Pinnacle Hotel North Vancouver Christmas Brunch
In today’s #ThrowbackThursday post, I’m sharing my experience of having Christmas Brunch at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver (circa 2016). While …
West Vancouver Indian Food: Swad Indian Kitchen
I’ve been a longtime customer of India Bistro which has been a longstanding restaurant on Davie Street for over 13 years. Little did I know, …
Vancouver Hotpot: Liuyishou Hotpot Robson
Liuyishou Hot Pot Week 2018 took place this past Chinese New Year where the renowned restaurant chain collaborated with Vancouver Gourmet Tours to offer a special …
Starbucks Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte Review
On a cold, rainy day in Vancouver, I was visiting Granville Island and sought to get a comforting drink from my nearest Starbucks. As I …
Starbucks Crystal Ball Frappuccino Review
It’s been one year since Starbucks launched the Unicorn Frappuccino. Just ahead of that special anniversary, the company introduced a new magical drink with the …
Trader Joe’s Tartar Sauce with Dill and Jalapeno
On my recent trip to the US, I made a stop at Trader Joe’s in Oregon and picked up a few items that seemed interesting …
TWG Always Sakura Tea, Macarons and Dinner Set
To celebrate Cherry Blossom season, TWG Tea Salon & Boutique in Vancouver has some new sakura-inspired offerings. I recently attended a media event where we …
New Smoky Cocktail available at The Botanist
The Cocktail Lab at Fairmont Pacific Rim‘s Botanist is a highly unique setup and is the only of its kind in Canada. The lab was …
Tasting Plates Coquitlam 2018 Recap
Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates made its way to Coquitlam for the first time last month. Attendees visited a selection of restaurants in the Coquitlam area centered …
Langley Thai Restaurant: Ban Chok Dee
Ban Chok Dee Restaurant is the sort of place worth driving for. Specializing in authentic Thai cuisine, Ban Chok Dee is known for their artfully …
Chocolate for Breakfast with Natrel, iögo and OKA
Do you believe in chocolate for breakfast? If you do, you’ll be happy to know that Canada’s largest dairy cooperative has just what you need to …
Ad Hoc Restaurant by Thomas Keller in Yountville
During our wine tasting day trip to Napa via Grayline (see recap here), we had some leisure time in the charming town of Yountville. David, …
Abbotsford Dessert Spot: Popbar Highstreet Mall
I have been a fan of popbar ever since they expanded into the Metro Vancouver. Their natural, preservative free and made fresh daily gelato treats are …
Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco
One of the best possible day trips you can take while visiting San Francisco is to Sonoma and Napa Valley for wine tasting. A fun …
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum
On my recent trip to San Francisco, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Chinese American History at the Chinese Historical Society of America …
Robson Street Fine Indian Restaurant: Spicy 6
Robson Street is home to some amazing restaurants in Vancouver serving up a wide range of cuisines. If you’re craving Indian food, you might just …
San Francisco Teochew Hot Pot: Teo Restaurant
Most of us are familiar with the spicy, Sichuan-style of hot pot, but one restaurant in San Francisco brings a rather, unique hot pot experience …
Where to Dine Out for Mother’s Day Vancouver 2018
Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Mother’s Day brunch, afternoon tea and dinner this year. Please check with the restaurant for …
Essential San Francisco Bakery: Vive La Tarte
There is no shortage of amazing bakeries in San Francisco and one of the city’s top places for baked goods is Belgian-inspired Vive La Tarte in SoMa. …
Newly Opened: Ramen Taka in Vancouver’s West End
As a West End resident and foodie, I am very privileged to be able to regularly dine at some of the top ramen spots in …
San Francisco Coffee: Blue Bottle Coffee Mint St
Last month, David (pickydiners.com) and I ventured to San Francisco for a fun-filled, foodie adventure. After David flew in from San Francisco (and I already …