Diva’s Jeff Kang wins B.C. Chef of the Year title

Winner of BC Chefs Association and Canadian Culinary Federation contest goes on to national event www.divamet.com Diva at the Met Executive Sous Chef, Jeff Kang, has been named “B.C. Chef of the Year” after winning the annual Roasted Competition at the BC Foodservice Expo. The event, held on January 30, was presented in partnership with…

Winner of the S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Canadian Regionals

January 30 at the Calphalon Culinary Center in Toronto Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec student Daniela Molettieri showcased her skills against some of the most talented culinary students in Canada. The judging panel included Chef Jonas Mangao of Lee Restaurant, Chef Heinrich Meesen, Le Château Laurier, Chef Julia Hanna, Julia’s Ristorante, Chef Sebastien Houle,…

Winemakers Dinner with Burrowing Owl Winery at the Beach Club Resort

Saturday February 25, 2012 Indulge in our “Uncorked” Winemaker’s Dinner – Executive Chef Michael Sproul will be pairing Burrowing Owl wines with amazing seasonal dishes to create a unique dining experience. Tickets are $109 per person, applicable taxes and gratuities are additional. Have a look the incredible menu: Menu – Burrowing Owl Winemakers Dinner (pdf)

A Taste of Africa Dinner at Legacy Wine Store

TASTE OF AFRICA DINNER – PART TWO! Thursday, 4 to 7 pm   Feb 16, 2012  Our Taste of Africa Dinner last year was so popular and sold out so quickly that we had to do it again!  Back by demand is Isaac and his wife Becky with their amazing food from Taste of Africa.  Paired alongside South…

Parksville Uncorked: Swirl

Friday February 24, 2012 Swirl at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre  Festival goers will enjoy the best BC has to offer from fine wines to gourmet cuisine at Swirl. Whether you are discovering BC wines for the very first time, or reveling in selections to tempt a sophisticated palate, this festival of taste…

Parksville Uncorked Mission Hill Wine Dinner

Saturday February 25, 2012 Winemakers Dinner with Mission Hill Winery in the Walbran Room at Tigh-Na-Mara Indulge in our “Uncorked” Winemaker’s Dinner, where Executive Chef Eric Edwards will pair a variety of Mission wines with a delectable five course menu. Winemaker Ingo Grady from Mission Hill will be on hand to discuss the sumptuous wine pairings and…

Parksville Bubbles & Brunch

Sunday February 26, 2012 Bubbles & Brunch at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre Tigh-Na-Mara’s legendary Sunday Brunch is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and the palate. Join us to wrap up the ParksvilleUncorked Weekend for Bubbles & Brunch; featuring a selection of BC Sparkling Wines! Sunday February 26, 2012 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa…

Chef Anthony McCarthy – Saskatoon Club – Saskatchewan – Gold Medal Plates

#GoldlMedalPlates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships.  I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Anthony McCarthy for The Saskatoon Club in Saskatchewan . What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Lunch was served at school…

FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS at the BCLDB

Thursday, February 2| 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Savvy Sippers: Wines for your Valentine Join our Product Consultants for a tasting and food pairing of romantic & delicious wines guaranteed to please your special someone on Valentine’s Day. Saturday, February 4 | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Vancouver Island Brewery Hidden Flavours event Join the Hidden Tasting…

Parksville Untapped

Thursday February 23, 2012 Parksville Untapped! at The Beach Club Resort The Beach Club Resort is thrilled to play host to the 2nd annual Untapped event!  Spend your evening tasting BC’s best brews and local cuisine provided by some of the regions finest restaurants and purveyors of food. Thursday, February 23, 2012, The Beach Club…

Beta 5 Chocolates Valentine’s Day Chocolate Event

Celebrate with your sweetheart at our Valentine’s Day Event, where you’ll learn how we apply the unique hand-painted finishes to our chocolates. Every couple will have the opportunity to paint their own cocoa butter transfer sheets, and then apply them onto our Valentine’s chocolates (red wine, tobacco, cognac, cinnamon, ginger and 85% dark). We’ll be…

San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competitor Hans Berg

Last week a few of us curious food-loving types ventured to the Arts Institute to meet Hans Berg, the British Columbia competitor for the S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef 2012 regional championships taking place in Toronto on January 30, 2012.   This is one of the 10 regional events that bring together culinary schools to compete for one winning…

Recommended #Dineout at Raincity Grill – On Until Feb. 12

With another week left for the official Dine Out Vancouver (on until February 5), there’s still time to book a few restaurants for the $18, $28 and $38 three-course menus.  Over at Raincity Grill Chef Jennifer Peters is cooking up the Dine Out menu at $38 until February 12, giving you another week to enjoy her…

SWEET BC BLUEBERRIES – Healthy Recipes

Packed with important antioxidants, vitamins and heart-healthy fibre, Blueberries are hard to beat The beginning of a new year makes most of us take a second look at our diet, vowing to eat more healthfully, and take better care of our bodies to fight disease. It’s surprisingly easy – all thanks to one little blue…

Ganache Patisserie Saint Valentin Noisette Mango Chocolat 2012

Ganache Pâtisserie is excited to announce its newest creation for this upcoming Valentine’s Day.  Saint Valentin Noisette Mango Chocolat 2012 ($24.95) starts with a dark chocolate mango mousse layered with a chunky mango compote, moist chocolate cake and a foundation of caramelized banana cremeux, caramel crunch and a hazelnut shortbread base.  The entire gâteau is…

TASTE BC 2012 Results

Vancouver Has A Taste For The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation For its 18th year, Liberty Merchant Company hosted over 500 guests at the Four Seasons Hotel to indulge in drinks and fare from BC’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries and food purveyors. Taste BC 2012 raised in excess of $15,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital…

Contest Closed #Giveaway $100 at Glowbal Group, NIGHT at The Burrard Hotel, Tickets for City and Slope Benny Benasi

Closed – congrats Chris @chrishingston and @bkfcanada To participate in this contest: 1) Leave a comment on this post naming one of the Slopes in City and Slope  2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter  RT AND Comment on http://ow.ly/8Jgef #giveaway  @theburrard @Glowbal_Group @CityandSlope @goodlifevan  Includes 1 night at the newly renovated The Burrard Hotel. $100…