What’s Good This Week June 8

Events in and Around Vancouver – What’s Good Lot’s to do this week including Global Wellness Day, drinking Negronis, eating French Food, celebrating Picasso and heading out to the Arts Club Theatre for Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott at They Stanley until July 10, 2016 We saw this extremely fun-filled and well done musical last night and…

MARKET by Jean-George Rooted in Nature Tasting Menu

While April 22 is Earth Day in the calendar, every day is Earth Day in the MARKET by Jean-Georges kitchen. The Rooted in Nature tasting menu celebrates and recognizes the farmers, fisherman, ranchers and purveyors that make dining at MARKET by not only delicious but also sustainable. View the Rooted in Nature dinner menu here. Reserve your table by calling 604 695 5115, or…

MARKET Apres Work Xi Shi Lounge

Après work just got that much easier. Say cheers to the end of a long day with drink specials, and live music offerings, Sunday through Thursday in Xi Shi Lounge. Sundays  $5 Highballs from 5-9pm | DJ George spins House music from 5-9pm Mondays $5 Martinis from 5-9pm | Wes Mackey plays the blues from 5-7pm Tuesdays $5 Glasses…

Xi Shi Chinese New Year Tea

Whether you call it Year of the Goat, Ram or Sheep, Chinese New Year is upon us and it’s worth celebrating.  Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver presents a special Asian tea as well as introducing Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. Their tea service includes: Afternoon…

Movies at MARKET

MOVIES AT MARKET ANNOUNCES A MOUTH-WATERING LINE-UP FOR WINTER 2015 Chocolat, The Hundred-Foot Journey and Entre les Bras to be screened alongside dinner at MARKET by Jean-Georges  Movies at MARKET has announced its winter line up of mouth-watering movies to run between February and April 2015. Hosted by Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver in its private Blue Moon…

Spice Market at Shangri-La

Lunch is always a treat at MARKET in the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, but in April it’s an extra special.  From April 4 to 18, 2014 Anthony Ricco, the Executive Chef at New York’s famed Spice Market presents a menu inspired by the street food Jean-Georges enjoyed while travelling in Southeast Asia. Enjoy Spice Market flavours in…

Last Minute Easter Brunch Suggestions

It’s almost time for the Easter Bunny to arrive, but if you’re still not sure where to brunch this Sunday we’ve got a few suggestions for you. You better hop to it and get a reso or you may be left with egg on your face. MARKET by Jean-Georges Easter Sunday MARKET by Jean-Georges hosts…

Where to Ring in 2014 – Vancouver

Now that we’ve almost got Christmas out of the way, it is time to think about New Year’s Eve plans.  While I have spent the last few years at home (don’t worry not ALONE) there’s a few spots that are VERY tempting and I may just hit the town this year (WATCH OUT).  Here’s a…

Fresh, Local, Seasonal at Market Shangri-La Vancouver

PR NEWS – SAVOUR THE TASTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Straight from the farmers fields in the Fraser Valley, and fresh off the boats at the Granville Island docks, MARKET by Jean-Georges is bringing the best of British Columbia to the table this summer. Inspired by the staples of West Coast cuisine, we’ve created a tasting…

Farmers Market at MARKET at the Shangri-La

For a few Sundays this summer (the next one is September 23) the Vancouver Farmers Markets comes downtown to the patio at Market at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver.  I headed downtown for the July 29th event and tried out the Farmers Market Menu Brunch.  Chef Wayne Harris works with the vendors at the market to…