Lesley Stowe Fine Foods’ products are now available in more than 4,000 stores across Canada and the United States Following successful expansion in the US and widespread availability in more than 4,000 stores across North America, Lesley Stowe, the creator of Raincoast Crisps, is adding a new addition to her specialty foods product family with…
Month: October 2011
CinCin Welcomes Chef Mark McEwan
Celebrated author, chef and television personality, Mark McEwan, launches ‘Fabbrica’ at CinCin When: Tuesday, November 1st | 6:30 p.m. Where: CinCin Ristorante, 1154 Robson Street, Vancouver Star of ‘The Heat’ and head judge of ‘Top Chef Canada’, McEwan enjoys a coast-to-coast following. In his new cookbook, Fabbrica, he turns his very able hand to the…
WIN A CUSTOM-MADE WEDDING CAKE OR ULTIMATE BRIDESMAIDS’ TEA PARTY
Four Seasons Vancouver and Crème de la Crème Celebrate Weddings, Friends and Fun with Great Prizes and Events Two ‘to die for contests’ will have local brides sketching their dream wedding cakes and bridesmaids playing dress up at YEW restaurant + bar this month. Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, YEW restaurant + bar and Crème de la Crème…
Singles in the City: Food Lovers Unite!
Love food but tired of cooking for one? The Dirty Apron Cooking School is bringing city singles together in a class designed to help students meet their match in the kitchen. Join us for a no-pressure combination of cooking, wining, dining and dating, as you make gourmet dishes, and hopefully a few new love connections….
The Donnelly Group Elevates Food and Beverage Programs
New fall/winter menus and Prud’Homme beer certification unveiled at Vancouver’s leading pubs The Donnelly Group, the company behind Vancouver’s leading public houses, cocktail dens and nightclubs, is pleased to unveil its new fall/winter food menus and expanded beer program. The Donnelly Group’s new fall/winter menus showcase a fresh take on the well-executed pub fare that…
Pink Elephant Thai Launches New Expanded Menu with Mass Appeal
Desmond Chen, president of Thai House Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce that his newest restaurant, Pink Elephant Thai, is launching a new expanded menu with mass appeal, starting October 18. “We’ve learned a few things since opening Pink Elephant Thai in April,” said Chen. “One of our observations is that many guests are looking…
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
Kick start your Holiday Season by joining us at our the store for our annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting. Come by the store on Saturday, November 12th between 1 and 4 pm as we pop the cork on a wide variety of Champagnes and Sparkling wines. This year we’re conducting this tasting as a fund-raiser for the…
Chambar Champagne Dinners
On a more bubbly note… With the holiday season fast approaching, Marquis Wine Cellars is teaming up with Chambar (www.chambar.com) to bring you two unique Champagne dinners. Guests will enjoy a selection of eight different Champagnes (Rosé, Non-Vintage Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Vintage) that have been paired with a specially crafted…
The wines of South Africa dinner at Hawksworth Restaurant
Marquis Wine Cellars presents… This is certain to be an inspired night of incredible food & wine at Vancouver’s highly acclaimed Hawksworth Restaurant (recently named ‘Canada’s best new restaurant). Working closely with the chef, we’ve craeted the perfect menu to compliment the superb food with a selection of some our finest South African wines. Wednesday,…
THE SALT CELLAR SERIES: HERDER VINEYARDS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 2011 7:00 PM – $40 Winemaker Lawrence Herder grew up in southern California and started his own winery (Herder Vineyards) in Paso Robles. After seven years of winemaking in Paso Robles, Lawrence and Sharon decided to move to B.C. It was there that they came to the Similkameen Valley and found the…
The Game’s afoot at Bistro Pastis
October is Game season in France. The countryside resounds with the crack of gunshot as everything from rabbits to small birds to deer are bagged for the autumn table. Game features prominently in the second menu in our Fall Flavour Fete at Bistro Pastis. Savour the earthly flavours of boar, muskox, rabbit, and venison prepared…
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is Throwing a Crab Boil
12 coveted seats and a whole lot of crab Refuel Restaurant & Bar is known for their extremely popular, annual BC Spot Prawn Boil that takes place in May. It has become such a fan favorite amongst regular guests, Refuel is introducing a crab boil starting with 12 seats at the kitchen bar. On Wednesday October 26, twelve lucky guests will pull up…
Mid October Cooking Classes at The Cookshop
Fall is upon us. Warm up in our cozy kitchen and learn to make some fabulous meals! Want to make your Halloween Spooktacular? Come in for hundreds of Halloween themed items to make your party a hit!Register now at www.cookshop.ca or by phone at 604-873-5683. MID OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS COUPLES COOK! -FONDUE – PARTICIPATION– Wednesday, October…
Masquerade Extravaganza
This annual Vancouver Westside event attracts around 200 business and community members and features some of the finest Italian and BC region wines complemented by delectable cheeses and chocolates. The Masquerade Extravaganza will begin our month-long Flavours of Italy celebrations (see below). Dress to impress, receive your free Masquerade mask upon arrival. Please follow this…
Vancouver Winter Farmer’s Market Opening November 5
Winter Market Confirmed Popular Winter Market will return to the Riley Park neighbourhood. The 2011-12 season of the Winter Farmers Market will start November 5th at the Nat Bailey Stadium site that was so popular in 2010-11. We’re very excited to be returning to the “centre of the city” and look forward to a great…
Stay at Big White and Silver Star this festive season
Two Winter Wonderlands, One Perfect Christmas Holiday Plan your winter getaway in the mountains complete with fireworks, champagne powder, and the laughter of children. The holiday season is just around the corner and Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort have a host of unique festive activities and new packages aimed at ticking…
Perfect Palates Pucker up for Pickles
Join us for the finale of Dunn’s Great Big BC Pickle Contest – Saturday, October 15th Trout Lake Farmers’ Market Some of British Columbia’s perfect palates are puckering up for pickles this week as they judge a province wide BC pickle contest. Sponsored by Dunn’s Famous, a Montreal smoked meat restaurant deli (since 1927) opening in Vancouver…
Marquis Wines Grand Tasting for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Marquis Wine Cellars is pleased to announce the date of their Grand Tasting, October 18th, 2011, from 5pm to 7pm at Terminal City Club. The cost per ticket is merely $29 and funds raised will be going to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland to support the multiple programs that are committed to enhancing the…
Neck of The Woods 2nd Anniversary & Harvest Party
Saturday October 15th Come out to the winery and join us in celebration of our birthday! Festivities will be going on all day, with a BBQ from 12-2pm to support the Langley Food Bank, Free Tours at 1pm & 3pm, as well as prize draws, live music and the release of one of our brand…
Food and Wine Pairing: The Cheese Course
This class will include two flights of three wines paired with a tasty selection of international cheeses. Whether a pre-dinner plate or once the main course is cleared, wine too often becomes an afterthought. How does one match up wine with cheese? White wine…red wine, dry, sweet? This class will teach you that wine needn’t…
