{"id":10979,"date":"2017-05-24T15:38:24","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T23:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=10979"},"modified":"2017-05-25T06:09:45","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:09:45","slug":"quick-recap-best-caesar-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/quick-recap-best-caesar-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Best Caesar Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yay, I&#8217;m a judge again! This is the third challenge by <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Foodster<\/a> for which I&#8217;m a media judge. This time I&#8217;m the lucky one who gets to taste 8 different Caesar creations from restaurants or bars all over the city. The <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/2017\/05\/04\/vancouver-caesar-cocktail-challenge-2\/\"><strong>Best Caesar Challenge<\/strong><\/a> is running from May 4 &#8211; 28, and it&#8217;s the best opportunity for locals and tourists to celebrate this Canadian cocktail. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RZo85XNNB1A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Do you know that Caesar has been officially named Canada\u2019s National Cocktail by Parliament in 2009?And the <strong>National <span class=\"il\">Caesar<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Day<\/span><\/strong> takes place each year on the Thursday prior Canada\u2019s unofficial kickoff of summer \u2013 the Victoria <span class=\"il\">Day<\/span> long weekend.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v0oORe-i5tA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here are the 8 delicious caesar cocktails<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bacchus Bacon Scallop Caesar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">($18)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:49.907407407407405% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUKkuWbFDJ0\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no.4. &#34;Bacchus Bacon Scallop Caesar&#34; , $18&#8230; Classic Caesar garnished with a warm scallop, grilled tiger prawn and grilled bacon slice&#8230; Ingredients: Vodka, Clamato juice, Worchester sauce, Tobasco sauce,  scallop, tiger prawn, grilled bacon slice.  @wedgewoodhotel #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster &#8230; And lovely hanging out with @candycomplex #caesar #cocktails #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;#PICKYDINER For feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-16T19:37:26+00:00\">May 16, 2017 at 12:37pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bacchus Restaurant &amp; Lounge<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">845 Hornby Street, Vancouver<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: 604-689-7777<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wedgewoodhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.wedgewoodhotel.com\/<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Wedgewoodhotel\">@Wedgewoodhotel<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wedgewoodhotel\/\">@wedgewoodhotel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Premium Double Caesar<br \/>\n($12)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUYOxhEFkcD\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no.7 &#8211; &#34;Premium Double Caesar&#34; @bodegaonmain &#8230; $12 &#8230; Description: A delicious blend of Walter Caesar mix and your choice of Sons of Vancouver chili vodka, Altos blanco tequila, or Ford\u2019s gin.  Garnished with a Spanish flair and rimmed with maldon salt and chili flakes&#8230; Ingredients: Walter caesar mix, prawn, olive, pearl onion, jam\u00f3n garnish, and your choice of vodka, tequila or gin&#8230; Created by: Paul Rivas&#8230; Available: Brunch, Saturdays &amp; Sundays, 11am \u2013 3pm &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- ONE MORE WEEK to join the fun of #caesarchallengeyvr by @vanfoodster  And big thanks to my caesar buddies @noshandnibble @magmei @eatwithmao #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;#PICKYDINER For feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-22T02:55:00+00:00\">May 21, 2017 at 7:55pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bodega on Main<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1014 Main Street, Vancouver<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: 604-565-8815<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bodegaonmain.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.bodegaonmain.ca\/<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bodegaonmain\">@bodegaonmain<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bodegaonmain\/\">@bodegaonmain<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Stadium District Caesar ($10.50)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BT-nazcl8uv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Let the Best Caesar Challenge begin!!! &#8220;Stadium District Caesar&#8221;&#8230; @fannybayoysters &#8230; A smoky twist on our Fanny Bay Classic Caesar, the Stadium District Caesar reflects the wonderful neighborhood our Oyster Bar is located in. The smoked pickle juice also nicely pairs with our house smoked Fanny Bay Oysters. Ingredients: Smoked Pickle Juice Brine, Olive Brine, Lime Juice, Vodka, Clamato Juice, Tabasco, Worchesters sauce, Skewer \u2013 Olive and a house smoked Fanny Bay Oyster, Rim \u2013 Montreal Steak spice, celery salt, smoked paprika&#8230; it goes well with raw oyster!!! #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster #bloodycaesar #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-#PICKYDINER for feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-12T04:10:06+00:00\">May 11, 2017 at 9:10pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fanny Bay Oyster Bar &amp; Shellfish Market<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">762 Cambie Street, Vancouver<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: (778) 379-9510<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/fannybayoysters.com\/location\/oyster-bar\u2013shellfish-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/fannybayoysters.com\/location\/oyster-bar\u2013shellfish-market<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FannyBayOysters\">@fannybayoysters<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fannybayoysters\/\">@fannybayoysters<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Night Market Caesar<br \/>\n($12 &#8211; $18)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:49.907407407407405% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUCkcL4lzOS\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar#2 &#8211; &#34;Night Market Caesar&#34; &#8230;.. The Double is $12 and \u201cThe Whole Shebang\u201d is $18&#8230; Created by Bryan Statham @housespecial.ca &#8212;- Transport yourself to the streets of Vietnam with House Special\u2019s Night Market Caesar! Made completely from scratch \u2013 this caesar marries a festive house-made fish sauce \u201cclamato,\u201d an exotic 11-spice rim, your choice of lemongrass infused vodka or kaffir lime infused gin, and your pick of street food-style garnishes. Make it a meal and get the whole shebang \u2013 a spring roll, betel beef skewer, chicken satay, AND crispy tofu! &#8212;&#8211; Caesar mix \u2013 Tomato juice, fish sauce, sriracha, red chili, worcestershire sauce (vegan option available) &#8212;&#8212;Rim: Anise, Coriander, peppercorn, celery seed, chili, curry powder, pink Himalayan  salt, and more <a style=\"text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal; color:#000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levitra-meds.net\/\"> levitra online usa <\/a> &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;Choice of lemongrass infused vodka or kaffir gin #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster @lforlife_vancouver #canoneos<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-13T17:01:02+00:00\">May 13, 2017 at 10:01am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">House Special<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1269 Hamilton St, Vancouver<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: (778) 379-2939<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.housespecial.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.housespecial.ca\/<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/housespecialvan\">@housespecialvan<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/housespecial.ca\/\">@housespecial.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hendricks Tandoori Caesar<br \/>\n($9.50)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUFPDPtltmG\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no.3 &#34;Hendricks Tandoori Caesar&#34; ($9.50) Created by Simon Hawley&#8230; Description:  House made Clamato juice, Jalape\u00f1o &amp; black peppercorn infused tequila, , Tandoori &amp; Cajun spiced rim, Cucumber rose with yogurt raita, pakora garnish&#8230; Ingredients: Clamato juice made from scratch using clam nectar, tomato juice, HP sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chili flakes, Cajun seasoning, tandoori masala, wasabi, Cholula hot sauce, tabasco and lea &amp; perrins. Infused blanco tequila with jalape\u00f1os and black peppercorn&#8230; Tandoori and Cajun spiced rim&#8230;. Cucumber rose with yogurt raita, pakora garnish. @hendricksyvr #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster #bloodycaesar #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;#PICKYDINER for feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-14T17:51:51+00:00\">May 14, 2017 at 10:51am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hendricks Resto-Lounge<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Location: 433 Robson Street in The Westin Grand<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: 604-647-2521<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: http:\/\/hendricksrestaurant.com\/<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hendricksyvr\">@hendricksyvr<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hendricksyvr\/\">@hendricksyvr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">BanChokDee TYG Caesar<br \/>\n($12)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUU_FDYF4P5\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no. 5- &#34;Tom Yum Goong Caesar&#34; ($12)&#8230; Created by:  Parinya Loptson&#8230; Description: Enjoy the tingling Thai flavours of Tom Yum Soup spices fused with this quintessential Canadian beverage. Topped with an assortment of delights including a Goong Sarong shrimp skewer&#8230; Begins with a Spiced Bacon Caesar Sphere to pop in your mouth and get you started&#8230;. Ingredients: Absolute Vodka, Maekhong (Thai whiskey) , tobacco, horseradish , Worcestershire, black pepper and thai chili sauce. Lemongrass, Galangal, lime juice, lime leaf, mixed with Caesar spices. Dried spiced prawns ,smoked bacon bits @banchokdeethai #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster #bloodycaesar #thaicuisine #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;#PICKYDINER For feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-20T20:40:08+00:00\">May 20, 2017 at 1:40pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ban Chok Dee<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">20563 Douglas Crescent, Langley<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: 778-278-3088<br \/>\nWeb: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.banchokdee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.banchokdee.com<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BanChokDeeThai\">@BanChokDeeThai<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/banchokdeemr\/\">@banchokdeethai<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">20395 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.banchokdee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.banchokdee.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BanChokDeeThai\">@BanChokDeeThai<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/banchokdeemr\/\">@banchokdeemr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Smokey Feast Caesar<br \/>\n($10 &#8211; $12)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUdDSnYlRnJ\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no.8 &#34;Smokey Feast Caesar&#34; &#8230; Description: Cale created this caesar with one of his homemade rub for the rim and a dash of bbq sauce which bring unique smokey flavor. He tops it off with Sebastian &amp; Co beef jerky, house dried salted zucchini chips and our famous green Castelvetrano smoked olive&#8230; Ingredients: Vodka, Lemon Juice, White Olive Brine, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Smokey Bbq sauce. Garnish: Dried salted zucchini chip, Cracked Pepper, Jerky, In house Smoked olives. Top with Clamato Juice. @feastdining #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster #bloodycaesar #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;#PICKYDINER For feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-23T23:50:52+00:00\">May 23, 2017 at 4:50pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Feast Dining<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2423 Marine Drive<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: (604) 922-1155<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/feastdining.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/feastdining.ca\/<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/feastdining\">@feastdining<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/feastdining\/\">@feastdining<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mega Caesar One<br \/>\n($12 &#8211; $14)<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUcwrlNFSXO\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Caesar no.7 &#34;Mega Caesar One&#34; &#8230; Single $12 \/ Double $14 &#8230; Description: \u201cOutside these walls, a desert. A cursed landscape where old worlds and new worlds collide. Justice is hard to come by in these sprawling Mega Cities; their mega blocks and mega highways. Citizens tremble amid the smouldering chaos. Only one thing can bring hope and order to their lives. Only MEGA CAESAR ONE can give them justice!\u201d &#8211; Judge Dredd, 2000 AD &#8230;. Ingredients: Odd Society Distillers East Van Vodka infused with sage and rosemary, Walter\u2019s Craft Classic Caesar Mix, Beef broth, Bean juice, Olive, Cocktail onion, Pickle spear, Buffalo and cranberry pepperoni stick from Black Forest Meats in North Vancouver &#8230;. another fun time with @domoiscraving !!! @stormcrowalehouse #caesarchallengeyvr @vanfoodster #bloodycaesar #canoneos &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;#PICKYDINER For feature<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by PickyDiner (@pickydiner) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-23T21:08:15+00:00\">May 23, 2017 at 2:08pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Storm Crow Alehouse<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1619 West Broadway, Vancouver<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tel: (604) 428-9670<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stormcrowalehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.stormcrowalehouse.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crowalehouse\">@crowalehouse<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stormcrowalehouse\/\">@stormcrowalehouse<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yay, I&#8217;m a judge again! 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