Brunch at Campagnolo ROMA

From 10:30AM until 2:30PM on Saturdays and Sundays – bellinis and mimosas are $6. ROMA Brunch Menu antipasti roman toast 5.5 pane bianco, rhubarb conserva, ricotta  seasonal olives 6 pickled vegetables  housemade granola 6 honey’d yogurt, orange, stoney paradise raisins  glorious garnish salad 11 shaved vegetables, grainy mustard vinaigrette  chilled seafood salad 13 clams, mussels, pink shrimp, octopus, six minute egg  the cure’s salumi…

Bistro Pastis Celebrates Corn & Peas

What goes well together? Salty and sweet?… yes. Chocolate and vanilla?… yes. Corn and peas?… not sure?… well Chef Will Beere would like to convince you anyway. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates the union of this popular grain and underrated legume. Three course Corn & Peas…

Frozen Chocolate Raspberry Bombs

This recipe is an excellent and easy way to serve raspberries!  Love it! FROZEN CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY “BOMBS” – serves 4 to 6 3 cups firm but ripe raspberries (about 40 total) 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/2 pound dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup dark chocolate covered cacao nibs…

Midsummer Night Dinner at Campagnolo

Midsummer Night feast on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30PM. A bounty of the season’s freshest ingredients will be served, sourced that day from the Main St. Station Farmers Market and a variety of small farms and producers unique to Campagnolo. You will be lavished with fresh summer produce from small artisanal farms including Sapo Bravo…

Baconfest at Urban Digs Farm Burnaby

August 5 – A piggy potluck and pork roast featuring THE RE-UP BBQ  serving mouth watering tender smoked pulled pork on a bun. Bring your most creative bacon dish to share – delectables in the past have included bacon stuffed things, bacon vodka, bacon rice-crispy squares, bacon muffins, bacon wrapped anything – use your imagination and be prepared to…

Campbell Valley Wine Tour – Langley

DAY TRIPPING AND WINE TASTING IN CAMPBELL VALLEY Who needs to drive four plus hours to visit wine country when you can spend just 45 minutes and tour the best of the Fraser Valley wineries located amongst the rolling hills of South Langley’s Campbell Valley? Saturday, August 10th is the day to explore; visit Backyard Vineyards, Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, Township 7 Vineyards…

Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant

Tasting Plates *Mt Pleasant Edition Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT) Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy…

Locals Restaurant Courteney

Chef Ronald St. Pierre and partner Tricia have recently moved Locals Restaurant into THE OLD HOUSE, a Comox Valley heritage building constructed as residence in 1938 in and turned into a restaurant in the 1970’s.  Set amongst gardens beside the Courtenay River and with a gorgeous sunny patio as a bonus, this home is the…

BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake

September 1st at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls celebrate the 2nd Annual BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smell of salmon baking on the fire and the acoustic guitar in the background while you sip on a glass of Pinot Noir from one of these fabulous 8…

Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour 2013

On Saturday August 10th and Sunday August 11th the 3rd annual Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour showcases 33 farms out of the 425 plus in the area and is serviced by over 3o volunteers.  We did a brief tour of the area with Island Joy Rides in July and got a glimpse of what cyclists…

Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1-5pm (our Metro Vancouver Feast is always the first Sunday after Labour Day.) Our 2013 Host: Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, Langley (it was such a perfect location for our 2011 Feast, we’re coming back!) This year, FarmFolk CityFolk is celebrating 20 years of supporting sustainable agriculture and celebrating local food….

Island Joy Rides Wine and Chocolate Tour

We’ve been doing some cycling around Vancouver and when we headed to Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley we felt an afternoon ride would be in order; especially on a tour that was entitled “Wine and Chocolate”.   Not knowing the area’s bike routes we were referred to  Island Joy Rides who guided us for our biking, sipping…

“Passions” culinary event celebrates 10 years this September

More than 20 of Vancouver’s top restaurants and chefs are set to come together on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Passions – a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Proudly presented by Scotiabank, the fundraising gala has raised more than $900,000 since its…

Okanagan Film Festival combines Food, Wine and Film

While film festivals are common throughout the world, the Okanagan Food & Wine Film Festival is bringing an innovative concept to the table – literally! Held September 13-15th at the Rotary Centre’s Mary Irwin Theatre, the films for this festival will all have a common theme  – food and/or wine. And to add interest and fun to the festival, ticket holders will dine and drink…

Wines of BC at BC Liquor Stores

The month of August marks many British Columbians’ favourite time of year – blissful summer! BC Liquor Stores celebrates the rich abundance of our local vineyards by showcasing the wines of British Columbia in over 100 store locations. In support of this promotion, the Wines of British Columbia will host a total of five special…

Star Light Star Bright Dine Above The Stars Tonight

Presented by A Loving SpoonfulIn honour of John Oliver Ritchie Foundation Join us on the 35th floor for Dinner, Wine, Silent Auction and the best view of the 2013 Celebration of Light Fireworks! Tickets only $140.00! Only 80 tickets available! Check here to reserve your ticket TODAY! Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 – 6:30 pm Location: Coast…