CIBO TRATTORIA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS FIRST REGIONAL DINNER OF THE SEASON FEATURING THE FOOD AND WINES OF VENETO On Wednesday, March 28th, see Cibo’s executive chef Neil Taylor transport us to Veneto, one of Italy’s foremost wine producing regions and popular tourist destination. Some of Italy’s most compelling landscape lies in this region…
Month: March 2012
Outstanding In The Field with UBC Farm and Chef Ted Anderson
Sunday July 15, 2012 – UBC Farm , Vancouver, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMERS: Amy Frye & Tim Carter, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm GUEST CHEF: Chef Ted Anderson TIME: 4 PM We took a break from UBC Farm last year. It was so hard to stay away! Every year when we put together the schedule we think…
Francis Ford Coppola Winery at Q4 Ristorante
On Monday, April 30, at 6 PM, the full evening is dedicated to presenting premium wines from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma, featuring highlights from the Rosso & Bianco, Diamond Collection, Director’s Cut, and Sofia labels. The Food, Wine, Adventure Dinner is held at Q4 Ristorante (2611 West 4th Avenue), hosted by Lise…
Outstanding In The Field at North Arm Farm with Melissa Craig
Saturday July 14, 2012 North Arm Farm, Pemberton, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMERS: Jordan & Trish Sturdy, North Arm Farm GUEST CHEF: Melissa Craig, Bear Foot Bistro, Whistler TIME: 3 PM Canadian cool farmer and Village of Pemberton Mayor Jordan Sturdy gives off the vibe that he sees this kind of view every day. He does; the rest of us will be…
Passport to Woodinville is just around the corner!
A Wine Tasting Weekend Located less than 30 minutes from Seattle, Woodinville is a unique haven where wineries, large and small, share a singular passion for crafting world class wine. Every spring, we look forward to Passport to Woodinville, were wine lovers can sip, swirl, and sample their way through new and current releases at…
CONTEST CLOSED#Giveaway @airwick candles, fuzzy robe, slippers ($100)
Congrats @ihugsducks Jenn on your win! Last night we light up the new Air Wick® changing-colour candle and watched in change colour and fill the room with a pleasant vanilla aroma. We are sort of hooked. The candle uses fibre optic technology and once lit, a soft a glow illuminates through the wax and…
It’s DATE NIGHT Thursday at Cru
On Thursdays, enjoy a sumptuous dinner with wine for $99 per couple. Whether it’s the sensory foreplay of playful finger food or the deep satisfaction of a rich main course, good food has long been associated with the thrill of romance. Cru’s intimate dining room is the perfect setting in which to spark a longtime…
Edible Canada NEW Spring Small Plates Menu & Prix Fixe Dinner
A new small plates menu in the bistro that starts daily at 3:30 and continues through dinner. Internationally inspired flavours with premium local ingredients, dishes include Birch Beer Glazed Pork Ribs with Driftwood ale, togarashi and slaw; Chinatown BBQ Duck Noodles with XO sauce, shiitake mushrooms and green onion; and East Coast Lobster Risotto, with…
West’s California Dreaming Dinner
The California Dreaming Dinner is hosted at the award-winning West Restaurant (2881 Granville Street) on Tuesday, April 17, at 6 PM, with a tasting of outstanding brands provided by Vintage Corks, including Blackbird Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Dutcher Crossing Winery, Heitz Cellars, and Silver Oak Cellars. Renowned Executive Chef Quang Dang is creating…
Sweet Obsession’s Sandwich Bar
Sweet Obsession has just launched a new fresh sandwich bar. The made-to-order menu has been created by the chefs at Trafalgars Bistro, and features a changing selection of seasonal & sustainable deli sandwiches. Menu includes: *Veggie with cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, pickled cucumber & daikon *Sliced egg salad *Chicken & brie ciabata with pear cranberry compote *Herbed porchetta with honey mustard coleslaw…
Trafalgar’s 3rd Annual Oceanwise Celebration
Sunday, March 18th Ocean Wise is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program created to inform consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Restaurants that adhere to the Ocean Wise protocol are able to combine their buying power to influence fisheries, revealing an enormous demand for responsibly raised & harvested products. Even though it’s not mandatory, Trafalgars Bistro has committed to 100% compliancy, and…
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 6pm-10:00pm Cost: $129 per person (tickets are limited! Only 24 available!) Location: Various! Tickets can be purchased online or call 778.885.1308. All proceeds to Growing Chefs! – Picture this – five beautifully set tables, five star-chefs preparing five different three-course dinners, beautiful wines from Vista D’Oro and gracious hosts. Guess who’s coming…
Where to Eat Before the Game – Vancouver – Rogers Arena (Hockey)
Here’s a quick list. I will be updating and flushing it out, but I had several people in need immediately, so here goes (I’ll be perfect another time, ok?) As always open to suggestions, please comment below. Chambar – French/Belgian fine dining, but casual feel (always packed go early) 562 Beatty Street http://www.chambar.com/ Verace –…
WIVA 4th Annual Spring Wine Tasting
Friday March 30th, Fairmont Empress (Crystal Ballroom) The Wine Islands Vintners Association (WIVA) is holding its annual spring wine tasting event featuring wines, ciders, and meads on Friday March 30th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. The Wine Islands Vintners Association, or WIVA as it is better known, is “a grouping of over…
Girls’ Night Out In Your Backyard
Ladies love to Wine – and Neck of the Woods Winery is the place to get together with girlfriends on March 29th from 7 – 10 pm. The evening includes a complimentary glass of award winning bubble, wine and food pairings, tapas and your choice of a glass of VQA wine from Neck of the…
Social Dining Comes to Wild Rice Downtown
“We’ve always served our dishes family-style,” says Wild Rice owner Andrew Wong. “The plates come out of the kitchen as they are prepared and placed on the table for everyone to share. Creating a ‘social dining experience’ is a logical extension,” says Mr. Wong of the new Communal Dinners coming to Wild Rice’s downtown Vancouver…
What to do for St. Patrick’s Day 2012
Here’s a few suggestions of where to get your green on this St. Patrick’s Day – Saturday March 17, 2012. St. Patrick’s Day at Ensemble Tap lovely emerald green bottle Red Truck Lager on tap $ Pulled Pork & Red Truck $15 45 of the world’s best beers on hand 15 fabulous craft beers…
Vancouver Does St. Patrick’s Day
Vancouver makes a big deal of St. Patrick’s Day, so I thought I’d give you some hints on how to celebrate the day locally. Here’s some local, pubs, beers and Irish treats available around town. AND PLEASE NO GREEN BEER. Also check out my article on Daily XY for St. Patrick’s Day Suggestions. Local Irish…
Kits Daily Kitchen and Howe Sound Brewing
SIP THIS! KITSILANO DAILY KITCHEN’S MONTHLY WINERY/BEER DINNER SERIES HOWE SOUND BREWING – showcasing newly released summer beers (and a few limited additions) MONDAY MARCH 19th, 2012 (cocktails @ 6pm, dinner @ 7pm) An Interactive Tasting of the award winning Howe Sound Brewing Company’s beers – with a twist! …in classic Kitsilano Daily Style we…
New Menu at Oru
The Journey and the Destination After roaming the seas of the Pacific Rim, Chef Darren Brown applies his knowledge and passion for food of the Pacific Northwest and flavours of the Pacific Rim. The ORU team has developed a culinary journey with a new menu, offering an abundance of flavours ranging from British Columbia’s coast,…
