542 Robson Street, Vancouver – Opens Daily at 11:00am This summer, Harry Kambolis expanded his Nu Greek brand with two food carts that dished out thousands of chicken and lamb souvlaki in pillowy pita bread to hungry downtown denizens. Never to sit still, or rest on the laurels that flank the stylized Nu logo, Kambolis has…
Month: September 2011
November 25 – 27, 2011: Winter in Wine Country
The wineries of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country announce the introduction of this new event. 23 wineries in the South Okanagan will be feature Christmas shopping, wine tasting, entertainment and activities. This is a great time to book a late Fall getaway to stock up for the busy Christmas season! Shuttles will be on hand to…
Fortis BC Salute To Food and Wine
October 2, 2011, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Manteo Resort Kelowna An exciting new evening that will showcase the region’s leading culinary talents and great Okanagan wines. Join Chef Bernard from the Wild Apple, Mathew Batey from Mission Hill Family Estate, Chef Chris Hooydonk from Burrowing Owl, and other guest chefs as they prepare local cuisine in small…
Burrowing Owl Fall Winemaker’s Dinner
Wed. October 5th & Thurs. 6th, 2011 Tickets are now available for the Fall Festival Winemaker’s Dinners Always a highlight of the Festival, this 5-course dinner opens with a candlelight cave reception, then moves to the Sonora Room for the remainder of the evening. Burrowing Owl award-winning wines, including rare library selections, will be perfectly…
Bishop’s celebrates the season with 4-course Harvest Table Menus
Ahhh September with its farmers’ markets overflowing with fresh produce. It’s traditionally the time when people gather over tables groaning with delicious food to give thanks for another year of Mother Nature’s bounty. For John Bishop, this time of year is like being a kid in a candy store “everything is at its peak –…
FAIRMONT’S CULINARY APPRENTICES MAKE THEIR DINNER DEBUT
Apprentices to Cook for Culinary Mentors and Guests at Culinary Apprentice Dinner The tables will be turned on Friday, September 23rd, as Culinary Apprentices from Fairmont’s Pacific Northwest region take to the kitchen on their own to prepare a six-course dinner for 280 guests and their culinary mentors, Fairmont’s Executive Chefs. Fairmont’s Culinary Apprentice Dinner…
Legacy goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, October 6, 2011 | 6-9 pm $28 Festival Style Tasting Legacy goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Come join us for a PINK-THEMED EVENING in support of ABREAST IN A BOAT. Join us for fabulous food and sample over 50 different types of products in store. There will also be a silent auction…
Stay at Nita Lake Lodge this fall and get money back for a winter getaway
Looking for a good excuse for a holiday – or two? Those looking to make the most of their money will find the Nita Lake Lodge’s fall “Stay for Free” promotion an offer that they can’t refuse. Stay between October 10 and December 15, 2011 and you will receive the amount you paid for your…
October to be Tip Out To Help Month
British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Matches Funds for Those in Need As part of its efforts to help those employed in the BC hospitality industry who are experiencing financial difficulty, the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) matches the monies raised at fundraisers. The BCHF has already helped eight individuals and their supporters since its inception in…
Clayoquot Oyster Festival
The Clayoquot Oyster Festival is a memorable celebration of one of the ocean’s most coveted culinary delights, the oyster. As a region Clayoquot Sound is a great cultivator and consumer of this special bivalve, annually grow ing over 50,000 gallons of oysters a year and over the festival weekend slurping back over 8,000. It is…
The Social Feed at Big Lou’s
Big Lou’s – Friday, September 9th 6:25pm and 8:25 pm / Gastown/Railtown 14 seat communal table *Price includes tax and tip http://www.thesocialfeed.com/ Ever watched an old Rocky video late-night and fallen asleep to sweet dreams of long table dinner party’n in a meat packing plant? Well we at TSF are all about making dreams come true, and to make our…
The Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series welcomes four “bartender finalists” in September, 2011
As the competitors quickly approach the wood for their chance to win the second Cocktail Kitchen Series at The Refinery and a trip to Nicaragua with Flor de Cana Rum, we can’t help but look back at the highlights from the four finalists’ performances over the past 6 months. During August’s Cointreau VS Morocco competition,…
BC Wine School wine tasting at Terminal City Club
Wine tasting at Terminal City Club Wednesday September 28 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Established in 1892, Terminal City Club is one of Canada’s most distinguished private clubs with a reputation for excellence. Dynamic and constantly evolving, the Club is as committed to its traditions as it is to progress and embodies the phrase ‘honouring tradition…
Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival takes place September 14-18
The 7th Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival invites wine and culinary aficionados to wineries, farms and restaurants doorsteps from Wed., Sept. 14th through Sun., Sept. 18th. The 2011 Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival is presenting five NEW major festival events in addition to the traditional weekend celebration. Designed as a self-explore experience, visitors are encouraged…
Yelp Eats WEEK for Hunger Relief
It’s no secret Vancouver has some of the best eats in the entire world, but did you know that you will soon be able to put your dining-out dollars toward a good cause? Yelp Eats Week is a perfect way for Vancouverites to explore some of the best restaurants in the lower mainland while supporting…
John Schreiner is the Special Guest Speaker at 1st Cowichan Wine Symposium
Stone Soup Inn announces NEW Festival event featuring John Schreiner The 7th Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival is pleased to announce the special guest speaker for the 1st Cowichan Wine Symposium presented by Vancouver Island University at their NEW Cowichan Campus on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. “Our community is thrilled! Vancouver Island…
The Resurrection of Masquerave
Saturday, November 12th, 2011. 7pm – 4am After a five-year hiatus, the legendary Masquerave at the Bearfoot Bistro returns to Cornucopia, Whistler’s celebration of wine and food. Masquerave is a benefit event in aid of ONE DROP, an initiative of Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil®. ONE DROP fights poverty worldwide through its projects aimed…
Vancouver Island Feast of Fields
Sunday, September 18 (1-5pm). Our 2011 Host is Marley Farm in Saanichton. Over 16 years ago Marley Farm was established in the Mount Newton Valley. The Marley Family had always dreamed of owning a winery and in the spring of 2000 that dream was born. Beverly, an ardent winemaker of many years, led the charge in…
From Farms to Forks 2
A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party – Sunday, October 23rd at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Hosts: CBC’s Margaret Gallagher and Fred Lee Tickets are $150 email us to purchase directly or purchase online. Sponsorship packages are available. Please contact us for details. Wander through PICA’s classroom kitchens and watch chefs in action as you sample food and…
Bloom Gala at Van Dusen Gardens
An Evening in the New Visitor’s Centre Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Ever dreamt of naming one? This, and many other unique opportunities, can be yours at the Bloom Gala – VanDusen Botanical Garden’s fabulous fall flowery fete in the new Visitor Centre. Join Honorary Chair CTV News Anchor, Tamara…
