Gourmet retailers to unveil cutting edge cookware this Spring This Spring, All-Clad’s Stainless Steel with d5 Technology, a revolutionary collection of premium quality, five-layer stainless steel cookware will begin appearing on gourmet and specialty stores shelves throughout Canada. “We are extremely excited to offer our d5 Stainless Steel collection all across Canada this year,”…
Month: February 2011
The 2011 Wine & Beer Festival
The Best Tasting Deal In Town! For more festival information, to become a sponsor or showcase your products at the festival contact: info@justhereforthebeer.com / 778-227-8977 Details: Date: Saturday March 26th, 2011 Time: 7:00-11:00 pm Location: The Edgewater Casino, Vancouver Tickets: $45 – includes all wine & beer samples and a souvenir mini-mug ($50 at the…
Wines in the West End Spring Tasting
Date: March 9th, 2011 O’doul’s Restaurant and Bar, 5:30-7:30pm $24.99/person Liberty Merchant Company & O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar proudly present: WINES IN THE WEST END-SPRING TASTING Benefiting the Dr. Peter Centre Join us in sampling this season’s latest offerings Wednesday March 9th, 2011 5:30-7:30pm O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar – 1300 Robson Street Tickets $24.99 –…
Seasons In The Park Wine Tasting with Painted Rock
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 6:00PM – 7:30PM Proprietor John Skinner will discuss the evolution of a winery in pursuit of excellence with tastings from their award winning first vintage and a preview of the subsequent vintages 2007 PAINTED ROCK ESTATE MERLOT 2007 PAINTED ROCK ESTATE SYRAH 2008 PAINTED ROCK ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 PAINTED ROCK ESTATE…
Celebrate Winter Fun; Win The Ultimate Nordic Winter Getaway in BC
Explore the Nordic trails in British Columbia and win a prize in BC Nordic’s “Nuts for Nordic” photo contest. It’s simple: hit the trails, click, upload and vote for your favourite photos. Running all winter season until March 31st, the online “Nuts for Nordic” photo contest gives outdoor enthusiasts a chance to win “The Ultimate…
News From Rollingdale Winery
February Special 25% OFF “La Gauche” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Pour some fine red on your mid-winter blues. For the next 30 days, Rollingdale’s “La Gauche” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 can be purchased for 25% off. promotion code for online orders is: CS25FEB11 Decadence – Valentine’s Day Treat Nibble and sip chocolate and Portage with our free…
EARLY BIRD TICKETS RELEASED FOR MASQUERAVE
Who can say they have wined, dined and danced in a Pyramid? After the spring wine festival, hundreds will make that claim! On Friday, May 6th, Summerhill, Cedar Creek, St. Hubertus, and Tantalus will present this spring’s hottest ticket: Masquerave! At the 2nd annual Masquerave, wine lovers party with the winemakers and proprietors of all…
Romance at The Refinery
Just like Disney’s Lady and The Tramp enjoyed share plates across the table from one another, you too can have a romantic experience with us at The Refinery. Our special, super delicious Valentine’s Day menu is thoughtfully put together with a glass of bubbly and individual appetizers to start, followed by shared plates for the…
FALL IN LOVE WITH GREAT FOOD AT WELL SEASONED!
What could be more romantic than a delicious home cooked dinner paired with a great bottle of wine and topped off by a decadent dessert? We hope you’ll fall in love with cooking all over again this month by trying a new recipe or ingredient from Well Seasoned. As always, our shelves are stocked with the very best ingredients, delicious food and…
Dine Around Victoria
Once again Victoria’s foodies will be able to have a sneak peak at what our chefs will be offering this year at the Dine Around Menu Launch. Fabulous food paired with VQA wine tastings will take place at Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, February 16th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. *Tickets are available for…
Waldorf Hotel Valentine’s Day
The Waldorf Hotel is preparing for a memorable Valentine’s Day with an exceptional dinner and solo piano concert. The night will begin with an authentic Spanish meal, a specially designed four-course menu made for sharing, presented by The Leeteg Room. Guests will then move to the Cabaret for an intimate evening show with composer-producer Todor…
HOW TO WOO YOUR VALENTINE IN RICHMOND, BC
Sweep that special someone off their feet this February 14 with a far from ordinary Valentine’s Day outing in Richmond, BC that’s specially tailored to their unique interests. If your Valentine is… A foodie – Delight your favourite gourmand with Tapenade Mediterranean Bistro’s special aphrodisiac menu. After indulging on foods that are known to get…
The Glowbal Collection Valentine’s Features
Satisfy your appetite for romance this Valentine’s Day by booking a memorable evening out with The Glowbal Collection of Restaurants. If the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach, the collection of restaurants – including glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and Society – surely confirms that adage with a passionate line-up of…
Celebrate l’amour at Bistro Pastis
Ah, l’amour, l’amour – the French practically invented romantic love and the love song –from the ancient songs of the troubadours to the chansons of Edith Piaf. Even the Republic’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, sings of love. What better way to celebrate the love of your life than pre-empting the Valentine’s frenzy with a leisurely…
Le Gavroche introduces new Sunday brunch service
Beginning Sunday, February 13th Le Gavroche is serving up Sunday brunch. Chef Robert Guest has created a brunch menu full of classic brunch dishes accented with Le Gavroche’s signature French flair. The new brunch menu includes dishes like eggs benedict (with choice of Dungeness crab, smoked salmon and spinach; or double-smoked bacon, grilled tomato and arugula),…
Whole Foods Shucks Oysters for Valentines Day
As Valentines Day neared the increasing talk of oysters drove me into a frenzie, and the craving led me to Whole Foods. Whole Foods carries oysters regularly, but has stocked up on them and will even shuck them for you for Valentine’s Day. I picked up some Fanny Bay, Kushi, Effingham and Kumamoto to slurp…
FALLING IN LOVE NEVER TASTED SO GOOD
Chef Angus An’s four-course Valentine’s Day menu hits the spot Love is in the air at Kitsilano’s Maenam restaurant, where executive chef Angus An will be preparing Thai cuisine that offers Valentine’s Day variety in sweet, sour, salty and spicy fusions. First and second course pickings include kanom krok, crispy cupcakes with curry and crab,…
Valentine’s Day at the Cookshop
Still haven’t figured out how to treat your sweetheart this year? Join your Valentine in our elegantly appointed dining room that combines a romantic and unhurried pace with expert culinary instruction! White linens, candlelight, fresh flowers, fine wines and epicurean decadence awaits you with a sumptuous menu prepared by French Chef Robert Vaillancourt. You will…
Sweetheart Afternoon Tea at The Urban Tea Merchant
Love is in the air and what better way to experience it than a Sweetheart Afternoon Tea with your ‘special’ someone. Remember when we first learned as children to share our love and friendship with all the people around us on Valentine’s Day with magical messages to each other such as ‘Will you be my…
Provence Marinaside Poplar Grove Winemaker’s Dinner With Ian Sutherland
Wednesday, February, 23rd 2011 at 6pm Please join us for a great evening of great wine and food. Ian Sutherland co-owner of Poplar Grove will be hosting this evening with rare vintages, new releases, as well as a dessert wine not sold and only used for Poplar Grove’s wine dinners. Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia and Sous…
