Grabbing a seat at Blackfin Pub at the Marina, it’s easy to see why it was voted Vancouver Island’s Best Pub/Bar & Patio in 2013. The large patio, floor to ceiling windows all give great vistas over the picturesque Comox Marina and across the Harbour to the mountain spine of Vancouver Island with Comox Glacier…
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Catch lunch at Schooner Restaurant
Celebrating 66 years serving the village of Tofino, Schooner Restaurant is an institution on the West Coast. Perched on the rise at Second & Campbell Streets, overlooking the town and harbour, the restaurant has been at the centre of the community as it’s grown from a remote post-war outpost to a world renowned destination. We stopped…
Tasting Plates Chinatown – August 26th
There’s just a couple of days left to get your early bird tickets for the next Tasting Plates adventure, Chinatown. One of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, it has exploded with new restaurants, cafes and diners lately. Now is your chance to wander through the historic streets, see what’s new and have a taste of the flavours…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive – recap
Last night, a gang of hungry foodies and their friends descended on The Drive for Tasting Plates – Commercial Drive. Checking in at Federico’s Supper Club, tasting platers began their annual exploration of East Vancouver. Over the course of the night, the Italian legacy of the neighbourhood shone through with many plate reflecting a Mediterranean heritage Starting the…
Eat Naaco pop-up at Hawkers Mercado
Hawkers Mercado is the pop-up food market at the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Centre at YVR. An offshoot of the popular Hawker’s Market events, Hawkers Mercado brings unique dining options to the Outlet Centre until Labour Day. On our last visit we decided to have a bite at Eat Naaco, the first Vancouver effort…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive – August 12, 2015
Vancouver Foodster’s Summer Series of events continues next month with Tasting Plates Commercial Drive. Coming August 12th, tasting platers will get a taste of The Drive as they walk, bike, drive the neighbourhood. Starting at Frederico’s Supper Club, participants will get a chance to sample the Chef’s creations, listed to music by special guest Lesismore…
Taste Victoria 2015 – Opening Tonight
Today is the day Victoria foodies wait all year to sink their teeth into! Taste Victoria Festival of Food and Drink kicks off this afternoon with an opening night extravaganza at Hotel Grand Pacific. The Opening Night event, Taste The Difference, brings together dozens of local Victoria restaurants and dozens of British Columbia wineries….