Freelance writer and unapologetic glutton. Email taraleeyvr@gmail.com

Joined June 2013
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10 Oct 2024
The Sandwich el Pastor is available at Stega Eatery in Olympic Village & Gastown until Oct 13, as part of @vanfoodster #sandwichchallengeyvr . A cute spot for light meals, drinks, and baked treats!
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7 Oct 2024
Jamila’s Afghan Cuisine on #commercialdrive offers a delicious “Ugly Afghani Sandwich” as their entry for @vanfoodster #sandwichchallengeyvr . Spiced ground meat with green peppers and onion in homemade Afghani bread makes this a satisfying sandwich. Try it before Oct 13!
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7 Oct 2024
Food by Fanta in #Langley has created “My Favourite Sandwich” as part of @vanfoodster #sandwichchallengeyvr . Smoked meat, pesto. three cheeses, and crispy rice are just some of the ingredients in this tasty sandwich. Available until Oct 13!
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2 Oct 2024
Try the Panuozzo alla mortadella at Pizza Rubato Napoletana as part of @vanfoodster #sandwichchallengeyvr ! vancouverfoodster.com/2024/0…
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21 Sep 2024
Looking forward to judging the sandwiches in this challenge—and trying out places new to me in town.
Our Vancouver Sandwich challenge starts today and goes through to October 13, here is the line up vancouverfoodster.com/2024/0… #sandwichchallengeyvr
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12 Jul 2024
School of Rock @TUTSVancouver is fun, entertaining, and heartwarming! A great summer show, with a lot of youthful talent, that stays true to the TUT’s tradition.
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Tara Lee retweeted
Art and literature shape our heritage and identity. Chinese-Canadians and Arts faculty Dr. Tara Lee (@UBCJournalism), Gu Xiong (Art History, Visual Art & Theory), and Dr. Mila Zuo (@FilmUBC) share how these cultural expressions relate to their experiences: l8r.it/wUVg
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26 Jan 2024
On the @vanfoodster @DineOutVanFest Art, Eat, & Sip Event #MountPleasant crawl. First stop is Maizal for tasty flautas
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26 Jan 2024
Ended @vanfoodster @DineOutVanFest Art, Eat, & Sip #mountpleasant at Pizza Rubata with delish mushroom truffle & bresaola pizzas
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26 Jan 2024
Explored artist studios at the very cool City Centre Artist Lodge as part of @vanfoodster @DineOutVanFest Art, Eat, & Sip #MountPleasant . Artists included Paulo OConnor, Mallory Donen, & Elana Sigal.
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26 Jan 2024
I love a good tamale. Next stop on the @vanfoodster @DineOutVanFest Art, Eat, & Sip Event #MountPleasant crawl is The Tamaly Shop where we learned about corn, chocolate, and art by Clarissa Banos & Tania Acevedo
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26 Jan 2024
Next stop on the @vanfoodster @DineOutVanFest Art, Eat, & Sip Event #MountPleasant crawl is the new @TreesOrganic for their signature cheesecake.
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21 Jan 2024
Sign up for this free online EDI talk & Q&A I’m helping to organize with the multi-talented & inspirational Leigh Joseph @skwalwen #ubc
19 Jan 2024
On Feb 1, join ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph for an online talk presented by JWAM and LFS! Joseph will explore her research on how important plants support culturally grounded wellness practices and the wider Indigenous resurgence. Register now: bit.ly/47GJr21 #ubc
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17 Nov 2023
On Thursday, November 23, Jason Pires, Co-Anchor of Global News Morning, joins us for a talk and Q&A. Diversity in Storytelling and in Newsrooms: Have We Smashed the Glass Ceiling? Reserve your seat by clicking the link! bit.ly/3tLOeB4 #ubc #journalism #yvr
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15 Nov 2023
I’m co-organizing this exciting free EDI talk and Q&A with @JPiresGlobal @GlobalBC . Happening in person and via Zoom on Nov 23, 4:30-6pm. Register now at bit.ly/3tLOeB4 @UBCJournalism @UBCWRDS #ubcjournalism #globalbc

1 Nov 2023
The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is pleased to present a talk with @JPiresGlobal, Co-Anchor of Global News Morning. The veteran broadcaster will share his experience with storytelling and diversity in the industry. Register for the event here: bit.ly/3tLOeB4
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14 Nov 2023
Love discovering new places. Enjoyed a trio of tamales at Toloache as part of @vanfoodster #dumplingfestyvr
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9 Nov 2023
Jingle Bao on #denman pulled out all the stops for @vanfoodster #dumplingfestyvr — loved the multicoloured and multiflavoured XLB
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24 Oct 2023
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy dumplings! So looking forward to this upcoming diverse Dumpling Fest! 🥟
NEW Post: Dumpling Fest Vancouver Fall Edition on November 8 buff.ly/3tNyH3G #tastingplatesyvr
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NEW Post: Vancouver Sandwich Challenge winners buff.ly/48A4bdq #sandwichchallengeyvr
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We are presenting the Squamish Food and Drink Crawl to highlight the growing food scene in Squamish. Get tickets and come and join us for a day time tour on Sunday June 25, featuring these participating spots >>>>>> get the details and tickets here vancouverfoodster.com/.../sq…
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