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Gary and Taya Ng are the Founders of Eating In Vancouver & the World. This husband and wife team search for the best dining experiences - including restaurant launches, new menu tastings and culinary events. Learn more about the couple here and connect with them on Twitter and Facebook.

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Victoria Marriott Welcomes Home Executive Chef David Roger

on April 10, 2013 in Hotel

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 [...]

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Toronto

on April 5, 2013 in Japanese, Ramen

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

on April 1, 2013 in Dessert

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

on March 31, 2013 in Hotel

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 [...]

Culinaire Victoria 2013 Highlights

on March 28, 2013 in International

We were kindly invited to cover the annual Culinarie food and beverage tasting experience last Thursday evening in downtown Victoria, BC. Taking place at the Crystal Gardens, the sold out event featured the region’s top restaurants and food purveyors showcasing their tastiest offerings. The “who’s who” of the city’s food & beverage scene were represented [...]

Culinary Theatre w/ Executive Chef Don Potter

on March 20, 2013 in Fine Dining

The last evening of our gastronomic adventure during our Buick Encore Experience in Muskoka was a delightful surprise. We were treated to “culinary theatre” in the expansive Reisman Suite, which is the private residence at Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka. Executive Chef Don Potter of the resort’s Taste Restaurant, along with his talented his sous chef, [...]

WIN Tickets to SOLD OUT Culinaire Victoria!

on March 13, 2013 in News

Vancouver Island’s premier food tasting event, Culinaire Victoria, is happening next week! Culinaire offers food enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the freshest and most inspired innovations from the region’s local culinary scene. Guests will discover new restaurants and cooking methods, interact with chefs and restaurateurs, sample from a wide variety of amazing cuisine, and enjoy [...]

Kitchening & Co. to Donate $10,000 Worth of Macarons for Charity

on March 11, 2013 in Dessert

International Macaron Day is March 20th! This year, our favourite macaron maker Kitchening & Co. is donating up to $10,000 worth of macarons to raise money for three of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside charities — Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, Mission Possible and Linwood House. So how can you help the endeavour? The premise is simple: 1) [...]

Dining at Victor Restaurant with Top Chef Canada’s David Chrystian

on March 8, 2013 in Hotel

We were invited as part of a select group of media flown out from across the country to participate in an exclusive experience to help launch GM Canada’s new luxury crossover SUV, the 2013 Buick Encore. The journey took us on a culinary adventure while we test drove the vehicle from urban chic Toronto to [...]

Fifth Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards

on March 4, 2013 in Chinese

The 5th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards celebrated the achievements of Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto‘s Chinese culinary elites last week in Richmond, B.C. Attended by industry professionals, media, and VIPs, the Oscar-style award ceremony was hosted by Breakfast Television’s Dawn Chubai and OMNI Television’s Sunny Chiu. “2013 is the year of reaching for new heights,” [...]

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