A Harvest Experience Unlike Any Other Fall in love all over again as Waterloo Region bursts with romance this autumn. Visit downtown Kitchener and explore the rich culture of contemporary art, and three dimensional installations, international theatre and energetic music festivals, cultural events and one-of-a-kind digital art exhibit, log onto www.KitchenerON2011.ca for all the details….
Month: September 2011
#Giveaway Wines of #Argentina
CONTEST CLOSED – CONGRATS to KIRAN. 2 tickets up for grabs for Thursday September 29 7 pm tasting at the Sutton Place, Vancouver. Comment below to win with the name of a grape that Argentina is known for. Wines of Argentina will host a tasting to showcase the quality and variety of wines the country…
An Evening with Canadian super star Chef Jamie Kennedy
October 8, 2011 Join Tantalus and Canadian super star Chef Jamie Kennedy for a very special evening of food and wine. This intimate dining experience is limited to 40 guests and will feature a multi-course dinner prepared by recent Order of Canada inductee Chef Kennedy and a selection of winemaker David Paterson’s favourites from the…
Fairmont Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Ribbon Tea in October
RAISE YOUR PINKIES FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, several Fairmont Hotels in the Pacific Northwest are holding “Pink Ribbon Tea”. Pink Ribbon Tea promises Fairmont’s grand tradition of afternoon tea with a pink twist and charity component – select tea treats will be frosted pink and…
Pastis Celebrates Tomatoes
Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Tobias is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, end-of-summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with just about everything and our three-course menu proves it –…
Sans Fin Soup Contest
This October 13th, Shark Truth with the support of Vancouver Foundation presents the Sans Fin Soup Contest: an contest where chefs will be invited to showcase their shark fin-free soup alternative in a tasting challenge to 300 guests at the Renaissance Harbourside Hotel. Date: Thursday, October 13th From 6pm to 9pm Location: Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside…
Arts Club Announces Fall 2011 Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes
Calling All Foodies The Arts Club Theatre Company is pleased to announce its fall series of Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes, running from October 4 to November 17. The chefs will teach by example, preparing unique and elegant four-course dinners, paired with wine. These fundraising evenings, to be held at different designer homes in and around…
GALLOWAY’S SPECIALTY FOODS CELEBRATES 75 YEARS
On Sept 16, 1936, Mr. David Galloway parked the cart from which he sold dried fruit, nuts, and spices in a Gastown market and opened the doors to his store on Seymour at Robson. On Friday, Sept 16, Galloway’s celebrates 75 years of business in Vancouver. Today, the family-owned business still sells dried fruit, nuts,…
News from Sutton Place (Caymus Wine Dinner)
Upcoming Winemaker’s Dinner: Caymus Vineyards Fleuri Restaurant is pleased to present our next Winemaker’s Dinner featuring selections from the world renowned Wagner Family of wines. We are proud to welcome Mr. Peter Lindenlaub, Canadian Division Manager from Caymus Vineyards, who will be our host for the evening. Join us for this exclusive event, where we…
CURE MARCH MELANCHOLY WITH CULINARY CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE
March is such a dreary month. By then, we’ve had more than our fill of grey days and too much rain. It can dampen the spirits of the best of us. Provence Restaurants’ Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia think they have come up with the perfect antidote for March melancholy – join them on a seven-day…
September Offers from CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La
A Spa Romance For couples that spa together…Rate at CAD $230 CHI, The Spa has an extraordinary spa suite where couple’s can escape, at least for a few hours. Here you can enjoy quiet time, relaxing side-by-side while enjoying our Signature Element Vitality Massage – 100 minutes each of a customized massage. Spend extra time relaxing…
Harvest Celebration and Film Screening
FRUIT TREE HARVEST CELEBRATION AND FILM SCEREENING OF THE “QUEEN OF THE SUN: WHAT ARE THE BEES TELLING US?” The Grandview Woodland Food Connection and the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project invite you to an end of harvest celebration and special film screening. Come learn about our efforts to harvest urban fruit. Meet others interested in…
Seasons in the Park Restaurant Gets a Facelift
New, Refreshing Atmosphere, Same Exceptional Service, Cuisine and Views Seasons in the Park Restaurant has had a little work done. Located at the highest point in Vancouver, Seasons’ new image is casual, yet elegant, with a relaxed sophistication that is both welcoming and refreshing. These stylistic changes are the biggest since its inception in 1989,…
SEPTEMBER AT MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES
55 MINUTE POWER LUNCH Looking for an exceptional lunch in under an hour? Join us at MARKET for our new and improved 55 minute power lunch! The team at MARKET guarantees you will enjoy a three course menu in less than 55 minutes – perfect for your get up and go lifestyle. Remember to drop…
2nd Annual Lillooet Beer Wine Harvest Festival
From Fort Berens Estate Winery, Texas Creek Ranch and the Bitterbine Hop Company proudly present: Saturday September 17th, 2011 – 10am – 7:30pm 1881 Highway 99 North in Lillooet, BC After last year’s modest start to the festival, this year we have a packed program: live music, horse & buggy rides, local produce, cheese, art,…
Going Global: September Features
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION Summer may be going, going, gone, but The GLOWBAL COLLECTION and its Going Global monthly feature menus have all you need to ease into fall. From September 15 – 23, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and SOCIETY, are dishing up spiffy new promo menus, perfect for autumn get-togethers. Enjoy three courses for…
NIK WEIS RIESLING TASTING
ONLY $20 for amazing Mosel Riesling and food pairing at Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St. Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sep 17, 2011 A truly Riesling focused tasting and pairing, you will be shocked and amazed at the differences between each and every single one! Join Owner Nik Weis as he walks you through his different Rieslings…
Polderside Lamb Dinner at Two Chefs and a Table
This year, we were lucky to receive an exclusive delivery of Polderside Spring Lamb at Big Lou’s Butcher Shop. We were the only supplier in town to receive these lambs and it’s been a pleasure to work with them and watch our customers enjoy taking them home to cook and eat. We held back some…
Seasonal 56 News – Gumboot Dinner – Cooking Class
Our next gumboot dinner is Wednesday September 21st 6:00 p.m. $50 members / $60 non members Attending producers: Thiessen Farms One Love Farms Mt Lehman Winery Glorious Organics An evening of spirited conversation, wine tasting and fabulous local food. Sit back and enjoy speaking with our attending producers while sipping some premier B.C. wine and tasting some of the best local…
Perfect Pairings with House Wine
The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. On the menu: Piri Piri prawns with…
