Angry mob creates havoc in the streets – sound familiar? Only in this case, the mob overthrew a government, cost a king his head and created a modern democracy in the process. For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille and ‘le quatorze juillet’ as a national holiday…
Month: June 2011
A Taste of India Tea at Urban Tea Merchant
We have created a special afternoon tea service to celebrate of Vancouver’s 125th anniversary and the official ‘Year of India in Canada’. ‘A Taste of India’ Petite Afternoon Tea is a delicious selection of tea-infused savouries and sweets, accompanied by your choice of one of these selected teas. ~ Tiger Hill (Nilgiri) ~ Royal Darjeeling…
The Dockside Restaurant relaunches Vancouver’s best patio
Enjoy Vancouver’s only patio gazebo and unbeatable views on Granville Island For the past 20 years, the patio at the Granville Island Hotel has been one of Vancouver’s best summer getaways. Nestled at the east end of the Island, the patio is protected from the prevailing wind on three sides by the Hotel and basks…
Top Chef Canada’s Dale MacKay hosts grand finale fundraiser with special guest ‘Dusty’ Gallagher
Canada’s first Top Chef to be named during ensemble’s July 4th dinner service! Win or lose, Top Chef Canada competitor Chef Dale MacKay will be surrounded by friends and family this coming Monday, July 4th, when top judge Mark McEwan, host Thea Andrews, and resident judge Shereen Arazm declare Canada’s very first Top Chef on…
$39 three-course snow crab prix fixe now available at Le Gavroche
Spot prawn season has come and gone, but Le Gavroche is continuing its tradition of offering a $39 three-course deal – now featuring a new delicacy from the deep! Until July 17th, Le Gavroche will be featuring a special snow crab menu. For a mere $39, guests can enjoy two courses of succulent snow crab,…
Showcase Your Skills Behind The Bar: Open Call for Bartenders, Chefs and Restaurant Owners
Cocktail Creativity Goes Local as the Comox Valley’s Old House Restaurant Hosts Drink Competition Featuring Local Ingredients Do you have some serious skills behind the bar creating memorable cocktails out of unique ingredients? Come put those talents to the test this July in the Comox Valley as the Old House Restaurant hosts the first Local…
Hart House’s Italian Garden Party Serves Up Cuisine
Hart House Restaurant’s annual Italian Garden Party raises a glass to the Mediterranean culinary heritage of fine food and wine. Join us on Wednesday, July 13 2011 and enjoy a wine tasting in the gardens followed by dinner on the estate and enjoy live music for only $52. The evening begins with a casual tasting…
Symphony for the Senses – Sat. July 16th
La Stella Winery & Swallow Tail present… A summer evening of sensory delights. A six course wine pairing secret supper with Robin Braun of the VSO. Dine surrounded by spring flowers in one of our private Vancouver hideaways. Details Five wine pairings from the fabulous La Stella Winery Six creative courses from the Swallow Tail…
Mission Hill Five Vineyards Rose 2010
#BCWine $15 @missionhillwine An easy sipper from the Five Vineyards Collection of Mission Hill Winery made from Merlot, Cab Franc, and Shiraz. Aromas and flavours of strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate and summer punch predominate. Some perceived sweetness makes this a good wine for Asian dishes, or just simply unscrew the cap and sip at your next…
Caviar has returned to C – with a conscience
Last night, C was the first establishment in the world to serve Northern Divine, the new Canadian caviar from Sechelt. http://www.northerndivine.com/ Ethical luxury, pearlized- Caviar Returns, with a Conscience MENU Kumamoto Oyster and Cucumber with Northern Divine Caviar Scrambled Egg smoked hawkshaw salmon, northern divine caviar, brioche Pan Seared Sablefish with Pomme Fondant creamed leeks, caviar-lobster hollandaise Northern Divine Caviar…
Absolut Vodka at The Teahouse
ABSOLUT CITRON ABSOLUT MANDARIN ABSOLUT BERRI ACAI ABSOLUT RASPBERRI On July 6 from 6-7:30 pm Jacob Sweetapple of Corby Distilleries will be showcasing flavoured Absolut Vodka products Teahouse bartenders will be shaking these flavours into four delicious, customized cocktails for your sipping pleasure A selection of tasty Teahouse Bites will be served to accompany the select beverages….
BBQ for the Downtown Eastside by Glowbal Restaurant Group and Union Gospel Mission Announced
Union Gospel Mission aligns with the Glowbal Restaurant Group to serve thousands of free, nutritious and delicious BBQ meals to the people of the Downtown Eastside. The new and improved Oppenheimer Park will be packed with guests enjoying all-natural hot dogs, BBQ’d beef brisket, ranch-style potato salad, coleslaw, and Nanaimo bars for dessert, all prepared…
Okanagan Feast of Fields
JOIN US SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 AT VAN WESTEN FAMILY VINEYARDS & ORCHARDS IN NARAMATA FarmFolkCityFolk is pleased to announce the location and date for their 2011 Okangan Feast of Fields event. On Sunday, August 21, Van Westen Family Vineyards & Orchards will host this popular multi-course celebration of farming, food and wine in their stunning…
FARMFOLKCITYFOLK’S 2011 Metro vancouver FEAST OF FIELDS!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT KRAUSE BERRY FARMS IN LANGLEY FarmFolkCityFolk is pleased to announce the location and date for their 2011 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields event. On Sunday, September 11th, Krause Berry Farms in Langley will host the 17th Annual farm to plate grazing featuring over 40 restaurants, wineries, breweries, local farmers and many…
Growing Chefs Going Local! Food Challenge
Our Going Local! Local Food Challenge is back! And we need your help to celebrate local food and to raise $4000 for Growing Chefs! This money will support our Classroom Gardening Program and give more kids hands-on experience cooking and growing their own food. We hope you can join us today to help us meet…
Summer Okanagan Wine Festival
Introducing the Okanagan’s Newest Summer Tourism Magnet: Taste Summer…The Way It Was Meant To Be The brand new Summer Okanagan Wine Festival takes the main stage in the Okanagan from July 9 through July 17 this year. Designed in partnership between the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society, Tourism Kelowna, Tourism Penticton, Tourism Vernon and Destination Osoyoos,…
Aw, Shucks: Glowbal Collection Duo Awarded Top Spots at the BC Shellfish Festival Oyster Shucking Championship
Grand prize winner Ian Peck set to compete in World Invitational Oyster Shucking Championship, September 2011 The Glowbal Collection has plenty to celebrate in winning pair Ian Peck (bartender, COAST Restaurant) and Issac Del Campo (Manager, SOCIETY Dining Lounge). The two men tasted briny victory recently when they were awarded first and second place, respectively,…
British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Crowns Cocktail Competition Winner
The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce that Derek Vanderheide of Rosewood Hotel Georgia won the cocktail competition at its Dish N’ Dazzle, held on Friday, June 17 2011 at The Fairmont Pacific Rim. British Columbia bartenders were paired with spirits from the event’s sponsors at the 2nd annual competition, which was…
BC Wine Tasting at Legacy
Come join us and sample some amazing BC wines. Our aim is to provide you with a tasting experience focused on comparing BC wines with their international counterpart. We will have a line up that features the most common varieties from some producers across the world. This event will raise funds for the Sauder Africa…
Legacy Presents: An Evening with the Athletes!
A CHARITABLE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION Thursday, 6 – 9 pm Jun 30, 2011 Venue: Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba Street Come celebrate a truly Canadian tasting! Ticket and silent auction proceeds benefit CAN Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to raising funds and awareness for Canadian athletes. Enjoy over 50 different products proudly made in Canada,…