Over 300 participants will gather to learn and share ideas at the 10th Annual Enology and Viticulture Conference and Tradeshow held on July 20-21 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. The Conference which offers an exciting mix of formal presentations and informal workshops will cover the latest scientific research combined with practical enology and…
Month: May 2009
June Chef’s Menu and Summer Patio @ Provence Marinaside
June is finally here and le soleil is our inspiration!! We bask in it, we celebrate it and we sit ocean side on our glorious patio enjoying the fruits of the sea! We are extending the Spot Prawn extravaganza for another month!! We have a new June Chef’s menu featuring the B.C. Spot Prawn! As…
Miku Announces New Menu, A Sustainable Option
With several Ocean Wise supported dishes, Miku Restaurant becomes the first Japanese restaurant partner with a downtown location Following the launch of their new season menu, Miku Restaurant is proud to announce its certification to the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program. This significant conservation program serves to educate and empower consumers about the issues surrounding…
Wine & Dine in the Valley – The Fraser Valley Wineries Association (FVWA)
The Fraser Valley Wineries Association (FVWA) is thrilled to announce their 2nd Annual Wine & Culinary Extravaganza, coming to Langley’s Highpoint Equestrian Estate Community (2 Avenue at 200 Street, Langley) on June 27, 2009 from 2:00-5:00PM. The wineries of the Fraser Valley are once again pairing up with the hottest local restaurants for a spectacular…
Divine Cocktail Mixers Amateur Contest
DIVINE COCKTAIL MIXERS INVITE AMATEUR MIXOLOGISTS TO SHAKE, SHOOT, AND SHARE IN YOUTUBE RECIPE CONTEST Divine Cocktail Mixers – the savvy shortcut to perfect cocktails at home – is on the lookout for new recipes and is asking the public to give it their best shot. The Divine Cocktail Mixers recipe contest launches June 13…
Care to be a cider cellar manager at Sea Cider?
Sea cider is trying to fill the position of Cellar Manager at effectively immediately. A link to the position description is available on their website at http://www.seacider.ca/job-opportunities/ www.seacider.ca
Night at the Vancouver Aquarium with Oceanwise
Vancouver Aquarium 7 p.m. to midnight Regular Price – $250 per person (Buy Tickets Online) Chairman’s Circle : $1,000 per couple For more than 50 years, the Vancouver Aquarium has been one of the community’s most unique special-event venues, providing guests with an entertaining and informative look at the often mysterious world beneath the waves….
Tour De Cork in Cowichan with Josh Clark
A day-long coach tour of four wineries/cideries in the Cowichan Valley, with proceeds to benefit Intrepid Theatre Tickets: $125 (includes tax receipt, lunch + winery discounts) Intrepid Theatre invites you on a private daytime coach tour of four Cobble Hill/Cowichan Valley wineries. You’ll enjoy lunch at Merridale Estate Cidery, tastings, talks and tours. Sommelier Josh…
South World Wines – Summer Solstice
7- 9 pm, Players Lounge, Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club, 1630 West 15th Ave., Vancouver $44.00 per member or non-member. Sign up or Renew your membership at the same time for an additional $40. Celebrate the start of summer at the lively and ever popular annual SWWS Summer Solstice Festival. Sample wines from Argentina,…
May 27 – The Good Life on the Jenn and Joe show
This week on The Good Life we have Tara Thom from Vancouver’s newest hot Thai spot – Maenam, sip some ?, and check out the what’s to do this week in food and wine. Listen live on The Buzz 1410 AM – or check on the Weekly Podcast Maenam – Now open on West Fourth…
Steve Da Cruz will offer over 100 cocktails at the corner suite bistro de luxe
With a love for the classics and a no-nonsense approach to cocktails, it’s only fitting that Steve Da Cruz will offer a list of over 100 drinks at the corner suite bistro de luxe. For the bar program at the new restaurant (which is set to open in July) Da Cruz – who honed his…
Monday Night Wine Dinner Series
Stephane Tissot Wines of Jura – France’s Smallest Wine Appelation Welcomes special guest presenter Barbara Mills of That’s Life Gourment Inspired dishes prepared by Chefs Stephane Istel and Bruno Feldeisen – five courses, including: Reception: Chef Istel’s Alsatian Tarte Flambe, Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling 2004 Tartare of Smoked Sablefish served with Celery Remoulade and Potato Latkes,…
Warm Weather Wines with House Wines
Geady for the social season. The long days and warm nights mean bocce, volleyball, outdoor dining and picnics on the beach. The most important decision is what to drink while lounging in the sun. house wine will pour our favourite picks for the summer. From sparkling wine to rosé, crisp whites and lighter reds there…
Pollanate UBC Farm
In partnership with UBC Farm, Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks is pleased to announce a Saturday afternoon presentation and book signing with author, Michael Pollan. Vancouver will be Michael’s only Canadian city on his book tour for the paperback version of In Defense of Food. This unique opportunity to meet Michael takes place at UBC Farm on Saturday, June 6…
New Zealand Winefair
YOUR INVITATION To sample proven performers and stars in the making from our leading wineries at the New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver 7pm-9:30pm VCEC WEST – 999 Canada Place Admission:$55 A premium wine tasting featuring: • Over 140 wines from 46 wineries To attend please purchase online at: WWW.NZWINE-EVENTS.CA
Cookshop in City Square hosts Anthony Sedlak from the Main
Friday, June 5th from 6:00 – 9:00pm Join The Cookshop this evening for an extraordinary event as they welcomes TV Chef and Author, Anthony Sedlak! Chef Anthony will share some fantastic recipes from his new cookbook and TV show, The Main. In addition to winning the Food Network’s Superstar Chef Challenge, Chef Anthony has also…
June – Four Seasons’ YEW travels to the UK for the 3 course $35 menu
No Passport Required at YEW restaurant + bar, 7 days a week from 5-10pm. Travel the world to Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts with 3 course monthly inspirations for only $35. Six Months at a glance April – Japan May – Mexico June – United Kingdom July – France August – Beautiful British Columbia September…
Fruili and Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich at 39th and Cambie Liquor Store
A Taste of Friuli Venezia Giulia Thursday, May 28 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store (5555 Cambie St., Vancouver) With millions of viewers tuning in religiously, Lidia Bastianich has become one of America’s most beloved television chefs through her TV series, Lidia’s Italian Table, Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen and Lidia’s…
6 o’clock Salon with author Jane Ganahl – Single Woman of a Certain Age
Start your weekend with a Friday evening Six O’Clock Salon with author Jane Ganahl, editor of Single Women of a Certain Age. This is Jane’s second visit to Books to Cooks from San Francisco. Her past book reading was such a hit that we look forward to this Six O’Clock Salon’s entertaining collection of stories…
