solodko …

Commercial Drive is full of interesting and unique eateries and that makes it an ideal destination for a gastronomic adventure. For those craving Indian food, …

With the number of skincare products on the market and new ones emerging every day, it’s hard to think that there is any product that …

Last month’s visit to Portland was full of fun-filled foodie-licious adventures.  I was able to immerse myself into Portland’s amazing food culture through Feast! Portland …

Ocean Wise executive chef Ned Bell has embarked on his most ambitious, inspiring project to date – a new cookbook, Lure, that profiles the bounty …

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Soirette has unveiled an unique collection of Snow Mooncakes, featuring a wonderful selection of fresh fruit, refreshing teas and French couverture chocolate.  Made entirely …

Western Lake Restaurant on Victoria Drive is one of the most popular dim sum spots in Vancouver. And while they are known primarily for dim …

Hopcott Premium Meats is a 3rd generation family farm in Pitt Meadows that specializes in hormone and antibiotic-free beef.  They dry-age their AAA beef, a …

Progressive latin cuisine is not something that you typically hear being served in Vancouver.  But one newish restaurant in Kitsilano, Cacao, specializes in just that …

A new bubble tea shop has opened in Downtown Vancouver and this time it’s not a Taiwan-based franchise.  Meet Rad Tea, a locally owned and …

It’s no secret that Vancouver’s cost of living is one of the highest in the world.  But one local company is aiming to make one …

I had come to know Alberta-based Good Earth Coffeehouse when they expanded to BC with a location just outside UBC (see review here).  So when I …

Mak N Ming is a new, modern fine dining restaurant in Kitsilano that serves cuisine with French and Japanese influences.  They recently were nominated by …

It’s the end of summer and I was invited to take part in the Granville Island Brewing Sunshine Coast Hefe Challenge!  Granville’s Sunshine Coast Hefeweizen is a bright, crisp …