On Friday, September 24 the winemakers from two of the top wineries in BC will be at Hastings House for a winemaker’s dinner. Gustav Allander from Foxtrot Vineyards and Ian Sutherland from Poplar Grove, both located on the Naramata Bench, will be joining us for a memorable evening pairing their award winning wines with Marcel’s…
Month: September 2010
Oyster Shucking Contest – Sunday September 26, 2010
Do You Have What it Takes? 3pm Tailgate 4pm Competition Begins $10 Entry Fee * Prizes A $10 per person entry fee includes use of one of Chef’s towels and an oyster shucking knife – though you can certainly use your own if you really think you’re that good. All shuckers receive a $15 gift…
Happy Birthday Kerrisdale Yoga Studio!
Kerrisdale Yoga Studio celebrates its first anniversary with an Open House Style Party where east meets west. In honor of Kerrisdale Yoga’s anniversary, Kerrisdale Yoga will be offering complementary classes all day on Sunday, September 19th from 12:00 to 8:30 pm. There will also be delicious treats from Healthee, fun giveaways from partners, such as…
House Wine Presents Bordeaux Blends
October Tasting: Bordeaux Blends Around the World By popular demand! house wine invites you to what is sure to be an unforgettable tasting. The wines of Bordeaux are some of France’s most well-known and highly sought after, showing up in most serious collectors’ cellars. With foundations in combining different grape varieties, the Bordeaux ‘recipe’ has…
House Wine Pairing at The Dirty Apron
Perfect Pairings at The Dirty Apron Cooking School The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect…
Chef David Gunawan now the Executive Chef of West Restaurant
Jack Evrensel, proprietor of Top Table Group, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Gunawan to the position of Executive Chef of West Restaurant. “Since assuming the Chef de Cuisine role at West, David has worked tirelessly with his team and our suppliers to create new menus that reflect the very best of British…
2nd Annual Gastown Blues & Chili Fest
Jump Blues. Boogie. Rockabilly. Shuffle. Gospel…and Chili. The Inaugural Gastown Blues & Chili Festival had it all, and we’re gearing up to make the 2nd Annual event even better! The neighbourhood celebration is set to take place on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 from noon to 7PM, and will showcase local up-and-coming and high profile musicians…
Hester Creek Wine Dinners and News
News from the Golden Mile Two Must-Attend Italian Dinners! Enjoy the Okanagan wine festival with Italian flavour! Hester Creek is excited to present two incredible dinners: Chef Neil Taylor from Vancouver’s Cibo Trattoria on Monday, October 4, and the annual Tuscan Dinner on Friday October 8! Tickets for both events can be purchased through the…
News From Howling Bluff Winery
Sin Cera 2008 release September 13 Luke Smith, is pleased to announce the release of their 2008 Sin Cera. This is a Meritage style blend of Howling Bluff estate grapes. Dominated by Merlot (80% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec) the wine shows intense plum, black cherry and coffee with further complex flavours and aromas…
Stella Artois searches Vancouver on quest for next Canadian Draught Master
This month, Stella Artois is holding its 10th annual quest to find Canada’s Draught Master. The Stella Artois World Draught Master is a global competition that celebrates the quality, craftsmanship and century-spanning heritage of Stella Artois in 31 countries around the world. But mastering the perfect pour doesn’t happen overnight. Stella Artois has held Draught…
Cooking Classes at the Cookshop
As the rainy weather approaches, now is a great time to join us in our classroom. Below are some of the highlights for September. Register now at www.cookshop.ca or by phone at 604-873-5683. SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS PRAWN & SCALLOP CREATIONS – Tuesday, September 14th – 6:00-9:00pm Fish expert and Executive Chef Karen Barnaby features a seafood…
Burgundy with Marquis and Bistro Pastis
The Burgundy Lunch Bistro Pastis and Marquis Wine Cellars invites you to a Sunday lunch on September 19th. What better way to start your Sunday than to sit down to an exquisite three course meal that has been paired with a great selection of 8 fabulous wines from Burgundy? Don’t miss out on this Fantastic…
News from Sequoia Group of Companies
SUMMER ENDINGS, FALL BEGINNINGS As August comes to an end, we remember a sunny and successful summer, and welcome new beginnings for the Fall A SUMMER OF WINE Summertime in the Seasons Winebar After a summer of sipping all kinds of wine, nibbling tasty canapés and enjoying the spectacular view from our Winebar, we…
Chef Meets Grape BC VQA Release
Fans of BC wine and food should plan to attend the sixth annual ChefmeetsGrape! The event brings new, fall releases from more than sixty BC VQA wineries together with quintessential BC cuisine from 12 top local restaurants. BC’s many award-winning wines are enhanced by BC’s red-hot culinary landscape. The restaurant chefs in this year’s event,…
Ski Kelowna – What’s new and hot at Big White SKI RESORT for 2010/2011
With summer nearing an end, it’s that time of year that skiers and snowboarders sit anxiously waiting for that first snow fall to kick-off the winter season. The team at Big White Ski Resort is ready with a host of new events, activities, packages and programs to greet this year’s guests. From the glow of…
Fine Vintage Certification Course
Fine Vintage has developed its own series of 1 day courses on the following topics. Wines of France, Wines of Italy, Food and Wine Pairing, Become a Sommelier, and The Business of Wine. The Fine Vintage Certification courses were created as fun and affordable courses (mostly at $299 for the day), where you could taste…
Wok+Wine World Tour 2010 Visits Vancouver Sept. 9
More underground dining hits Vancouver! Delicious shrimp, sensational wine and great conversation are the key components of Wok+Wine – New York’s newest underground food and wine concept. As part of the 2010 World Tour, the Wok+Wine team is visiting Vancouver for their first ever Canadian event. Dubbed “The World’s Most Delicious Social Network”, the concept…
Cocktail Kitchen Series: September Schedule & Participants
As one one of the most innovative cocktail programs in Canada, The Refinery is proud to start the third segment of a six month interactive and educational competition called “The Cocktail Kitchen Series”. Launched on July 8th 2010, “The Cocktail Kitchen Series” aims to promote niche craft cocktail development, through the expertise of Vancouver’s best…
Western Living Test Kitchen – Robert Belcham
Tuesday September 7, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm “Supersize my roast. Cooking family-style cuts for a crowd.” with Robert Belcham Chef/owner Campagnolo & Refuel and Jason Pleym of Two Rivers Specialty Meats & Pemberton Meadows Ranch. Join us for intimate cooking classes with B.C.’s top chefs at the new Western Living Test Kitchen at…
Canada’s Newest Urban Boutique-Hotel Opens at Pace-Setting Sports and Entertainment Venue, Maple Leaf Square in Fall 2010
Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square to offer the inimitable style and service Groupe Germain loyal guests covet with its new downtown Toronto location. Toronto, ON: Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square – a new 167-room Boutique-hotel – brings Groupe Germain style to guests at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Square. This is the company’s second hotel…
