Over the past few years, Vancouver has seen its fair share of food trends come and go. Although I rarely subscribe to fads, I have taken a personal interest in the emergent business concept of food tour companies. When executed properly, I feel they have the potential to offer an engaging dining experience to tourists [...]
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First Look at Vancouver’s Chipotle Mexican Grill [PICS]
The first Chipotle Mexican Grill to hit the west coast of Canada officially opens tomorrow in Vancouver. For Chipotle fans, 11AM at 818 Howe Street is probably calling your name fairly soon, as the official grand opening is scheduled for tomorrow. Eating in Vancouver was invited by Chipotle to come take a first look at [...]
Chipotle Vancouver Grand Opening Delayed to Dec. 13th
At the end of July we told you the location of the upcoming first ever Vancouver Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant (818 Howe St, home of the former Urban Barn location), which was slated for a September 26th grand opening date. That was soon delayed to December 12th, but now Chipotle has informed us via email [...]
Puerto Vallarta Amigos Review (Victoria, BC)
Stumbling upon Puerto Vallarta Amigos food truck at Uptown Mall in Victoria last week, we learned that they actually have two other locations — another food truck located in the heart of Downtown Victoria on the corner of Yates & Wharf Street, and a floating restaurant on Fisherman’s Warf. Serving authentic Mexican food, the menu [...]
Carnaval del Sol 2012: An Explosion of Latin Flavors Takes over Vancouver
Heads-up Vancouver Foodies! This Saturday you’ll be able visit the world without getting on a plane as 30 Latin kitchens will take to the streets for the fourth annual Carnaval del Sol. A free, eco-friendly event in the heart of downtown Vancouver, this Latin American celebration of art and culture will be taking place on [...]
Carlos Cantina & Grill Review (Sidney, BC)
Located on Fourth Street in quaint Sidney by the Sea, Carlos Cantina & Gril is a cute little restaurant that serves flavours of Mexico and the Southwest. We previously dined at Carlos Cantina & Grill a few years ago and remember it being quite good. So we decided to make a return visit to see [...]
La Taqueria Taco Shop (Cambie St.) Review
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop has been offering authentic Mexican tacos in the heart of downtown Vancouver since 2009. We checked out that particular location a while ago here, and recently stopped by their second shop on the corner of Cambie Street and West Broadway in Fairview. La Taqueria was born through the idea of [...]
La Casita – VANEATS.ca ‘LA CASITA BOTANAS’ Preview
VANEATS.ca’s dining packages have been pretty diverse so far in terms of cuisine selection. So what’s their latest installment? Mexican! We were pretty excited when the guys asked if we wanted to preview their new pass, since we love Mexican food. Specifically the flavour combinations of avocado, cilantro, lime, tomato, jalapeño — If I was [...]
YEW Restaurant + Bar Hosts Mexican Wine Tasting With Mark Oldman
We were kindly invited to YEW Restaurant + Bar in downtown Vancouver’s Four Seasons Hotel to attend a Mexican Wine & Tequila Tasting media event with leading wine expert and award-winning author, Mark Oldman. The media event, which took place last Thursday, previewed the upcoming FOOD & WINE Festival in Mexico–the only FOOD & [...]
Taco Del Mar Review (Kona, Hawaii)
Even though I love Tex-Mex food, I’ve never enjoyed the Taco Del Mar items that I’ve eaten in Vancouver – they just never seemed very fresh or tasty. And when we go to the States, we always eat at Chipotle, so I rarely frequent this particular chain in America. However, I noticed a few [...]
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Brewery & The Beast Vancouver 2013
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Brewery & The Beast – Vancouver’s Festival of Meat
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Grain Tasting Bar at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver
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Woodshed Pizza Sidney, BC
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Vancouver Foodster’s #ChickenWingsChallenge Tasting Tour
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EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival 2013
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Fish House in Stanley Park Tasting Event
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Reflections Outdoor Restaurant & Lounge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia