{"id":11658,"date":"2017-07-01T13:04:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-01T21:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=11658"},"modified":"2017-07-07T13:11:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T21:11:25","slug":"recap-tasting-plates-riley-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-riley-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Tasting Plates Riley Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I moved into my very first own place, a one-bed basement suite, \u00a0after I graduated from UBC was on 29th Avenue and Main. So when I was invited by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/\">Vancouver Foodster<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0his <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/2017\/05\/25\/tasting-plates-riley-park-on-june-14\/\">Tasting Plates Riley Park<\/a><\/strong>, I was excited and eager to revisit my old neighbourhood, checking out the food trends in the area.<\/p>\n<p>I invited my friend Graham and his mom Jessie for this foodie crawl, and the Tasting Plates newbies enjoyed the experience!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11679\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1.jpg 2447w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We started at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainstreethoney.com\/\">Main Street Honey Shoppe<\/a><\/strong>, where we tasted a selection of local and exotic honey. I think the wildflower honey here would be perfect for my favourite\u00a0<strong>Vanilla Bean Honey Ice Cream<\/strong>\u00a0recipe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11661\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1882\" height=\"1256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1.jpg 1882w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1882px) 100vw, 1882px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We were also offered a trio of delightful treats made with their honey, including the <strong>Honey Baked Apple Chips<\/strong>, the <strong>Sweet &amp; Savoury Cream Cheese Appetizer<\/strong>, and the <strong>Honey Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11664\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1944\" height=\"1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-7-1.jpg 1944w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-7-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-7-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caffeartigiano.com\/\"><strong>Caffe<\/strong><b> Artigiano<\/b><\/a>, we were fortunate to try their new <strong>Summer Menu<\/strong> before it was being released the next day, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iced Brewed Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Iced Latte<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shakerato<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spanish Iced Latte<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Iced Tea<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>House Made Italian Soda<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11667\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-10-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There was also the <strong>Sofia<\/strong>, a crispy savoury pastry filled with asparagus and melted brie &#8211; light, buttery, and perfectly complementary to our coffee drinks. \u00a0The tasting here ended sweetly with a fruit salad skewer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11662\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1511\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1.jpg 1511w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-5-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1511px) 100vw, 1511px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next stop we found ourselves at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boblikesthaifood.com\/\"><b>Bob Likes Thai Food<\/b>,<\/a> a cozy spot with modern design. \u00a0\u00a0On their tasting plate there was the\u00a0<strong>Mieng-Pla Tu<\/strong>, a flavourful bite of marinated tuna with lime, coriander root, chili, fish sauce, kafir lime leaf\u00a0wrapped with cha-pu leaf, and the <strong>Kanom Jeen Gang-Gai<\/strong>, the Thai version of ramen \u00a0loaded with rice noodles, chicken and greens, and dressed up in Thai red curry and basil. They really know how to pack a punch of flavours in their dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11665\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8.jpg 2060w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2060px) 100vw, 2060px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11668\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3853-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The visit to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.augustmarket.ca\/\"><strong>August<\/strong><b> Market<\/b><\/a> opened our eyes to different foods with health benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueheroncheese.com\/\"><b>Blue Heron Cheese<\/b><\/a>\u00a0offered a taste of their Forest Cheese with flavours of smoke and truffle, dressed with sunchoke kimchi.\u00a0The flavour combination was fantastic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11669\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2304\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_3872-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/standardkombucha.com\/\"><b>Standard Kombucha<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is no stranger to me, as I had tasted their frizzy kombucha before at The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/photo-shoot-tasting-uncommon-cafe\/\">Uncommon Cafe<\/a>. For the tasting, we tried the flavours of\u00a0Blackberry &amp; Charcoal, Lemon Ginger, and Blueberry Green Tea.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11666\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1860\" height=\"1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9.jpg 1860w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-9-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1860px) 100vw, 1860px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alamifoods.ca\/\">Alami Tempeh<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>provided us\u00a0a dip\u00a0made of tempeh, apple, veggies, and tahini sauce, which is great for eating chips or bread.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11660\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1822\" height=\"1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1.jpg 1822w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-3-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1822px) 100vw, 1822px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biotayvr.com\/\"><b>Biota<\/b><\/a>\u00a0showed us their  Pickled <a style=\"text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal; color:#000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myanxietymeds.com\/product\/klonopin\/ \"> buy klonopin online cheap <\/a> Beet Salad, served with blue cheese and fresh basil.\u00a0A fan of beets, I found the salad quite refreshing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11659\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1942\" height=\"1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3.jpg 1942w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-2-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1942px) 100vw, 1942px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pizza definitely better when made with local organic ingredients with vibrant colours. That&#8217;s what we had at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/rockymountainflatbread.ca\/\">Rocky Mountant Flatbread<\/a><\/strong> on Main. The pizza slices they served today were the <strong>Fig &amp; Brie,<\/strong> the <strong>Hot Honey<\/strong>, and the <strong>Farmers Market<\/strong>, complemented with the <strong>Fig &amp; Goat Cheese Salad<\/strong> and the <strong>House Made Lemonade\u00a0<\/strong>or local craft beer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11663\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1933\" height=\"1290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1.jpg 1933w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FullSizeRender-6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1933px) 100vw, 1933px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We had a\u00a0feel-good sweet finish for the Tasting Plates adventure at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejuiceryco.ca\/\">Juicery and Co<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There was a big selection of cold press juices and nut mylks. Do you know that they have their organic farm up in Pembleton to provide them quality ingredients?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11672\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4511.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4511-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4511-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4511-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter how full I get &#8211; I always have room for a small hearty kale salad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11671\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4510-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is the sweet finish, a lovely <strong>Mini Acai Bowl<\/strong> that&#8217;s delectable and gives you energy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11670\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2304\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_4509-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next event will be exploring a new neighbourhood! Check it out on July 12:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/2017\/06\/29\/tasting-plates-vancouver-stadium-district-on-july-12\/\">Tasting Plate Stadium District\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out the past events:<\/p>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-10989 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-restaurant-crawl category-tasting-plates-vancouver\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-burnaby-heights\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FullSizeRender-37-174x131.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FullSizeRender-37-174x131.jpg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FullSizeRender-37-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FullSizeRender-37-70x53.jpg 70w\" alt=\"Tasting Plates Burnaby Heights\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-burnaby-heights\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Recap: Tasting Plates Burnaby Heights<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">June 7, 2017 \/\/ 0 Comments<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">I have just realised \u201cBurnaby Heights\u201d and \u201cVancouver Heights\u201d both refer to the same area, although Vancouver Heights\u00a0is the more common term.\u00a0<a title=\"Recap: Tasting Plates Burnaby Heights\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-burnaby-heights\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-10648 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-media-tasting category-restaurant-crawl category-restaurant-reviews category-tasting-plates-vancouver\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-north-vancouver\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_2682-174x131.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_2682-174x131.jpg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_2682-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_2682-70x53.jpg 70w\" alt=\"Tasting Plates North Vancouver\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-north-vancouver\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Recap: Tasting Plates North Vancouver<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">May 6, 2017 \/\/ 1 Comment<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">This is my 2nd time attending Tasting Plates North Vancouver. Vancouver Foodster\u2019s Tasting Plates Series has helped many explore the local foodie culture and restaurant\u00a0<a title=\"Recap: Tasting Plates North Vancouver\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-north-vancouver\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-10226 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-media-tasting category-tasting-plates-vancouver tag-downtown tag-restaurant-crawl tag-tasting-plates\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-5th-anniversary\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-4-4-174x131.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-4-4-174x131.jpg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-4-4-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-4-4-70x53.jpg 70w\" alt=\"Tasting Plates 5th Anniversary\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-5th-anniversary\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Recap: Tasting Plates 5th Anniversary<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">March 16, 2017 \/\/ 2 Comments<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Richard Wolak, well known as\u00a0Vancouver Foodster recently welcomed his 5th Anniversary for his Tasting Plates series. And what an accomplishment for him built on offering\u00a0<a title=\"Recap: Tasting Plates 5th Anniversary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/recap-tasting-plates-5th-anniversary\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-9303 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dineout-vancouver category-events\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-yaletown\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7519-174x131.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7519-174x131.jpg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7519-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7519-70x53.jpg 70w\" alt=\"Tasting Plates Yaletown\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-yaletown\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Tasting Plates Yaletown<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">October 31, 2016 \/\/ 3 Comments<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">The latest Tasting Plates adventure by Vanfoodster took place in Yaletown. Despite the wet evening, it turned out to be one of my most favourite Tasting Plates events. I was\u00a0<a title=\"Tasting Plates Yaletown\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-yaletown\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-8958 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-media-tasting category-restaurant-reviews category-tasting-plates-vancouver\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-port-moody\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-37-174x131.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-37-174x131.jpeg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-37-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-37-70x53.jpeg 70w\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-port-moody\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Tasting Plates \u2013 Port Moody by VanFoodster<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">September 28, 2016 \/\/ 3 Comments<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">I was invited to\u00a0VanFoodster\u2018s latest edition of Tasting Plates\u00a0in the\u00a0beautiful city of\u00a0\u00a0Port Moody. As much as I was excited to visit the\u00a0\u2018City of\u00a0<a title=\"Tasting Plates \u2013 Port Moody by VanFoodster\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-port-moody\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"loop-wrap clearfix post-8779 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-restaurant-reviews category-tasting-plates-vancouver\">\n<div class=\"loop-thumb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-west-end\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-loop size-loop wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-4-174x131.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-4-174x131.jpeg 174w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/image-4-70x53.jpeg 70w\" alt=\"Tasting Plates West End\" width=\"174\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<header class=\"loop-header\">\n<h3 class=\"loop-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-west-end\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Tasting Plates West End by Vanfoodster<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"meta\">September 5, 2016 \/\/ 3 Comments<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">The West End I was invited to another Vanfoodster\u2018s Tasting Plates event, and this time the tasty adventure took place in Vancouver\u2019s West End. This neighbour\u00a0<a title=\"Tasting Plates West End by Vanfoodster\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/tasting-plates-west-end\/\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I moved into my very first own place, a one-bed basement suite, \u00a0after I graduated from UBC was on 29th Avenue and Main. 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