Final Nominations to be Announced at New Orleans’ Palace Café on March 22, 2010 The list of Restaurant and Chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries, was announced today. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of…
Month: February 2010
Vancouver’s George Ultra Lounge Goes for Gold……And Silver…And Bronze…with 2010 Mixlympics
Top International Bartenders compete @ the 2010 George Mixlympic Games -Sponsored by Martin Miller’s Gin & Arc’teryx Sunday, February 21 – Doors open at 12:00 pm George Ultra Lounge, 1137 Hamilton Street, Vancouver Everybody has medal fever this month in Vancouver and the international bartenders visiting George Ultra Lounge are no exception! George bartender Shaun Layton has invited…
Chambar Salutes Canadian Medalists With Dinner and Drinks on the House
Award Winning Cuisine for Award Winning Athletes Beatty Street’s hot spot, Chambar Restaurant, will congratulate Canadian 2010 Olympic Winter Game medalists with a celebratory dinner for them and a guest on the house. Owners Nico and Karri Schuermans want to recognize the accomplishments of Canadian podium-bound athletes by offering them an evening to indulge in…
Whole Foods Market celebrates the ‘re dei formaggi’ – Parmigiano Reggiano
One of Italy’s most famous culinary jewels, Parmigiano Reggiano, is taking centre stage at Whole Foods Market throughout the month of February as talented cheese mongers sharpen their skills for a variety of in-store tastings and the much-anticipated ‘parm cracking’ ritual! In an attempt to break its own Guinness World Record set in 2008, Whole…
The first all-natural hot dog joint hits Granville St. with a “snap”!
Join the Modern Dog Movement! The first all-natural hot dog joint hits Granville St. with a “snap”! The hot dog renaissance arrives in Vancouver at dougiedog – The Modern Dog on Feburary 1st , 2010! (1011 Granville St @ Nelson) dougieluv, beloved Canadian artist, comedian and filmmaker traveled across the U.S. with a film crew…
Savour Canada Breakfast
Photos and Story by Gillian Guilmant-Smith Savour Canada International Breakfast celebrated Canadian food and agriculture products at the Pan Pacific Hotel on February 11, 2010. Six of Canada’s top chefs were on hand to create signature breakfast dishes that highlighted the bounty and diversity of Canada’s unique food products and ingredients. Despite the early start,…
Red Card Spots Bar Welcomes the World
Combining Italian roots with a true passion for Canada, the team at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery has created a delicious feature menu, to welcome the world to Vancouver. Enjoy all the Olympic action on eighteen high-def screens whilst enjoying a delicious feature pizza and a signature Podium Cocktail. Red Card Sports Bar is…
North Shore Celebration Bear Bells
What is that Ringing I hear on Vancouver’s North Shore? As the Olympic Torch Relay winds its way across Vancouver’s North Shore on February 10th, we may all be hearing a lot of bells ringing. But it won’t be traditional cow bells often heard at winter sporting events, it will be Bear Bells! “We don’t…
Ganache Patiserrie Saint Valentine Velours Rouge
Ganache Pâtisserie is pleased to announce its newest creation for this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentine Velours Rouge ($21.95) takes the simple Red Velvet cake to another stratosphere. Layers of moist red velvet cake are entwined with a dark chocolate passionfruit mousse studded with fresh strawberries and encased with a tangy cream cheese buttercream, and…
Four Chefs One Garden Makes Living Slow Deliciously West Coast
Evaleen Jaager Roy had a vision. Take one glorious west coast garden described and photographed through the seasons, add four celebrity chefs with seasonal, locally-inspired recipes, and add unique ideas for “living slow” and enjoying each moment in this magical part of the world. The result: the just-released Four Chefs One Garden. Part cookbook, part…
Loblaw Superstore Moves to Sustainable Seafood
Loblaw Companies Limited is giving customers in The Lower Mainland some food for thought by unveiling some changes at its fresh seafood counters in select stores today as part of its commitment to sourcing ALL seafood from sustainable sources by the end of 2013. Starting today, consumers at Real Canadian Superstore Coquitlam and Real Canadian…
News from Bonniebrook Lodge
Chasters Restaurant Newsletter The second half of our winter season is here… The first half was jam packed with fantastic Christmas Parties, Weddings and Wine Dinners. Now after our annual closure in January we are looking forward to re-opening to a terriffic Valentines week. We are also very happy to have all the familiar faces back with us for…
De Dutch supports Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Feb. 16
De Dutch Pannekoek House Restaurants Inc. is delighted to host SHROVE Pannekoek TUESDAY, its 13th annual fundraising celebration in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at all 18 De Dutch locations. To maximize the opportunity for fun and fundraising, all locations will be open for extended hours…
Wickaninnish Inn for Valentine’s Day Escape
Finding one’s perfect partner can be a life long challenge. Finding a way to celebrate good fortune once a soul mate has been found should be easy. That is why the team at the Wickaninnish Inn has created the West Coast Romance Package. Valentine‘s Day falls on a Sunday this year which means romantic couples…
Crave Beachside’s Valentine’s Day
Amidst the Olympic fervor, take your special someone for a lovely dinner by the seashore this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created an intriguing menu of exciting flavours at Crave Beachside. Complimentary sparkling wine and live music set the tone for a fun and romantic evening. DINE BY THE SEA SHORE $45.00 Seatings…
Fraiche Restaurant Celebrates Valentine’s
In all the excitement that February will bring to Vancouver this year, don’t forget Valentine’s Day. Take your sweetie for an over-the-top dinner high up in the hills with a meal and a view to take your breath away. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created a mouthwatering menu to celebrate the night in style. See…
Purdy’s and Mission Hill Icewine Truffles
Mission Hill Family Estate and Purdy’s Chocolates are pleased to announce the co-creation of Purdy’s Icewine Truffle. Each exquisitely handcrafted Purdy’s truffle is infused with luscious Mission Hill Vidal Icewine. A delectable dessert for the sensory adventuresome and an ideal treat for Valentine’s Day romantics, the Icewine Truffles are sold individually or with assorted Purdy’s…
L’Altro Buca Announces Olympic Menu
ANTIPASTI Jerusalem artichoke, cauliflower & celery root soup, toasted hazelnuts & truffle…11 Local tuna with tomato conserva, Sicilian olives, preserved lemon, basil, fregola, fried anchovy…12.50 Salad of pan fried prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, roasted squash, asparagus & cippoline, arugula, brown butter & aged balsamic vinaigrette…12.50 Carne cruda of beef tenderloin, Piedmontese style, grilled field mushrooms, garlic…
Valentine’s Day at L’Altro Buca
This Valentine’s Day dote on your sweetheart in one of Vancouver’s most romantic settings. Chef Andrey Durbach has prepared a special menu that will leave the object of your affections asking for more. A four-course tasting menu you can cozy up with decadent pastas, beautifully prepared fish, and hearty cuts of meat drizzled in rich…
Cobre and Deacon’s Corner Extend Hours
Both Cobre Nuevo Latino and Deacon’s Corner will be open for extended hours in February. COBRE Starting February 13 through to February 28th, Cobre will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, noon til late night. Regular dinner menu will be in effect during extended hours for both lunch and dinner….
