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Richard Wolak
@vanfoodster.bsky.social
Food, Travel & Lifestyle Content Creator | VancouverFoodster.com since 2009 | DM for Collabs | [email protected]
Our 13th annual Vancouver Taco Challenge started today and goes through to June 28, check out the creations and details here vancouverfoodster.com/2026/06/04/v...
June 5, 2026 at 3:48 AM
The 12th annual Vancouver Pizza Challenge starts today and goes through to April 26, see the pizzas and details here vancouverfoodster.com/2026/04/02/v...
April 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
tune-in this afternoon at 2:35pm on CKNW 730 AM on the Jill Bennett Show. I will be talking about Hot Pot experiences @Crabhotlau , Super Thai hot pot, Piping Hot, Liuyishou Chongqing Hotpot Restaurant, Chocho Hot pot, Grand Joy Hot pot, Big Way, Round Pot, Haidilao Hot Pot, Dolar Shop
January 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Chicken Naanwich is a very flavourful, creative change that Those Indian Guys want you to taste for the @vanfoodster.bsky.social Best Sandwich Challenge 2025.

Available daily 11am-2pm; try with a Lager or Pale Ale. Details at vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/v....
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Judging Caribe from Maizal for the @vanfoodster.bsky.social Best #SandwichChallengeYVR 2025. It's like a fusion of a fusion: a sandwich version of Tacos al Pastor that came from the Mexican-born progeny of Lebanese immigrants. Details in ALT and at vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/v....
October 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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This Saigon Bánh Mì for the @vanfoodster.bsky.social Best #SandwichChallengeYVR, presents Western elements with bold Southeast Asian flavors.

Chef Kevin's bánh mì đặc biệt features Vietnamese ham, cured pork, smoked ham, pate, and egg with classic garnishes. At The Saigonville Th-Tu from 11am-9pm.
October 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It's that time of the year again in Vancouver, it's the Michelin awards ceremony and I will be talking about it all this Friday at 2:35pm on CKNW 730 AM on the Jill Bennett Show! Tune-in if you have a chance!
October 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tune in next Friday October 3 at 2:35pm, I will be talking about the Michelin Guide Vancouver winners on the Jill Bennett show on CKNW radio 730 am.
September 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The @vanfoodster.bsky.social Best #SandwichChallengeYVR starts today! It runs from September 25 - October 19. Gather friends & family to visit the participating restaurants, order the special creation, then VOTE for your People’s Choice favorites. Details at vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/v....
September 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Back on the radio at CKNW 730 this Friday
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Tune-in this Friday August 1 at 2:35pm, I will be talking about some Mountain Top Dining Experiences in Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler Blackcomb
July 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Tune in tomorrow at 2:35pm, I will be talking about BC Halibut and some restaurants that serve these dishes and more!
July 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Teppanyaki chef and his knife show at Kobe Steakhouse #vancouverbc #foodsky
June 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Great to hear Blue Sky founder and ceo speak @websummit.bsky.social opening night tonight #websummit #vancouver
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Just announced: Vancity Innovation House — May 28 in Gastown during Web Summit Vancouver.
A full day of bold ideas, real connections & future-shaping conversations.
Climate tech, AI, robotics & more.
$20K pitch comp.
RSVP: vancityinnovationhouse.com
#WebSummitVancouver
May 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Such a cool museum #winnipeg
May 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Tune-in this afternoon at 2:35pm on CKNW,I will be talking about some @bcfoodandbeverage.bsky.social food and drink products made in BC that I love.
April 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Tune in this Friday at 2:35pm, I will be talking about some @bcfoodandbeverage.bsky.social made in BC food and beverage products 🇨🇦
March 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’ve never stayed at Aloft hotels, but I have stayed at all the other Marriott branded hotels. For anyone who has stayed at Aloft, what were the pros and cons? #travelsky
March 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This coming Friday March 7, I will be talking Healthy Eats in Vancouver restaurants for my monthly feature on CKNW radio at 2:35pm #health #wellness #foodsky
March 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just felt that #earthquake 5.1 in Vancouver.
February 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Nice to see healthier food options at YVR International departures, this is the Buddha Bowl from Root 98; anyone else see any healthy options here ? #travelsky
February 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Had no idea that Cafe Hagen in Seattle expanded and now has 3+ cafes here. My cold brew coffee was $8.20 US which is around $12 cad #travelsky #seattle
February 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Have a listen tomorrow afternoon at 2:35pm on CKNW 980 am, I will be talking about some new Vancouver area restaurants and what they need to do to survive!
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The best time to support BC made food and beverage is now @bcfoodandbeverage.bsky.social #buybc #buylocal
February 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM