One of my favorite cities in the world is getting ready to eat and drink like never before. The 13th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival is taking place over the last two weeks of January, and this year more than ever, the city’s vast arsenal of restaurants and artisans are pulling out all the stops. In addition to … Continued
Click here to read my story in The Chicago Tribune about the burgeoning Hong Kong ex-pat community in Richmond, BC. BONUS: Here’s a video version of my story:
[Note: this tour is no longer being sold, but it will give you an idea of the types of tours I can organize] After our successful (and incredibly delicious) eating and drinking trip to New Orleans in March, I’ve decided to plan another group trip. This time, we’re going to visit one of my favorite … Continued
Click here to read my profile of Vikram Vij, Chef/Owner of Vij’s in Vancouver – in my opinion, the best Indian restaurant in North America.
Too many decisions at Beaucoup Bakery in South Granville Vancouver, BC – Jackie Kai Ellis looks more like a runway model or an interior designer than she does a pastry chef, but you realize the North Vancouver native knows her Plugra when she starts talking about croissants and caneles. She studied Fine Arts in Toronto … Continued
Beautiful bitters from Bittered Sling Vancouver, BC – In the midst of a dine around last night during the annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival, I had a preview of the next phase in bitters. As you probably know, the cocktail culture in 2014 is all about fresh juices, esoteric (some would say terroir) spirits and … Continued
The perfect soup dumpling at SuHang in Richmond, BC Richmond, BC – Say all you want about the San Gabriel Valley outside of L.A. and Flushing, Queens; for my money, I’m heading back to Vancouver (well, the suburb of Richmond, actually) the next time I’m jones-ing for some xiao long bao. These prized soup dumplings, … Continued
VANCOUVER, BC – I had barely made my way through customs, when hunger struck. I realized that I hadn’t had time to polish off my usual at O’Hare, a torta or a mollete from the Tortas Frontera stand, so I ate the puny graham cracker they gave me on the airplane, and then just hurried … Continued
Complete luxury in a palace-like hotel. Contains the flagship Louis Vuitton boutique as well as a full spa. The Fairmont Downtown 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6; (+1) 604-684-3131
The gold standard in luxury hotels, the Vancouver location houses the acclaimed YEW restaurant + bar inside. The Four Seasons 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4; (+1) 604-689-9333
“Quite simply, the best Indian food in North America.” No reservations – if a table is impossible on a given night, sibling Rangoli next door will provide a great, more casual meal. Vij’s 1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1; (+1) 604-736-6664