Tales of the Cocktail – 2009 Official Cocktail: The Creole Julep Maksym Pazuniak, a mixologist at Rambla and Cure, won over the judges with his balanced and well-layered julep featuring Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum, Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb, Captain Morgan 100 Proof Rum, Fee Brothers Peach Bitters, Angostura Bitters, fresh mint, and Demerara sugar….
Month: July 2009
The Dirty Apron Cooking School
The Dirty Apron Cooking School Brings Chefs and Home Cooks Together Novices, foodies, and aspiring chefs now have a new place to learn the tricks of the trade at The Dirty Apron Cooking School, at 540 Beatty Street. With a selection of classes that will vary from regional classics to ingredient-driven basics and essential knife…
2009 BCWAS Barbecue, featuring Poplar Grove Winery
Come join your fellow BC wine lovers for some fun in the sun in beautiful Kerrisdale. Member Larry Burr has graciously offered to host us in his gorgeous backyard – including badminton, bocce, patio, and inground pool! Ian Sutherland of Poplar Grove is bringing his wines, and Tim Ellison is cooking – all you have…
July newsletter from Bistrot Bistro
Kitsilano – the best place to be in Vancouver in summertime – après solstice means long, warm summer days, and our patio door is open! That is, our garage windows are fully retracted. So – take a stroll on the beach, drop into Bistrot Bistro for dinner, perhaps take home a movie… and enjoy. · …
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine celebrates the women behind the wine
Saturday July 18, 2009 10:00am-12:00noon Inn at Laurel Point Venue Map The female vintners in BC are on the rise! Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine is proud to present a stunning six-pack of fabulously smart and interesting women who are leaders in BC’s wine industry. The Women of BC Wine are joined by…
Fuel features Raspberries for July
FROM Fuel 12 Month’s of BC – July, featuring Raspberries Handpicked Raspberries from High Point Farms Through July Fuel Restaurant Street: 1944 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC View Map Phone: 6042887905 Email: info@fuelrestaurant.ca Fuel Restaurant will be featuring raspberries from High Point Farms for the entire moth of July. While tasting these, not so little,…
News from Provence
We at Provence Marinaside are giddy with summer frivolity! Now that school is out and summer is in full swing it is really time to relax! Join us on our sun soaked seaside patio for our new July Chef’s menu. It is our true love of the West Coast that inspired these creations. This month…
Les Dames d’Escoffier Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2009
CONGRATS LADIES! Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter (LDEI BC) recognized the wealth of talent in the local culinary industry when they awarded eleven scholarships at their annual Induction and Scholarship Dinner last week held at Boneta Restaurant in Vancouver. Dalana Fleming will be pursuing education at Bonnie Gordon School of Cakes Decorating and Design in…
Three-Course Pre-Theatre Dinner $29 at Crime Lab
FROM Crime Lab Crime Lab Offers Killer Deal to Theatregoers Vancouver’s Crime Lab is prepared to make theatre lovers an offer they can’t refuse. Starting Tuesday, July 14th 2009, the restaurant’s guests can enjoy a three-course meal for the criminally low price of $29 before they head to either of Theatre Under the Stars’ summertime…
Zinfandel Tasting at the Listel
Friday, July 24 7:30-9:30 pm Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson St. $29 for members and guests The event notice is posted here: http://www.vaws.org/events/ev09_zap.html You can register on-line at http://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php?&BID=135#Ev7908 List of Participating Wineries Brazin Cellars Dogwood Cellars Dry Creek Vineyard Four Vines Winery Gnarly Head Cellars Ironstone Vineyards Michael-David Winery Ravenswood Ridge…
Viva Italia – House Wine with Les Amis du Fromage
July 7, 2009 Michelle and Michaela join Allison Spurrell from Les Amis du Fromage for an evening of Vino & Formaggio Italiano. From Pecorino to Robiola and Toma, you’ll be amazed at how many different styles of cheese this country has to offer. To give you the full experience, the house wine gals will introduce…
Gambado – Dinner and Auction for the Shooting Stars Foundation
September 24, 2009 Your exclusive VIP evening begins with a complimentary martini reception and auction preview at Performance Works, the perfect Granville Island venue. Take your time and make your choices, while sipping your martinis. This well known, innovative auction has something for everyone, from exciting travel packages to artwork, home décor and more! As…
COAST is Clear and the Tide is High
THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants Plans Splashy Opening for Its Biggest and Boldest Project Yet: the New COAST Restaurant and O Lounge in Downtown Vancouver. Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub, owners of THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants announce: • the company’s popular Yaletown seafood restaurant COAST is relocating to a newly designed, soaring 7,000…
Wine and Culture at Sun Peaks
In a place where adrenaline meets elegance and alpine adventure mixes with urban sophistication, Wine and Culture Festival at Sun Peaks, July 17-19, is a perfect blend. Hike in the alpine as the natural and rugged peaks are filled with the sweet sounds of classical music from the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra. Head to the Sun…
Wine on the Terrace with VAWS
Wine on the Terrace – Tuesday, July 7 From: 7:30-9:30pm Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, 1630 West 15th Avenue $39 for members and guests! Don’t miss one of the great events of the Summer! WINES Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards 2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino Farms Winery 2005 Monterey County Fairbairn Ranch Syrah…
Mercury Rising at Voya at the Loden
MERCURY RISING STARTS JUNE 18TH Too Hot? Pent up? Rise to the occasion and celebrate the summer in Coal Harbour’s chicest secret, the sky-top Halo Suite Lounge at Loden Vancouver. Occupying the entire 15th floor of the hotel, revelers will partake in Voya’s quenching libations – and the BBQ will be smoking – while soaking…
