Whistler’s popular annual food and wine festival, Whistler Cornucopia, is back this month! Celebrating it’s 22nd year, Cornucopia takes place November 8-18, 2018. Two weeks of dining events, tastings, drink seminars, and parties, there’s plenty to experience in Whistler before the start of the ski/snowboard season. Local Whistler restaurateurs and visiting B.C. and Canadian chefs alike have…
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Hon’s Wonton House is back!
After shuttering its doors to its signature Chinatown location, Vancouverites were left wondering if Hon’s Wonton House was gone for good until now. Hon’s Wonton House has recently reopened with a smaller 30-40 seat restaurant in Olympic Village. Hand-made wontons, pan-fried potstickers, and beef brisket on rice or noodle dishes are just some of their…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: July 31 – August 6, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! I love happy hour! It’s the best deal to have an early dinner without paying a hefty dinner bill, yet indulge with some cocktails and appetizers,…
The 3 Must-Try Beers This Summer
Ah, nothing says summer like a delicious beer on a hot summer day – Imagine yourself on your deck, or at the patio relaxing after a hike, a bike or a simple leisure stroll sipping your favourite brews. Ah, but not all brews are created equal! Here are my favourite summer beers this summer: Stanley…
The Captain’s Boil Robson Street
The Captain’s Boil opened another location this week on Robson Street in the Westend, the 6th location in the Lower Mainland. This location is centrally located for the downtown shopping and working crowd – great for an evening dinner with family / friends. This week we had the opportunity to sample some of its popular…
Dublin Calling Rooftop Patio & Bar
Summer is here early with the latest round of sunshine and heat! Celebrate this unexpected summer sunshine with a cool drink at Dublin Calling Rooftop. Dublin Calling, a local Granville bar opened by The MRG Group, recently opened its Rooftop patio and bar. With 2,700 square feet and capacity to hold up to 283, this…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: May 21-27, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! Did someone say free?? This week we feature 3 free deals that will make your week much more exciting and your wallet much more happier! Carrot…
Tasting Plates YVR – Coquitlam Recap
Vancouver Foodster’s latest Tasting Plates took foodies on a tour of my neighbourhood – Coquitlam! I was excited to be exploring my own neighbourhood, trying 5 new establishments that up to now I haven’t visited. Welcome to the ‘burbs, where we can still find international cuisine ranging from Malaysian coffee buns, Korean deep fried chicken,…
Country, Blues & BBQ at Yale Saloon
Don your flannel, Daisy Dukes or jeans, and cowboy boots and mosey on down to the Yale Saloon for a night of dancing, country music, and BBQ! Reinvented as Vancouver’s most popular country bar, complete with line dancing, bull riding, and live country music, the Yale Saloon is open 7 days of the week to provide…
Recap: Whistler Cornucopia’s Poured
During last weekend’s Whistler Cornucopia food & wine festival, the signature drink event Poured took place on Saturday evening. Similar to the Night Market the night before (see my recap on that event here), Poured was hosted at the Whistler Conference Centre and displayed various stations/booths of beer, wine and spirits, along with a few…
Mary in Vancity 