Richard Wolak

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

Chicken Naanwich entry from Those Indian Guys for the Vancouver Foodster Sandwich Challenge 2025. - - - The Vancouver Foodster Best Sandwich Challenge 2025 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. Check out the creations from participating restaurants at https://vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/vancouver-sandwich-challenge-7/. Share your Experiences: To share your photos on Instagram and TikTok, use the @vanfoodster & @foodsterchallenges addresses, and #SandwichChallengeYVR in your hashtags. How to Vote: Look for the Best Sandwich Challenge poster at each of the participating restaurants, scan the QR code, then vote for your favorites. Alternatively, you can vote online at https://m.shortstack.page/7pN1x. You can vote once every 24 hours. Voting ends on October 19 at 11:30pm. Keep in mind originality, creativity, traditional vs. non-traditional, price, value, and most importantly, taste.

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....

Caribe sandwich entry from Maizal Mexican Restaurant for the Vancouver Foodster Best Sandwich Challenge 2025. The Vancouver Foodster Best Sandwich Challenge 2025 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. Check out the creations from participating restaurants at https://vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/vancouver-sandwich-challenge-7/. Share your Experiences: To share your photos on Instagram and TikTok, use the @vanfoodster & @foodsterchallenges addresses, and #SandwichChallengeYVR in your hashtags. How to Vote: Look for the Best Sandwich Challenge poster at each of the participating restaurants, scan the QR code, then vote for your favorites. Alternatively, you can vote online at https://m.shortstack.page/7pN1x. You can vote once every 24 hours. Voting ends on October 19 at 11:30pm. Keep in mind originality, creativity, traditional vs. non-traditional, price, value, and most importantly, taste.

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....

From Vietnam to the world, this Saigon Bánh Mì entry from @thesaigonville for the @vanfoodster Best Sandwich Challenge 2025, presents Western elements with bold Southeast Asian flavors that make it an international star. Chef Kevin's Saigon bánh mì đặc biệt features Vietnamese ham, cured pork, smoked ham, pate, and egg, dressed with cucumber, đồ chua, mayo, soy sauce, and cilantro. Available Thu-Tue from 11am-9pm. - - - The Vancouver Foodster Best Sandwich Challenge 2025 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. Check out the creations from participating restaurants at https://vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/vancouver-sandwich-challenge-7/. Share your Experiences: To share your photos on Instagram and TikTok, use the @vanfoodster & @foodsterchallenges addresses, and #SandwichChallengeYVR in your hashtags. How to Vote: Look for the Best Sandwich Challenge poster at each of the participating restaurants, scan the QR code, then vote for your favorites. Alternatively, you can vote online at https://m.shortstack.page/7pN1x. You can vote once every 24 hours. Voting ends on October 19 at 11:30pm. Keep in mind originality, creativity, traditional vs. non-traditional, price, value, and most importantly, taste.

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.

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!

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.

The Vancouver Foodster Best Sandwich Challenge 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. Check out the creations from participating restaurants at https://vancouverfoodster.com/2025/09/25/vancouver-sandwich-challenge-7/. Share your Experiences: To share your photos on Instagram and TikTok, use the @vanfoodster & @foodsterchallenges addresses, and #SandwichChallengeYVR in your hashtags. How to Vote: Look for the Best Sandwich Challenge poster at each of the participating restaurants, scan the QR code, then vote for your favorites. Alternatively, you can vote online at https://m.shortstack.page/7pN1x. You can vote once every 24 hours. Voting ends on October 19 at 11:30pm. Keep in mind originality, creativity, traditional vs. non-traditional, price, value, and most importantly, taste.

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....

Back on the radio at CKNW 730 this Friday

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

Tune in tomorrow at 2:35pm, I will be talking about BC Halibut and some restaurants that serve these dishes and more!

Teppanyaki chef and his knife show at Kobe Steakhouse #vancouverbc #foodsky

Great to hear Blue Sky founder and ceo speak @websummit.bsky.social opening night tonight #websummit #vancouver

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.
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Such a cool museum #winnipeg

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.

Tune in this Friday at 2:35pm, I will be talking about some @bcfoodandbeverage.bsky.social made in BC food and beverage products 🇨🇦

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

What happened?

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

Just felt that #earthquake 5.1 in Vancouver.

Yes

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

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

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!

The best time to support BC made food and beverage is now @bcfoodandbeverage.bsky.social #buybc #buylocal

The Flair Airlines cancel for any reason fee to get a full refund is a gimmick that I’ll never fall for again, yes I got a refund on my cancelled flight from SFO to YVR but it wasn’t for the full amount ,they deducted the fee I paid, plus the premium seat. Anyone else have a similar experience?

Dine Out Vancouver 2025 Restaurants and Experiences vancouverfoodster.com/2025/01/15/d... #foodsky

Last week’s opening party of Desi Indian Lounge in downtown Vancouver, open to the public this Wednesday vancouverfoodster.com/2025/01/13/d...

For my first radio feature of 2025, tune in tomorrow on CKNW 980 AM in Vancouver at 2:35pm. I will be talking about $10 dishes (or less) in Metro Vancouver.

Best new Metro Vancouver Restaurants in 2024 vancouverfoodster.com/2024/12/30/b...