Wednesday night, hundreds of people descended upon Vancouver’s West End for Tasting Plates West End edition. After checking in to collect Tasting Plates map cards at Marquis Wine Cellar on Davie Street, and sampling a Domaine de la Provenquiere Merlot and Chardonay, the tasters took off on a flavourful tour of the neighbourhood. We made our…
Picks of the Week – September 10, 2014
As we swing into mid-September we cherish every bright day and look forward to getting out and about before the autumn grey days set in. The picks of the week include: Taste: Take a tasty tour around the West End on Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates – West End Edition, this evening. Soccer: Tonight is the…
We Heart Local Awards – Vote Now
More and more people are looking for the best and brightest in their food community. The We Heart Local Awards supports BC’s local food system and encourages people to share their picks. This year’s awards are well under way, the nominations have been collected and now there’s just one week left for you to cast…
Canadian Country Music Awards 2014
Sunday night, Canada’s country music industry wrapped up a week of celebrating their own with the 2014 Canadian Country Music Awards. Hosted by Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, the award show opened with a onstage collaboration with The Road Hammers, Paul Brandt, George Canyon and Tom Cochrane. Other performancers during the show included host Jann Arden with Autumn…
Tasting Plates West Vancouver – September 23
Get ready for a new adventure as Tasting Plates takes a trip to West Vancouver! New restaurants, locations and tastes await as the roving food tour heads across the Lions Gate Bridge to experience what chefs have prepared for their Tasting Plates on September 23rd. Join other locals friends and foodies as we walk, bike…
BBQ off the ByPass
Grab your bib, and get ready to sample some tasty BBQ at the 9th Annual Well Seasoned BBQ off The Bypass in Langley on September 14th. After 8 years ‘on’ The Bypass this season founder Angie Quaale, owner of Well Seasoned gourmet food store, has moved the annual BBQ competition to a new location OFF…
Damso Modern Korean Restaurant
On the 800 block of Denman Street in Vancouver’s West End, is Damso Modern Korean Restaurant, a small, stylish restaurant serving its own take on Korean cuisine. Billy and I randomly choose Damso one evening after an aborted attempt to visit another more traditional Korean restaurant. Damso was a pleasant surprise, the tiny spot has…