Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) is now an approved program provider for the WSET® (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) wine training programs and will commence its first intake in September 2009. PICA has been providing quality wine study programs for a number of years, but this new partnership with London, UK based WSET will…
Month: August 2009
Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival September 18 – 20, 2009
The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish is the “Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada” boasting Good Friends, Good Times, Good Music and Lots of World Famous Prince Edward Island Shellfish. What’s an Island Kitchen Party without great food? Tempt your taste buds with the culinary delights of PEICooks.com, in the Food Pavilion featuring interactive Shellfish…
Updates from Le Gavroche
Just a little update for the coming months at Le Gavroche: Changes to our menu. There are some exciting new items that fit into the summer months and lead into fall. Though of course, we have kept our classics that you have come to know us for. Nightly 3 course prix fixe menu for $35.00. Of course. this…
Similkameen Winery Dinner at O’Doul’s
Orofino and the wineries of the Similkameen Wineries Association would like to invite you to a unique evening of fine food and Similkameen wines. Winery principles from all 8 association wineries will be on hand to walk you through the wines of the Similkameen Valley. Should be a lot of fun and the menu below promises to be…
Argentina Food & Wine Event at BCLDB’s Cambie Kitchen
Argentinean wines will be in the spotlight in 50 BC Liquor Stores this September. Throughout the month, 14 Argentinean wines will be on display. Consumers will have a chance to experience the wines at a tasting on Friday, September 11 2009 at the 39th and Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store from 3 – 7 pm. The wines…
Winestock 2009 Tickets Selling Fast
From Morning Bay Wines….. Tickets to the Fourth Annual Winestock 2009 Music Festival at Morning Bay Vineyard on Pender Island are selling fast. There are only 300 tickets available, so make sure you visit one of our outlets or http://www.morningbay.ca/Winestock-music-festival.php to purchase tickets. Tickets are $35 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free. A…
The Good Life August 19
This week on The Good Life we continue with burger month with White Spot’s Executive Chef Chuck Currie. Today, all proceeds from the sale of Pirate Paks on August 19 will go towards White Spot Week at Zajac Ranch. We’ll sip some some Piraat Beer in honour of the special and suggest some ways to…
Blue Mountain Wine Dinner at DB Bistro
August 24 – GORGEOUS BLUE MOUNTAIN WINES AND THE INSPIRED CUISINE OF DB BISTRO’S CHEF DE CUISINE STEPHANE ISTEL. DB WELCOMES SPECIAL GUESTS, WINERY OWNERS JANE AND IAN MAVETY. Four-Course Summer Wine-Paired Menu: ALSATIAN TARTE FLAMBEE – Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut, NV ALSATIAN PATE EN CROUTE, Housemade Pickles – Blue Mountain Cream Label Pinot…
Ricard Cocktail Tasting at Bistro Pastis
August 20th at Bistro Pastis John Blakeley invites you to come join us on Thursday August 20th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and sample some delicious Ricard cocktails while enjoying an array of canapés prepared by the team at Bistro Pastis. Think about staying for dinner after the cocktail for a special Ricard Pastis…
Chef Quang Dang does tip to tail sablefish menu until September at C
There once was a fish called Sable… 10 years ago, Robert Clark selected sablefish as a sustainable alternative to the highly debated Chilean sea bass. The decision became C Restaurant’s catalyst on their path of sustainability so to commemorate this ten-year mark, C has teamed up with local fisherman, Timothy Joy, to secure the highest…
Well Seasoned in Langley update
LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER? Hardly. We’re in the midst of the so-called lazy days of summer when we?re supposed to be lingering all day by the pool or beach without a care in the world. Yeah right! Honestly, who has much time to lounge when there?s so much food prep to do at this time…
Meet your Local Farmers on the Summer Cycle Tour Weekend
This summer, the combination of hot weather, great soil conditions, and clean water supply has made for a bountiful harvest in the Fraser Valley. On August 22 & 23, join Slow Food Vancouver for a leisurely Summer Cycle Tour weekend in Agassiz & Chilliwack, respectively. With the effects of global warming, supporting our local farmers…
Local Youth Farmer Nominated for Terra Madre 2010!
Local farming is essential to our food future and encouraging young farmers to learn and practice sustainable farming is key. Slow Food Vancouver is excited to announce Devan Toop, from Toop Dairy Farm, as a local nominee for Terra Madre 2010! Terra Madre is an international conference held every two years in Torino, Italy. In…
Mt. Pleasant Cheese’s August newsletter
August is already here, and as Vancouverites we must cherish every last ray of sunshine (please come back!)! So have a seat on the porch with some friends, crack open a bottle of BC rosé and lay out a tasty selection of local cheeses and condiments… beautiful memories guaranteed! Come see us at the store…
From Field to Feast at Polderside Farms
A fabulous dinner of local food and drink that is also a charity benefit on behalf of the SPCA. You will be served on tables draped with white linen, under a marquee tent. Local wine & beer will be ‘paired’ with each entree. You will be entered into a draw to win a great package…
When is it ok to play with your food? When you are studying the art of food styling!
CONTACT: Giulia Vendramin, Director of Catering and Events 604.734.4488 / mailto:giulia@picachef.com Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is pleased to bring back recognized culinary professional and food stylist Lisa Golden Schroeder along with Vancouver food photographer Tracey Kusiewicz for an intensive Master Food Styling and Photography Workshop. With both demonstration and hands-on work, participants will learn…
Gastown’s Social announces new Chef – Harman Gill
Gastown’s award winning So.Cial at Le Magasin Restaurant, Oyster Bar and Custom Butcher Shop Deli welcomes new Executive Chef Harman Gill and General Manager Jim Bateman. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, both came to So.Cial directly from Vancouver’s esteemed C restaurant. Introducing Chef Harman Gill 34 year old Chef Gill’s illustrious background includes…
Queen Charlottes Fishing with Culinary Creme de la Creme
CULINARY CRÈME DE LA CREME SPICE UP DRAMATIC QUEEN CHARLOTTES FISHING EXPERIENCE Join Chef Hawksworth and Friends at the West Coast Fishing Club September 6-10 (Vancouver, BC) – West Coast Fishing Club’s annual Culinary Adventure, hosted by Chef David Hawksworth and friends (including some of Canada’s finest chefs and talented wine experts), celebrates both a…
Status of BC Salmon
With the most recent news that the predicted Fraser River sockeye return is estimated to be well below original forecasts and therefore no sockeye harvests are expected, local consumers have some questions. Grant Snell, General Manager of the BC Salmon Marketing Council, a non-profit generic marketing organization for wild BC salmon, says that the situation…
Well Seasoned 5 Year Anniversary
WELL SEASONED CELEBRATES Y WITH GOURMET OPEN HOUSE Langley-based gourmet food store and cooking school marks milestone with free tasting party & shopping extravaganza On Thursday, August 27, Well Seasoned will celebrate 5 years in business with a free tasting party and gourmet food extravaganza. Dozens of local chefs and gourmet food suppliers will be sampling throughout the…
