Richard is a Food, Travel, & Lifestyle Writer with over 22 years experience, as well as a radio host with 11 years experience and he has been podcasting for over 9 years. He is a content creator, photographer, videographer and social media influencer. He creates engaging content across all platforms, as well as social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, Bluesky and YouTube.

Food, Travel & Lifestyle Writer for Vancouverfoodster.com and TasteandSipMagazine.com ;  | Food Contributor to CKNW radio and host of monthly food feature on The Jill Bennett Show; Host of The Vanfoodster Podcast.

Richard is currently an Ambassador for BC Food & Beverage and a Board Member of the Travel Media Association of Canada-BC chapter and the Chair of the Events committee.

Richard has been writing about food, cafes and restaurants professionally since 1993 when he co-wrote his first book “Vancouver’s Best Espresso Spots”. He then wrote “Oregons Hot Java” 1994, and then “Cafes Vancouver” in 2001.

He lives in Vancouver, BC.