See. Taste. Laugh. A simple yet apt slogan that encompasses many of the aspects of a good food tour.
Late last month, VcB was invited out by Vaneats.ca to experience the Guilty Pleasures Gourmet Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours. Recently awarded the 2013 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, this 5 stop food tour has received glowing reviews by locals and tourists alike. For a limited time, VANEATS is partnering with VFT to offer this popular tour package at a special rate.
5-Restaurant Tour for $49* between February 1 – April 30, 2014
*$49 without alcohol, $69 with.
Tasting locations will include 5 of the following 6 restaurants:
A. Kirin Chinese Restaurant
“Steamed Prawn and Pork Dumpling”, topped with flying fish roe
“Sticky Rice with Pork and Dried Scallop”, wrapped in lotus leaf
“Jasmine Tea”
B. Market by Jean-Georges (featured usually on Sundays)
“Market Black Truffled Mini Burger”
“Salmon Sashimi on Crispy Rice”
“Fresh Ginger Lime Margarita”
C. Urban Fare
“Fromage Frais Berry”, with organic raspberry in phyllo pastry
“Vermeer Cheese”, Winner of 2012 World Championship Cheese Contest
“Caramel Pecan with Fleur de Sel Dark Chocolate Ganache”, by Thomas Haas Chocolate
“Blasted Church Big Bang Theory”, Okanagan Falls
D. Italian Kitchen
“Arugula Salad”
“Burrata & Proscuitto atop Crostini”
“Signature Meatball”
Choice of: “Tinhorn Gewurztraminer” or “Prospect Winery Merlot”
E. Hubbub Sandwich Bliss (closed Sundays)
“Signature Spicy Pulled Pork Mini Sandwich”
“Local Craft Beer”
F. Bella Gelateria
“Salted Caramel Gelato”
“Organic Thai Coconut Gelato”
“Seasonal Sorbetto/Gelato”
Thoughts
The Guilty Pleasures Gourmet Tour is a social dining experience that truly does highlight the very best that Vancouver has to offer. With a strong, diverse selection of venues and a very generous amount of food, attendees will be left happy and comfortable for a lunch time tour. From dim sum to wine & cheese and gelato, the three hours go by quickly as one-time strangers become fast friends through a mutual love of food and drink. Amongst the deluge of food tours that have popped up over the years, this one is definitely amongst the very best.
Info
Tour Times: Fridays to Monday, 2-5pm (3 hours)
What’s Included: All food and alcoholic pairing beverages
Distance Covered: 2.3 km/1.4 mile, total walking time is approximately 45 minutes with 5 stops
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes, rain gear depending on weather
Weather Conditions: Tours run rain or shine
Meeting Place: Kirin Restaurant, 1172 Alberni Street (& Bute), Vancouver
Capacity: minimum of 4 & maximum of 12 guests (VFT e-mails you to reschedule if needed)
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