Pizza in the Park and a Perfect Patio Treat yourself to the perfect summer afternoon and give in to a gourmet flatbread feast. This season the Teahouse is thrilled to announce their mid-summer special, Pizza in the Park. Monday through Friday from 3pm- 5pm, for only $10, diners can enjoy a flavourful pizza and a…
Month: July 2010
Cool Brews at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
Summer Beer Series Showcases Unique Beer Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery celebrates the spirit of summer with its Summer Beer Series, a showcase of distinctive brews from around the world. Every Friday from August 6th to September 10th, Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery will showcase a feature beer paired with a specialty pizza…
News From Fraiche
A burgeoning bar scene is bubbling at Fraîche Restaurant in West Vancouver. Head to the hills for inspired cocktails, classic highballs and a carefully selected wine list on the other side of the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Bar manager and North Shore native, Graham Racich is looking forward to sharing his passion for mixing drinks and…
‘Southern France’ Wine Paired Evening at Lumière
On Monday July 26th, Lumière presents ‘A Journey through Southern France’ pairing the truly extraordinary wines of Antech Limoux, St. Martin de la Garrigue, and Domaine La Barroche, with inspired dishes created just for the occasion. Limited seating. $95 per person. reserve now Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu Alsatian Tarte Flambée, – Crèmant…
Vancouver Martini Tour (ORU)
Oru – Fairmont Pacfic Rim 1038 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6c 0B9 Canada View Map When: Saturday, August 7, 7:00PM Add to my Outlook Calendar It’s been too long – Time to get together and catch up! This tour is featuring all new locations! There will be 4 stops with dancing at the last…
Desert Hills and The Edge” Food and Wine Pairing
Join us at “The Edge” on Thursday July29th for a Desert Hills Wine and Food Pairing. Sample some award winning wines from Desert Hills Winery located in Oliver B.C on the Black Sage Bench. Chef Chris Dignan Will be serving snacks and Canapes from our menu to complement some of the best wines B.C has…
Cupcake Challenge 2010
Photos and Editorial by Gillian Guilmant-Smith – Is it ever possible to have too much of a good thing? Well, this premise was put to the test at Vancouver’s first Cupcake Challenge held on June 20th at the Roundhouse Community Centre. Butter cream ruled the day as guests sampled tasty treats from local cupcakeries Bon…
Owen Lightly’s Sunwolf Supper in Squamish
On Tuesday, July 27th I will be taking over a small cafe in Squamish to hold a special dinner celebrating all that is good and true in the world. Some friends of mine recently bought the Sunwolf Outdoor Centre in the Squamish Valley and it seemed like a great reason to get some locals and…
Victoria’s North Saanich Flavour Trail
On August 21 and 22, 2010, the 4th Annual North Saanich Flavour Trail will take place in Victoria, BC. North Saanich, one of the newest and fastest growing Agritourism regions on Vancouver Island, is located 25 minutes north of downtown Victoria. Surrounded on three sides by ocean shores, North Saanich is known for its agriculture,…
Chef Meets Grape
Fans of BC food and wine should plan to attend the fifth annual ChefmeetsGrape! The event brings quintessential BC cuisine together with new, fall releases from the Wines of British Columbia, with more than thirty-five BC VQA wineries represented. BC’s red-hot culinary landscape is enhanced by BC’s many award-winning wines. The restaurant chefs in this…
WILD BC SEAFOOD FEST … wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines
Third Annual – Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Richmond, BC: The increasingly popular Wild BC Seafood Fest will take place on Saturday, August 28th between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Park (in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site • 12138 Fourth Avenue) in the fishing community…
SUMMER STYLE AT LUPO RESTAURANT
Summer has arrived in style, Lupo style that is. To complement the heat on the street Chef Julio Gonzalez‐Perini has developed an inspirational summer menu featuring Italian favourites whilst spotlighting the flavours of BC. General Manager and Wine Director Michael Mameli has focused on crisp and refreshing wines to satisfy even the most discerning of…
THE FAIRMONT WATERFRONT PICKS A PECK OF PEPPERS
Herons Restaurant Launches New Local Source Menu Summer flavours are plated up fresh from the farm with Herons Restaurant’s new Local Source tasting menus. Executive Chef, Patrick Dore and his talented brigade have taken to the road in the search for the Best of BC to offer a series of glorious menus kissed by the…
Update on Victoria Taste starting tomorrow
Taste uncorks with The Main Event at Crystal Garden in downtown Victoria this Thursday evening. Victoria is known for its many impassioned chefs, winemakers, fishers, cheesemakers and more who are the heart of a distinctive culinary scene. Many of these trailblazers will be hosting seminars and events during the four-day summer festival. www.victoriataste.com/2010-schedule-of-events David Mincey,…
B.C. Hospitality BC Restaurant Hall of Fame
On September 27, 2010, some of the best known names in the B.C. hospitality industry will be inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame. They will join such luminaries as Hy & David Aisenstat, Vikram Vij & John Bishop in Canada’s only restaurant Hall of fame. The evening will be one of celebration as…
Outstanding in the Field – James Walt and North Arm Farm
Sunday July 18, 2010 North Arm Farm, Pemberton, BC PRICE: $180.00 HOST FARMERS: Jordan & Trish Sturdy, North Arm Farm GUEST CHEF: James Walt, Araxi, Whistler TIME: 4:00PM *Note that ticket price is in US Dollars Scenic North Arm Farm is the most beautiful farm in North America. At least that is what we keep…
Midsummer Magic Music and Wine Gala Celebration at Mission Hill Family Estate
50th Anniversary of the Okanagan Symphony is Golden The Okanagan Symphony is celebrating their 50th year with a gala benefit this weekend, July 17, at Mission Hill Family Estate winery. The most substantial fundraising activity for the OSO of the year, the evening regularly raises about $80,000 annually of their $800,000 budget. The largest performing…
Cook with DB’s Chef Guggenheimer
The dream of every amateur chef and self-proclaimed foodie is to share inspiration and a real restaurant kitchen with a critically-acclaimed chef. On Monday July 19th you can! Be part of a private cooking lesson for eight, plus dinner with db Bistro Moderne’s Chef de Cuisine Nathan Guggenheimer. Share inspiration and a professional kitchen with…
Outstanding in the Field 2010 – Chef Rob Belcham UBC Farm
Monday July 19, 2010 UBC Farm , Vancouver, BC PRICE: $180.00 HOSTS – Mark Bomford & Amy Frye, UBC Farm GUEST CHEF: Robert Belcham, Refuel Restaurant, Vancouver TIME: 4:00PM *Note that ticket price is in US Dollars We love farms in the city. Easy to get to, easy for everyone to get inspired by…
Farmer’s Market News! Two Minutes and Two Clicks Can Help Your Local Farmers Market
Every week over 12,000 people shop at one of the four Vancouver Farmers Markets. Many communities without a local market want one and are ready to support it. However, current by-laws and zoning restrictions make it nearly impossible to open up and operate more farmers markets in Vancouver – even after 16 years of operation….
