Join Salli Pateman and the staff at Section 3 for the “orphan’s” xmas party on december 23rd for people that arent heading home for holidays to see family. Also collecting gently worn jackets and other outerwear for donations.
Month: December 2010
They Came, They Cooked, They Conquered
On December 6th, 12 men met in a confined space to battle it out for ‘top gun’ status. While not exactly a High Noon showdown, the ‘combatants’ came armed with cleavers, razor-sharp knives and woks. Woks? Yes, woks. The ‘combatants were the 12 elite chefs competing for the inaugural Chef of the Year title awarded…
Holiday cocktails at The Charles Bar
The Charles Bar, Gastown’s newest hot-spot, nestled in the historic Woodward’s Building, has crafted holiday cocktails to warm and lift your Christmas spirit (pun intended). Candy Cane Swirl: Crumpled candy cane rim, 1oz Vodka, .5 oz peppermint schnapps, 2oz cranberry juice, .5 oz grenadine, .5 oz lemon juice. garnished with a small candy cane in…
Swallow Tail Canada & Dine Out Vancouver announce Secret Supper Soiree
An event that features pop-up restaurants at exotic, private locations around Vancouver Swallow Tail Canada is pleased to announce an exciting new event for Dine Out Vancouver 2011, Tourism Vancouver’s annual city-wide celebration of food and wine. Starting on January 14th, guests can participate in a culinary speakeasy tour. The Secret Supper Soiree will whisk…
Suite & Sour – Meyer lemon cocktails are in season at The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe.
The Corner Suite’s “Genuine Article” – a 30-page homage to some of the world’s oldest and most iconic drinks – is Vancouver’s (if not Canada’s) largest and most comprehensive cocktail list … and it just got bigger. Meyer lemons are in season, and owner/bartender Steve Da Cruz likes them, a lot. In honour of his…
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL VANCOUVER LAUNCHES NEW YEW restaurant + bar WEBSITE
Visit www.YEWrestaurant.com for a Chance to Win Dinner for a Year! The team at YEW restaurant + bar is extremely excited to bring our guests a more customized online YEW experience. Just launched, YEWrestaurant.com is the new online home for our ‘Sexy, Sophisticated, West Coast’ restaurant. Visit the website weekly to find out what’s “New…
Lunch at White Spot on Christmas Day for Variety Children’s Charity
A holiday tradition for more than a decade, the Richmond Centre and Kingsway Vancouver White Spot locations will open their doors on December 25th to serve up delicious White Spot favourites and raise the spirits of those in need. White Spot understands the importance of giving back to the community during the holiday season and…
Poplar Grove Winery gives to South Okanagan Women in Need
One of British Columbia’s best known boutique wineries, is committed to creating a positive difference in the local community. One of the goals at Poplar Grove Winery is to create a positive difference in the local community. Each year, the Poplar Grove team selects a charity to support; this year’s focus is the South Okanagan…
PACIFIC BREEZE WINERY Wows Judges and Captures Seven Awards Including 1st Place
2010 ‘Winery of the Year’ at InterVin’s Wine Competition New Westminster’s PACIFIC BREEZE WINERY was awarded ‘Winery of the Year’ at InterVin’s competition held at White Oaks Resort & Spa, Toronto, Ontario in Sept. 2010. Presented by the founders of Vine Magazines, Canada’s preeminent wine resource guide and the producers of the annual Gourmet Food…
METROPOLITAN HOTELS OFFER CHOICES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Diverse entertaining options are available at some of Canada’s best restaurants including Vancouver’s Diva at the Met This winter, the renowned chefs of Metropolitan Hotels want guests to entertain stress-free by leaving the shopping, cooking and cleaning to them. That’s why each Metropolitan restaurant has offered holiday dining options that play to each chef and…
TWO LOCAL CHEFS TALK TURKEY
Ooh La La Turkey! – Local Chef Ann Kirsebom’s Grand Marnier Sauce adds zing, and a touch of orange, making for a succulent Turkey and over in Ginny Love’s kitchen, she tells you how to prepare everything else for the big Christmas meal, in advance! If you are looking or a delicious new recipe, something…
Inn at Laurel Point
Forget nice, get naughty this holiday season This is the year to give back to the one who matters most, you. Celebrate self-indulgence with endless seasonal rates and services being offered over the holidays. Start your holiday right by celebrating travel, spa treatment, amazing culinary and just about anything else that comes to mind… Indulge in…
Whistler is the place to be for families wanting a winter wonderland – on and off the slopes
With more than 129 kilometres of cross-country and snowshoe trails, 8,100 acres of lift-serviced skiable terrain, a variety of backcountry adventures, and a lineup of entertaining holiday events and free festivities, Whistler has something to offer every family member. In Whistler, celebration is a way of life. What better way to kick off your holiday…
Feed Your Family While Helping Feed Children in Africa
The talented Junior Chefs in Canada have created a beautiful calendar on sale now with proceeds going to the Bidvest World Cooks Tour in Africa and other Junior Chef initiatives. The World Cooks Tour For Hunger takes place August 20 -27th in South Africa and will see more than 200 international and local chefs come…
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE FAIRMONT VANCOUVER AIRPORT
Runway Holiday Events To Savour With Family And Friends! Get away from the kitchen and let The Fairmont Vancouver Airport take care of all your holiday celebrations from the night before Christmas all the way through to New Year’s Eve. It’s simply stress free and sinfully delicious thanks to Executive Chef Kamal Silva’s culinary brigade…
ANGUS AN DISHING THAI TRAVELS
Maenam now offering Southern inspired lunch, dinner and take out menus Fresh off his annual three week exploration through Southeast Asia, Chef Angus An has launched a new menu highlighting the iconic street eats of Southern Thailand. This food vendor speckled region offers cuisine themed by local seafood, fruits, and nuts, with dishes that are…
Coast Hotels & Resorts to Open 77-Room Hotel in Surrey, B.C.
Coast Hotels & Resorts today announced that is has signed a franchise agreement with Guildford Hotel Ltd. to rebrand the Ramada Guildford Surrey Hotel as the Coast Surrey Guildford Hotel effective January 1, 2011., B.C. This is the fourth hotel agreement Coast Hotels & Resorts has signed with Bob Mandair, President of Guildford Hotel Ltd.,…
Dine Out Vancouver 2011
January 24 – February 6, 2011 To stay in the loop about all things Dine Out Vancouver related, join our Dine Out email list now. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, Dine Out Vancouver is a city-wide celebration of food and British Columbia wine and is the largest restaurant promotion of its kind in Canada. Virtually every…
New Year’s at Society is “Pretty in Pink”
For New Year’s 2010 Society is throwing a Pretty in Pink Gala and we’re doing it in style. We’re going to glam up Yaletown like never before. We’ll be serving canapes and champagne at midnight and the music as always will be going late. Tickets are $50, Gala begins at 8:30pm and you can reserve…
15th Annual Hot Competition Live!
Once again in 2011 the Hot Competition Live returns to the Vancouver Convention Center. This annual competition draws some of British Columbia’s top culinary talent. The junior chapter of the BC Chef’s Association presents two competitions promoting culinary excellence live on stage at the BC Foodservice Expo. You’ll learn the latest trends and watch BC’s…
