Foodie Fridays May 31, 2013

foodie Friday May 31 – listen here Latin American food in Vancouver just far more exciting with the opening of Chicha at 136 East Broadway. Chicha is brought to us by chefs Shelome Bouvette Allison Flook, previously of Davie Street’s Lolita’s and partner Kumiko Umeno. Bouvette and Flook are  freshly back from touring Peru ensuring the…

Mosaic Bar and Grille Spot Prawn Tasting Menu

Mosaic has happily jumped on the spot prawn trend and Executive Chef Thomas Heinrich has done a spectacular job of showcasing these local Ocean Wise beauties.  The tasting menu is $45 without wine pairings and $65 with more than generous portions.     Chef Heinrich spoiled us with a few extras the first being an gorgeous Spring…

Vancouver Foodster presents the Best Chicken Wings Challenge

If you are a chicken wing lover I am sure you’ll have some of your own favourites.  Vancouver Foodster is running a challenge right now though, so it might just be the time to try some new flavours. We sampled a few with some mixed results.  Number one?  Read on. As part of an exceptionally…

Top Chef Canada to Feature Vikram Vij & Indian Cuisine

The upcoming episode of Top Chef Canada, airing Monday May 20th at 9pm ET/10pm PT exclusively on Food Network Canada, will feature Indian cuisine, and Vancouver-based award winning chef Vikram Vij as guest judge for the Elimination Challenge. In Monday night’s Elimination Challenge, the chefs must create an Indian feast for the judges and guests,…

Stanley Park Brewery Wit

This Belgian-style wheat aged (Witbier = white beer) is golden-straw in colour and hazy from the yeast and wheat that remain in the unfiltered beer.  There are hints of coriander, star anise, malt and lots of fruit, orange peel and citrus in the bottle.  A refreshing beer to sip alongside some fried chicken at a…

Vancouver Tequila Expo

The Vancouver International Tequila Expo is back, bigger and better for 2013! We’ve moved to a new home at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, with triple the floor space, more than double the capacity, and of course, more tequila brands! The Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) is Western Canada’s largest festival dedicated to Mexico’s…

PINK in the City!

Saturday, June 15th, 2013 promises to be a fabulous day as PINK in the City is back for its fifth year and has confirmed its annual Fundraiser to raise money for Women’s Cancers & the BC Cancer Foundation! After the beach party in 2008, the pool party in 2009, the Canvas Lounge party in 2010…

BC Spot Prawns – Spotted Around BC

We’ll collect some BC Spot Prawn dishes from restaurants and home cooks around Vancouver.  Anything to add?  Email me at cassandra at goodlifevancouver dot com. Le Gavroche – FRESH, LOCAL, SEASONAL UNTIL MAY 30TH Spot Prawn Ceviche & Prawn Cracker Sous Vide Chicken Breast stuffed with Spot Prawns & Citrus Vinaigrette Green Apple Souffle LE GAVROCHE…

Tête-à-Tête cocktail party at Tableau Bar

Fresh off their win for Best French Casual at the 24th annual  Vancouver Restaurant Awards, Tableau celebrated with a little cocktail party with lots of fresh seafood and some of the seasons first BC Spot Prawns. Degan Walters and Sophia Cheng particularly liked the prawns boiled up simply by Chef Marc-Andre Choquette. Plates of antipasto,…

Another Great Dining Package from VANEATS.ca – Suika SUPASUIKA

The crazy boys over at VANEATS.ca have connected again with Suika Snackbar to bring us a $35 tasting experience complete with cocktails.  I absolutely love eating here.  The room is always full and full of action, there’s bound to be a birthday party which means the staff perform a birthday song with all the theatrics, and the…

CONTEST CLOSED #giveaway #contest SALONTEA $50 Gift Cert and Cookbook $100

CONTEST CLOSED CONGRATS Tracy TO WIN ALL 3 PLEASE! 1.  Tweet “#Giveaway #win #teaparty #cookbook @SALONTEAcanada @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/kWjso” 2.  Post a comment below as to which tea you love to drink 3.  Follow @SALONTEAcanada AND @goodlifevan on Twitter Contest closes Monday May 20 – winner chosen through random.org More on Salontea I have a thing for the ritual of afternoon tea.  Something about taking…

Gorgonzola Cheese and Recipes

Written By Vincenzo D’Antonio Gorgonzola is one of the most renowned Italian cheeses in the world. It is a blue veined DOP cheese produced exclusively in Italy from whole cow milk. As it often happens for many specialties of the traditional Italian cuisine, its origins are halfway between legend and reality. According to the historians, the first Gorgonzola…

THE ARTS CLUB AND BC WINE INSTITUTE CO-HOST WINE + FOOD FUNDRAISER

SALUTING THE BEST OF BC The Arts Club Theatre Company announces a new partnership with the BC Wine Institute to present the popular ChefmeetsBCGrape event along with two companion dinners in June. Not only does this fundraising series pay tribute to the top echelon of BC VQA wine and food produced in the province, but…

All-Star Canadian Lineup at 11th EAT! Vancouver

Presented by FLAVOURS Magazine, festival responds to gluten-free demand The 11th annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival returns to celebrate all things food, entertaining, and culinary travel at BC Place Stadium on May 24, 25 & 26, 2013. EAT! Vancouver is proud to announce its new presenting sponsor, FLAVOURS Magazine. Headliners on the popular Food Network Celebrity Stage include Spice Goddess Bal Arneson, Anna…

Antique Corset Exhibition & Historic Fashion Show III

May 26, 2013 – Antique Corset Exhibiton & Historic Fashion Show IIICome enjoy the elegant setting of Hycroft Mansion for a delightful afternoon sure to please all your senses. We encourage you to wear corsets, garden party or ball gowns to complement the lush surroundings. See the Exhibition of Antique Corsets and Ephemera from the…

Holt Renfrew Vancouver Launches New Pop Up: The Urban Tea Merchant

TWG Tea adds a flavorful dimension to shopping at Holts Just in time for Mother’s Day, shoppers at Holt Renfrew Vancouver can savor the exquisite specialty teas and expert knowledge of The Urban Tea Merchant, in a bright and airy tea shop, located just inside the Holt Renfrew Vancouver sky bridge. The pop up will…

Alexander Keith’s Mobile Brewery in Vancouver Thursday May 9

On Thursday May 9, Alexander Keith’s Mobile Brewery will be in Vancouver in the parking lot of Doolin’s Irish Pub. The Mobile Brewery will give beer lovers an authentic brewing experience and the opportunity to sample the new brews alongside food pairings chosen to complement the individual flavors of each beer. In March, Alexander Keith’s…