Foodobyte
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Foodobyte
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I'm a UBC Dietetics guy simply blogging about food, restaurants, nutrition and health!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 280 )
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Tasting Plates: North Vancouver Edition
This post is long overdue! Last year (yep, 2013…), I attended Tasting Plates North Vancouver. Thankfully, I took some notes on the dishes so I actually have... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria: Tasty, but Soggy
Famoso is a casual Neapolitan Pizzeria on Commercial Dr. They have a semi-self-service dealio where diners order at the counter and the rest is taken care of,... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Basho Cafe: Japanese Matcha Goodies
“Discover your home away from home” at Basho Cafe on E Hastings and Victoria. hippoCHAN and I were in the neighbourhood so we decided to check this cozy,... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tasting Plates: Fraser Edition
Tasting Plates is definitely one of my favourite foodie events because it leads me to discover restaurants that I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sushi Mura: No Mura, PLEASE!
Sushi Mura has been open for quite a while now. It’s located in the tiny plaza at the intersection of 49th and Oak. Let me preface this post by saying…It’s... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
$2.85 Hamburger Cart: In Yo Face, McDonalds!
A hamburger for $2.85? I haven’t had a burger that cheap since I broke up with McDonalds seven years ago!Across from SFU Downtown (near the Waterfront Canadalin... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
ManCakes Madness by VANEATS.ca
For the first time ever, the guys and gals at VANEATS are delivering a sweet dining pass! And by sweet, I mean cupcakes left and right, popping out of ovens at... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Akakuro-Buta Media Tasting: Kingyo, Damso & Secret Location
(Photo Credit: Wingtat Game Bird Packers Inc.)In Japan, there’s beef… and then there’s Kobe beef.There’s also pork… and then there’s Kurobuta (the black hog),... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Browns Socialhouse: Two Handed Burger, Indeed
Fasha and I are one and the same – we both have increasing trouble finding places to eat as each day goes by. One night, we turned to Urbanspoon for guidance. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Street Food City: Vij’s Railway & Feastro
A couple of weeks ago, Street Food City rolled into the front stretch of the Vancouver Art Gallery for the third time. Over a span of 5 days, Vancouverites... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tap & Barrel: The Deep Fried Pickle!
After a media event at Mosaic Bar & Grille, I headed over to Tap Barrel at Coal Harbour with Foodology, Food Queen, EatingWithKirby, Gastrofork and her super... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mosaic Bar & Grille: Taiwanese Tasting Menu
When Chef Thomas Heinrich returned from Taiwan, he didn’t only bring back his luggage. He also registered a hefty carry-on of the inspirations that he obtained... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Yolks Restaurant: Decent Bennys Brunch
It started off as a humble food truck. After much success, Yolks has expanded to a full-sized restaurant, serving up their brunchy bounties. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Refinery: Finely Sliced Food
For 2014, hippoCHAN and I decided to check out The Refinery and its Dine Out Vancouver menu. It was priced at $18, and rightfully so. There wasn’t any “wow”... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Rocky Mountain Flatbread: Pizza for Lunch!
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. has always been one of my favourite places to have pizza because their food never leaves me feeling guilty about indulging. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Earnest Ice Cream: Seriously Good, Indeed
ABOUT TIME. Finally, I made my way to Earnest Ice Cream! Well not really… I mostly stumbled on it because I was dining at a restaurant nearby. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Noodle Mania YVR Presented by Vanfoodster
What’s Noodle Mania, you ask? Imagine Tasting Plates by Vanfoodster… but for noodles! An entire food tour devoted to the elongated strands of dough cooked to... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sal y Limon: Bland Tacos & Burritos
Sal y Limon is a small Mexican joint situated on Kingsway. Their menu ranges from tortas and quesadillas to tacos and burritos. On a sunny afternoon, Fasha and ... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Guu Original: Typical “It’s Guu’d” Title
Way back in December, the Agora Cafe exec team had an end-of-the-term dinner celebration at Guu Original! T’was a chilly winters night, so I was really looking... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Romer’s Burger Bar: Just Keep on Roaming…
hippoCHAN had just gotten off her lab around 9PM, so she was completely famished. Since we were around UBC, we decided to check out Romer’s Burger Bar in... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES