LOOKING FOR SMART, SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD CHOICES Consumers have one more great reason to visit MarketPlace IGA—as a new Ocean Wise partner, MarketPlace IGA stores across British Columbia now offer Ocean Wise sustainable seafood choices, from Albacore tuna to Dungeness crab. Look for the Ocean Wise symbol on seafood-counter products and feel good about making ocean-friendly…
Month: August 2010
‘Louis Jadot’ Wine-Paired Evening at Lumière
On Monday August 23rd, Lumière presents ‘Maison Louis Jadot‘ featuring the truly extraordinary burgundies of Maison Louis Jadot – established 1859 – paired with inspired dishes created by Executive Chef Dale MacKay, just for the occasion. Limited seating. $95 per person. reserve now Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu Quebec Fois Gras Terrine, –…
Celebrate the Harvest at Sun Peaks – October 8-10, 2010
A showcase of fine food, wine and beer, Autumn Bounty at Sun Peaks Resort celebrates the best in the Thompson-Okanagan Valley. Enjoy breakfast at a local ranch, watch an Iron Chef competition at the indoor Farmers’ Market, or experience a multi-course Gala dinner highlighting top producers from the region. The celebration of fare allows guests…
TIM CUFF WELCOMED AS THE EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR THE NITA LAKE LODGE
After working his way through some of the finest kitchens in Canada, Tim Cuff has made the move to Whistler as Executive Chef of the Nita Lake Lodge. A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Cuff’s career choice was a product of his environment. Growing up in a small farm town, the Cuff family sourced much of…
Culinaria Restaurant French Wine Dinner
Culinaria Restaurant, 600 Granville Street, Tuesday August 31, 2010 6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner $62 per person (plus taxes) Call the restaurant to reserve for events: 604.639.2055 Duck Foie Gras Crème Brûlée Summer Greens seasoned with White Truffle Oil Dressing Monmousseau Touraine Brut 2003 Les Tomates du Pays The ultimate organic Heirloom Tomato Salad with Extra…
Join The Social Order for a Truly Exceptional Dining Experience
The School of Fish Foundation has created the world’s only Floating Dining Room, and you’re invited to join The Social Order for an exceptional dinner. This elegant “raft”is staying afloat with the use of 1,675 plastic 2-litre bottles built into its frame, and is moored alongside the prestigious False Creek Yacht Club. Once boarded, your 6-course…
SHARE THE KITCHEN WITH 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 Tuesday August 24th 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…
Jam Packed Action at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
If you love sports, awesome drinks and spectacular food, don’t miss out on all the action that is happening at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery this Summer. Here’s a little taste of what’s to come: English Premier League Soccer Brunch Started on Saturday August 14th, Chef Andreas Wechselberger and his culinary team have prepared…
Highly Sought After Craft Brews Available for a Limited Time at Viti
Viti Wine & Lager Store is proud to announce that Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Torpedo Extra IPA Ale have arrived at the store. “Sierra Nevada is one of America’s first and leading microbreweries, integral to initiating the American craft beer scene”, says Viti General Manager Ralf Joneikies. “We are excited to be able to…
Long Beach Lodge Endless Summer
Summer is here to stay for at least another two months… don’t even think about packing away your fair weather gear yet! Insiders say that there is no better time to be on the beaches of Tofino than in September and October, so Perry and his team have put together the Endless Summer package which…
RIPE – 2nd Annual Evening of Local Food & Libations
September 28 5 – 8 pm. By buying a ticket to RIPE you will be directly supporting the organization to not only improve the Farmers Markets that currently exist within Vancouver, but to grow the number of markets, bringing local, seasonal food to more people in more communities. The casual family-style, all-ages event will include:…
Laughing Stock at Adesso Bistro
September 9, 2010, join Jonas Greig, our Assistant Winemaker, for an evening of Laughing Stock wines and great Italian food at Adesso Bistro, Vancouver. At Adesso Bistro they take a modern approach to traditional cuisine of Italy’s Ligurian region, a refreshing return to food made with love, tradition and soul. For reservations please call Adesso…
News from Pentage
Thank you for your continued support of our hand-crafted wines. The last couple of months have been warm and sunny — the grapes are maturing beautifully. As you know we had the privilege of welcoming His Honor, The Honourable Steven L. Point at our winery a couple of weeks ago to present us with the…
Wines of Chile hit Vancouver
On Thursday, October 7, 2010, at 7:00pm a $39 ticket gives you the chance to mingle with Vancouver’s hottest wine lovers and Chilean wineries as they showcase their wines in Vancouver at Taste Chile 2010! Meet visiting winemakers and taste wines from wine regions across Chile from more than 30 visiting wineries, each pouring up…
Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts
Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. Restaurant Group Peter Girges, the young Vancouver visionary behind the Glowbal Group of Restaurants is at it again and this time launching a new company of restaurants, RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. As the first major move Girges, together with his team announced today they will be partnering with John Evans,…
Orofino Winery at Salt
Monday, September 13th Join us at our one of our favorite spots in Vancouver for a delectable evening of food and wine. We can’t wait to pair our best wines with delicious cheese from the UK, Quebec and BC, not to mention Moccia’s Italian Meat Market and JN&Z deli. See you later in September for this great…
Wild BC Seafood Fest in Steveston
The third annual 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 of Steveston, Richmond, BC. This is a free outdoor…
Wild Mushrooms Have Arrived at Le Gavroche!
We’ve just received a bounty of beautiful hand-picked wild mushrooms from the Yukon and we’re celebrating with a special month-long Wild Mushroom menu. Once again, our dining deal is a steal with three-courses for $35, with wine pairings available for an additional $25. Reservations can be made on OpenTable, or by calling the restaurant at…
Berkshire Pork & Peaches at Yew
This month Executive Chef Oliver Beckert is featuring Berkshire Pork & Peaches. Fresh from Sloping Hill Farm in Qualicum Beach, a sweet seaside town on Vancouver Island, lives a brood of free range, heritage breed, “happy pigs.” An animal-friendly focus on healthy, humane farming leads to an exceptional quality of absolutely delicious, locally-grown pork. Fresh…
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED WINEMAKER ALBERTO ANTONINI JOINS THE HAYWIRE WINERY TEAM
The Haywire Winery team is pleased to announce that Alberto Antonini has agreed to act as consulting oenologist for British Columbia’s newest winery. Antonini toured the Okanagan Valley for the first time this past weekend, visiting vineyards (including the Switchback Vineyard and Hollenbach Vineyard) and working with owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie, and advisor…
