Foodists is a collective of like-minded food worshippers. We breathe and sleep in order to eat and drink. Have something to share with us? We'd love to hear from you. If it's something to eat or drink, even better.
A few months ago I attended the soft launch of Justin and Lea Ault’s newest venture, Hapa Umi. While the dishes were a solid selection of modern Japanese fusion fare I walked away from the experience feeling like the…
Posted by: Erin Mussolum on Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: edamame ravioli, Hapa Izakaya, hapa umi, Japanese, Japanese fusion, spring salmon | 3 Comments »
I recently put my employee tuition credits to good use with the UBC Japanese Culinary Arts course led by instructor Hana Dethlefsen. Hana was co-blogger of the former Two Girls Forking and now writes for her spin-off blog…
Posted by: Laura Milligan on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: chirashi, Japanese, okonomiyaki, sashimi, sushi, Yoshoku | 2 Comments »
The sockeye were here in record numbers this year and not only that, were tastier than previous years too… nice and fatty. I even got out for some fishing action myself a couple of weeks ago with fishchilliwack.com…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Categories: Guidance | Tags: fishing, ikura, Japanese, locavore, nigiri, salmon, sushi | 3 Comments »
Amidst all of the Winter Olympic frenzy, another piece of culinary artistry has risen in Vancouver—specifically at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The vibrant Oru Restaurant is described as “pan-Asian” cuisine but is…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Categories: Worship | Tags: Chef's Table, chinese, David Wong, Fairmont Pacific Rim, indian, Japanese, Joseph Wu, Korean, ocean wise, organic, origami, Oru, pan-Asian, vancouver, Vietnamese | 2 Comments »
My sister invited me out this afternoon for this so-called giant takoyaki ball. Not only was the idea of eating interesting, but the mention of these Japanese-style fritters being served out of a van in Richmond certainly…
Posted by: Stephanie Co & Todd Smith on Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: Japanese, review, Richmond, takoyaki, Tenku | 2 Comments »
Ben and I were recently invited to join a few other food bloggers at a media tasting lunch at Irashai Grill on West Pender. But wait a second I thought, there’s an Irashai downtown Vancouver? Since when? Well…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: french, fusion, Irashai Grill, Japanese, restaurant, review, Sauces, sushi, vancouver, West Pender | 5 Comments »
During our Foodists launch at South China Seas it was unanimous that Don and Joyce’s recipe for jiaozi with Chinese black truffles and ginger was the best we had ever tried, and their cooking method was backwards…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, February 27th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: black truffle, Japanese, jiaozi, pork, veal | No Comments »
Is it going overboard, frustrated food stylist-wannabe or just very VERY creative parents? A fun gallery of extraordinary bento or lunch packs that make you feel like a slacker for having a process bologna sandwich on…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Monday, January 5th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: bento, bread, cheese, cookies, creative, eggs, Ghibli, Japanese, lotus root, lunch, luncheon meat, meat, meatballs, Miyazaki, nori, onigiri, rice, seaweed | 8 Comments »
My favorite place to worship raw fish in Vancouver is Ajisai Sushi. Thanks to Lisa’s mighty recommendation, I found a place that regularly brings in fresh saba (mackerel) and aji (horse mackerel) and makes what is…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Categories: Worship | Tags: Ajisai Sushi, chirashi, Japanese, mackerel, raw, restaurant, review, saba, sushi, unagi, vancouver | No Comments »
I was really excited to discover Ping’s Cafe – a new Yoshoku style Japanese restaurant that served all of the Japanese home cooking I grew up on. They have ebi furai, tonkatsu, kimpira gobo, croquettes and a lot…
Posted by: Lisa Nakamura on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Categories: Worship | Tags: Japanese, main street, Ping's Cafe, restaurant, review, vancouver, Yoshoku | 5 Comments »
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…
Posted by: Stephanie Co & Todd Smith on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Categories: Worship | Tags: hot pot, Japanese, Posh, restaurant, review, Richmond, sukiyaki | No Comments »
The problem with Giant Pocky is the chocolate to stick ratio is off (too much stick).
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Monday, July 9th, 2007
Categories: Meditations | Tags: chocolate, dessert, glico, Japanese, pocky, pretzel, snack | No Comments »
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…
Posted by: Andrea Busse on Monday, March 12th, 2007
Categories: Worship | Tags: ajisai, Japanese, review, sushi, vancouver | 2 Comments »
If you haven’t been to one of the joints that are a part of Vancouver’s burgeoning Izakaya scene, now is the time. They’re not just for homesick Japanese exchange students anymore…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Sunday, October 29th, 2006
Categories: Worship | Tags: downtown, Hapa Izakaya, izakaya, Japanese, omakase, review, vancouver | No Comments »
I’m often asked what my favourite restaurants are in Vancouver and recently found myself typing out the same list of spots for a friend. So this time, I’m going to record the list here where it belongs for…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
Categories: Worship | Tags: Gastown, Japanese, monsoon, sun sui wah, vancouver, vancouver-restaurant, vij's | 4 Comments »