The American Truffle Company returns to Napa with the second annual Napa Truffle Festival – bringing together two complementary aspects of European truffles: the best chefs in the world known for their truffle cuisine, and the best truffle scientists in the world recognized for their expertise and data on truffle cultivation. Gourmands and intended truffle growers alike…
Month: November 2011
Cook Culture Holiday Gift Guide
As every glance at the calendar reminds us, you-know-what is closer than ever. Luckily, we know one thing about everyone you need to buy gifts for: they eat. Since everything we sell is meant exclusively for those who eat, pretty much everything we sell would make a good gift. In order to speed things up…
無翅溫市 FIN FREE VANCOUVER
Up to 73 million sharks are killed every year, mainly for their fins. As top predators, sharks play a crucial role in our ocean ecosystem. With some shark populations declining by 90%, the health and stability of our ocean ecosystem is at risk. With the growing community behind a Fin Free world, we invite you…
Christmas Traditions with Rosewood Hotel Georgia
On Sunday December 4th, Rosewood Hotel Georgia will welcome guests of all ages with a Christmas Traditions celebration, taking place throughout the day in the hotel’s beautifully decorated lobby. Enjoy carol singers (10am-12noon), live piano music (12noon-2pm / 5pm-7pm), a visit from Santa Claus (11am-1pm) with hot apple cider and hot chocolate served throughout the…
Iconic Red BC Wine Tasting with SIP Wines
4th Annual B.C. Iconic Red Wines Tasting and Competition This is the most prestigious tasting of premium BC red wines ever held. Exclusive to SIP Wines, each year it seeks to discover the best in blended red wines that BC has to offer. Nowhere else will you be able to taste this array of wines at one…
House Wine December Tasting
Cheers to the Holidays Get ready for every possible drinking occasion during the frenzied season. house wine will alleviate stress and take care of your most important shopping list: the booze list. Enjoy a taste of our picks; from inexpensive party wines to the perfect gift bottles as well as recommendations for holiday meals (including…
CHI, THE SPA AT SHANGRI-LA OFFERS GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver introduces new services and gifts to assist you in giving the gift of wellness and pampering this Christmas, with special savings. Introducing the new Membership Privilege Card, loaded with a collection of signature treatments, hotel benefits and member privileges. Valued at CAD$2,300 the Chi Membership Privilege card is…
The Communal Table at Miradoro Restaurant
Late-harvest dining series at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrates fine Okanagan ingredients Miradoro Restaurant, British Columbia’s premiere winery restaurant, is pleased to announce The Communal Table, its weekly late-harvest dining series featuring fine Okanagan ingredients. The destination restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards offers stunning panoramic views of the South Okanagan Valley wine country and features Mediterranean-influenced…
The 18th Annual ART FOR LIFE Fine Art Auction
An Auction in Three Acts Saturday, November 26, 2011 presented by: Murrick & Somerset Insurance Services benefiting: the Vancouver Friends For Life Society The 18th Annual ART FOR LIFE Fine Art Auction Rocky Mountaineer Station – 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver BC Act 1: Lots 1-15 Performance by Public Dreams Act II: Lots 16-30 Performance by…
SIP, SAVOUR, AND SKI AS BIG WHITE SKI RESORTS OPENS ON DECEMBER 3RD
Set in the heart of wine country Big White celebrates award-winning champagne powder and culinary success Opening on December 3rd Big White Ski Resort has an incredible amount to offer skiers, foodies, and wine lovers this winter season. Awarded “Best Snow in North America” by Condé Nast Traveler, this resort is renowned for its champagne…
Eat.Drink.Tweet.
Register now for Eat.Drink.Tweet. — social media with a culinary twist — and be prepared to learn about the latest in social media and digital marketing while enjoying fine food and wine. The first Eat.Drink.Tweet. was a sellout and a trending topic in Canada on Twitter. Don’t miss out! This year EDT features a pre-conference session on…
Two Chefs & a Table named food supplier for Founders Lounge at The Cultch
Critically-acclaimed East Vancouver chefs team up with Eastside cultural gem Just in time for opening night of Penny Plain, the latest production from world-renowned puppet artist Ronnie Burkett, East Vancouver’s highly respected Two Chefs and a Table have taken over management of all food programs at The Cultch. The Two Chefs team are going to…
CHEF PAUL CECCONI OF LOCAL LOUNGE-GRILLE CROWNED Vancouver’s 2011 OCEAN WISE CHOWDER CHOWDOWN CHAMPION
Winning over the palate of a panel of judges by creating the most inventive and delicious sustainable seafood chowder, chef Paul Cecconi of Local Lounge-Grille claimed the prestigious title of Vancouver Aquarium’s fourth annual Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown Champion on November 23, 2011. “It was a difficult decision for the judges this year but…
FISHERMEN HELPING KIDS with CANCER
First Annual HERRING SALE Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th BC’s commercial fishing community is proud to announce their first annual charity herring sale that will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th between 7am and 4 pm (or until sold out!) at the south end ofTrites Road in Steveston,Richmond,BC (12740…
Social Feed at Nuba – Authentic Lebanese
$21 gets you this featured menu. Price includes tax and tip! Restaurant: Nuba – Visit Nuba’s Website > When: Monday, December 5th 6:35pm Where: 207-B West Hastings Street (at Cambie) – Get Directions > Price: $21 – includes tax & tip Nobody does communal dining better than the Lebanese and no restaurant in Vancouver captures the traditional Lebanese style of sharing like Nuba in…
Make Merry with The Glowbal Collection
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with stand-out dining experiences Hark all ye holiday revellers: This Yuletide season, all seven restaurants within The Glowbal Collection – glowbal grill steaks & satay, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria, SOCIETY and Black+Blue – are bestowing on guests the gift of delicious holiday feature menus, perfect for…
Butter on The Endive Sweater Season
November 25 – Butter on the Endive is partnering with The Found and the Freed, Vancouver’s hottest pop-up shop that features re-purposed authentic antique collections found across Canada and the States. Drop in before the Sweater Season Event to say hello to the lovely ladies on their official re-opening, on November 18th. MENU small plates: yarrow…
Diva at the Met celebrates the season!
Restaurant offers elegant menus over Christmas and New Year to toast the holidays in style www.divamet.com Whether you’re looking for an sophisticated option for the traditional Christmas dinner or hoping to add a festive dinner after Boxing Day shopping, Diva at the Met’s Chef Hamid Salimian has created holiday menu options that are sure to…
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, VANCOUVER INTRODUCES MUSICAL CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
From the Canadian Tenors to the Hotel’s Singing Concierge Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver celebrates the holidays with two new musical packages – one which includes an exclusive performance by the Canadian Tenors and the other that offers a chance to hear Shangri-La’s own singing concierge. The hotel will also fill the lobby for two weeks in…
Grey Cup Party at Manchester Public Eatery
Join SHLF as we Party with a Purpose and take in the Grey Cup championship on the big screen! For just $20 you can enjoy a burger and a beer amongst friends at the always awesome Manchester Pub, cheer on our BC Lions while watching the Canadian football fall classic, and support programs that benefit…
