There’s a new taco in town! TAKO is a funky fusion of Mexican and Korean cuisine, newly opened on Expo Boulevard, next to Stadium/Chinatown Station. A great option before an event at BC Place or Rogers Arena, or a trip to Costco, TAKO’s take on comfort food are easy and tasty. We grabbed a few…
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Vancouver Foodster 2nd Sangria Challenge
Vancouver Foodster’s latest challenge is perfect as we move into the final weeks of Summer, the 2nd Sangria Challenge is running now until September 25th. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their Sangria creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Hopefully some…
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
The recently opened Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market on Cambie Street, in downtown Vancouver gives me a bit of hometown pride. Growing up in the Comox Valley, it’s great to see a new locale from one of my local hometown companies. One of the best things, for me who does not eat oysters,…
Friday Farewell – Bengal Lounge at Fairmont Empress
Not a usual Friday Find, because the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been around since the 60’s but rather a farewell since it will be closing its doors tomorrow, April 30th. The iconic space began as a reading and writing room before becoming the Coronet Lounge, Victoria’s first cocktail bar in the…
20th Anniversary Where to Dine Awards
Yesterday, Vancouver’s food and hospitality industry gathered at Glowbal at Telus Garden to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Where To Dine Awards, presented by Where Vancouver Magazine. The City’s chefs, front of house staff, concierge, media and more were treated to a beautiful spread by the Glowbal Kitchen Team, supported by The Macallan, Painted Church, Bartier…
Friday Find: Shishinori Japanese Eatery
Located in a strip of shops along Cambie, the unassuming Shishinori Japanese Eatery is a little gem of a Japanese restaurant. Overwhelmingly cute, bright and pristine there aren’t very many tables in the tiny spot but the ample menu offers a variety of items. A large lunch trade of dine in and take out workers in…
Vancouver Foodster Rice Bowl Challenge
The next Vancouver Foodster Challenge gets underway on Wednesday. The 2016 Rice Bowl Challenge gets underway on Wednesday, March 3rd and runs until March 27, 2016. A batch of restaurants from around Metro Vancouver are preparing a rice bowl to wow the public and judges during the run of the Challenge. Chefs have been advised…