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Meet our hospo maven, Raven

As a valuable member of our Vancouver based global team, Raven works closely with local restaurants in Vancouver and Victoria to onboard them onto the First Table platform.Recently, we caught up with Raven to learn more about his passion for the hospitality industry and where you can get the best poutine in town!

Robyn Columbus  •  February 2023

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Beachside dining at Bali's best restaurants

When you think Bali, you think beaches, cocktails, hammocks swaying in the breeze and beautiful restaurants. Make the most of both worlds and try out one of First Table's best restaurants to dine beachside in Bali. 

Robyn Columbus  •  September 2022

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The best lunch restaurants in Ubud: First Table guide

One of Bali's tourism hot spots, Ubud is one of those places where you need more than a few days to explore! Set amongst rice paddies, jungle ravines and rainforest, Ubud is regarded as the cultural hub of Bali, with stunning architecture, temples and museums. If you need a break from sightseeing and have a hankering for a tasty lunch in Ubud, take a look at these five dining destinations that are among the best restaurants on First Table.

Robyn Columbus  •  September 2022

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The best lunch restaurants in Seminyak: First Table guide

Home to some of the best beaches in Bali, Seminyak boasts luxurious resorts, wide open vistas of the sparkling Indian Ocean stretching for miles, and stunning restaurants and clubs. If you're looking for a delicious lunch in Seminyak, look no further than these three destinations that are among the best restaurants on First Table. 

Robyn Columbus  •  September 2022

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First Table's top Bali restaurants

World class restaurants, stunning views, next level food, it's got to be Bali! Hop on your scooter and eat your way around First Table's best Bali restaurants as voted by our diners. 

Robyn Columbus  •  September 2022

How to take epic food pictures on your phone

Are you that foodie who insists on snapping pictures of a beautiful flat white and blueberry pancakes? Make the effort worth it and up your #myfirsttable game with these tips for better food snaps.

Robyn Columbus  •  August 2022

Q&A: VANFBC shares a positive takeaway from 2020

Leah Christ is the co-founder of Vancouver Food and Beverage Community (VANFBC) – a hyper-local community-focused program created to support the hospitality industry in the wake of COVID-19.

How to be a good diner in 2020

What does it mean to be a good diner? We’ve got five tips to up your dining game this 2020 festive period.

Q&A: What drives United Way Greater Victoria CEO, Mark Breslauer to make a difference

Some people work in jobs that you can't help but admire, and Mark Breslauer is one of those people. We spoke to the United Way Greater Victoria CEO about what drives him to make a difference.