Don’t miss out on the final Kale & Nori pop-up of 2012, and this is sure to be a quick sell out. 4 courses by Chef Jonathan including the “Turketta” 4 cocktails by Lauren Mote, including a variety of liquor sponsors to sweeten the deal – we are not confined to any single category, instead…
Month: November 2012
Wine Dinner at Wild Rice New West
GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT WITH A SPIRITED WINE DINNER AT WILD RICE NEW WESTMINSTER Executive Chef Todd Bright and Sommelier Andrew Switzer have collaborated to create a stunning five-course wine pairing dinner to kick-off the festive season. The dinner will be held at the New Westminster location on December 5th starting at 6:30 p.m….
Danger Thrill Show- The Most Dangerous Show in Town
Friday, November 30, 2012 9:00pm until 2:00am The most dangerous show in town is pulling out all the stops on this night of weird, wild, wonderment. Motorcycle stunt, darts, bed of swords, balloon perversion, Strong woman, escape artist, and much much more! Featuring death defying live stunts by Neil E. Dee Melody Mangler Like you’ve never seen…
Come Together for the Holidays at Park Royal
Experience the fun-filled, family-friendly events at Park Royal this Holiday season It’s beginning to look a lot like the Holidays at Park Royal! Experience the many ways that families can come together for the Holidays with several events that will be sure to put a smile on the faces of parents and children alike. “We…
Hart House’s Dickens Lunch Buffet Offers Seasonal Delights
This holiday season, give your tastebuds what they really want: a visit to Hart House’s annual Dickens Lunch Buffet available from December 4thto December 20th. December gets busier every year, and Dickens Lunch Buffet offers an easy way to catch up with friends or share a memorable lunch with business colleagues. This year’s offerings include…
Shangri-La Vancouver Sparkles This Holiday Season
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver Sparkles This Holiday Season with a New Christmas Market, Festive Music, Ceremonial Tree Lighting and More City’s five-diamond hotel set to make memories with fresh traditions. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver adds a glistening array of new festive activities to the city’s holiday season starting on Sunday, 2 December 2012, with its debut Christmas Market…
Vancouver Foodster 1st Annual Local Pancake Challenge Winners
1st Place: Yolks Breakfast for their BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters Created by Chef Steven Ewing Description: BC Hazelnut Pancakes with local apple-aged white cheddar fritters Local ingredients: Eggs, Apples, Hazelnuts, Honey, Cheddar, Milk Savoury or Sweet: Sweet Location: Food Truck at…
Chris Whittaker Crowned Top Chef OF 2012 Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Last night, the Vancouver Aquarium was transformed into a culinary battleground as 12 of Vancouver’s top chefs competed to create the best sustainable chowder before a crowd of hungry seafood lovers. After the last bowls of chowder were sampled, a panel of esteemed judges crowned Chef Chris Whittaker of Forage Restaurant the 2012 Vancouver Aquarium…
Recipe to Riches Season Two’s Sixth Category Winner is Burnaby BC’s Don Harquail and his Golden Toffee Nut Gems
In Wednesday’s night’s 9pm ET/8pm PT episode of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches season two, Don Harquail from Burnaby, BC, was declared the winner of the Candies and Chocolates category. As the winner of his category, Don will receive $25,000 and his Golden Toffee Nut Gems will be a new…
Road 13 Winery & Save On Meats Team Up For DTES Charity
British Columbia’s Road 13 Winery is joining forces with Vancouver’s iconic Save On Meats to present “The Farmer And The Pig” – a three-course dinner celebrating BC wine and diner classics, to benefit A Better Life Foundation in support of Downtown Eastside social initiatives. At 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5th, join Mick Luckhurst of Oliver’s…
Quang Dang’s Recipe for Wild BC Herring Barigoule
INGREDIENTS Serves 6 6 pieces Wild Pacific Herring, filleted and trimmed 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 3 lemons, zested and juice separated 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 white onion, finely minced 2 cups smoked bacon, finely diced to match onions and carrots 2 cups extra virgin olive oil 2 fresh bay leaves 6…
Market Meats stocks turkeys for US Thanksgiving
Local butcher sees spike in turkey sales as American expats plan Thanksgiving dinners away from home They may not live in the US, but that doesn’t mean thousands of American expats who call Vancouver home aren’t planning their Thanksgiving dinners. Zul Suleman, owner of Kitsilano’s Market Meats, says he’s seen a significant spike in turkey…
Vancouver Foodster Burger Challenge Sampling
If you are a burger lover check out The Vancouver Best Burger Challenge from Richard Wolak – Vancouver Foodster. Twenty-nine different restaurants are offering burgers and voting takes place until December 3, 2012. Some burgers are on the regular menu and others have developed a special burger available until November 30, 2012. I sampled a couple…
UNVEIL RARE BALVENIE 50 YO – Education Seminar & Sampling
Monday, November 19 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Join Balvenie Brand Ambassador, Lorne Cousin in the Cambie Kitchen for an exclusive tasting and education of Balvenie’s finest. Enjoy samples of the following: Balvenie 12 YO Doublewood Balvenie 12 YO Signature Balvenie 15 YO Single Barrel Balvenie 21 YO Port Wood Watch as they reveal…
Recipe to Riches Season Two’s Fifth Category Winner is Brampton ON’s Rick Matharu and his Butter Chicken Lasagna
In Wednesday’s night’s 9pm ET/8pm PT episode of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches season two, Rick Matharu from Brampton, ON, was declared the winner of the Entrées category. As the winner of his category, Rick will receive $25,000 and his Butter Chicken Lasagna will be a new President’s Choice® brand…
Le Parisien continues Tête to Tail
In the tradition of the great Parisian bistros like Pied au Cochon, Le Parisien continues its Tête (head) to Tail specials. From November 15 through 30, you really can experience the whole hog from Petit Plat Fromage de Tête to Slow Braised Pigs Tail as an Hors d’Oeuvre. Go ahead – give them a try…
Chef Mark Filatow of Kelowna Wins Gold Medal Plates Vancouver
Gold: Mark Filatow (Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar) Kelowna, paired with Orofino 2010 ‘Scout Vineyard’ Syrah Silver: Quang Dang (West Restaurant & Bar) Vancouver, paired with Foxtrot 2009 Pinot Noir Bronze: Angus An (Maenam) Vancouver, paired with CedarCreek 2011 Riesling Best of Show Award Winners Gold: Nichol Vineyard 2009 Syrah Silver: Le Vieux Pin 2011…
Get a Sweet Start on Your Holiday Season in Candytown
Yaletown to Host Vancouver’s Newest Christmas Festival The Yaletown Business Improvement Association is proud to announce the only free outdoor Christmas festival on Mainland Street in Downtown Vancouver. November 23-24, 2012, Candytown is kicking off the festive season with a fun and interactive weekend. Vancouver’s newest festival will transform the heritage district of Yaletown into…
Vancouver Foodster presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver” – Fall Edition
Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as Vancouver Foodster, Vancouver’s essential online food and drink guide, presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver” Fall Edition in Chinatown and Strathcona. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to the guests, thereby showcasing their…
Oyama Sausage Cassoulet with Beaujolais Noveau
CLASSIC PAIRINGS AT OYAMA SAUSAGE – CASSOULET AND BEAUJOULAIS NOUVEAU Celebrate Cassoulet and Beaujoulais with Oyama Sausage this month. From November 22 – 25, 2012, the hard working staff at Oyama Sausage are offering house-made cassoulet for sale at their store on Granville Island. One form generously feeds two people and is available for a very…
