Supporting Semiahmoo House Society 6th annual ‘A Taste of B.C.s Finest Food and Beverages’ extravaganza, on Saturday May 8th, 2010 at Semiahmoo House Society. This is a fun filled event with sumptuous food and tantalizing beverages, and with much thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors, the event is bigger and better than previous years. Our…
Month: March 2010
Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello turns 80
In June of 1930, a private Seignory Club was built for the rich and famous in just four months, with over 10,000 red cedar logs! Later, in 1970, the club was converted into a beautiful rustic chic hotel. This year, Fairmont Le Château Montebello celebrates 80 years in its community. To mark this milestone year,…
Rose Reisman visits Books to Cooks
On Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m., one of Canada’s best known food and wellness authors, Rose Reisman, drops by Books to Cooks for a booksigning of Rose Reisman’s Family Favorites. Her latest book features over 270 practical recipes for deliciously quick and nutritious dishes and includes realistic meal plans and nutrition analysis. Join us for…
Off the Beaten Path Organic Dinner Dunham & Froese
Off the Beaten Path with the proprietors of Dunham & Froese Step out of the mainstream hustle and bustle and get back to the basics with Dunham & Froese Estate Winery. 5 course organic dinner paired with our library and new release wines created in sustainable responsible method. You will enjoy a personal tour of…
Gnarly Head Gnarliest Burger Contest
Contestants to submit their own recipe between March 1st & May 31st Who will be the gnarliest of them all? It will remain a mystery until the two Gnarly Head Gnarliest Burger contest finalists duke it out this coming July. The first ever Gnarliest Burger recipe contest kicks off in March 2010 when contestants…
YEW restaurant + bar for Easter
Fun family brunch, that is sure to tantilize all palates. Don’t be disappointed and book early to confirm your attendance. Sunday, April 4th 10:00am – 2:30pm Reservations available online or call us at 604.692.4939 YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons is located at: 791 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4 Phone: 604.692.4939 Fax:…
Easter Sunday Brunch at The Fleuri
Sunday, April 4th, 2010 10:30am – 2:30pm $52.00 per Adult $26.00 per Child (12 years & under) View Brunch Menu Includes live entertainment For reservation please call Fleuri Restaurant 604.642.2900 | Reserve Online *Exclusive of taxes, alcohol, and gratuities. Sutton Wine Club does not apply.
California Wine Fair
April 7, 2010 at 7 pm at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (999 Canada Place) Now in its 30th year of touring across Canada, the 2010 California Wine Fair Tasting boasts more than 400 wines from over 100 wineries throughout the Golden State. The range of wines include products currently available in the Canadian…
Liberty Rose Tasting
Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 Bridges Restaurant (dining room), Granville Island – 7:00-9:00PM $24.99/person
Wines of South Africa Challenges International Sommeliers
Excitement is building around South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ of soccer, and Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is getting in on the action by sponsoring a Sommelier World Cup to help celebrate the historic event. Twelve countries will participate in the Sommelier World Cup, including Canada, Denmark, Germany, Russia, the UK,…
The Ride to Conquer Cancer — Fundraising Brunch at Elixir
Elixir Bistro Executive Chef Don Letendre has once again embarked on a history-making opportunity to make an epic crusade against cancer. On June 19 and 20, 2010, Letendre will cycle for two days from Vancouver to Seattle in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, which brings together athletes, cycling enthusiasts, and anyone looking for an extreme…
Playhouse Wine Festival Updates
PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL WILL BRING WORLD’S TOP WINE PRODUCERS & PERSONALITIES Meet the industry’s international young guns and master vintners Vancouver, BC, March 25, 2010 – The 2010 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will open its doors to some of the most progressive winemakers and winery principals in the world. These trailblazers will be at…
Come see what’s new at Medley’s Restaurant and the Lobby Bar
Medley’s Restaurant: Market Fresh Lunch Buffet – $10.95 Join us Monday through Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm. Our Market Fresh Lunch Buffet features a fresh salad bar and 3 hot dishes. Kid’s Eat Free Bring the whole family down for dinner! Kids 12 and under eat free from the kids menu. (2 children per adult…
Newest Yaletown Pizza Spot
There’s a new kid on the block in Yaletown and his name is Charlie. He’s fun, sexy, sophisticated; and he loves great music, great cocktails and great pizza! Located at 1265 Hamilton St., Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar gives Yaletown a new hotspot to enjoy gourmet artisan pizza, accompanied by fine wines and creative cocktails –…
Relish renovated, rebuilt, rebranded and relaunched
Amidst the chaos and construction in Nelson Square, Relish Restaurant has been transformed into Relish GastroPub & Bar – a classy, yet relaxed and unpretentious neighbourhood gastropub serving modern pub fare and Canadian comfort food. While the Relish name remains (a nostalgic nod to the restaurant’s loyal clientele) the rest is entirely new. The once…
Grape Juice Wine Auction
Please join us on May 6th at the V lounge in Yaletown for the 3rd annual Grape Juice Wine Auction. Come bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world while enjoying hors d’oeuvres for a worthy cause. CameronMcNeill.com and McNeill Nakamoto created Grape Juice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching…
Tuwanek Hotel Spring News
Well the Olympics have come and gone and it was an exciting time right up to the last few seconds of the Gold Medal Hockey Game. We had a great time here as Entertainment Tonight stayed with us along with some Olympic Torch Bearers. A once in a lifetime event. I think spring is finally around…
Terra Madre Film and Reception
Friday, May 7th DOXA Documentary Film Festival opening night film is Terrra Madre. Buy tickets and for more information visit www.doxafestival.ca The opening night reception is organized by Slow Food with $3.00/ticket from the film and the reception going to our Terra Madre Fund. The reception features appetizers and beverages donated from the following chefs…
Cellar Dinner at Q4 (Quattro)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Hors d’ouvres Erath Winery 2007 Oregon Pinot Gris Smoked wild Alaskan sablefish with wilted baby arugula salad and truffle butternut squash cream Sonoma Cutrer Winery 2007 Russian River Ranches Chardonnay Pine Ridge Winery 2007 Carneros Chardonnay Homemade saffron cannelloni stuffed with braised rabbit, wild mushrooms in a brandy tomato succo with…
News from Quince
Welcome back to all spring flowers & vegetables! We’ve missed you!! Upcoming Cooking Classes and Events Regional Italian Cooking from La Quercia Monday, 29 March, 2010, 6:30-9:30pm Join Chefs Adam Pegg and Lucais Syme of Kitsilano’s La Quercia, described by the Globe and Mail’s Alexandra Gill as “one of the most authentic regional Italian restaurants…
