This week, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates : Stadium District was a journey of discovery around the downtown Vancouver areas surrounding BC Place and Rogers Arena. As the area grows with development of new residences and hotels, eateries are appearing and upgrading all around the blocks. Tasting Plates : Stadium District kicked off with everyone congregating…
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Picks of the Week – July 12
Mid-July and hopefully your summer is as hot as the weather. If not, the picks of the week have lots of finds for your week’s entertainment value. Food: Tonight, join other food lovers for Tasting Plates – Stadium District, experience the tastes of the eateries around BC Place and Rogers Arena Broadway: Give into the…
Dolpan Seoul BBQ Restaurant
In the centre of Richmond, Dolpan Seoul BBQ brings a taste of Korea to your table. Found amongst nail salons, spas and other small eateries, Dolpan Seoul BBQ has carved out a favourable, and flavourable, reputation in it’s short time since opening late last year. When we finally made our way to visit recently, we…
Vancouver Foodster Best Chicken Wings Challenge – Recap
From June 8 – 29, Metro Vancouver restaurants offered their own unique entries into Vancouver Foodster’s Best Chicken Wings Challenge. Like all Vancouver Foodster challenges, the chefs were invited to be as creative as they like to highlight either an already existing menu item or create a wholly unique dish for their entry. In the…
On The Bab – Korean Street Food in London
On our recent trip to London we discovered the Covent Garden version of On The Bab – Korean Street Food restaurant. The small, rustic cafe is tucked amongst pubs, cafes, shops, and museums near Covent Garden, making it an easy spot to stop while exploring the iconic central London destination. With a mix of tourists…
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 50th Anniversary
This year, 2017, marks 50 years since Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks began to protect the region’s important natural spaces and ecosystems. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the regional parks system is encouraging visitors to pick up a Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Passport, explore the parks, collect stamps, earn rewards and possibly win prizes. This…
Introducing Adult-Only Playland Nights for 2017
Have you ever visited Playland and felt the dilemma of having to choose between sitting in the beer garden or enjoying fairgrounds? This July you no longer have to choose, with the introduction of Playland Nights : Adult-Only Friday Nights. Now your only choice is what pairs best with craft beer – Beaver Tails or…