Kudos to two New West restaurants who were winners at Vancouver Magazine’s 2015 Restaurant Awards.
Longtail Kitchen took home a Silver in the Best Thai category, while Re-Up BBQ won a bronze in the Best of the Americas’ category. Both restaurants are located at River Market.
Vancouver Foodster visits New West
Foodies will soon descend on New Westminster to enjoy some of the local food offerings.
Vancouver Foodster founder Richard Wolak is bringing his Tasting Plates series to the Royal City for the first time on May 13. After registering and getting their tickets in the Anvil Centre lobby, folks will venture to Frankie G’s, Old Crow Coffee Co., Truffles Fine Food Café, Fratelli Bakery, Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and a couple more locations that are in the works.
“It’s a chance to explore an area you may not have not ever done before or if you live that neighbourhood, you probably haven’t been to most of the places,” Wolak told the Record. “It’s a chance for you to come out, explore and get a taste of what they have to offer.”
After getting a map and menus of what’s being served, participants will proceed to the businesses taking part in the tasting plates.
“Everybody will do something different,” he said. “We try to do a different type of cuisine with all these places.”
While diners can drive to the various locations, if they’re planning to have some cocktails along the way they can hop on SkyTrain to transport them from the downtown to Sapperton or take a free shuttle to Frankie G’s in Queensborough.
“They are fun,” Wolak said of similar events in other cities. “They always get a very wide range of people. I have had from 18 to 80 at most of my events. It’s people who love food.”
Tourism New Westminster, which contacted Wolak about offering his Tasting Plate series in New West, is a community partner for the upcoming event.
“Tourism New Westminster is thrilled to partner with Vancouver Foodster to bring Tasting Plates event to New West on May 13. It’s time to showcase New Westminster as a thriving food and entertainment destination,” said Tej Kainth, executive director of Tourism New Westminster. “This is a fantastic way to taste a variety of culinary offerings city-wide with your family, friends or colleagues. We are always on board to support these types of events that have a regional draw, plus Richard has become a popular source for foodies.”
Tickets for the all-ages event must be purchased in advance online at www.eventbrite.ca and search for Tasting Plates New Westminster. Early bird tickets are $29 if purchased before May 3, rising to $40 or $50 as the event gets closer.
