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August 31 Click to Listen It’s a busy week for foodies! This week we talk about Passions Gala on Sunday September 9th at the Dr. Peter Aids Center, back to school lunches and breakfasts and a new spot for delicious eats, EAST OF MAIN. The Passions Gala is a not to miss fundraiser for the Dr….

Beer for Breast Cancer

Kelowna–based Tree Brewing Supports Breast Cancer Tree Brewing is known for its cans, and now they’ve turned them pink. In a unique partnership with the BC Cancer Foundation, the award-winning brewer from Kelowna will be launching Beer for Breast Cancer – their Beach Blonde lager in pink cans – for a limited time. “All of us have…

Guanaco Food Truck

Now that fall is setting in, it’s time to switch from lighter fare over to hearty comfort food.  When I think of comfort food, cuisine from El Savador is not something that immediately jumps to mind, but after sampling a selection from the Guanaco Food Truck, I am thinking that these delicious plates will indeed…

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Celebrates the Close of Summer

Four Seasons HotelVancouver and Executive Chef Ned Bell are kicking off September at high velocity!  Celebrating health, wellness, superb food and great times, Four Seasons and YEW restaurant + bar are putting some muscle behind their commitment to community.  Take advantage of YEW’s sustainable seafood concept at special events all around the Lower Mainland, including the Hotel’s…

Taste of Tulalip

  The most talked about wine and food event kicks off with Friday night’s multi-course Celebration Dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and his team, paired with premium wines from around the globe selected by sommelier, Tommy Thompson. Seating is limited to 400 guests. Saturday is filled with a plethora of wine and food…

Chef Dale MacKay closes ensemble and ensembleTap restaurants

Top Chef Canada Winner Dale MacKay, best-known for his fierce competitiveness, confirms that he is throwing in the proverbial towel and closing both of his Vancouver restaurants. MacKay, who opened ensemble restaurant and bar and ensemble Tap (eTap) in 2011 after winning season one of Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada loves ‘Food City’ but…

Similkameen Sizzle Pepper Festival

Location: Keremeos, British Columbia (View Map) Dates: September 15, 2012 Website:http://www.ttpsoftware.com/sizzlesite/index.html Festival Details: Come help us celebrate the 11th anniversary of Canada`s only pepper festival! This free family festival celebrating the pepper harvest has something for everyone.  Beverage Gardens, Chili cook-off, Children`s play area, pancake breakfast and our signature event – Sear Factor hot pepper eating contest….

Cornucopia – Whistler

Cornucopia –  An abundant, overflowing supply True to its name, Cornucopia is the fall festival for the indulgent and the connoisseur. Ideally located in the majestic and historic resort town of Whistler, BC, the festival celebrates an exemplary culinary scene and impeccable wines for every type of bon vivant. Offering a truly sensory experience, with…

Tastes of April Point

Indulge. Experience. Taste. On the weekend of September 14 to the 16th, escape to April Point Resort & Spa and enjoy international and island wines, local cheeses, exotic teas, gourmet cuisine, Mediterranean olives, succulent oysters, chocolate, and biodynamic wines during this weekend of delightful indulgence. Weekend packages from $289 for Loyalty Club Members – A…

O! Osoyoos Celebrates Festival

Time to Shine at O! Osoyoos Celebrates September 14–16, 2012 The community of Osoyoos, at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, is proud to present the first annual O! Osoyoos Celebrates festival, held from September 14-16, 2012. Honouring the wine, food and authentic culture of this distinctive community, the festival provides the…

Fraser Valley Food Show

Celebrating over 155 years of bountiful Fraser Valley harvests and food processing The Fraser Valley Food Show is showcasing the magic of food and cooking at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC. Experience food both local and international, celebrity chef demonstrations, cooking competitions, sausage making competitions, cheese and wine seminars, Bite of the Valley participating…

Julia Child Celebrates 100th at Pastis

Pastis is one of Vancouver’s top French bistros and when it came to celebrating Julia Child’s 100th Birthday they stepped up and recreated many of the items from her epic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking and are still doing so until September 2. We attended the August 16 dinner, which was both a cooking…

The Westin Grand – Pop Up Patio

Act quick to check out the latest pop up at The Westin Grand at Homer and Robson Street.  Sit poolside and catch the last rays of summer amongst the gardens with music from their live DJ.  On every Thursday and Friday while the weather lasts. The menu is created by Executive Chef Matthew Richmond and…

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort offers five new packages designed for boaters

Boaters can tie up for the day, indulge in the Resort’s amenities and partake in its activities Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is open to boaters; and with five day-use packages, there is a lot on offer from relaxation and gourmet food, to all-day guided wilderness and wildlife adventures. “We want the boating community to know…

Enjoy Julia Child at Pastis Until September 2

“…you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. Then you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.” This is your last chance to experience Executive Chef Tobias Grignon’s three-course prix fixe dinners in homage to the centenary of…

James Barber’s Cookbooks on Sale!

JAMES BARBER’S PASSION We buy cookbooks in moments of passion. We want them to bring pleasure and give pleasure, along with joy and happiness and most usually, togetherness.                                                              (James Barber, Peasant’s Choice, 1994) Bringing pleasure and giving pleasure, joy, and happiness, and most of all togetherness is what James Barber’s cookbooks gave to him and…

From Farms to Forks 3

A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party Sunday, October 21st at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Early Bird Tickets $149 Sunday, October 21st, 2011 Doors 5:30pm Pacific Institue of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Ave. For tickets call 778.885.1308 or email us to purchase directly, or purchase online. We’re bringing together some of the city’s most prominent chefs…

Gastown BBQ and Chili Festival

Raising funds for charity through a FREE BBQ & Chili for Charity Festival is all in a day’s work for the oldest Irish Pub in Vancouver, the Blarney Stone. On Saturday, Sept 1, and Sunday, September 2, 2012, the Blarney Stone is hosting a two day outdoor block party style BBQ and Chili competition &…

Sip & Savour Salt Spring

A Festival of Local & Regional Food & Wine 2nd Annual Sip & Savour Salt Spring will shine the spotlight on the natural abundance of Salt Spring Island.  On Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday September 23rd, Sip & Savour Salt Spring will unite growers, food producers, chefs and vintners from Salt Spring Island along with…