Join winemaker Bill Eggert on June 28 at Pearl Urban Bistro for an evening of fine BC Wine and local food. http://www.pearlurbanbistro.ca/
Month: June 2011
Butter On The Endive Event Alert!
Hello People. You are all invited to attend a very special dinner we are holding Saturday, July 2nd at a centrally-located secret spot. With the flavours of the New Orleans as the inspiration, and using the first of the local summer fruit and vegetables, we are offering four-courses of southern influenced fare. I took a…
Gnarliest Burger Competition
Who will be the gnarliest of them all? It will remain a mystery until the two Gnarly Head Gnarliest Burger finalists duke it out this coming July. The 2nd annual Gnarliest Burger recipe competition kicks off May 1st 2011. Contestants from all over British Columbia will submit their own renditions of a superior burger recipe…
News from Firefly
Yes, we’re open! Dust is in the air around the Plaza 500 Hotel, but don’t worry – Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Cambie St. is not going anywhere! While the hotel renovates and rebrands to be an Hotel Indigo, Firefly will continue to operate with regular hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week. Canada…
La Belle Auberge Chef Tobias MacDonald wins WACS Semi-Final
Winners of WACS Global Competitions – Americas Semi final in Vancouver Canada WACS Global Chef Competition 2011 – See video Tobias MacDonald tobias@labelleauberge.com 1st Place Canada WACS Global Michael Matarazzo chef_mikemat@optonline.net 2nd place USA WACS Global David Calquin dmarshall@achiga.cl 3rd place Chile WACS Global Hans Bueschkens WACS Junior Chef Challenge – See video Daniel Gorman danielscottgormal@gmail.com 1st…
Campagnolo at the Market
Wednesdays at Main St. Station Farmer’s Market It’s Summer time and living just got a little easier with the return of the Main Street Farmer’s Market and Market Wednesday’s with Campagnolo Restaurant. Just steps from Campagnolo, the Main St. Station Farmer’s Market sets up at Thornton Park from 3pm – 7pm, every Wednesday, until October…
1st Annual Battle of the Benches
Try the best each bench in the Okanagan has to offer in an all out “Bench Brawl!” Poolside at the Ramada, be there to crown the “Best Bench” in the 1st Annual Battle of the Benches, a fundraiser event for the One Person Project and Raise a Reader. Come to the hottest new summer wine…
Book Before June 30th for a SUITE Pan Pacific Whistler Vacation
Get the 3rd night FREE Planning a summer vacation in the award-winning resort of Whistler? Consider this suite deal! The Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Resorts are offering a Summer Early Booking offer. By booking a summer get-away before June 30th in one of the Pan Pacific’s luxury suites, guests…
News From Fraiche
FEATURE: CEVICHE! Featured this month in Chef Alvarez’s Wild BC Spot Prawn Ceviche, yuzu is an increasingly popular citrus fruit with origins in East Asia. Yuzu looks like a very small grapefruit with an uneven skin and can be either yellow or green depending on the degree of ripeness. Yuzu fruits are very aromatic but…
Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge
Welcome to the 2011 Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge – a month-long celebration of food from July 2 to August 2 where you spend each day tasting, exploring, connecting and learning about the farmers, food producers and people who create our food through Showcase Events, hands-on workshops, tours and fun community food events. You…
Mission Hill Winery Dinner at nita lake lodge’s Aura restaurant
On Thursday, June 30, Aura restaurant at the Nita Lake Lodge will be hosting a Mission Hill Winery Dinner. The evening will bring food, wine, and knowledge together for an evening that promises innovative cuisine paired with outstanding wines in the most spectacular of settings. The evening will begin with an insightful tour of Nita…
ensemble restaurant & bar undergoes flood reparations
ruptured water tank and two-week closure can’t dampen Chef MacKay’s enthusiasm. An untimely flood of water from a ruptured hot water tank submerged ensemble restaurant floors and stores for several hours early yesterday morning, but it hasn’t dampened Chef Dale MacKay’s enthusiasm. “The timing could have been better,” says Chef MacKay. “We’ve been open just…
21st GREEK DAY ON BROADWAY
Sunday, Jun 26 – 11:00 am-9:00 pm – A Family Oriented Street Festival Back for another exciting day filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece. Broadway, from McDonald to Blenheim will be closed off to traffic for another year to make room for a world of delicious Greek Food, interesting kiosks and exciting entertainment….
News From The Dirty Apron
New this summer This summer at the Dirty Apron, we’ve got a hot and fresh lineup of cooking classes that’ll propel your summer to a whole new level. From our Kids and Teens Summer Camps to specialized BBQ grill-out classes, you’ll find something for everyone this season, après beach, après work, or all day long….
FRANKIES ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR MOVES IN TO ‘CROSSTOWN’
New Family-Friendly Neighbourhood Eatery Offers Simple, Honest Value Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar has quietly opened its doors this past month having taken over the space formerly occupied by The William Tell and Beatty Street Bar & Grille. More than just the perfect location for grabbing a bite before the big game and celebrating a…
IN THE PARK WINE TASTING
TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2011 6:00PM – 7:30PM Jim Williams will be pouring the following selection of Quail’s Gate wines from the family-owned Okanagan Valley winery. 2010 Gewurztraminer 2009 Chardonnay 2009 Pinot Noir 2008 Merlot Canapés will be specially prepared to accompany and complement the select wines. Join us for an experience in unique wine and…
“HENRY VI: THE WARS OF THE ROSES” OPENS 2011 BARD STUDIO STAGE SEASON
In Short…Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 22nd season under the tents in Vanier Park with Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses. This exciting adaptation of Henry VI, Parts I, II & II, directed by Christopher Weddell, launches the Douglas Campbell Studio Stage programming on June 30. The play runs Tuesdays to…
BC Wine Industry Steps Up to the Plate to sponsor New Tip Out
Fundraising Campaign with The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society as Title Sponsor It has been only a few days since the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) announced its new fundraising campaign, Tip Out To Help, and already several members of BC’s wine industry have answered the call to support the new initiative. Tip Out To Help…
Fresh Takes on New Meaning
Farmers-Owned Store Opens in Vancouver The Local Fresh Food Market has risen out of the ashes of adversity and transformed into a farmer owned store that is fast becoming a vital part of the neighbourhood. Formerly known as the Grow-In Grocer, the store almost collapsed when former owner, Deb Reynolds, disappeared with the trust and…
Okanagan Chef named Canadian Chef of the Year
The Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) awarded Chef Willi Franz of Grapevine Restaurant at Gray Monk Winery ‘Chef of the Year’ at the National Conference held in Vancouver last week. This marks the first time in the 46-year history of the award, that an Okanagan chef has been honored. The award is given every year to…
