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About Richard Wolak
Richard Wolak (@vanfoodster) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Lifestyle and Food & beverage. The account has 18,620 followers and 5,778 published posts. Recent posts average 33 likes and 3 comments, an engagement rate of 0.17%.
With 18.6K followers, Richard Wolak is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Richard Wolak follows 1,330 accounts, so the audience is roughly 14 times the size of the list followed. Richard Wolak carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Richard Wolak under 7 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Lifestyle, Food & beverage, Food & Drink, Cuisine, Digital Creator and Travel Influencers.
The Instagram bio for Richard Wolak runs to 12 words. The bio mentions @bcfoodandbev. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Richard Wolak dates from December 2025.
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5,778 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Richard Wolak, 7 are carousels and 3 are videos. That mix leans toward carousels. With 5,778 posts published, Richard Wolak's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 3.2 followers for each post published. Richard Wolak also keeps 9 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 161 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include delicious, dinner, menu, which and visit. The captions tag #puertovallarta, #mexicanfood and #travelblogger.
These were the dishes we had:
Chili Cheese Garlic Naan
Bombay Vada Usal
Sunchoke Chaat
Tesfa Farm Paneer Saag
Mangalorean Sablefish Curry
Dry Aged Fraser Valley Duck Curry
Coffee and Chocolate - made with by
Gajar ka Halwa made with local purple carrots
For only $39.50 you pick 1 starter from the 3 selections, I had the Guacamole and chips. You then choose 1 of the soups from the 4 selections, I had the Chicken Consomme.
Then you get to pick 3 items from the selection of 14 mains, each of these items are small portions and when you finish, you can order another 3 items at no extra cost, this is to give you a chance to try their many different dishes. I had 2 rounds of 3; starting off with the Tofu & Mole tamal, Emmoladas and Potato & Poblano Tamal; and then for the 2nd round I had the Chicken Mole taco, the Enfrijoladas and the Aztek taco.
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joined me and each of us chose different teas from their exquisite menu of. I had the Oolong Goji Berry tea and Lawrence had the Lychee Congou tea.
We were then served a selection of their fluffy scones with clotted cream and orange marmalade; both the Jasmine Earl Grey and Classic Buttermilk Scones were divine.
The presentation of this afternoon tea was extraordinary, we then received a three tier set, the bottom tray filled with the scones, the middle tray featured the savouries and then the top tray featured the sweets.
I love the red envelopes which have a secret gift inside, many of them including the one I received is for complimentary admission to the
The Lunar New Year Afternoons Tea is $75 per person for adults and $40 per child (12 & under) and is available Wednesday through Sunday through to February 22 with three daily seatings at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are now available and can be made online.
The 3 zero-proof drinks are the Awaken, Warmth and Clarity on the flight or you can order them on their own. My favourite from this trio was the Clarity which is made with the Seedlip spice 94, cucumber water, grapefruit, lavender, ginger beer and garnished with dehydrated grapefruit and micro flowers.
We enjoyed a delicious dinner experiencing this special 3 course menu that was crafted by
As joined me we each chose one selection from the 3 selections in each course and shared so that we could try more.
Our 1st course choices were the indulgent Pacific Chowder as well as the Hannah Brook Farm salad.
The 2nd course choices that we had were the Roasted sablefish and the Handmade Ricotta ravioli.
The 3rd course choice that we had was the Sorbetto and we chose both the delicious Chocolate as well as the Blood orange.
joined me and we had dosas, I had the Mix Masala and he had the Fish with the accompanying sauces.
We also had a selection of the steamed momos, a mix of chicken and goat; we added some of their sauces for the Jhol, as well as the two other home-made sauces.
On this visit we also had the Chicken lollipops with the Szechuan dip; the Indo-Chinese Idly and Vada; which we paired with a couple of refreshing Lime Sodas.
For many of their dishes you can add the various proteins they have listed, for our Hakka Street Noodles we had it with tofu.
For dessert we had Gulab jamun with ice cream.
for an outstanding dining experience where the service was memorable. I had the Carnitas Tamal- so good, Grilled yellowfin tuna and vegetables, 100% Vera Cruz vanilla ice cream with olive oil for a great ending.
had a delicious lunch in the heart of Zona Romantica with my high school friend at this family run eatery where I had the pescado stew.
enjoyed a solo dinner having the Grilled Seabass over potatoes and guacamole.
visited for some traditional Mexican eats at this festive decorated eatery that has a vast menu of dishes, I had the tasty Enchiladas Suizas!
After my flight was cancelled and all the passengers were put up at a hotel for the night, I went out to nearby where I enjoyed several complimentary appetizers including the Marlin, and then had the Grilled salmon dinner followed by the Guava pie with vanilla ice cream.
#puertovallarta #mexicanfood #travelblogger
Some of the eating highlights included:
a great find in the Roma Norte neighbourhood near my hotel for the outstanding Tuna taco, Tuna Tostada and the Guava and cheese empanada.
one of my favorite meals at this Michelin starred restaurant was having the delicious Guajillo Chili Fish with blue corn tortillas and the Chocolate Tamal for dessert.
a very good Michelin awarded Mexican restaurant where it’s all about their house-made corn tortillas and more; I had the Manea (corn tamale with fish) and the Panucho (blue corn tortilla filled with beans) topped with pickled turkey, unique and delicious.
one of my favourite spots from my last cdmx visit for a Flat white and their delicious Matzo ball soup and also for their Whitefish bagel sandwich.
a very popular sourdough based bakery where the line moved quickly, I got a morning bun to go.
for a catchup dinner with my friend and I had the delicious Moroccan lentil soup and the Grilled seabass and then for dessert shared the Apple Tatin with Carlos.
catchup with my friend over an Espresso & Tonic at one of my favourite cafes in Roma Norte.
Some of the eating highlights included:
one of my favourite Michelin starred restaurant meals here with the Requeson (cheese) tamale and squash blossom with mole Coloradito and mole negro to start followed by the Native squash with white Pipian (pumpkin seed sauce) and mint wiith corn tortillas; and for dessert the Tamala pumpkin flan.
my other favourite Michelin starred restaurant started off with a House made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese and Tableside made salsa; I then had the outstanding Squash blossoms, ricotta, sweet potato, plantain purée; followed by the Zarandeado style Whole fish with caper mole sauce, smoked broccoli and prune; and for dessert the Sierra de chocolate.
a great find for dinner where google translate was the only way to know what to order. I had the delicious Enchiladas de mole chiapaneco; followed by the Neapolitan flan with fruit jam.
for an after dinner visit for their traditional Hot chocolate with water; and a delicious Guava pastry
that was led by chef Mimi with assistance from her son this was a memorable highlight of my visit.
.oaxaca for a Cortado in the artsy Jalatlaco neighbourhood where I stayed.
for delicious hot chocolate made with their own chocolate.
Bib Gourmand Michelin restaurant with traditional food; had the Chicken in Almond Mole.
Exploring a bustling food market in Madrid where I had tasty boquerones, salmon + along with Pistachio and Vanilla gelato.
Attending the 4th annual ceremony in Vancouver.
A wonderful tasting menu lunch pairing non-alcoholic and ‘s debut at
Enjoyed an incredible dinner with some of Vancouver’s top chefs at the one-Michelin Star for a Infinite and collaboration with a 9 course tasting menu.
Experienced the 18 course ‘From Thailand with Love’ menu that celebrates ‘s most cherished memories of home in Thailand.
Taste of the Summit enjoying a delicious Spanish Tapas dinner on the mountain in Squamish.
50 Best Bars held their first awards ceremony in Canada in Vancouver hosted by
A tour of Parmesan factory and tasting in Parma, Italy known as the temple of where they have been producing cheese since 1895.
Experiencing the ‘Radiant Radicchios under a Frost Moon’ Tasting menu
Best of the West was a wonderful evening of tasty food on the Ambleside Pier.
After a day of exploring on we then enjoyed a Mountain Top Feast at the Roundhouse Lodge which is on top of Whistler Mountain.
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Richard Wolak's engagement
Richard Wolak's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.17%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 588 followers. An average post collects 33 likes and 3 comments, close to 11 likes for each comment.
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Who is Richard Wolak?
Richard Wolak (@vanfoodster) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Lifestyle and Food & beverage. Richard Wolak carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Richard Wolak runs to 12 words.
How many followers does Richard Wolak have?
Richard Wolak has 18,620 followers on Instagram (18.6K). Richard Wolak follows 1,330 accounts, so the audience is roughly 14 times the size of the list followed. With 5,778 posts published, Richard Wolak's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.
What is Richard Wolak's engagement rate?
Richard Wolak's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.17%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 588 followers. An average post collects 33 likes and 3 comments, close to 11 likes for each comment.
What does Richard Wolak post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Richard Wolak under 7 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Lifestyle, Food & beverage, Food & Drink, Cuisine, Digital Creator and Travel Influencers. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Richard Wolak, 7 are carousels and 3 are videos. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Richard Wolak repeatedly use the words delicious, dinner, menu, which and visit. Richard Wolak's captions carry hashtags such as #puertovallarta, #mexicanfood and #travelblogger. Richard Wolak writes those captions mainly in English. Richard Wolak keeps 9 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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