The Vanfoodster Podcast

In this week’s episode I feature Baby Dahl Roti, new Caribbean restaurant specializing in Trinidian dishes recently opened on Commercial Drive. I will then feature BARA Caribbean Cuisine, recently opened in the International Village Mall food court in downtown Vancouver. I with then talk about the Vancouver Pasta Challenge as well as the Vancouver Burger Challenge. Lastly I will feature my intervi...

In this week’s episode I feature just opened Fiorino Italian restaurant in Chinatown. I feature Simit Bakery recently opened in Kitsilano. I feature Nancy Go Yaya recently opened in Chinatown. Lastly, I feature the newest location of Small Victory bakery café to open at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby.

In this week’s podcast I feature Alouette Restaurant, a French bistro recently opened in the Le Soleil Hotel in downtown Vancouver. I also feature new fine dining Persian restaurant Delara recently opened in Kitsilano. I then feature Wasuta Pasta specializing in Japanese and Italian pastas in West Richmond. Lastly, I will provide dates for some of our upcoming challenges.

In this week’s episode I feature Loula’s Taverna recently opened on Commercial Drive. I will then feature Urban Thai Bistro recently opening in Dunbar Village. I will feature Heritage Baking and their Filipino Enisamada’s. I will then feature recently opened Forecast Coffee in Mount Pleasant; as well as Jo’s Italian Deli in Point Grey. I will also feature Oh Carolina Café that opened earlier in th...

In this week’s episode I feature Mardy’s Kitchen and their Burnt Basque Cheesecakes. I will feature Minus Cup Cake Boutique on Kingsway. I will feature La Ruota’s new soon to open location in Cambie Village. I will do a feature on Disco Dim Sum at Cold Tea Restaurant. I talk about the Dumpling Fest Vancouver event taking place in October. Lastly I will feature the recently published “The Unofficia...

In this week’s episode I talk about some industry news about Business in Vancouver’s Awards and the Chefs category. I feature Gong You Kitchen and Commissary newly opened in Port Coquitlam. I feature Moltaqua Restaurant in Gastown. I then talk about Buck, a new milk alternative which is produced locally. I will do a feature on Savio Volpe in Fraserhood. I will talk about Lucha Libre Taqueria in do...

In this week’s episode I feature Chupito in downtown Vancouver. I then feature The Canteen Café in Port Moody. Next I feature Happy Hour at Maxine’s Café and Bar downtown. I then mention the new “Vegan Baking Made Easy!” cookbook by local Author Rebecca Coleman. I then feature recently opened Nemesis Great Northern Way. Lastly, I feature my Interview with Chef Shani Cohen.

In this week’s episode I feature Shameless Buns recently opened on Fraser Street. I will talk about the Vancouver Sundae Challenge; and then the Vancouver Margarita Challenge. I will then talk about the Nonnas Cucina food truck. I will then feature the South Granville Supper Club which is happening in September. Next I will feature recently opened La Bottega di Mangia in Yaletown. I will talk abou...

In this week’s episode I feature Italian Brunch at Sciue Italian Bakery and Caffe in Yaletown. I feature Uncle’s Snack Shop in Richmond. I talk about some of our upcoming tasting tours. I then profile Pittie Coffee on Main Street in Vancouver. Next, I will talk about my visit to Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast and some restaurants and such. Lastly, I will talk about my bucket list visit to Mayne Isl...

In this week’s episode I feature a couple of incredible people, both in the chefs industry who are passionate and creative in what they do. I will be talking about the Tasting Plates series of events. Next I will be talking about my blog, Vancouver Foodster 12th Anniversary and the Vancouver Foodster 12th Anniversary Tasting Tour. I will feature my interview with Chef Johnny Bridge. I will talk ab...

In this week’s episode I feature my recent visit to the Okanagan featuring Row Fourteen Restaurant in Cawston, Elma, Pizzeria Tratto, and Wayne and Freda in Penticton, Bright Jenny Coffee and Sprout Bakery in Kelowna. I then feature and interview with Pastry Chef Gizelle Pare. I then talk about some upcoming Tasting Plates events in Langley and the Westend. Lastly, I talk about the Vancouver Slide...

In this week’s episode I feature recently opened La Loteria Restaurant in downtown Vancouver. I will talk about the Vancouver Donut Challenge winners. I will do a feature on Reflections Garden Terrace at the Rosewood Hotel. I will talk about some eateries that I visited in Victoria last week which include Working Culture Bread, The Bikery, 2% Jazz Coffee, Shatterbox Coffee, Red Fish Blue Fish and...

In this week’s episode I feature The Peri Peri Shack and their flame grilled chicken dishes.   I will then talk about Roberto’s Big Sandwiches at Dalina in Chinatown. I will feature my recent visit to Langley and Fort Langley and some eateries including Hilltop Diner Café, Down 2 Earth Plant Parlour and Sabe Café & Bistro. Lastly, I will do a Patio dining feature at Cold Tea Restaurant in downtown...

In this week’s episode I feature the In Vacanza Pastificio food truck in North Vancouver.   I will be talking about the Vancouver Banh Mi Challenge; as well as the annual Chicken Wings Challenge and our next Sangria Challenge. I will feature the Super Thai Food Truck and TGIFoodtrucks in South Granville. I will then talk about Ophelia Mexican Restaurant in Olympic Village. Next I do a feature on s...

In this week’s episode I feature the new TGIF food truck pod in the South Granville neightbourhood.   I will then talk about KAPE Coffee Roasters and Kasama Chocolate which two local companies owned by Filipino’s who were showcased by the Philippine consulate. I will talk about Purdy’s Chocolates who are celebrating PRIDE this month with a special chocolate collection. I then talk about the new “V...

In this week’s episode I will feature the Vancouver Donut Challenge. I will talk about the Eat, Habibi, Eat cookbook by Shahir Massoud. I will talk about the Sheet Pan Everything cookbook by Ricardo Larrivee. I will do a feature on Cin City Donuts in Mount Pleasant. I will do a feature on Amoka Coffee & Bites in the West End. I will talk about some fairly new Specialty Food Stores in Vancouver whi...