Vancouver Foodster has launched another tasty restaurant competition, the Fried Chicken Challenge is now on until November 29th. Restaurants all across Metro Vancouver have been breading and frying their own unique take on classic fried chicken in hopes of coming out at the top of the voting. Like other Vancouver Foodster Challenges, the public is invited to…
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Friday Find : Converse Woolrich Collab
Bring a classic sneaker company together with a classic outdoor blanket and clothing company for a classic collaboration. Converse and Woolrich have combine this season for the awesome, Chuck Taylor All Star Woolrich Street Hiker. I love the look of these. An update on the original Woolrich pattern, new colours brighten Winter and wool upper and rubber soles…
Ramen Danbo Vancouver
With the news that Ramen Danbo was coming to Robson Street, we decided we’d better check out what the buzz was about by visiting their original Kitsilano location for a weekend lunch. We’ve eaten and tried ramen at a lot of locations and Ramen Danbo is right up there with the faves. The small location…
Condé Nast Traveler Top Resorts in Canada
Condé Nast Traveler recently announced their annual readers poll of Top 10 Resorts in Canada. Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler outranked the competition by a healthy margin to claim the top spot. Having stayed there just a few weeks ago, I can confirm it is deserving of the accolade. The West Coast is blessed with…
Food Talks Vol 13 – recap
Tuesday night, Vancouver Foodster presented Food Talks Vol 13, the latest edition of the interactive educational food lecture series. Hosted by Sage Bistro at UBC, the topic of the evening was UBC’s food services and how the institution operates 40+ food establishments, catering services and handles 54,000 people on campus every day. Starting off the evening, Sage…
Friday Find: Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen
Another one of the great discoveries on my recent rounds, judging the Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge, is Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen and Bakeshop. Located in Westbrook Village UBC, the Doughgirls, Thuy Kelp and Rose Concepcion have built a welcoming eatery serving students and residents alike. On the sunny day that we visited, there was a steady…
Vancouver Foodster 2nd Burger Challenge
Vancouver Foodster 2nd Burger Challenge kicks off today, ringing in 25 days of tasty competition. Whether it’s a traditional rendition of a patty between two buns or an over-the-top creation, stacked high with toppings and flavours, everyone thinks they know what it takes to make the best burger. Chefs from all around Metro Vancouver have assembled their…