Good Life Vancouver

The Good Life on Talk 1410 radio

cassandra — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:17:44 +0000

This week on The Good Life we chat about with Marcus von Albrecht BC Chef’s Association and their contributions to our community.

Sunday Roast at Nu
The Home Grown Grocer
Ileach Single Islay Malt Whisky
Candlelight Conservation Dinners (October 28, 2009)
Globe in Your Glass (October 28, 2009)
Undercover – wines under $19.95 (October 29, 2009)
Irashai Grill Presents A Future Without Breast Cancer (October 29, 2009)
Live it up with Los Muertos – at Zocalo (November 1, 2009)
Pictures of Los Muertos
Desert Hills Wines at Hamilton Street Grill (November 2, 2009)
BC SPCA Fundraiser at Elixir (November 4, 2009)

The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m.

cassandra — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:17:25 +0000

This week on The Good Life we chat with The Pear Tree’s Scottt Jaeger about The Chef’s Table Society and get an update on his award winning Burnaby Restaurant. Wine of the week is the newly opened Lulu Island’s Merlot. Tune in to win a copy of Vancouver Cook’s, the newest cookbook whose proceeds go to the Chef’s Table Society, and 2 tickets to Globe In Your Glass.

Award-Winning Filmmaker Craig Noble Presents The Booz How Tooz Video Release Party (October 21, 2009)
The Vintage Affair in White Rock (October 22, 2009)
Science World After Dark: Grape Expectations (October 23, 2009)
Just Here for the Beer partners with CocoaNymph (October 23, 2009)
The Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS presents: Celebrity Dim Sum 2009! (October 24, 2009)
What should I do on a fall Sunday? Lunch à la Française! (October 25, 2009)
Zin Fundraiser for Manila Typhoon victims (October 25, 2009)
World’s Most Awarded Singel Malt Showcased At Elixir (October 26, 2009)
Globe in Your Glass (October 28, 2009)
Undercover – wines under $19.95 (October 29, 2009)

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The Good Life September 23

cassandra — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:12:53 +0000

This week on The Good Life we talk with Andre Durbach, owner of La Buca, L’Altro Buca and Pied a Terre. Wine this week is a fruit forward Gamay from Oak Bay Vineyards (St. Hubertus), and we chat about events in and around town. Definitely plan to check out the upcoming Okanagan Fall Wine Festival.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

Events
Gambado – Dinner and Auction for the Shooting Stars Foundation (September 24, 2009)
Vancouverites Celebrate Chilean Wine Fall Festival (September 28, 2009)
Wines of Chile at Cobre (September 28, 2009)
Raincity Grill and North Arm Farms (September 28, 2009)
Sustenance: Art and Culture Festival (October 1, 2009)
Argentinean Wines at the Sutton (October 1, 2009)
RIPE: the 1st Annual Evening of Local Food and Libations (October 1, 2009)
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival (October 1, 2009)

Industry News
NY Times on Vancouver Asian Eats
Lee’s Donuts Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Sakemaker will harvest first sake rice in BC

The Good Life Weekly Update September 9

cassandra — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:36:55 +0000

This week on The Good Life we bring in bar star Shaun Layton from George in Yaletown, who whips us up his winning cocktail made with Whistler Beer. Let’s all pray the sunshine returns for the weekend because there’s much to do outside. BBQ on the Bypass, Feast of Fields at UBC Farm, and the Naramata Tailgate Party just to name a few.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

Events

Provence Marinaside celebrates Caribbean Feast (September 10, 2009)
Argentina Food & Wine Event at BCLDB’s Cambie Kitchen (September 11, 2009)
EAT Fraser Valley – Slice & Dice; Sip & Swirl; Bite & Swallow; Taste & Buy (September 11, 2009)
6th Annual Naramata Tailgate Party! (September 12, 2009)
Fall Wine Steam Train (September 12, 2009)
Well Seasoned BBQ on the ByPass (September 13, 2009)
Winemaker`s Dinner – Township 7 Vineyards Wines and the Ramada Plaza Executive Culinary Team. (September 13, 2009)

The Good Life August 12

cassandra — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:02:58 +0000

This week on The Good Life we continue with burger month with Vera’s Burgers, sip some local brew with Whistler Brewing Company and suggest some ways to spoil yourself for the rest of the summer.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

EVENTS

Opus Bar Chills with Remy Ice Box (August 13, 2009)
Hamilton Street Grill’s Monthly Wine Tasting Series (August 17, 2009)
Whistler Brewing Cocktail Competition at the Refinery (August 17, 2009)
Hart House at Deer Lake Salutes the Flavours of Provence and Wines of France (August 19, 2009)
Summer Culinary Progression of Wine at Sumac Ridge (August 20, 2009)
Third Annual Slow Food Cycle Tour (August 22, 2009)
Okanagan Feast of Fields (August 23, 2009)
Wild BC Seafood Fest – salmon, sablefish and sardines (August 29, 2009)

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Good Life August 6

cassandra — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:05:07 +0000

This week on The Good Life we kick off burger month with Splitz Grill, try some Canoe Cove Chardonnay from Domaine de Chaberton and suggest some ways to expand your culinary knowledge, while enjoying food and wine in and around the city.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

Events

VinoCamp Returns to Vancouver with the Addition of CheeseCamp! (August 8, 2009)
El Gaucho® Bellevue Presents “Pour On the Plaza” August 8 (August 8, 2009)
Chefs to the Field (August 9, 2009)
A Trio of Desserts for Summer (August 9, 2009)
Brooklyn Brewmaster’s Dinner at the Granville Room (August 14, 2009)
Hamilton Street Grill’s Monthly Wine Tasting Series (August 17, 2009)
Salt Cellars and Dunham & Froese Wines (August 19, 2009)
Bottles and Bangers Tasting (August 20, 2009)

Industry News

The Good Life July 29

cassandra — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:56:29 +0000

This week on The Good Life head to Kits to check out happenings at Mon Bella (perfect stop for before or after fireworks), try some Unoaked Chardonnay from Desert Hills and check out events to keep your mind off the heat.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

Events worth checking out

J uly Sip and Savour Paring Taster at UnWine’d (July 30, 2009)
Fraiche for the Fireworks (August 1, 2009)
VinoCamp Returns to Vancouver with the Addition of CheeseCamp! (August 8, 2009)
El Gaucho® Bellevue Presents “Pour On the Plaza” August 8 (August 8, 2009)
Chefs to the Field (August 9, 2009)
Brooklyn Brewmaster’s Dinner at the Granville Room (August 14, 2009)

Industry News

Good Life July 22

cassandra — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:43:09 +0000

Click here for the Podcast of The Good Life July 22

This week on The Good Life we check get refined on the Granville Corridor with an up of The Refinery, sample some Jackson Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Sauvignon Blanc, and update you on the events going on in and around Vancouver.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the link above.

Events worth checking out

Asian Fiesta with House Wines (July 22, 2009)
Zinfandel Tasting at the Listel (July 24, 2009)
Moustache Cafe pairs with Zinfandel (July 25, 2009)
July Sip and Savour Paring Taster at UnWine’d (July 30, 2009)
Fraiche for the Fireworks (August 1, 2009)
Chefs to the Field (August 9, 2009)
Third Annual Slow Food Cycle Tour (August 22, 2009)
North Saanich Flavour Trail (August 22, 2009)
Okanagan Feast of Fields (August 23, 2009)
Wild BC Seafood Fest – salmon, sablefish and sardines (August 29, 2009)
Legends of West Coast Rock Headline Morning Bay’s 4th Annual Winestock (September 4, 2009)
Naramata Bench 6th Annual Tailgate Party (September 12,2009)

Industry News

Jancis Robinson visits the Okanagan

Third Consecutive Lieutenant Governor Award Win – 2009 Celebrates 5th Element Red

Julio Gonzalez-Perini Appointed Executive Chef at CinCin

North Vancouver’s New Hotspot Opens Doors with Small Plate Specials

Mon Bella update for the week

The Good Life July 8

cassandra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:56:29 +0000

This week on The Good Life we check out summer specials in the city, update you on Hamilton Street Grill’s new brunch, sip some delightful Dunham and Froese 2007 Amicitia and forget altogether that the weather isn’t quite cooperating with our summer plans.

Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on the by clicking right here.

Events worth checking out

Stella Artois challenges Vancouverites to pour the perfect pint at B.C. regional Draught Master Competition (July 9, 2009)
Brunch on The Farm in Agassiz (July 12, 2009)
The Vancouver Members of Society of Wine Educators Hosts Fundraising BBQ (July 14, 2009)
Fete de la Bastille at Bistro Pastis (July 14, 2009)
Bastille Day at Opus Hotel (July 14, 2009)
Taste Victoria (July 16, 2009)
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine celebrates the women behind the wine (July 18, 2009)
2009 BCWAS Barbecue, featuring Poplar Grove Winery (July 19, 2009)

Industry News

Elephant Island In The Middle Of Gastown!

cassandra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:14:08 +0000

Salt Tasting Room is excited to present an upcoming event with BC’s own Elephant Island Orchard Wines in their Salt Cellar on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00p.m. Located in the highly prized growing region of the Naramata Bench, Elephant Island’s dynamic range of wines have changed many people’s perception of how good fruit wine can be; they are all well balanced and accurately represent the fruit they are crafted from. Some favourites of theirs include the beautiful Crab Apple wine, a rich and succulent Port made from Stella Cherries, lovely crafted bubbles, and expressive wines made from pears, black currents, cherries and apricots.

Elephant Island’s owners, Del and Miranda, will be on hand to share stories and guide everyone through a tasting of 6 wines paired up with tasting plates of locally produced charcuterie and artisan cheeses from around the world.

Don’t miss a great tasting with a winery Wine Spectator has recommended as a “Must Taste”!

This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar’s 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include dozens of hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia’s, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal’s Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.

Tickets are only $50, which includes all food, wines, taxes and gratuity.

Visit SaltTastingRoom.com/Cellar to buy tickets or give Salt a shout at 604-633-1912!

http://www.elephantislandwine.com/

http://www.salttastingroom.com

Hidden down a cobbled alley in historic Gastown, Salt Tasting Room is a dynamic wine and charcuterie room with exposed brick walls and a long share table. Open daily from noon to midnight, guests choose items from a chalkboard menu featuring the most diverse selection of local charcuterie, cured meats and global artisan cheeses in the city, along with an extensive selection of wine (by the glass, bottle or flight) and more than 20 varieties of Sherry. Let Salt’s savvy, casual & charismatic staff guide you through Salt’s ever-changing menu of meat, cheese & wine!