Neighbourhood pasta shop will allow you to buy fresh Italian food from Andrey Durbach’s kitchen We’d all love to have a chef as a next door neighbour. It’s with that concept in mind that the owners of La Buca, Cafeteria and Pied-a-Terre have opened Commissary, a perfect neighbourhood pasta negozio. Located next to La Buca…
Month: July 2011
Restaurant 62 Dine Around Abbotsford
Restaurant 62 is pleased to bring back its most popular promotion, Dine Around Abbotsford. For the 5th year in a row, the top rated Fraser Valley restaurant is offering a value priced three-course dinner for $30 from July 15 until 30th. The Dine Around Abbotsford menu is as follows: Appetizers Pan fried panko and Dijon crusted pacific…
Glowbal Group at Mission Hill Winery
From Vancouver to the Vineyard: Three Chefs are the Charm at Mission Hill Family Estate as Collaboration with The GLOWBAL COLLECTION Takes the Stage at Terrace Restaurant On Saturday, August 27, Mission Hill Family Estate and The GLOWBAL COLLECTION present an exclusive wine country collaboration. The ‘Three Chefs in the Vineyard’ dinner features Matthew Batey (Executive…
House Wine hosts Best of the West Wine Tasting in West Van
Take in the beautiful view from West Vancouver this summer with a glass of wine… BEST of the WEST presented by Grosvenor house wine and the Harmony Arts Festival presented by Odlum Brown Limited introduce BEST of the WEST where West Vancouver will be enjoying BC’s best in celebration of BC Day. Guests will be…
Hawksworth Restaurant Now Open for Breakfast
“Best New Restaurant in Canada” Serves New Option for Vancouver Power Breakfast Hawksworth Restaurant is now open for breakfast. Make the most important meal of the day the highlight of your day with Hawksworth’s delicious morning culinary creations. Recently declared the “Best New Restaurant in Canada” byMaclean’s magazine, Hawksworth Restaurant offers an extensive breakfast menudesigned to…
Man-cation at Pan Pacific Whistler for Modern Day Heroes
Homer’s heroes in the ancient classics Iliad and Odyssey were men who inspired respect, men who possessed wisdom and courage. Heroes knew of things that other men did not know, and took risks that other men would not dare. Even today, modern-day heroes can use their courage to travel to new places, and their wisdom…
Chef Ned Bell joins Four Seasons Hotel
One of Canada’s foremost culinary talents and homegrown chefs is ready to take over the burners at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. With the departure of Oliver Beckert to the new Four Seasons in Baltimore, the Four Seasons’ team looks forward to welcoming its newest addition, Executive Chef Ned Bell, effective August 15th. ‘Farm to…
SEASONS IN THE PARK WINE TASTING
TUESDAY, JULY 26TH, 2011 6:00PM – 7:30PM Jonathan Mergui of will be pouring the following selection of French wines from various regions of the country, each reflecting its own regional style and philosophy Hailing from France himself, Jonathan is truly an expert on the subject of French wines Join us in exploring his selection for the Summertime! 2009 L’ Orangeraie…
KIM CYR, REPRESENTIN’ In Newfoundland
C’s sommelier Kim Cyr is adventuring off to Newfoundland to represent the West in “East Meets West” – a culinary competition in St. John’s that features two chefs and two wine experts from each side of the country. The “collaborative” seven course tasting and pairing menu is being held at celebrated restaurateurs Jeremy Charles and…
Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races returns after 2 successful years.
On Saturday, August 6th, 2011 this premium event will be held for the 3rd time at The Marquee, Hastings Park. Doors open at noon and the first race (post time) is at 1:40pm. Tickets and more information are available at www.attheraces.ca Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races caters to the urban professional who knows dressing…
‘Women in the Kitchen’ Gourmet Wine Dinner
FRIDAY JULY 29 An event celebrating the exceptional talents of women who have excelled as culinary professionals in the hospitality industry… The Vancouver Club, in partnership with Barbara Jo and Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks, have invited Guest Chefs from across Canada, cookbook authors and up-and-coming culinary stars to prepare a 7 course menu with wine…
CedarCreek Winery Summer Dinner Series – “Seafood and Chard”
August 25, 2011 – 6:30 pm – $65 Beautiful summer nights should be enjoyed outside surrounded by nature and what better way to do this then with a view overlooking the vineyard and lake! Enjoy a 4 course Seafood experience featuring our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir by our very own Chef Stefan Pimenta in our gorgeous…
THE CANADIAN NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS CELEBRATE A DECADE IN WHISTLER JULY 29-31
Local Legends and World Champions Gather at Dusty’s to Compete in Heated BBQ Competitions All Weekend Long The Canadian National BBQ Championships return to Whistler for the 10th year in a row July 29 to 31, 2011. As the highlight of the Pacific Northwest’s competitive BBQ circuit, the National BBQ Championships attract competitors from all…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune in at 11:05 on News 1130 every Friday for Foodie Fridays July 15 foodie friday Restaurant of the week – Teahouse in Stanley Park With summer (supposedly) in full swing, there are many reasons to head into Vancouver’s biggest park for your summer entertainment. Check out the Stanley Park website for the full scoop….
LEARN SOME NEW CULINARY SKILLS THIS SUMMER
For the full cooking class schedule visit www.wellseasoned.ca BBQ Cooking Classes with Canada’s Queen of the BBQ, “Diva Q” She’s all personality and a pro on the grill, that’s why Danielle Dimovski, aka “Diva Q” has caught the eye of many including big name food show producers in the U.S. Last year, she was featured…
EDIBLE CANADA AT THE MARKET OPENS
From a one-man operation to a team of 80 people. From a laptop and a dream to a Canadian culinary destination. From a 400 square foot stall in the Public Market to a new purpose-built 3500 square foot green construction. From Vancouver to British Columbia to Canada. Last week the brand new Edible Canada at the…
Celebrating the delights of both swine and vine at 2011 Taste Victoria
As the city counts down to the third-annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, culinary enthusiasts are busily poring over the schedule, aiming to fit in as many events as possible over the one delicious weekend. “From July 21 to 24, Taste will bring the city’s food and wine communities together to celebrate British…
McWatters Collection Inaugural Release
Canadian Wine Pioneer Begins Another First With New Okanagan Wine Harry McWatters, a driving force in the development of British Columbia’s wine industry, is pleased to announce the launch of his own estate wine, McWatters Collection, from one of the Black Sage Bench’s first vinifera vineyards, originally planted in 1993. The first release of the…
Parks Canada Turns 100
Parks Canada’s 100th birthday party transforms downtown Vancouver into a portal to Canada’s protected places Celebrations include artist K’naan and Olympic Gold Medalist Maelle Ricker On Parks Day, July 16th, Parks Canada will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a major event at Brockton Point in Stanley Park, including a free evening concert with rap…
Beachside forno features north shore winery owners
Five-course tasting menu hosted by Kurtis Kolt ‘Know Your Neighbours’ – Tuesday, July 26, 6:30pm Spend the evening at Beachside Forno for another fun, food and wine-fuelled evening. The second in a series of summer wine evenings designed and led by Vancouver’s affable and charming wine luminary, Kurtis Kolt, Beachside invites you to get to “know…
