YES! I have found another great restaurant that makes a variety of delicious fried chicken, COCORU! Cocoru is a Korean fried chicken and beer restaurant located in Richmond, BC. It is only approximately 10 minutes away from Lansdown Canada Line Station so it’s easy to access by public transit. I went to Cocoru for a…
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The Dolar Shop’s Ocean Wise Partnership
The Dolar Shop recently announced that they were partnering up with Ocean Wise to promote sustainable seafood options at their restaurant in Richmond, BC. I had the opportunity to visit The Dolar Shop for a media event and learn more about this amazing new initiative. The Dolar Shop is a hot pot restaurant which opened…
Pepper Lunch Opens Third Metro Vancouver Location
The Lower Mainland has welcomed Pepper Lunch with open arms and stomachs. The fast-casual Japanese restaurant concept known for its hot iron skillets will open the doors to its third Canadian location in Metro Vancouver next week – The second in Richmond; and it will be their largest single-level Canadian location yet. Pepper Lunch’s new location will feature…
Nando’s – Now Open in Central at Garden City
Did you know? Nando’s first location in South Africa opened in 1982, and they are the first and only South African restaurant brand to go international. Their first Canadian location was actually in Richmond, BC – 23 years later, they now have close to 40 restaurants spanning 3 provinces in Canada. Nando’s new “casa” at…
Tasting Plates YVR – Richmond
Tasting Plates YVR, presented by Vancouver Foodster, is always a fun tasting adventure that features a different area within the Metro Vancouver. When I heard there was one for Richmond, I jumped at the opportunity – I was definitely interested in exploring new restaurants in the city I grew up and lived in. After picking…
Vancouver Foodster Presents #RiceBowlChallengeYVR
The Vancouver Foodster Rice Bowl Challenge launched today! Five restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and Richmond are competing for the Best Rice Bowl in Vancity title. Each restaurant has created a unique rice bowl dish that is being featured on their menu starting March 3rd until the 27th. There are two parts to this challenge: The Judge’s…
The BiBo fires up at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets
The Italian restaurant, The BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina, has offically opened its second location in Vancouver at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Malls by the Vancouver International Airport. Following the success of its first location in Kitsilano, owners Andrea and Michela Bini sought to expand their passion for authentic Italian pizza and wine to Richmond as well….
Taste of Heaven: Snowy Village Dessert Cafe
This newly opened dessert cafe on Alexandra Road in Richmond is my new favourite dessert spot. And when I say favourite, I mean I’ve already visited five times since they first opened two weeks ago… (#shameless). Snowy Village Dessert Cafe is a new Korean cafe specializing in “bingsoo”, or shaved ice milk dessert, often topped…
American Grille #TacoChallengeYVR
I find myself in Richmond again for Richard Wolak’s Taco Challenge. This time the entry I’m judging is from American Grille. This eatery is centrally located in one of Richmond’s busiest intersections, making it a local hub. Their Pacific Northwest menu offers fresh and locally sourced fare. For the Vancouver Taco Challenge, American Grille’s chef…
CAVU Kitchen and Bar #TacoChallengeYVR
The next entry on the Vanfoodster Taco Challenge is from CAVU Kitchen Bar. Chefs Alex Hancock and Edison Antejos have created a dish that’s innovative by sourcing organic and local ingredients and combining them to create a Baja-inspired taco. The Baja-Inspired Sturgeon Taco is made with organically-certified Fraser River sturgeon from Northern Divine in Sechelt. I’ve…
Mary in Vancity 