Wings of Kilimanjaro Charity Dinner and Dance

Join Justin Kyllo of Smoke and Bones BBQ to raise funds for his world record climb and fly from the roof of Africa in support of Plant With Purpose, the One Foundation  & WorldServe www.wingsofkilimanjaro.com Wednesday 28th November 2012 At Heritage Hall, Vancouver 3102 Main Street Doors 6:00 pm, Appetizers at 6:30 pm  A BBQ dinner that is…

Burrowing Owl at Kitsilano Daily Kitchen

SIP THIS! KITSILANO DAILY KITCHEN WINERY DINNER SERIES – Monday November 19th, 2012 An Interactive Tasting of the Best BC Wines – with a twist! This Month: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery With great anticipation we are sharing the wine knowledge/experience of our Floor Staff with our Friends and Guests. This month’s SIP THIS! Wine Dinner is…

Recipe to Riches Winner of Cookies and Squares

In Wednesday’s night’s 9pm ET/8pm PT episode of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches season two, law clerk Tracey Rigden from Etobicoke, Ontario, was declared the winner of the Cookies and Squares category. As the winner of her category, Tracey will receive $25,000 and her Dulce de Leche Brownies will be…

She Stoops to Conquer until November 18 at The Stanley Theatre

Another dull and dreary rainy Vancouver day this past weekend provided a perfect opportunity to sit down in the warm and have a good belly laugh.  The outing? She Stoops to Conquer now playing at The Stanley Theatre. Oliver Goldsmith’s bawdy comedy was first performed in London in 1773 and could  be compared to a modern…

Sweet Surrender with House Wine

With the holidays around the corner, there will be many occasions to indulge your sweet tooth. Why not match your favorite treat with the perfect dessert wine? The choices are endless: Port, Sauternes, Sherry, Aussie Muscat and sweet sparkling are just a few examples of the nectar we’ll be serving. You will have a chance…

Field to Fork Coquitlam November 22

An evening with our distinguished panel to discuss the benefits and challenges of purchasing and eating locally grown food. Also learn how our individual food choices influence the health and long term sustainability of our food system. Alisa Smith – Co-author of The 100 Mile Diet and co-host of The 100 Mile Challenge television series. Peter…

Wine Drinker Dinners return to Two Chefs & a Table this winter

Dates and themes for four multi-course paired dinners announced Two Chefs and a Table is pleased to announce the dates for a winter series of Wine Drinker Dinners, our signature multi-course paired dinner events. The four dinners, which kick off in November and run through to February, will be themed around regional cuisines, wineries and…

Whet Kitchen + Bar Patio Whet Your Appetite with VanEats

Whet Kitchen Bar Patio has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #Whetyourappetit, a $30 menu running from Oct 17-Jan 17, 2013. VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. While you may think that heading down to Granville Island is a summer activity and recall all the patios available, once fall and…

Whet Kitchen + Bar Patio

Whet Kitchen Bar Patio has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #Whetyourappetit, a $30 menu running from Oct 17-Jan 17, 2013. VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. While you may think that heading down to Granville Island is a summer activity and recall all the patios available, once fall and…

Hog Shack Swinefest Nov

Join us for an evening of utter debauchery as Hog Shack celebrates its 2nd year anniversary in conjunction with Oregon’s Rogue Brewing B.C. relaunch with Beerthirst. This will be a celebration of epic proportions. This ain’t your average pub grub beer dinner. Let Chef John Lim Hing’s creations take you on a fierce carnivorous journey…

Canadian Chefs Create Lager-Inspired Cookbook

THE “PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK” MERGES CANADIAN FLAVOURS WITH THE ORIGINAL PILSNER Thirty-eight celebrated chefs from across Canada have contributed their favourite Pilsner Urquell-inspired recipes to a limited edition cookbook designed for the chef-at-home.  From Braised Alberta Spring Creek Beef Short Ribs to Haute Poutine with Duck Confit and Quebec Cheese Curds, the PILSNER…

Gala Dinner at The Fairmont October 30

“…IT’S SHOWTIME!”… AS CULINARY APPRENTICESTAKE THE STAGE FOR DINING DEBUT Twenty-four future chefs from the Pacific Northwest Region of Fairmont Hotelstake the spotlight to debut their culinary skills at gala dinner On Tuesday, October 30, twenty-four apprentices from Fairmont Hotels in the Pacific Northwest region will strut their cooking stuff at a culinary debut at…

Granville Island Wine Tasting November 7

Sponsored by Liberty Wine Merchants, Fall Into The Market is Granville Island’s annual event in support of the BC SPCA. An evening featuring coastal wines and tasty samples from Granville Island food purveyors, all proceeds from ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the SPCA. For more information contact any Liberty Wine Merchant location, or…

Fisherman’s Herring Sale Helps Kids With Cancer

November 24 – 7am – 4pm or until sold out! 12740 Trites Rd, (south end), Richmond, BC http://mapq.st/rLcGJM Price: (cash only) $10 for a 20 lb bag, or bring your 5 gal pail To volunteer or sponsor email us: fhkwcinfo@gmail.com Event Updates: www.facebook.com/ fishermenhelpingkidswithcancer Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer  is proud to announce their second annual charity herring…

Provence Marinaside to open Wine Bar

TAP INTO GOOD TIMES AT THE WINE BAR There’s a new ‘baby’ in the Provence Restaurant family. Starting at the end of October, construction begins on a new space at Provence Marinaside – The Wine Bar. A separate casual dining space; The Wine Bar takes over the space that formerly included Marinaside’s entrance foyer, antipasti case…

Chef Jeff Van Geest – Miradoro – Gold Medal Plates

#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships.  The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the answers from Jeff Van Geest from Miradoro Restaurant in…

Colin Turner Joins East of Main Cafe

Veteran bartender, Colin Turner, joins the team at East of Main Cafe as bar manager. With almost two decades of cocktail experience, Turner delivers a level of sophistication that complements the service goals of East of Main. “Colin is an incredible addition to our team,” said proprietor Maureen Webb. “He brings with him a wealth of…