Top Table Wine Directors Launch Private Blends

Partnership with Laughing Stock Vineyards produces two uniquely blended wines Top Table’s four wine directors—Araxi’s Samantha Rahn, Blue Water Cafe’s Andrea Vescovi, CinCin’s Sarah McCauley, and West’s Owen Knowlton—are excited to debut their inaugural wine label, Director’s Blend, a duo of personally blended wines produced by Laughing Stock Vineyards in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Augmenting the…

Taste of the Tri-Cities

#TasteOfTriCities  On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, come out to meet, mingle, and sample from over 60 outstanding hospitality and business exhibitors within the local Tri-Cities area at the 14th annual Taste of the Tri-Cities.  The event will again be taking place from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. Taste of the Tri-Cities is a trade show style event with an emphasis…

SUSTENANCE: Feasting on Art & Culture Festival

October 8 to 19, 2011 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre,181 Roundhouse Mews (Davie & Pacific), Vancouver A Roundhouse Residency in partnership with FarmFolk CityFolk’s Get Local project. With much thanks to the City of Vancouver, Avalon Dairy, Overwaitea Foods, Edible Vancouver Magazine and the Georgia Straight for their generous support of this festival….

Beachside Forno present Pinot with Kurtis Kolt

Well suited to a variety of different growing regions around the world, and known for their nuanced and delicate nature, wine varietals Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir  are worth getting to know. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | 6:30pm Join us at Beachside Forno for an evening of wine exploration, food and fun. Led…

Similkameen Wine Dinner

Similkameen Wineries Association Dinner Book Now  Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 The Similkameen Valley was recently named as one of the “world’s 5 best wine regions you’ve never heard of” by enRoute Magazine. On Wednesday, September 21, you are invited to discover this hidden gem for yourself! Located in the hot, dry and sunny Similkameen Valley, set…

No Day Off for Master Chefs – EAT! Fraser Valley 2011

On Friday to Sunday, September 16-18, 2011, the 4th Annual EAT! Fraser Valley Food + Cooking Festival will host Chuck Hughes of Food Network Canada’s series, Chuck’s Day Off. Hughes will share the Food Network Celebrity Stage with Rob Feenie, the only other Canadian chef to win an Iron Chef America battle. Former Galloping Gourmet mogul and Author Graham Kerr, who headlined EAT! Vancouver in June, makes…

Week of Oaxacan Cuisine in Vancouver

WEEK OF OAXACAN CUISINE September 7th-16th On December 2010, UNESCO declared Traditional Mexican Cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was the first time in the world that cuisine has been acknowledged in such a manner by the UNESCO, and this recognition has only been shared between Mexico and France. Given this recognition, Mexico…

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

October 8 The village of Fort Langley hosts the annual Cranberry Festival, featuring cranberry vendors, live music, entertainment, prizes, a pancake breakfast, food vendors, a market and canoe regatta. The festival is a free community event and is attended by approximately 15,000 visitors each year. www.cranberryfest.ca

True European Café Culture in the Heart of Downtown Vancouver

When picturing some of the most famous European cities in the world – Rome, Paris, Vienna, Prague – an image of crowded pedestrian-filled alley ways or sidewalks with quaint, picturesque street cafes’ often come to mind.  Locals gathered at the bar drinking aromatic espressos or cappuccinos, a few reading the local newspaper at tables, and…

Dishing Up Australia

Dishing Up Australia Australia is ready to be taken seriously as a producer of diverse, food-friendly wines. house wine teams up with Wine Australia to introduce you to the vast and delicious spectrum from dry Riesling, crisp Sauvignon Blanc and mouth-filling Chardonnay to charming Pinot Noir, big bold Cab and Shiraz as well as luscious…

Characters of the Okanagan with Anthony Gismondi

JOIN Anthony Gismondi and the Wine Access Team at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, BC and meet the “characters” behind some of the most renowned wineries in the South Okanagan. Road 13 Mick Luckhurst Nk’Mip Cellars Randy Picton Fairview Cellars Bill Eggert Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Chris Wyse If you are planning to attend the…

Aphrodite’s loves Slow Food

September 23 to October 6 with special meal on September 28 To celebrate all that’s local, Aphrodite’s Café and Pie Shop will showcase food fresh from the farm.  Their Fresh Sheet will feature a three-course menu showcasing BC-grown ingredients. Cost: $35, + $10 for a tasting of local wines. RSVP:  call Aphrodite’s at 604.733.5808. 10%…

Edible Canada Guest Chef Market Dinners

On Tuesday, September 28 we warmly welcome Chef Bill Jones of Deerholme Farm back to Edible Canada. Bill is an accomplished chef, author and teacher who forages wild foods from his home base in the Cowichan Valley. His culinary activities have been profiled in magazines like Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Travel and Leisure and Harrowsmith. Bill…

Foodie Fridays on News 1130

In honour of my first harvest of the first 2 tomatoes from my community garden at City Hall Vancouver, I bring you Tomatoes. Community Gardens Taste at Fairmont Vancouver Airport Globe – Caprese Salad – Heirloom Tomatoes, Boccocini, Balsamic Taste at Kits Daily Kitchen – Stony Paradise Heriloom Tomato Salad – White Balsamic Vinegar – Salt…

Romance at Rowena’s Inn

A classic question-where is the most romantic place to kiss? On a secluded beach, in the dim light of a roaring fire with snowflakes dancing outside or among the fall trees of a lush forest watching a radiant sunset?  Fall and winter are perfect times to escape and nest with your loved ones, and there’s…

Accomodation Specials and Packages at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

The Harvest Package – from $129 per person! Available Thursday through Sunday nights starting October 20th OPTION 1: Thursday, October 20 – Sunday, October 30 Price: $166 per person (based on double occupancy) Includes accommodation, a 3-course dinner in the Sonora Room Restaurant and a wine-country breakfast Taxes, gratuities and wine/beverages not included in price OPTION 2:…

Italy’s Amarone Families Visit Vancouver

On Thursday October 6 2011, Vancouverites will have an opportunity to meet the principals from Italy’s Amarone Families wineries at a gala dinner hosted by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. The evening will include a five-course dinner, wines, a silent auction and a chance to meet some of the most important players in Italy’s…

Corn Festival

September 9 – Come and share in the the Latin-American community’s corn harvest celebration. Free family fun! Enjoy a day of Latin-American art and entertainment and try delicious ethnic dishes like pupusas, tamales, tostadas and more. Check out the kid’s zone and the yearly “Queen of Corn” contest for girls. Organized by CELSAN (Canada El…

Raising Dough for BC’s Kids at Pane e Formaggio

Loaves of Love Please join in to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and celebrating Pane e Formaggio’s 10th Anniversary of business in the Point Grey Community! Pane e Formaggio is once again hosting the annual ‘Loaves of Love‘ fundraiser on Saturday, September 17th – 2011. Come by the store at 4532 W. 10th…

Life and Times at YEW

‘YEWTube’ Are you Ready to SEA Change?  Life and Times at YEW YEW restaurant + bar continues our online series with an insider’s look at what makes one of Vancouver’s top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans. Putting a sweet ending…