Spot On

It’s that time of year when you see chefs salivating over creative ways to cook and present wild BC Spot Prawns, a delicious delicacy that’s only available for six to eight weeks. Turns out less is more with these succulent pink, bite-sized beauties, so come in and enjoy our simple yet perfect preparation for a limited time. But be prepared to be addicted

Spring Menus

With the sweet smell of blooms, longer days and a nod to all-things fresh and local, we’ve spruced up our menu for spring. Highlights include White & Green Asparagus with Truffle shavings, Porcini Dusted Halibut Pave and sides including Fingerling Potato & Arugula Hash…hungry?

Best Patio

The readers of Vancouver’s Where Magazine have voted LIFT Best Patio. It seems our seawall perch over the Pacific speaks to locals and we thank you! As the only seaside rooftop patio in the city, come enjoy pinch-me views, tranquility around the fire-pit, warm hospitality and a relaxed vibe that makes you want to linger and star-watch

http://liftbarandgrill.com

“We are thrilled to be opening our restaurant in Burnaby” said Alex Tung, Executive Chef/Managing Partner of Cotto Enoteca.  “We chose the Capitol Hill area as the location for Cotto because of the highly dynamic and diverse neighborhood.  This area is comprised of families and residents who desire simple and delicious food, paired with extraordinary service.  We are very much looking forward to serving our new guests here at Cotto.”

Cotto Enoteca will be showcasing modern Italian cuisine, specializing in authentic Neapolitan style pizza and comforting house made pastas.  The menu will be steeped in Italian tradition, though updated with west coast sensibility and will be presented in an approachable and informal setting.  Chef’s “simple, yet elegant” cuisine will feature the natural beauty of local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in an appropriate and sumptuous manner.  Showcasing the best ingredients of British Columbia and the traditional techniques of Italy, will be the overwhelming inspiration behind Cotto Enoteca.

The wine program will feature a considerable “by the glass” offering including an eclectic list of specialty wines focused solely on BC and Italian wineries.  The cocktail list will spotlight our interpretations of classic Italian inspired libations, while the beer menu will include a few classic Italian selections along with an exciting and highly specific craft beer offering.

Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria’s 55 seat dining room and 45 seat patio is located at 6011 Hastings Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of North Burnaby. For more information and current updates, follow our social media streams or contact Chef Alex Tung directly.

(604)808-4673 — cotto@yowzaculinary.com

http://www.cottoenoteca.com (coming soon)

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Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings The Kitchen Party back to Vancouver this June 7^th.  Trail Appliances

The Kitchen Party began in Vancouver in 2008 and has sold out each year – after all – we all know the best parties end up the kitchen. This year, Trail Appliances, located at 2876 Rupert Street (at Grandview Highway) features 11 incredible showroom kitchen, each with a well known Vancouver chef and 2 Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country members. (Please see attached list) This is an opportunity to taste new releases from Canada’s most sought after wines, sample canapés from celebrity chefs and bid on an outstanding wine cellar; 48 wines lovingly housed in a top of the line Viking Wine Cellar featuring 2 temperature zones, a value of over $5000. Don’t miss out on this and vacation packages to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country

About Trail Appliances: As a family owned and operated business since 1974, Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada with 13 stores in BritishColumbia and Alberta. Trail offers Canada’s largest appliance selection creating a complete shopping experience for every need – single family homes, apartments, condos, and town homes.

About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country: Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country is bordered by McIntyre Bluff to the north and the USA border to the south. Its major growing areas lie on three benches: the Golden Mile,  the Black Sage and the Osoyoos Lake benches. Still a very rural area, this part of the valley is dedicated to agriculture of all kinds; however the diversity of soils amd microclimates here create premier land for many grape varieties. The unifying character that makes this possible is our desert climate, which is common to all wineries. Oliver is home to The Wine Capital of Canada while Osoyoos boasts Canada’s “Warmest Welcome”.

The Kitchen Party Takes place Thursday, June 7^th at Trail Appliances located at 2876 Rupert Street (at Grandview Highway). Tickets can be purchased on-line, http://kitchenparty.eventbrite.ca . The Kitchen Party is sponsored by Trail Appliances and Viking.

Culinary Events to Celebrate West Coast Vancouver Island Boat-to-Table Cuisine

Acclaimed Local and Regional Chefs Team Up to Create “Fresh, Inspired and Real” Food

Tourism Tofino and the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild (TUCG) present the second annual Feast! Tofino – a 16-day-long series of culinary events to be held on the West Coast of Vancouver Island beginning on May 18, 2012 and culminating with the Tofino Food and Wine Festival, June 1-2, 2012.

A collaboration between acclaimed local and regional guest chefs, restaurants, fishermen, foragers, farmers, accommodation, activity and tour providers, Feast! Tofino celebrates the abundance of available seafood and the sustainable “boat-to-table” practices commonly employed by the area’s restaurants and the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild.

“We are building on the remarkable success of the first Feast! celebration to give food lovers another year of unforgettable culinary experiences,” said Feast! Tofino Event Coordinator Trish Dixon. “Some of the region’s most accomplished chefs will be joining our amazing local culinary talent to create fresh, inspired and real cuisine that supports our area’s boat-to-table food preparation practices.”

Feast! Tofino 2012 highlights include:

• “Stay and Dine” specials and packages from participating accommodation, activity and tour providers
• $29, $39 and $49 “Dine About” set price menus
• Salmon Dock Festival (May 19)
• Spot Prawn Dock Festival (May 26)
• Restaurant events featuring acclaimed local and guest chefs
• Educational “on the water” tours
• Sustainable seafood processing and preparation demonstrations

Feast! Tofino’s regional guest chefs include:

• Justin and Lea Ault, Hapa Izakaya, Vancouver, BC
• Kunal Ghose, Red Fish Blue Fish, Victoria, BC
• Tom Lee, Edible at the Market, Vancouver, BC
• JC Poirier, Pourhouse and Pizzeria Farina, Vancouver, BC
• Nico Schuermans, Chambar and Café Medina, Vancouver, BC
• Andrew Springett, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB
• Lucais Syme, La Quercia, Vancouver, BC
• Joel Watanabe, Bao Bei, Vancouver, BC

A complete list of Feast! Tofino events, chefs and special accommodation, dining and activity offers can be found at www.FeastTofino.com.

About Tourism Tofino www.tourismtofino.com
Tourism Tofino is a destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting Tofino’s extensive destination attributes, local events and hospitality industry businesses. Tourism Tofino also partners with other tourism organizations to create awareness of regional tourism initiatives for visitors worldwide.

About the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild (TUCG) www.tucg.ca
As members of a dynamic culinary community, the TUCG’s mission is to work closely with each other and the region’s farmers, fishermen and foragers to provide unique food experiences that rely on sustainable farm/boat-to-table practices and the freshest local ingredients prepared with integrity and passion.

 

Relais & Châteaux Chefs for Chefs Across the Water 2012

Guest Chef program offers gastronomic adventures and exceptional gourmet fare…

Hastings House Country House Hotel is delighted to announce a new line up of British Columbia Chefs for the 3^rd Annual Chefs Across the Water, guest chef program.  The new guest chef line-up builds on the tradition of connecting British Columbia’s fine dining establishments while highlighting the incredible bounty of the region’s produce.  This year Chefs Across the Water invites distinguished chefs from three Relais & Châteaux luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants to participate in a series of gastronomic island adventures in the months of June, September and October.

Chefs Across the Water participants and dates:

Chef Nicholas Nutting, The Wickaninnish Inn, Monday, June 11th

Chef Lee Parsons, The Wedgewood Hotel, Monday, September 17th

Chef Terry Pichor, Sonora Resort, Tuesday, October 16th

Hastings House General Manager, Kelly McAree says these reputed chefs will create their own celebrated menus for guests to enjoy. “We are thrilled to bring chefs with a diverse international repertoire, from the Relais & Châteaux family, here to Hastings House.  Our diners will enjoy an exquisite and memorable meal that compliments fully our Salt Spring Island pantry.”

Chefs will prepare a five-course dinner incorporating Salt Spring Island’s produce; seafood that includes, locally caught Dungeness crab and sable fish, as well as lamb and livestock for a foodie’s dream come true.  Wine pairings will be offered to complement this extraordinary menu.

For more information about Hastings House Country House Hotel or to book your Chefs Across the Water dinner, please visit: www.hastingshouse.com

Hastings House, a member of Relais & Chateaux an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, nestles on 22 acres of meadows, woodland and lawns overlooking Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island. This luxury getaway has 18 unique accommodations and an intimate spa, and operates year round. Forbes Travel Guide, the gold standard for discerning travellers, has once again awarded the hotel with a “Four Star Rating” and this English-style country house hotel has also been named one of 1000 places to See Before You Die (2012 Edition).

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Sip into Spring with BC VQA

Spring is in the air and BC wineries have a vibrant bouquet of freshly picked BC VQA wines to offer! Renew your affection for our homegrown gems as you taste the latest releases and connect with the Winemakers behind the labels. Besides trying wines from all five of BC’s wine growing regions, you’ll discover a fresh new take on the Okanagan as you get to know the sub-regions of Kelowna, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Golden Mile and Black Sage/Osoyoos. What better way to enjoy these exciting newcomers than shooting fresh oysters at the BC Shellfish Growers Association raw bar, indulging in elegant hors d’oeuvres from Chef Marta Pan and savouring delicious Canadian Cheeses made from 100% Canadian Milk presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada!

Buy your tickets now and save $10! Only a few tickets left at this special price.

Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
Time: 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Venue: Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $60 + HST

Save $10: first 50 tickets sold are only $50 + HST

Offer ends May 18 – while quantities last. Click here for tickets.

SUMMER LIVING ON THE PATIO

The MARKET by Jean-Georges patio will officially be open for business as of May 18th.

Executive Chef Wayne Harris and the MARKET by Jean-Georges team are excited to offer an entire summer of patio pairing and parties. “Sip” locally inspired cocktails created by lead bartender Jay Jones, and “Savour” our fresh spring menu. The perfect spring and summer perch.

For Reservations call: 604-695-1115 Or Email: marketbyjg.slv@shangri-la.com

SUMMER COCKTAILS

Summer living at its finest. Award winning bartender Jay Jones has been hard at work creating a refreshing take on classic cocktails. The result is the most enticing cocktail list in Vancouver.  The Mint Julep (pictured), Coconut Mojito, and Blueberry Sangria are just a few examples of what you can expect this Summer at MARKET by Jean-Georges.

Reservations can be made at -
(604) 695-1115 or marketbyjg.slv@shangri-la.com

THE DELICIOUS ART OF NEGOTIATION

Discover the revamped power lunch at MARKET by Jean-Georges, guaranteed in 50 minutes or less. The internationally inspired flavours and award-winning wine list leave little room for debate. Which means you have more time to work out a deal over who gets to enjoy that last bite of dessert.

Reservations can be made at - (604) 695-1115 ormarketbyjg.slv@shangri-la.com

Tuesday, May 22nd 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dr. Pauly-Berweiler Riesling

James Oatley Tik Tok Shiraz

Liberty School Cab. Sauvignon

L’Ecole #41 Merlot

Mark McNeil from Trialto Wine Group Ltd. will be discussing three points of the company philosophy, “Wines of People, Place and Time”. Join us to find out about the People – winemakers, owners and their journeys that brought them to success. The Place – why such unique wine is created with the elements that surround the different vineyards, and how location plays such a huge role. Finally, the Time - Differences in vintages and how the chemistry of the wine changes over the years.

Mark has over 10 years of Sommelier experience, and we are very excited for him to join us and share his knowledge and personal wine favourites!

Canapés will be specially prepared by the talented culinary team at Seasons in the Park, to accompany and complement the select wines.

 $25 per person Not including taxes & gratuity

For tickets and more information please contact Seasons in the Park  604.874.8008 seasonsevents@vancouverdine.com

]]> http://goodlifevancouver.com/seasons-in-the-park-winebar-tasting/feed/ 0 http://goodlifevancouver.com/don-julio-mixology-at-the-bcldb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=don-julio-mixology-at-the-bcldb http://goodlifevancouver.com/don-julio-mixology-at-the-bcldb/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 18:50:37 +0000 cassandra http://goodlifevancouver.com/?p=16057 Calling all Tequila enthusiasts! Join Don Julio Tequila’s Global Brand Ambassador and world renowned Michelin Three-star mixologist Brian Van Flandern, for an educational flight tasting of Don Julio tequila. Brian will take you into the world of Don Julio and will lead the class through a luxurious margarita mixology session complimented with delicious canapés. Don’t miss out on this FREE event!

The Mixology seminars will take place on Saturday, May 26^th. There is three sessions available:

1)    1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

2)    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

3)    4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Seating is limited. Call the 39^th & Cambie store at 604 660 9463to register for your Don Julio Tequila mixology session today!

All events are free of charge and located at 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store except where noted. Details are accurate as of press time but are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit or contact 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store at 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver (604-660-9463).

First Course

Oven roasted spot prawns crusted with parmesan
cheese, fresh herbs & lemon zest
Sparkling Rosé

Second Course

Spiced mellon spot prawn gazpacho
Tinhorncreek 2 Bench Rosé 2011 Oldfield Series

Third Course

Citrus marinated halibut, fresh fruit salsa & spot prawn flan
Hush Rosé Dirty Loundry 2010

Fourth Course

Red wine & parmesan cheese ice cream cookie
Port Selection

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Four Course Menu $49
Province Rose Wine Pairing $49

(per person, excluding HST & Gratuities)

Reservations can be made online at OpenTable   or by phone at 604.685.3924.

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