You know that summer is here when Richard Wolak announces its Vancouver Taco Challenge. This is when Restaurants from all over the city are invited to enter their one-of-a-kind, tasty creations for a chance at glory and the title of Best of Taco in the Lower Mainland. Each restaurant will be featuring their tacos from May 11…
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Havana Restaurant
This restaurant has been a staple on The Drive for 19 years. In a city like Vancouver that’s known for opening restaurants in the blink of an eye (and closing them just as fast), it is obvious that Havana is doing something right. I came here for Richard Wolak’s Vancouver Taco Challenge to try their Pacific…
Copper Chimney #TacoChallengeYVR
Copper Chimney Restaurant is located beside the Le Soleil Hotel Downtown. They focus on contemporary Indian cuisine with a West Coast twist. The restaurant is really beautiful. High vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen concept make the restaurant feel bigger than it actually is. For Richard Wolak’s Vancouver Taco Challenge, the restaurant created The Goa Fish…
Tacomio #TacoChallengeYVR
Tacomio has only been open for a few months, yet it’s already leaving an impression on Vancouver’s culinary map. Fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican cooking techniques make this restaurant a must-try place to eat. Tacomio literally means “my taco” in Spanish, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this small taqueria does becomes one of Vancouver’s favourite…
Big Rock Urban Eatery #TacoChallengeYVR
My next stop on Richard Wolak’s Taco Challenge took me across the bridge to Cambie. The Just Had a Little Lamb is chefs Alex Newton & Sam Omdal’s entry for the Vancouver Taco Challenge – a lamb confit taco braised in red wine with chipotle lamb jus, served with brussel sprout slaw and grilled pineapple pico de gallo on…
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…
Molli Cafe #TacoChallengeYVR
Next stop on the Vancouver Foodster’s Taco Challenge is Molli Cafe. Richard Wolak challenges chefs and restaurants around Vancouver and beyond to create amazing dishes using innovative ingredients. The results are unique flavours and outstanding creations. The dishes are available for a limited time, and the public is encouraged to try them and vote for their favourites….
Ban Chok Dee #TacoChallengeYVR
The Vancouver Foodster’s Taco Challenge continues! Richard Wolak challenges chefs and restaurants around Vancouver and beyond to create amazing dishes using innovative ingredients. The results are unique flavours and outstanding creations. The dishes are available for a limited time, and the public is encouraged to try them and vote for their favourites. I find myself in Langley…
Little Mexico Cantina #TacoChallengeYVR
I’m one of the media judge’s for the Vancouver Foodster’s Taco Challenge. If you’re not familiar with his site, Richard Wolak challenges chefs and restaurants around Vancouver and beyond to create amazing dishes using innovative ingredients. The results are unique flavours and outstanding creations. The dishes are available for a limited time, and the public is…
Mary in Vancity 