CLOSED #contest #datenight for 2 @Restaurant62

Congrats to @Ocean_Princess To win date night for two at Restaurant 62 1) Follow @goodlifevan on twitter 2) Tweet the following – RT AND Comment on http://bit.ly/zVekT1 #contest #giveaway @restaurant62 @goodlifevan  3) Comment on this post – who would you take on date night? restaurant 62 Executive Chef Jeff Massey is pleased to introduce a new dinner menu designed…

March is Lobster Month at Le Gavroche

Le Gavroche’s famous Lobster Festival is back and for the month of March guests can enjoy a lobster-packed three-course dinner for only $39. Set in a historic Victorian house with views of the Coastal Mountains and Coal Harbour, Le Gavroche is the perfect setting to enjoy everyone’s favourite crustacean. To start, guests will have their…

Laughing Stock Winery at Fraiche

Winemakers Dinner created by Chef Jefferson Alvarez and co-hosted by David and Cynthia Enns, owners and winemakers of Laughing Stock Winery. The 5 course dinner is being specially developed to pair with the small production, ultra-premium wines from LFGN. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:30pm $135 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Call 604.925.7595 for reservations.

TASTE OF TALENT BENEFIT DINNER 2012 – TONIGHT

Enjoy a dining experience like no other.  With Canada’s Culinary Talent all under one roof, all in one kitchen at the historical Rosewood Hotel Georgia. March 26, 2012. Together with Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Head Chef, Ken Nakano, taste courses after courses prepared by below culinary teams. www.taste-of-talent.eventbrite Canada’s National Culinary Team Canada’s Junior National Culinary Team…

Hawksworth embarks on Hong Kong culinary adventure

A prestigious invitation to cook at acclaimed SEVVA restaurant The Hawksworth Restaurant executive team are thrilled to have been invited by Bonnie Gokson, owner of Hong Kong hot spot SEVVA to present a series of showcase menus to discerning diners at the highly acclaimed international restaurant. This exciting opportunity offers a culinary exchange between two…

COCKTAIL CULTURE AT MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES

RETURN OF THE MARTINI The Classic Martini is a Cocktail essential – simplicity and elegance in a glass. Starting February 27th, enjoy the best original Gin Martini or modern Vodka Martini in Vancouver for only$8, every day at MARKET by Jean-Georges. Made withNo.3 Gin or Belvedere Vodka. CRAZY ABOUT THE CLASSICS Celebrate the Classics every weekday at…

Foodie Friday’s on NEWS1130

Foodie Fridays February 24 – click to listen This week we chat about the upcoming Playhouse International Wine Festival that starts on Monday and runs throughout the week (Feb 27- Mar 4), and get the scoop on what events are worthy and still have tickets left.  This year the theme country is Chile and the grape Cabernet.  We…

Granville Island Sustainable Seafood walking tour

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 -10:00AM – 1:00PM Join us on an interactive walking tour of the Granville Island docks, market seafood vendors, and more! Meet local fishermen and culinary experts who will share tips and techniques for shopping and preparing sustainable seafood dishes at home.  Hurry to registeras space is limited. February 25th 10:00 AM -1:00PM Location: Pacific…

Granville Island Brewmaster’s Dinner at Seasons in the Park

 Following a recent facelift, Seasons in the Park is poised and ready for its first event of the year. On Tuesday, March 6th, Seasons will host a Brewmaster’s Dinner with Vancouver’s own Granville Island Brewing. After a very successful GIB dinner at The Sandbar, the Sequoia Company of Restaurants is excited to offer another delicious…

TASTE THE WORLD OF WINE AT THIS YEAR’S 34TH ANNUAL PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL

Three nights, three unique experiences, one incredible room of wine The heart of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, the International Festival Tasting Room (or IFT) offers three nights of unparalleled tasting opportunities from March 1st to 3rd. With tickets priced at just $95 (inclusive of all taxes and fees) the IFT is a unique…

Ned Bell teams up with Dining Out For Life as Honourary Chef

BC’s biggest restaurant fundraiser is teaming up with Ned Bell, Executive Chef of YEW restaurant + bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, to rally support for the 18th Dining Out For Life restaurant fundraiser and the 18,000 British Columbians living with HIV/AIDS. As Honourary Chef, Ned Bell will be available for cooking demos and…

Sail Away and Experience the Beauty of Boating in BC

Enjoy a boating adventure surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet in the Vancouver region of British Columbia! See snow capped mountains and marine wildlife that includes eagles, porpoises and whales. Journey to any of the hidden inlets, hundreds of neighbouring islands or marine parks. The coast features many marinas offering…

Ensemble Driftwood Beer Dinner

Still seats left – February 20 Four Beer-Paired Courses $50 Chef MacKay, well-known for his multi-course wine-paired dinners has switched gears in salute toensemble Tap’s fabulous 45 world-beer cellar and modern comfort menu. On Monday February 20th, commencing at 6pm, Driftwood’s brewmaster and Chefs MacKay and Hendrickson honour four unique and extraordinary Driftwood beers, with modern…

Chef Ned Bell Keynote Speaker at Speed-Dating for Farmers

Local food businesses in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are signing up to Meet Your Maker where local food producers and local food buyers meet, get business and grow. Scheduled for Monday February 27 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver, this local event is modeled after Portland, Oregon’s very successful ‘Farmer-Chef Connection.’ This…

A Rogue Women in Beer Pairing Mingler

Thursday March 8th – 6:30 March 8th (International Women’s Day) at Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar. 8 Fabulous BC Beers brought to you by…. 8 Charismatic BC Women in Beer from…. 8 BC Breweries paired with….. 8 Perfectly Paired Creations by Rogue Chef Cory Chapman!  Sponsored by Pink Pints!   ….Yes Boys, you are welcome to come!! $55/person includes tax, gratuities and swag! PASS…

Support the Campaign to Beat Arthritis and Autoimmune Conditions

Power of Movement Semperviva Yoga is proud to be the leading studio for Power of Movement in Vancouver. As Canada’s largest yoga fundraiser, we are raising funds for the more than 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis and autoimmune diseases. On Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 11:00am we will be joining thousands of Canadians, as we take…

The Urban Tea Merchant Sweetheart Trio for Two

In honour of the month of February and the season of love, Urban Tea Merchant is offering Valentine’s Sweet Tea Services, an ideal way to spend part of an afternoon or early evening.  Until the end of February Chef Michael Batoux has created tea infused cakes, fondues and sandwiches for sharing with loved ones; whether…

Suika To Me Deal from VanEats

Suika has partnered again with the boys at VANEATs.ca (see the previous one)  for a promotion called #SuikaToMe, an $18 menu running from February 15 – March 31.  While Suika is not overly pricey to begin with, this four course menu is an absolute steal.  The menu consists of salmon carpaccio, beef filet steak, oxtail ramen soup and…

The Top Six Must-Try Chinese Dishes in Richmond, British Columbia

Tourism Richmond -From casual Hong Kong-style cafes to traditionally ornate dining rooms, Richmond offers a true taste of the Far East on the West Coast With a population that’s 65 per cent Asian and with the largest proportion of Canadian residents of Chinese ancestry (45 per cent), Richmond is THE North American Mecca for Asian…

Red Card Opens for Brunch

Brunch Menu Fresh Seasonal Fruit Parfit    8 Strawberry and yoghurt granola Giardino Fritatta     12 Roasted peppers, mozzarella, arugula, served with spiced potato   RedCard Sausage and Egg Sandwich 12 House made pork sausage patty with fried egg, rosemary mayo, Arugula, smoked tomato chutney with spiced potato Pulled Pork Hash   12 2 sunny side up eggs, potato,…