THE SMOKING DOG BISTRO A NEW CHEF TEACHES AN OLD DOG A FEW NEW TRICKS The Smoking Dog Bistro proprietors’ Jean Séguin and Judith Andrews are delighted to be welcoming back Chef Pascal Georges to the stoves at Kitsilano’s favourite neighbourhood bistro, marking a return to the classic, casual French bistro food the restaurant is…
Month: June 2010
Refuel Restaurant & Bar Prepares Steak and Beer Special
Sunday June 20th, is Father’s Day and Refuel Restaurant & Bar is serving up a steak and beer special of epic proportions just for dad. Treat your number one dad to brunch or dinner with an 18 oz, 40 day, dry-aged, Alberta prime rib-eye steak and a 16 oz craft beer from R&B Brewing Co….
Orofino and Bogner’s of Penticton Present 1.6 Mile Dinner and Farm Tour
The connection between food production and food consumption will be clearly illustrated in this unique opportunity for those looking for a true localvore experience. Tour the farms of Cawston, the official “organic capital of Canada” and meet the farmers that grow the world-class produce being used in the 1.6 Mile Dinner that evening. Join John…
Ganache Patisserie’s – Seasonal Inspirations For Spring & Summer
Ganache Pâtisserie is pleased to announce its newest creations for this year’s combined Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Light and fruity, Framboise et Yuzu ($5.75) encapsulates a Japanese-style yuzu cheesecake centre, green tea ladyfinger sponge and fresh raspberries with an ethereal framboise mascarpone cream. Taking the best of red velvet cake and coconut cream pie, Coco Velours…
Mis Trucos now open for weekend brunch and lunch
Now that summer is (almost) here, Mis Trucos is open for brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can sip sangria in the sun on Mis Trucos’ secluded 30-seat patio while enjoying tasty tapas (like crispy bread-wrapped prawns, crostini with foie gras mousse and sweetbread vitello tonnato) along with new menu items created exclusively…
VCC to represent Canada at the 2012 Culinary Olympics
Weeks of jangled nerves, sacrificed sleep, and hours in the kitchen. It all paid off for VCC s junior chef team earlier this month when it won the honour of representing Canada in the 2012 World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany. Coached by Tobias MacDonald, VCC instructor and head chef at Ladner s La Belle…
Loblaw Sustainable Seafood Campaign
As part of Loblaw Companies Limited’s (Loblaw) ongoing commitment to help educate Canadians about the challenges facing our oceans Loblaw has extended its in-store sustainable seafood public awareness campaign to all its participating corporate and franchised stores across the country. This public awareness campaign is in support of Loblaw’s efforts to source 100 per cent…
Chef John-Carlo Felicella of VCC – Canadian Chef of the Year
It was with typical humility that John-Carlo Felicella, head of Vancouver Community College s culinary arts department, reacted to the honour of being selected by his peers around the country as Canadian Chef of the Year. It s nice to get the recognition for all the work you do for the industry but there are…
Comox Shellfish Festival – Oyster Shucking and Beer Gardens
Sunday, June 20th things get shucking Festival Day at Comox Marina Park The party continues on Sunday, June 20th at Comox Marina Park with tasting booths featuring shellfish delicacies as well as desert treats, a beer garden and the much anticipated Oyster Shucking Contest. Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open…
And the Winner is: World’s First Wine Commercial Film Festival Kicks Off Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival
A little bit local, a lot of success as Vancouver filmmaker takes top prize Last night the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival kicked off with “The Vinos”, the worlds first wine commercial film festival and “A Little More Local” by Vancouver filmmakers, Barbara Kozicki, Fiona Mongillo, and Charles Hefferman took the top prize. Over 30 entries…
Twisted Fork now open for Friday brunch
Due to popular demand, beginning this week, Twisted Fork will be open on for brunch on Fridays. Every Friday throughout the summer, Twisted Fork will be open 11 am to 3 pm, with their full brunch menu available. For more information, please visit www.twistedforkbistro.ca Brunch Menu – $11 Asparagus scrambled eggs served with toasted sourdough…
Appy Hour at the Fairmont Waterfront
Share and Savour with Savings at Herons Restaurant Feeling a tad peckish around the cocktail hour? Locals will want to know about Herons Lounge’s new Appy Hour promotion that offers up tantalizing tastings from Executive Chef, Patrick Dore’s kitchen that are sure to please the palate and pocket. From now until the end of July,…
Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen
While I’ve been known to sip the occasional beer when the weather is cloudy, the summer is the time when I really crave something refreshing, crisp and bubbly in a glass. Sure champagne will do, but after, or during a day at the lake I really crave a beer. With summer attempting to show its…
Rocky Creek Winery’s Pig Roast
July 1 Pig Roast in the Vineyard Canada Day – July 1 at 6 PM, $100 Per Person, everything included! I’m hoping for a wonderful sunny day, but am prepared in case….. We will have you come ready to eat in the vineyard so please no heels that day. It’s a casual but elegant picnic. So wear…
The Wait for the Warmth is Over – Granville Island Brewing Brings Back Limited Release Ginger Beer
We know every season offers something unique in Vancouver, and Granville Island Brewing’s latest limited release is no exception. On June 4, 2010, it is time to heat things up as we roll out Ginger Beer. “GIB’s version of a traditional ginger beer is the perfect combination of spicy Caribbean warmth and refreshing taste, making…
Share Chef MacKay’s Lumière Kitchen – Tuesday June 28th
Ever dream of sharing a kitchen with a Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux? Well now you can. Enjoy a private cooking lesson for eight, plus dinner with Executive Chef Dale MacKay of our sister restaurant Lumière. Share inspiration and a professional kitchen with one of the best chefs in the world. Dale invites you to…
Black Hills Wine Dinner at Lumière – Monday June 21
This very special food and wine experience is among the first of a series created by Grand Chef Dale MacKay and Wine Director Kevin Van Hullebush. This event celebrates the culinary talents of Chef MacKay, and the critically-acclaimed and much-loved wines of Black Hills Estate Winery, one of the Okanagan Valley’s most popular wineries and…
Osoyoos Celebrity Chefs and BC Top Winemaker’s at OCWF
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival A first-of-its-kind showdown between Celebrity Chefs and BC’s top winemakers. The Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Auction features an innovative food & wine pairing format that has never been seen before. It is called “Duelling Chefs vs. Duelling Winemakers”. Eight of the top Winemakers in B.C. will…
High Spirit Wednesday at Opus
Wednesday June 16, 2010 6:00pm – 8:00pm Elixir Bistro – 350 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC $35.00 per person, plus applicable tax and gratuity. Join us for High Spirit Wednesday led by Spirits Educator Bruce Mackenzie – A stylish cocktail tasting showcasing Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila will be held in Elixir’s plush Velvet Room. Novices and…
Father’s Day Brunch at Diva at The Met
Diva at the Met has teamed up with the award-winning R&B Brewing Company to satisfy dear old dad with a Father’s Day feast. On Saturday, June 19th, we encourage you to toast your fatherly figure with an exclusive, five-course brew-master’s dinner featuring pairings of handcrafted beer. Guests can indulge from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m….
