Let’s Talk Food brings all the delicious experiences in one place. From the best food I ever ate in Santa Barbara, Tofino, Ireland, Scotland, Las Vegas and many other areas of the world.
I like to eat and the world is an open menu from amazing cooking classes and markets to recipes and stellar restaurants all around this great earth of ours.
This is where you start when you are looking for food and helpful guides on where to eat. As always, if you are brand new to a city the best way to explore the food scene is by food tour!
San Francisco attracts travellers with a free-spirit, an eye for art and culture, but perhaps more than anything, those with a taste for imaginative and vibrant cuisine. Since the 1800s, San Francisco has been a...
Read MoreMontreal’s famous Underground City is an extensive network of interconnected hotels, shopping centres, office towers, and restaurants located in the heart of the city. With over 33 km of tunnels to explore, there is always...
Read MoreWhile there is no food shortage in Canada, reports indicate that 58% of food in the country goes to waste each year, which is a cause for concern. If the majority of people take steps...
Read MoreFollow your stomach on Richmond's delicious Dumpling Train in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Read MoreRichmond attracts foodies for the annual Richmond Night Market but did you know the Richmond Public Market is just as worthy? What’s the difference, you might be pondering. The Richmond Public Market is a year...
Read MoreThe Richmond Night Market is North America’s largest night market. With 70% of Richmond inhabitants identifying as Asian and only a 25 minute ride from Vancouver…it’s like San Francisco’s Chinatown moved north of the border...
Read MoreFoodie events throughout the Okanagan to accommodate any budget level!
Read MoreSummertime in the Okanagan begs for a roadtrip, an Okanagan fruit stand, and great views. There are so many options and all of them offer views, great food, the classic Okanagan fruit stand and excellent...
Read MoreEat, SUP and explore Penticton wine and the Naramata wine bench. This is the ideal Okanagan getaway in British Columbia, Canada! - FoodieTown.ca
Read More#BourdainDay - How to celebrate Anthony Bourdain Day - Here's how I'm going about it. Tell me how you observe it and where you're from!
Read MoreThere are so many delicious things to eat in the Okanagan but what to choose? Where do you go? What’s seasonal and is it worth it? This guide provides an answer to all those questions...
Read MoreI had some incredible dishes here in the Okanagan during the pandemic. Here’s a roundup of the best of the Okanagan during 2020! I hope these experiences inspire you to try some of these unique...
Read MoreDid you know I operate a food tour business? Well, it was due to launch in April but then we all know what happened in 2020! Nothing went to plan for anyone! In the meantime...
Read MoreKelowna European delis and specialty shops are a true gem within the city. I am a European deli addict and when the holidays roll around they offer that cozy feel that you might imagine at...
Read MoreAn unsung hero of the night out (or in) is dessert. At least it is in my house. I like to put a lot of thought into dessert if I am hosting company but find...
Read MoreThese are Kelowna’s best vegan restaurants that bring this carnivore back time and time again! It’s definitely no secret that I am not a vegan but I don’t have any problem trying new things, even...
Read MoreBrunch is one of my favourite weekend luxuries, no matter where I am. And brunch in Kelowna, well we have no shortage of options. As a parent I tend to rise early and brunch spots...
Read MoreDon't miss these 5 Kelowna food trucks with unique menus and easy to find availability so you won't miss out on your next visit - All recommended by a local!
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of a mountain top dinner? (Some of you probably image all Canadians dine this way) With the pandemic I am sure you’ve been dreaming about a lot of things lately. With...
Read MoreWho wants a Food Tours Kelowna Foodie Box? I’ve been struggling. Food Tours Kelowna, my food tour company, was supposed to launch on April 4th and the very partners we were to work with are...
Read MoreWhat do you during isolation? A topic I’d never think I’d have to write about. This month has felt like a dystopian novel as monsters over prepare or take advantage and buy up everything in...
Read MoreA guide to Sacramento, California? No, I am not a Sacramento insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! People from all over the world are contributing their expertise and insight...
Read MoreWhere to go for date night in Kelowna? My hubby and I have been asking ourselves this monthly since we began a new date night ritual. Luckily, this last decade we’ve seen more options than...
Read MoreI know I say this every year but Kelowna’s foodie scene is booming and 2019 is no different. Would you believe it if I told you there are 11 spots I want you to check...
Read MoreWhat drew us to Santa Barbara for my mom’s 50th birthday? For one, it was the coastal setting. Who wouldn’t want to visit America’s Riviera? Second, the wineries and the conveniently located tasting rooms downtown....
Read MoreIn my seven years of blogging I recently realized that I have yet to write about one of Kelowna’s most popular restaurants, RauDZ! It can be difficult to grab a spot at this downtown foodie...
Read MoreThe best way to get acquainted with any city or town is through local food. Tofino, although a small coastal town, is populated with famous restaurants. From the world famous Tacofino food truck to BC favourite,...
Read MoreYou’ve got an entire day of beers and ciders ahead of you. The Okanagan sunshine is set to make an appearance. The kegs are tapped and the food truck grills are a sizzle with promise. The...
Read MoreI’ve been selected to cover the Great Okanagan Beer Festival by Gibbons for the second year in a row! It’s one of my favourite local events and the three day event cannot be topped. For...
Read MoreIf you’ve been reading my website for long you might know that I love Vegas. I go at least once a year. I enjoy gambling, the shows, the kitschiness of it all. But I especially...
Read MoreThe Great Okanagan Beer Festival is coming back to Kelowna from May 11th – 13th. Hosted by Gibbons Whistler and founders of the wildly popular Whistler Village Beer Festival, they’ll be offering even more events...
Read MoreIreland might not be famous for its food but it should be. You probably think of fried foods, soda bread and blood sausage but there’s so much more to it! Delectable seafood, sticky ribs, hearty...
Read MoreI had the privilege of drinking whisky at one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries, Glengoyne Distillery only 30 minutes from Glasgow. Previous to my visit whisky wasn’t something I was particularly fond of. It was...
Read MoreLondon was a bit disappointing in terms of food. Other than the food tour we took we just weren’t wowed as much as I had hoped. However, the real culinary gems were ahead of us...
Read MoreIn London decent food wasn’t hard to come by but frankly memorable meals were. At least that was the case for my husband and I on our honeymoon. That is until we went on our...
Read MoreUntil the recent addition of the GhostCodes app it was difficult to search out people to follow on Snapchat. Snapchat is now one of my favourite social media sources as a way to reach out...
Read MoreI am a huge fan of second, third and even tenth visits. When I find a place that meshes well with all my travel criteria I can’t help but return. It’s like I become fixated...
Read More40 breweries. 120 beers and ciders. 3000 people all gathering #Fortheloveofbeer. This weekend in Kelowna was the kickstart to the tourist season. Local beer enthusiasts and travellers from near and far arrived at the Waterfront...
Read MoreContinuing on with the theme of food tours this month, and believe me there’s more to come when I hit Oahu, I have to share one of the best food tours I have ever experienced...
Read MoreWith all the local artisans, cocktail revolutionaries and new chefs creating new restaurants arriving almost monthly, Kelowna has become a place to eat, drink and be merry. Recently, Expedia.ca approached me asking for my own suggestions...
Read More“It’sa the most expensive coffee in de worrrld.” Our very Italian Walks of Italy guide annunciated to us, a slightly buzzed group of 20 travelers from around the world. We had just arrived at the...
Read MoreA shocking realization occurred to me the other day. I have never picked fruit. U-pick signs and orchards all around but in the last 10 years of living year I never thought to pick my...
Read MoreLife is short, drink more bubbly. It’s obvious I love sparkling wine, especially Okanagan bubbly. As I often say give me a good view, good wine, and good company – I’m set. That “good” wine...
Read MoreIt’s tough for me to allow myself to be a tourist but little did I know it would lead to a lobster feast in Boston. I had no time to really dig in and research before...
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve got beer on my mind and during my last visit to Vancouver I was able to explore a completely new area – The Olympic Village aka False Creek neighbourhood. It’s amazing...
Read MoreSo much good food! Yes I am still alive after so much traveling within these past 4 weeks. From Italy and France to Northern British Columbia I have returned with many stories to tell....
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I’ve written a Sunday Pranzo. What brought me back was the visions of cheese dancing in my head as I cut back on all things delicious and decadent for a...
Read MoreThe St. Lawrence Market in Toronto was just recently deemed the world’s best market by National Geographic. After my visit in May I understood why. It’s one of those special places that surpasses your expectations....
Read MoreThe best things I ate in New York? Oh….thousands. New York is a plethora of restaurants and bars. It takes planning if you want to plot out your foodie path while there. As with travel,...
Read MoreThe list keeps growing. I’ve been going since 2003 and been blogging since 2011. I love food and when it comes to Las Vegas, it is tough to beat. The only problem you’ll have is...
Read MoreAnthony Bourdain’s recent blog post about the life altering food he experienced at a Spanish restaurant (that usually has at least 4 million requests for reservations) has inspired this post. Unfortunately Bourdain’s restaurant, El...
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