Provence Marinaside celebrates Caribbean Feast

September 10, 2009 As the summer begins to wind down, Provence Marinaside Sous Chef Cullin David celebrates his heritage with another Caribbean Feast. Join us on September 10, 2009 for an evening of celebration island style. This time around, we are offering an amazing three course Caribbean Feast for $48 per person. And never fear,…

Pink Salmon Festival

Hadden / Vanier Park 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3 Sunday August 30th 1:00 AM to 5:00 PM For more details please contact Brenda McIntyre Director, Major Events e: bmcintyre@psf.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Greg Senini Events Administrator e: gsenini@psf.caThis e-mail address is…

Love on a Leash fundraiser for aging animals

“LOVE ON A LEASH” – A fundraiser for S.A.I.N.T.S. (Senior Animals In Need Today Society) Wednesday, October 7th, 6 pm – 9 pm Hosted by The Smoking Dog French Bistro and Love on a Leash™ Trusted Dog Care Services Stand up food and wine event for dogs and their owners – Yes, dogs are invited!…

The Good Life August 27

This week on The Good Life we wrap August burger month up with Granville Street’s Roxy Burger, sample wine from Summerland’s Dirty Laundry Vineyards, and suggest some activities to make the most of the last days of summer. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen…

Whistler Feast in the Mountains

Saturday, August 29 Stay at The Summit Lodge – GREAT RATES! Feast in the Mountains showcases BC’s culinary bounty by transforming Whistler’s Rebagliati Park into a roaming gourmet sampling of local foods. Spend a summer’s afternoon amidst BC’s Coastal Mountains, wonder the park and savour the creations of BC’s best. Visit each vendor booth comprising…

Moustache Café Hosts Winemaker’s Dinner Featuring Church and State Winery

North Vancouver’s Moustache Café will host a winemaker’s dinner featuring one of BC’s top wineries.  On Thursday, September 17 2009, guests at the Café will enjoy premium wines from Church and State Winery paired with a four-course dinner. Chef and Owner Geoff Lundholm has a passion for fine wine, and a particular interest in the…

Fuel’s Suckling Pig Dinner

Septmeber 16…..Fuel is one of my favourite restaurants and Suckling Pig one of my favourite calorie splurges…. Fuel Restaurant invites you to a Suckling Pig Dinner prepared by Chef Robert Belcham and Chef de Cuisine Ted Anderson, showcasing produce from Stoney Paradise Farms and Wines from Blackwood Lane Winery.  Milan Djordjevich, AKA the Tomato Man,…

Seven Stone wine dinner at Senova

Manuel Ferreira of Senova Restaurant welcomes George and Vivianne Hanson of Seven Stones Winery for an exclusive 5 course winemaker’s dinner on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Reception with canapés at 6:30 and dinner begins at 7pm. Cost for this dinner is an amazing value at just $79.00 per person. (taxes and gratuity not included) Reservations…

Edible BC Market Dinner

On September 16th, we are very excited to have Chef Scot Rogers join us for our Cooking with BC’s Best Market Dinner. We first met Chef Roger at Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe– a Kitsilano institution that provides locals with outstanding organic cuisine, gluten free pies and other baked goods, plus a plethora of healthy and wholesome meals.  Our Edible BC staffers…

Fuel Restaurant, FOODFORTHOUGHT

Local Suppliers Who Inspire Us; Introducing Polderside Farms Polderside Farms is the result of dedication, integrity and love of Jens-Hugo & Virginia Jacobson.  Married for over 40 years, Jens and Virginia have been farming for most of their life together but started raising Chickens, Duck and Lamb for sale 3 years ago.  Every Thursday Virginia…

Hart House at Deer Lake Hosts California Garden Party

On Wednesday, September 9 2009 Hart House at Deer Lake offers a “California Experience” garden party that pairs world-class Californian wines with inspired west coast cuisine.  Guests can relax and enjoy live music as they dine al fresco, celebrating the bounty of our neighbours to the South. California has achieved global recognition for the quality…

Nu features Swift Aquaculture products

Yes you can farm salmon sustainably….meet Swift Aquaculture nu restaurant + lounge will now be featuring products from Swift Aquaculture including sustainable coho salmon. Bruce Swift’s Agassiz farm, Swift Aquaculture, is one of B.C.’s undiscovered treasures. Swift and his wife Mary Lou Picture live on a beautiful, five-acre farm in Kent County and you have…

Irish Heather’s Longtable Series

ANNOUNCING ANOTHER 9 GREAT WEEKS After 12 successful weeks that saw us expand to 4 days and serve over 1900 meals, we are ready to announce an even better line up. Click here for details. We are adding yet another day, Thursday, that will feature brewers that want to be a part of LTS but…

Opus Pool Party

Make a splash in OPUS Bar, sip cocktail samplings, groove to the cool-beach tunes of DJ Leanne all in your sexiest beachwear. Summer isn’t over yet so wear your sexiest summer outfits. OPUS Bar Doors at 9pm till late MUST RSVP to eforber@opushotel.com

For Tasty Respite, Head to Northern BC

From Tourism BC…. To escape the relentless rush of the concrete jungle, pull up stakes and head to the wilds in Northern BC. Just be sure you pack your knife and fork. At Yellow Cedar Lodge, a woodsy retreat set along the rushing Skeena River, delectable home-cooked menus prove to be an ingredient essential for…

Fall into Colour in BC’s South Cariboo

From Tourism BC…. Summer’s setting sun signals an end to barbeques and beach blankets. It also marks a metamorphosis designed for a painter’s canvas: autumn provides a proverbial showcase of lush greens and crimson reds mingling with vibrant slashes of yellows and oranges warmed by the blush of copper. Where to find such foliage? Circle…

A Beachside Resort Basks in BC’s Wine Country:

From TOURISM BC…. Within a region rife with vintage offerings, the Thompson Okanagan’s lake country provides its own heady lure – one that will draw you to the shores of Lake Osoyoos, south of Penticton, to Walnut Beach Resort. Basking in the summer sun, this all-season wonder proves bewitching with its own blend of temptations,…

Similkameen Wine Tasting at The Grist Mill in Keremeos

Come and experience the beautiful Similkameen Valley and two of its true treasures – the wine and the historic Grist Mill. Host: Similkameen Wineries Association Date: Sunday, September 13th Time: 1pm-4pm Location: The Grist Mill – 2691 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos Tickets: $25 (includes keepsake wine glass, plate of food + two tasting tickets) (extra tickets $2/wine, $6/food)…

Well Seasoned BBQ on the ByPass

Why oh why oh why is this always the same day as Feast of Fields?  I’d love to do both…… THE WELL SEASONED BBQ ON THE BYPASS IS SET TO SIZZLESEPTEMBER 13th IN LANGLEY The Fraser Valley’s premiere BBQ competition turns up the heat with the BC BBQ Championship plus more competitors, more BBQ samples and…