Foodists

For a long time now Vietnamese food has held a special place in my heart; I can say that hands down—when prepared correctly—it is the best food money can buy. It’s not just the way the Vietnamese prepare food,…

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Last night, a group of us descended on Saltlik on Alberni Street. I normally have an iron stomach, but last night, it didn’t stand the test of Saltlik. I was up all night with my insides in a knot and taking trip…

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Apparently the Wall Street Journal is onto us folks. They’ve discovered food bloggers! In a recent article title The Price of a Four-Star Rating, they question the validity of food bloggers restaurant reviews,…

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A few nights back, I had the pleasure of being treated to dinner at a new place called “Posh.” I’ll admit, I had no idea what to expect, Steph walked me through glass doors in what is simply explained as a strip…

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…Ice cream! Gelato actually. As someone who owns and fairly regularly uses his ice cream maker, I’ve got a great appreciation for what goes into a quality ice cream or gelato. This is both a good and a bad…

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A rainy Sunday evening in a Saigon district known as Dong Khoi, I wandered through a wooden doorframe, past some rusty bicycles, past a cat, and up about thirty worn steps; I found myself face to face with a young…

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I had read that Vallarta’s (2891 East Broadway @ Renfrew, Vancouver) was quite authentic, so I was surprised to be handed a menu that looked rather on the gringo side of Mexican. Ground beef tacos, combination…

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Postings about the taco quest have dwindled as of late, but the quest continues. In fact, the quest has grown in size as Mexican restaurants seem to multiplying like rabbits around this city. I guess I’m not the…

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My brother Keith told us about this cool restaurant in Chicago, so when we planned a trip to the windy city, I was excited to make a reservation at Moto. Keith had a great experience here and said that the chef “had…

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Two months ago if anyone asked who Jollibee was I would have wondered what they were talking about, but this polite gent has become a mainstay in my daily Filipino dining. I remember quite well after touching down in…

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I’ve enjoyed Michael Dinn and Heidi Noble’s Joie wines from their first vintage, and I was happy to have the opportunity to try the 2006 lineup last Saturday night, with the exception of the Muscat. For…

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Over the past two weeks I’ve been enjoying the life of a King, consuming every known Filipino dish in large quantity and still leaving food on my plate. What is common here is amazing to me, I could well imagine North…

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I discovered Coco et Olive last spring. It’s a small French-style cafe, with minimalist but country-esque decor. I remember sharing a panini and a plate of goodies which included baguette, hummous, tapenade, cheese…

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The Georgia Straight’s 10th Annual Golden Plates Issue just hit the street yesterday. There’s always a gem or two in there, especially from the critics. I find the Reader’s Choice bits usually suck since…

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The best way to eat in a Japanese restaurant is to sidle right up to the bar so you can watch the magic. See if the sushi chefs make eye contact with you. Although, as I sit here in Ajisai, I believe the chefs think I’m…

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