Yesterday afternoon, Eating in Vancouver was invited to the beautiful Fish House for a special tasting event. Nestled cosily within the peaceful forests and manicured gardens of Stanley Park, this historic establishment has retained a venerable reputation for serving high quality, Pacific Northwest cuisine. By pairing magnificent panoramic views with phenomenally fresh seafood offerings, the [...]
Reflections Outdoor Restaurant & Lounge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Rosewood Hotel Georgia has re-opened Reflections, an elegant al fresco rooftop bar and lounge, in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Located on the hotel’s fourth floor and surrounded by the storied walls of the 85-year-old historic building, Reflections embodies Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ guiding principle, “A Sense of Place” with locally sourced menu ingredients, classically-inspired [...]
Bloggers’ Brunch at Hawksworth Restaurant
The Great Hawksworth by Alvin Carraway Ch. 1 In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I’ve since learned to take to heart. “Never turn down an invitation to brunch.” For a Friday morning, it was almost too early to be up and about. Riding the train to city [...]
Suika Izakaya – VANEATS.ca #SupaSUIKA Dining Package [PREVIEW]
When the awesome team over at VANEATS.ca invited us to preview their latest “SupaSUIKA” dining pass from Suika Izakaya, we didn’t hesitate to take them up on their offer. They’ve provided previous Suika packages a couple times in the past few years (seen here) so we were eager to taste what this new special entails. [...]
Koko Monk Handmade Chocolates Tasting Event
Koko Monk by Levni Chocolates held an exclusive chocolate tasting night to mark the recent launch of Koko Monk’s first retail store. Paul Dincer, owner and chocolatier, shared his new direction of post-modern chocolate making with a select group of media in a blind tasting journey of exotic and extraordinary combinations. Paul’s chocolates are delicately [...]
Hyatt Chef’s Table with Executive Chef Thomas Heinrich
In Japanese cuisine, there is a sushi experience known as ‘omakase’ that embodies the pinnacle of culinary freedom and creativity. Derived from the root ‘makasu’ which means “to entrust”, the chef is afforded the opportunity to showcase the very best of his or her abilities. In Western cuisine, there is a parallel concept known simply [...]
Siddhartha’s Kitchen – VANEATS.ca ‘#SIDDSATION’ Dining Pass [PREVIEW]
Earlier this week, I swung by Commercial Drive to preview the latest VANEATS.ca collaboration with Chef Sid and Siddhartha’s Kitchen. Boasting a chic, modern interior and a very health conscious menu, the food at Siddhartha’s is definitely a notch or two above what you will find at most Indian restaurants in Vancouver. Although Indian food [...]
Dishcrawl Vancouver: Silk Road Dishcrawl on Commercial Drive
Last week we were invited to preview Dishcrawl Vancouver’s first event on Commercial Drive: The Silk Road Dishcrawl. It was a gastronomic adventure that allowed us to visit restaurants representing tastes of Silk Road countries spanning three continents – Asia, Africa and Europe. The journey took us on an international food tasting tour featuring Indian, [...]
Victoria Marriott Welcomes Home Executive Chef David Roger
Vancouver Island’s Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour welcomes home Executive Chef David Roger after an assignment at the Riyadh Marriott in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During his three week Middle Eastern experience, he launched the hotel’s new steakhouse, the Terrace Grill. The call went out across all Marriott Canada properties for a talented chef to [...]
MOSAIC Bar & Grille – Lunch Menu Preview
Back in March, Eating in Vancouver published a visually stunning editorial on the MOSAIC Bar & Grille at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. If you happened to miss the article, you can find it here. Suffice it to say, the dinner service was sublime and our write-up was a sincere reflection of our thoughts. About three [...]
Joey Broadway Review
When it comes to dining out in Vancouver, I like to refer to the overall culinary scene as a gastronomic ecosystem. Regardless of who you are or what you like to eat, there will always be something for you. For me personally, my favourite restaurants tend to be those unique, one-of-a-kind establishments like Ajisai in [...]
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Toronto
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a Japanese chain of ramen restaurants with multiple locations around Asia and North America. Since our last visit to Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Vancouver, the company has been specifically conquering South East Asia with expansion into Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and even Taiwan. With so many shops on two continents, we [...]
Origin Gluten-Free Bakery Victoria, BC
Origin Bakery is Victoria, BC’s first dedicated gluten-free establishment, providing fresh quality products for those seeking nutritious alternatives to wheat-based diets. Origin Bakery’s number one priority is to address the needs of those with Celiac disease, although it does strive to provide baked goods that taste great for everyone. Their bakers use high quality, natural [...]
VICTOR Restaurant + Bar @ Hotel Le Germain Toronto
Echoing the chic aesthetic of Hotel Le Germain, Victor Restaurant + Bar boasts contemporary architecture and decor that blend style, warmth and a welcoming ambiance. Helmed by star Executive Chef David Chrystian from TOP CHEF Canada fame (and recognized as one of Toronto’s best chefs), Victor specializes in social dining with dishes inspired by the ethnic mosaic [...]
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Fish House in Stanley Park Tasting Event
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Reflections Outdoor Restaurant & Lounge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia
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Bloggers’ Brunch at Hawksworth Restaurant
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Suika Izakaya – VANEATS.ca #SupaSUIKA Dining Package [PREVIEW]
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Koko Monk Handmade Chocolates Tasting Event
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Hyatt Chef’s Table with Executive Chef Thomas Heinrich
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Siddhartha’s Kitchen – VANEATS.ca ‘#SIDDSATION’ Dining Pass [PREVIEW]
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Dishcrawl Vancouver: Silk Road Dishcrawl on Commercial Drive
