Vancouver, B.C.

My home and native land.

6 Best Restaurant and Experiences in Vancouver in July 2011

Posted by on Jul 22, 2011 | 7 comments

6 Best Restaurant and Experiences in Vancouver in July 2011

In the Best Restaurant Meals series, I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the past week(s) with mobile photos.

p.s. Do I eat too much Asian food?

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9 Best Restaurant and Experiences in Vancouver in July 2011: Foie Gras Cotton Candy

Posted by on Jul 15, 2011 | 13 comments

9 Best Restaurant and Experiences in Vancouver in July 2011: Foie Gras Cotton Candy

In the Best Restaurant Meals series, I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the past week(s) with mobile photos.

July 8 – 14

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Unique Birthday Brunch for Papa Fury at Market by Jean-Georges

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 | 8 comments

Unique Birthday Brunch for Papa Fury at Market by Jean-Georges

I racked my brain on where to take Papa Fury for his birthday brunch this year. We wanted somewhere with more zest than plain ol’ eggs benedicts.

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Farm to Fork Travel on BC’s Circle Farm Tour

Posted by on Jun 22, 2011 | 5 comments

Farm to Fork Travel on BC’s Circle Farm Tour

Sure, we talk about farm-to-fork dining but do we ever walk the walk?  I’ll be first to admit that I’ve never done any farm work in my life. Try to contain your shock.  I am, however, a firm believe that meeting the people behind my food makes it taste better.

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The Vancouver (Canucks) Cocktail

Posted by on Jun 15, 2011 | 2 comments

The Vancouver (Canucks) Cocktail

The last time our boys were in the Stanley Cup finals was in 1994 so it’s no surprise that the city is beyond hyped. Add to the equation the fact that we’ve reached game 7 and you can imagine the dense anticipation that fills the air.

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Win 2 Seats to Opening Reception of Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 National Conference

Posted by on Jun 6, 2011 | 19 comments

Win 2 Seats to Opening Reception of Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 National Conference

Not too long ago, I had the privilege of joining a judging panel for the Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 Healthy Chef Competition. With clip board in hand, I tagged along 10 other veteran chefs from one competitor’s station to the next

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