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2022 Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Vancouver Recap

Posted in Cooking Competition, Culinary Events, Joyce, News, tagged Announcement, Archer Dining, Bacaro, Bobby Milheron, Canada's Great Kitchen Party, Canadian Chefs, Canadian Culinary Championship, Great Kitchen Party, Homer Street Cafe, Maenam, Maxine's Cafe & Bar, Pepino's, Tableau Bistro on November 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »

On Nov 24, 2022, five Vancouver chefs competed at Great Kitchen Party‘s Vancouver Regional Qualifier held at Westin Bayshore. Vancouver was the final stop of nine competing cities across the country, spotlighting talented chefs from St. John’s, Newfoundland to the west coast of British Columbia. Each region’s gold medal-winning chef earns the privilege of competing for national honours at the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa on February 3-4, 2023.

The five competing Vancouver chefs were:

Sandy Chen – Archer
Scott Korzack – Bacaro
Vish Mayekar – Caffè La Tana, Pepino’s
Bobby Milheron – Homer St. Cafe & Bar, Tableau Bar Bistro, Maxine’s Cafe & Bar
Thachaya “Mike” Tuangkitkun – Maenam Restaurant

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Diners Have Their Say in Diners’ Choice Awards

Posted in Culinary Events, Joyce, tagged Awards, Blue Water Cafe, Chambar, Chinese Food, Chinese Restaurant Awards, Congee Noodle House, Diners' Choice, Empire Chinese Cuisine, Georgia Straight, Golden Plates Awards, Japadog, Maenam, Readers' Choice, Thomas Haas on April 8, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Recently published are two diners’ choice awards: Golden Plates Awards and the Chinese Restaurant Awards. You may not agree with what other diners picked, but hey, we all have an opinion don’t we? That’s how the whole food blogging “business” started anyways.

Golden Plates Awards

Voted by readers of the Georgia Straight, 2010 marks the 13th year of this annual program. Readers can vote in six categories which are further broken down into small groups and by geographical locations. Winners include Maenam for Best New West Side and Best Thai, Chambar for Best Atmosphere, Best Continental, and Best Pre-Theatre Restaurant, Japadog for Best Hot Dog Vendor, Blue Water Café for Best Seafood and Best Fish, and Thomas Haas for Best Bakery (Pastries).

For a list of award winners, visit Georgia Straight’s website.

Chinese Restaurant Awards

The 2nd annual Chinese Restaurant Awards include two components: Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards and Diners’ Choice Awards. For the latter component, winners include Empire Chinese Cuisine for Best Cantonese Dim Sum and Congee Noodle House for Best Congee Restaurant (Mr. and I have been there a few times for the last several months).

Visit their website for the list of winners in both programs.

Now, how many of the winning restaurants have you visited?

Happy eating,
Joyce

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Frank’s Restaurant Wish List

Posted in Guest Post, Vancouver, tagged Au Petit Chavignol, Cafe Barcelona, Campagnolo, Charlie's, Corner Suite, db Bistro Moderne, food, gastown, Incendio in Gastown, Judas Goat Taberna, La Taqueria, Las Tortas, Le Faux Bourgeois, Lumiere, Maenam, Market, Mis Trucos, Refuel, restaurant, The Refinery, Thomas Haas, Vancouver, wish list, Yaletown on February 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »

There are way too many restaurants that I would like to try, but my brain is only so big to remember them all. This list is both for me and for you dear readers. I would like to share it with you along with my first impression of the restaurants. My view is obviously a biased one. I like restaurant that has an edge and a personality. I appreciate classic dishes that are done right and creative dishes that actually make sense. I will periodically update the list. Enjoy!

Cafe Barcelona

(Tasted) Serves traditional Spanish tapas dishes; good for snacks and drinks (more…)