Join us at the farm for a relaxed evening of food, wine & friends… Chef Demos Local Artisan Cheese Tastings Farmstead Olive Oil Tasting Nibblies and Recipe Cards Vista D’oro Blend Tea – new for the holidays! You can also…. Place your Cookie Tin orders Sample our Vista D’oro Mulled Wine Order your Christmas Giftboxes…
Month: November 2009
Nu restaurant + lounge welcomes Peter Burt as Chef de Cuisine
Burt brings with him over 16 years of culinary experience honing his craft across the country from Chateau Lake Louise to finishing his apprenticeship with Maurizio Bertossi in Halifax. He then traveled to Australia, working his way across the country finishing with a chef poison at the company kitchen in the Barossa valley before returning…
glowbal grill’s ‘Twilight’ Special
Half-off glowbal’s famous Kobe Meatballs with Truffled Spaghetti. Vancouver, BC (November 17, 2009): Sink your teeth into this delicious after-dark offer. The Twilight Saga: New Moon opens on Friday, November 20 and glowbal grill is offering fans of the popular Vampire movie series half-off its decadent Kobe Meatballs with Truffled Spaghetti dinner entree* as the…
VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights
LIGHT THERAPY TO BANISH THE BLAHS At this time of year it’s dark, cold and damp. Some of us get up in the dark and come home in the dark. Our energy sags, we feel like cocooning and dreams of sunlit beaches dance in our heads. The medical profession calls it S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)…
Hamilton Street Grill/Blue Mountain/Vancouver Cooks2 Cookbook Dinner
Monday, December 7th – 5:30 pm to 8 pm – Four course tasting with a copy of Vancouver Cooks2 cookbook – $65 per person Tuesday, December 8th – Wine Tasting and Mixer $25 Four course tasting menu offers Chef Neil Wyles dishes paired with Blue Mountain Wines. The dishes are both inspired by the wines…
The Modern 2 Year Anniversary
**catering from The Diamond!** Where: The Modern – 7 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC When: Wednesday November 18th, 2009, 9pm – 3am VIP: Complimentary drinks and catering provided from the Diamond from 9pm – 11pm Tickets: Advanced tickets are $12 and available at Clubzone: http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/165598/The-Modern-2-Year-Anniversary. Tickets will also be available at the door. The award-winning Modern…
Bellstar awarded management contract for Whistler’s Adara Hotel
Bellstar expands resort collection into B.C.’s host Olympic destination The Owners of Whistler’s Adara Hotel are pleased to announce that they have awarded the hotel management contract to Bellstar Hotels & Resorts. The contemporary, boutique hotel is located in the centre of B.C.’s iconic 4-season mountain resort – Whistler Village. With the addition of The…
Harrison Hot Springs Ramps Up For The Holiday
FROM SLOPES TO SPRINGS: HARRISON IS A WINTER WONDERLAND OF ACTIVITY Harrison is getting set for the season of shepherds and sugarplums, offering visitors to the Fraser Valley resort town local ski slopes, delicious debuts from local farms, and tinsel and trees galore. When it’s time to relax and recoup, Harrison Hot Springs, once revered…
Thomas Haas Top Ten Chocolatier
WORD’S OUT ABOUT VANCOUVER’S OWN THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES One of America’s trade industry publications, Dessert Professional*, honours a distinguished group of chocolatiers from the New World in its inaugural list of Top Ten Chocolatiers. Canada’s one and only recipient includes Vancouver’s Thomas Haas of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates & Patisserie whose signature handmade confections are…
Sortilège Cup Offers Local Mixologists a Chance to Shine
Nons Drinks and the BC Hospitality EXPO are pleased to announce the dates of the 2009 Sortilège Cup competition for professional mixologists. The Gentlemen’s Competition will be held on Monday, November 23 2009, and the Ladies’ Competition will take place a day later. Both events will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Hosted by…
BC Wine Association Features Wild Goose
Christmas with Wild Goose Started in Okanagan Falls as a “retirement project” in 1983 by the Kruger family, Wild Goose Vineyards is one of the oldest – and most-awarded – wineries in the Okanagan. Wild Goose was voted 2009 Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest, out of a field of over 1400 wineries…
Hotel Vancouver Offers a Meeting Package with a Podium Finish
Treat star players to the ultimate gold medal experience with a podium finish! As Canada’s ‘healthiest city’ and the site for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Vancouver is sure to inspire and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver’s 2010 Gold Medal Meeting Package is designed to do the same. With the 2010 Winter Olympic and…
Fairmont Vancouver Airport Keeps Guests Fit for Flight Throughout 2010
Swim and cycle like Canada’s top athletes with complimentary programs The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is focused on keeping guests fit for flight throughout 2010. Guests of the hotel, recently ranked #2 in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, will enjoy complimentary access to its state-of-the-art fitness facilities and bike paths – perfect for a last…
Cookshop classes for November
With the rainy weather now here, now is an excellent time to join us for a class in our warm, cozy kitchen. Register now at www.cookshop.ca or by phone at 604-873-5683. MID NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS GARLIC & SEAFOOD – Wednesday, November 18th – 6:00-9:00pm Join Executive Chef Wayne Sych of the Cannery for a class featuring…
Fuel Restaurant Closes
Award Wining Fuel Restaurant’s Final Service Sunday Nov 29th, 2009 Fuel Restaurant will perform its final service on Sunday November 29th, 2009. Pushing the envelope with its almost fanatical quest for the best regional ingredients Fuel introduced Vancouver diners to house-made charcuterie, whole cuts and an open kitchen experience in a fine dining setting. Critically…
Browns Social House to become Hub Restaurant
Yaletown Restaurant announces its independence breaking from Browns Social House franchise After operating the Yaletown franchise of Browns Social House for three years, owner Bill Marsh closes Browns Social House on November 14 and reopens in its place “Hub Restaurant and Lounge” on Wednesday November 18. With the increasing infiltration of corporate-owned chain restaurants in…
Seven Stones Winery – Wine Makers Dinner at the Smoking Dog
Wednesday November 18th $89.00 per person 6:30PM Reception Pinot Rosé Amuse Scallop Tartare with dill and caviar Chardonnay 2007 First Course Pork chestnut terrine, poached apple and pecan brioche Pinot Noir Main Braised lamb shank, in spiced red wine sauce and dried fruit, with chickpea mash Meritage 2006 Dessert French cheese, chocolate truffle Meritage 2007…
Naramata joins Cittaslow International
Discover Naramata is proud to announce that Naramata has been accepted as a member community of Cittaslow International. Cittaslow (www.cittaslow.net) is an international organization formed in Orvieto, Italy in 1999 with the mandate to improve the quality of life in towns while resisting the fast lane, homogenized world seen in larger cities. Celebrating and supporting…
Ring in Cold Weather With GIB Lions Winter Ale
Bring on the rain and snow, the change in seasons signals the end of a long wait for beer connoisseurs – Granville Island Brewing’s limited release Lions Winter Ale hits stores and taps all around the city. Named for Vancouver’s famous Lions peaks, Lions Winter Ale has secured itself as Vancouver’s favourite winter beer. The…
News from the farm at Vista D’Oro
We usually try and space our newsletters a little better than this, however there is so much going on in such a short amount of time, I thought I’d better send updates sooner rather than later! I promise to try and keep it short and sweet! We have a few upcoming events and details on…
