Salt Spring Island Wines and regional wines of the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island join forces September 23-24 Salt Spring Island makes up part of the Wine Islands region of British Columbia; a region that includes Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Being part of the warmest growing region in Canada, the island wineries are…
Month: June 2011
WINE-SWIGGING BEEF
NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST AND ONLY WINE-SWIGGING BEEF LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION ACROSS CANADA IN TIME FOR BBQ SEASON In perfect time to hit the grill this summer, North America’s first and only wine-fed beef has officially launched distribution. Found in the kitchens of fine restaurants and butchers across Canada, Sezmu Meats treats their happy cows with a litre…
Pear Tree Classics and Vista D’oro Delights
Join us for a cooking class like no other featuring Dame Stephanie & Chef Scott Jaeger of The Pear Tree Restaurant and Dame Lee and Patrick Murphy of Vista D’oro Farms & Winery. Learn how to make Pear Tree Classics like Scallop Tartar and Beef with local Spot Prawns, paired with delicious Gewürztraminer and Syrah…
Mission Hill Family Estate: An Elegant Escape
The Okanagan Valley’s Premiere Winery Celebrates Summer with Fine Wine, Award-winning Cuisine, Open Air Concerts and an Exclusive Art Exhibition This summer, experience the finer things life has to offer at Mission Hill Family Estate. The Okanagan Valley winery hosts a dynamic line-up of culinary offerings, wine festival events, headline concert performances and the first…
MAENAM WRAPS UP SPOT PRAWN SEASON WITH CELEBRATORY COCKTAIL DINNER
On Monday, June 20th Maenam’s Angus An will be indulging spot prawn fanatics with a spot prawn season wrap up dinner served with cocktail pairings by local barman Ben DeChamplain. For one night only, the revered Thai hotspot will feature a custom menu of five spot prawn dishes in two courses, served family style, alongside…
Tapenade Newsletter
Richmond Review Awards Thank you to all of you who voted for us in the recent Richmond Review awards. We are proud and humbled to have placed in a number of categories. We are most proud of winning best restaurant and best chef for 2011. Summer Menu After a rainy Spring it’s time to get…
Saturna Lamb BBQ
July 1, 2011 – 10 am – 4:30 Country-fair flavored outdoor picnic celebrating Canada Day held at Winter Cove, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Saturna Island, BC. Featuring a LAMB BARBEQUE dinner – hot dogs – refreshments – booths and games all day. Ferry and Water Taxi service – boat anchorage in Winter Cove –…
Sweet Sounds at the Annual BC Shellfish Festival
#BCSFestival The combination of delicious shellfish and great music team up to give festival attendees an unforgettable day at this years’ BC Shellfish Festival. Taste a tantalizing array of BC’s finest shellfish products prepared by top chefs and farmers while being serenaded by the sweet sounds of one of the valleys most versatile and creative…
Outstanding in the Field Aldergrove
Sunday July 10, 2011 Glorious Organics, Aldergrove, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMER: Susan Davidson, Glorious Organics at Fraser Common Farm Co-op GUEST CHEF: David Gunawan, West Restaurant, Vancouver TIME: 4:00 PM For a number of years our Outstanding in the Field tour has visited University of British Columbia Farm located within the city of Vancouver. After several…
Glowbal Group Announces ‘Black & Blue’ Opening for Fall 2011
Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub, owners of the GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants, announce a new steak-centric restaurant opening on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver, Fall 2011. Given its focus on the best in steaks, the new restaurant is aptly titled ‘Black & Blue.’ The large, dramatic venue will become Glowbal Group’s most expansive restaurant…
MASSIMO BOTTURA visits CIBO TRATTORIA
MASSIMO BOTTURA – named “Best Chef in the World” by the International Academy of Gastronomy visits CIBO TRATTORIA for a weekend of dining and philosophical repast. At Cibo Trattoria, we are constantly at the forefront of pushing the gastronomic envelope when it comes to the Vancouver food scene and community. Our intense love and passion…
Undercover #ticket #giveaway #win
2 sets for 2 tickets are available! Comment on this post to win! What is your favourite grape? Raymond James | Lionsgate Financial“undercover” An investigative wine tasting targeting wine with the most “bang for your buck” Sleuthing for wines can be a daunting experience, especially when looking for great value on a budget. “undercover” brings…
Presidents Ball – CCFCC 2011
The Presidents Ball is the final gala for the CCFCC 2011 with a menu has created by Culinary Team Canada, led by Chef Simon Smotkowicz. This incredible, multi-course dinner will feature the best of Culinary Team Canada chefs, and uses only the finest of products. Tickets Here VIP Reception Vista’s 360 Degree Event Space 19th…
Dragon Feast of the Century Luncheon
This once in a lifetime luncheon hosted by the Asian Culinary Team and members of the BC Chefs’ Association showcases Asian Culinary Arts in CCFCC 2011. The culinary feast created by 16 Award Winning Asian Chefs will feature the best of BC products, in Asian style preparation. Dragon Feast of the Century Menu Appetizer Duo:…
V LAUNCHES NEW BESPOKE MIXOLOGY MENU
Concept from Earls Kitchen + Bar enables guests to design their own cocktail Earls Kitchen + Bar launched a brand-new bespoke mixology menu at V, the brand’s upscale lounge concept adjacent to Earls Yaletown, enabling guests to design their own signature cocktail. Guests can select from a list of 30-plus premium spirits, five classic cocktail…
EAT Vancouver #contest #giveaway @aviawestresorts @goodlifevan RT to win
CONTEST CLOSED! Win 1 of 2 sets of tickets to Eat Vancouver! 1) Retweet 2) Comment on my post at http://www.aviawest.com/blog/cassandra-anderton/ 3) Comment on this post on www.goodlifevancouver.com If you are a foodie and in Vancouver from June 10-12, you should plan on spending a day (or three) at the ultimate food expo, EAT Vancouver….
Five can’t-miss events at annual chef gathering
Five can’t-miss events at annual chef gathering National Chefs Conference, CCFCC 2011, June 12 – 15, 2011 Chefs and culinary enthusiasts can sample an assortment of events at the 48th CCFCC National Chefs Conference, June 12 – 15, 2011 in Vancouver. Hosted by the Canadian Culinary Federation Culinaire Canadienne (CCFCC) and the BC Chefs’ Association,…
Cooks to Thrill at EAT! Vancouver
Prairie proud and primed, acclaimed CHARCUT Roast House co-chefs and owners John Jackson and Connie DeSousa prepare to dazzle culinary crowds on the Food Network Celebrity Stage, June 10 + 11 John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, co-chefs and owners of Calgary’s popular CHARCUT Roast House are gearing up for live cooking demonstrations on the Food…
Chef Bernard Casavant (Culinary Arts Program 1976) is the recipient of Vancouver Island University’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Wine Country chef Bernard Casavant honoured with VIU’s Distinguished Alumni Award Bernard Casavant was surprised in 1976 when he was singled out as the most promising graduate in the Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Island University (then Malaspina College). He recalls that not many people had given him much of a chance in succeeding as…
Breakfast with Chef Robert Clark on Sustainability
#ccfcc2011 Wednesday, June 15 2011 Chef Robert Clark speaks at the CCFCC 2011 Sustainability Breakfast. Enjoy fresh, local products. Tickets Here This West Coast-style breakfast features fresh, local products as Chef Robert Clark speaks about sustainability— not just for our oceans but also for all aspects of our food sources. Contemplate the future, what’s next. Menu…
