In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
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Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…
What’s old is new at Fairmont Empress Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…
Friday Find: Miyabi 6000MCT Shotoh Knife
The Miyabi 6000MCT Shotoh paring knife packs a lot of quality into in a small 3.5″ blade. Like its larger related blade, the Miyabi Santuko, the Shotoh is a razor sharp, micro carbide MC63 powdered steel core tempered blade. The blade’s hammered Tsuchime finish and the Cocobolo PakkaWood handle makes for a stylish knife that fits your…
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food & Wine 2016
Starting Thursday, Taste Victoria Festival of Food and Drink makes this weekend one of the most flavourful of the year in Victoria! The Festival kicks off this Thursday with an opening night cornucopia of food and drink. Taste Victoria Eat The Opening Night event, Taste The Difference, brings together a savoury collection of local Victoria restaurants and…
Van Foodster – First Salad Challenge
Perfectly timed for light summer suppers, Vancouver Foodster has launched the first Salad Challenge. Vancouver Foodster has invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their best Salad creation into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others have created a special Salad just for the Salad Challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring…