About: Michelle Ng
VFT Presents: One Day Only – Edition #1
This week, we continue our foodie travel series, with one very special feature destination: Vancouver. If you haven’t noticed from our blog already, it’s no secret that there are countless foodie things to do in Vancouver. In our blog, we’ve taken to featuring one restaurant per week; however, with thousands of restaurants in the city, […]
Meanwhile in Thailand…
If you ever find yourself in Thailand, be sure to pack a second stomach because it’s a foodie paradise! This November, I ventured through the vibrant culinary scene of Thailand and found creative, unique, and delicious food in every direction. On every street corner, in every alleyway, and at the heart of every shopping centre, […]
It’s Official!! VANCOUVER FOODIE TOURS SELECTED FOR CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION’S CANADIAN SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Vancouver, BC – November 29, 2013 Tasting tours are just the ticket to titillate tourists and locals. That’s the message the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) shares as it inducts Vancouver Foodie Tours into its Canadian Signature Experience (CSE) program. The tourism arm of the federal government announced yesterday that the Vancouver-based gastronomic guides earned its […]
Eat Vancouver: Local Garden, North America’s First Vertical Farm
Update: May 2017 – Local Garden closed due to high overhead costs. We were sad to see the project go! At my childhood home in Calgary, there were always rabbits in our backyard, nibbling on our veggie patch. These rabbits would settle their chubby bums amongst our rows of carrots and lettuce and enjoy the […]
Things to do in Vancouver: The tastes of Southeast Asia
Banana Leaf Various Locations Vancouver We knew exactly where we were going. We had talked about it all evening. Yet, as my friend and I marched down the street to our dinner location, we found ourselves in the doorway of Banana Leaf. Was it the colourful, welcoming atmosphere? Or the lively energy of the people? […]
Fun things to do in Vancouver: Mocha Matchup
When it comes to certain “M” foods – mochas, macarons, and matcha desserts – I’m proud to say that I know my stuff. Though all of these items hold special places in my heart and stomach, the chilly weather of Vancouver approacheth; to combat the rainy season, we profile the Top Three Mochas in Vancouver […]
Cheers! It’s Craft Beer Month in Vancouver!
33 Acres Brewing Company 15 W 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC Monday – Thursday: 12-9PM Friday – Saturday: 11-11PM Sunday: 12-5PM I feel obligated to tell you that today’s blog post doesn’t contain food. However, today marks the middle-point of Craft Beer Month in Vancouver, so I took advantage of the occasion to feature a local, […]
Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina
Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina 603 Kingsway Vancouver, BC Monday – Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. It wasn’t so long ago that I wrote about a taqueria; however, my experience at Los Cuervos was so unique that I have full confidence in revisiting the taco world this week. Planted on Kingsway, just west of […]
Tuc Tuc, Looks Like Rain.
Tuc Craft Kitchen 60 W Cordova Street Vancouver, BC Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm – late Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm – late Sundays: closed Every day, I hear people say how much they love Vancouver. Between it’s natural beauty, metropolitan lifestyle, and amazing culinary scene, we can see that it’s an easy place to love. What is […]
Fable: From Farm to Table
Fable 1944 W 4th Ave In the most recent edition of Bon Appetit, the concept of “farm to table” is referred to as “industry standard.” And though we have certainly seen the emergence of restaurants with a strong, sustainable foundation, I would argue that, in Vancouver, farm to table is actually still an anomaly. Whatever […]