In this week’s episode I feature my dinner experience at the recently opened Jess Restaurant in Kerrisdale.

I then feature an interview with Chef Mark Greenfeld who is the Director of Culinary Operations at Executive Hotels.

I will then talk about Intercity Packers and their D.I.Y. Pacific Chowder Kit which is part of the Oceanwise National Chowder Chowdown.

I will do a takeout feature at Bombay Masala Indian Cuisine in Point Grey.

I will talk about the Jewish holiday of Purim and the feature an interview with Leah Markovitch, owner of Solly’s Bagelry and we will talk about Hamantashen which is eaten to celebrate Purim.

Lastly, I will talk about the Oceanwise National Chowder Chowdown and a couple more chowders that I had tried recently at Hart House Restaurant and the Vancouver Fish Company.

In this week’s episode I feature my dinner experience at Hydra Restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

I talk about the Lunar Afternoon Tea service at TWG Salon & Boutique,

I talk about the Valentines Tea Set Menu at TWG Tea  Salon & Boutique.

I talk about the Red Velvet Churros at Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen.

Lastly I will talk about some new restaurants that are opening soon in and around Vancouver.

In this week’s episode, I talk about the National Chowder Chowdown Festival and some of the chowders, featuring 1931 Gallery Bistro, Little Mexico Cantina and Showcase Restaurant.

I will talk about the Vancouver Fried Chicken Sandwich Challenge featuring ChiMec Fried Chicken & Burger, Free Bird Table & Bar, Tokyo Katsu-sand Foodtruck, Veg Out Foodtruck and Win Win Chick-N.

I will talk about some Bakeries and Cafes Opening Soon in and around Vancouver.

I will talk about the Tri Cities Dine Out.

I will do a feature on Bisou Bakehouse in North Vancouver.

I will do a feature on Little Mexico Cantina in Steveston.

I will feature my Interview with Lalit Sharma who owns Mumbai Masala, Bombay Kitchen and Bar, and Bombay Masala restaurant with his brothers.

In this week’s episode I talk about Sai Woo restaurant in Chinatown.  

I will talk about Bombay Kitchen & Bar that recently opened in South Granville.

I will then talk about the Oceanwise National Chowder Chowdown Festival and feature my interview with Shiori Ito.

I will then talk about the recently opened Archipelgo Marketplace.

I will talk about the Food Art exhibition at the Polygon Gallery.

I will talk about the Dine Out Vancouver festival and provide some of my picks for restaurants in and around Vancouver.

In this week’s episode I talk about Scuie in Yaletown and their Italia eats for dine-in and takeout.

I will then feature Leavenly Goods and their online bakery.

I will talk about the Vancouver Signature Coffee Drink Challenge and the participating cafes Café Portrait, Craft Café, The Belgian Chocolate Café and C41 Coffee.

I will talk about Ofra’s Kitchen featuring their Middle Eastern fare.

I will talk about Vancouver’s Annual Hot Chocolate Festival and specifically Soirette Pastry Boutique.

I talk about Kitsilano’s Casereccio Foods and some new menu items.

I will then talk about some Local Culinary News featuring Liuyishou Hotpot, Moms Grilled Cheese foodtrucks and Coho Coffee collective.

I will then feature Chinese New Year treats featuring Soirette Pastry Boutique and Swiss Bakery.

Lastly, I will feature some Valentine’s Day Treats at Swiss Bakery, Temper Chocolate and Pastry and Rocky Mountain Chocolate.

In this week’s episode I talk about the various food and drink challenges that our company has been running with restaurants and cafes for over the past 9 years. As we get rolling into 2021, we have our 7th Annual Vancouver Signature Coffee Drink Challenge running January 8-31; next up will be the Vancouver Fried Chicken Sandwich Challenge running February 4-28. 

I then talk about all the new restaurants that have opened recently along with those that are planning to open soon.

In this week’s episode I start off with a fall menu takeout feature at Raisu in Kitsilano.

I then feature my Interview with Chef Mark Burton and talk about his Stollen at the Best Kind Bakeshop.

I then feature my Interview with Chef Elmo Pinpin of Elmo Baking Co.

Next, I do a café spotlight on C41 Coffee in Lonsdale Quay market.

Lastly, I feature my Interview with Danny Bresciani of ECM Espresso Coffee Machines Co.

In this week’s episode I start off with a fall menu feature at Moltaqa Restaurant.

I feature my Interview with my nephews Jacob, Joshua and my niece Julia as we talk about the Jewish festival of Chanukah. I then talk about some places where you can get the treats for Chanukah featuring The Perfect Bite Catering, Chef Menajam, Sabra Kosher Bakery, Omnitsky’s, Garden City Bakery, Solly’s Bagelry, and Breka Bakery.

Next I feature the Frying Pan Pizza Kits at Rocky Mountain Flatbread.

I do a Cookbook Review on the Hawksworth Cookbook, published by Penguin Random House.

I feature a Christmas dinner feature on Pacific Yacht Charters and their Off The Boat Catering. I then feature my Interview with Chef Graham Sharpe of Pacific Yacht Charters Off The Boat Catering.

In this week’s episode I start off with a Holiday Dinner feature on Edge Catering.

I profile the Flour Girls Holiday Bakes Treat Boxes Collaboration.

I feature my Interview with Chef Ricci-Leigh Smith of Perfect Bite Catering

I do a Cookbook Review on Falastin, published by Appetite by Random House.

I talk about some Restaurant and Brewery news featuring Como Taperia, Burdock & Co, Andina Brewing, and Glowbal Restaurant Group.

Lastly, I do a Cookbook Review on Diala’s Kitchen, published by Penguin Random House.

In this special edition episode I am devoting it to all things coffee; from my annual coffee drink challenge that I run every January, to the newest cafes that have opened in the past year, to the newest coffee trucks on the street, and more.

I have featured Whitewood Coffee, Gowan Café, United Strangers Coffee, Jack & The Bean Coffee truck, Barrio Coffee, Cardero Cafe, Coastal Eden Café, Twins Coffee, Café Hashtag and Pinkavo Café.

I have also featured Café Portrait, Fife Bakery, Winston Coffee, Harken Coffee, Nemesis Coffee, Palate Kitchen, House of Funk Roasting, Enroute Coffee, Coho Coffee, and Whisk Matcha Café.

Lastly, I have featured some industry friends who supply coffee and coffee equipment to cafes featuring ECM- Espresso Coffee Machines, Espressotec, Stealth Coffee Systems and EVS Canada.