Chambar Celebrates Belgian National Day With Civilized Debauchery On Sunday, July 22nd Chambar restaurant will host its annual medieval feast to celebrate Belgian National Day. In honour of his heritage, and Chambar’s vibrant cultural roots, Chef/Owner Nico Schuermans is set to cook up a feast for the ages that will include a spit roast pig…
Month: July 2012
Richard Wolak of Vancouver Foodster presents “Food Talks Vol. 3 ”
The 3rd Food Talk in this summer series which features 5 Speakers who are all movers and shakers from the food community will take place on Tuesday, August 14th from 6:30pm-9pm at The Westin Grand Hotel. Richard says “I created the Food Talks to educate people in our community about the food that they consume, it is…
Salt Spring Island International Food Festival
August 5, 2012 – Breaking bread with another person is one of the best and fastest ways to discover who they are—their values, life experiences, and cultural identity. In 2011, the Salt Spring Literacy Society asked: what happens when you break falafel, bruschetta, tapas, or pâtisserie? The International Food Festival is an annual community event designed to…
News from Wild Rice
Summer is finally here!! Daily Drink Specials at both Wild Rice locations!!! ALL SUMMER LONG: Both Wild Rice locations will run daily cocktail specials for $5 all summer long. Also, Wild Rice New Westminster will have a different $5 rotating beer tap every week! Pop-in to see what they are pouring! New Westminster Wednesday July 11:…
Swallow Tail Secret Supper Club July 22
Summer is here and it’s BBQ season, so…..July 22nd, we’re hosting a Secret Supper Club. 6-9pm We’ll have fig-wood-smoked duck confit, ribs & some tasty surprises! 5 courses, family style communal plates, BBQ meats piled high. BYO Wine-To-Share (I’ve arranged a discount for you at a local liquor store). Everyone’s bringing a different bottle from…
Watermark Beach Resort Osoyoos – This Summer
The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos is offering a collection of new packages and experiences this summer to tempt vacationers for some fun in the sun: Growing Green: Young Organic Farmers Camps Weeklong Organic Farmers camps at Covert Farms involve hands on activities aimed at educating children on the principles, practices, and procedures in growing chemical-free food….
Bastille Day at Le Parisien
“Allons enfants de la Patrie Le jour de gloire est arrivé !” (“Arise children of the fatherland, The day of glory has arrived!”) The opening lines of La Marseillaise have been rousing French and non-French alike for more than 200 years. Le Fete de la Bastille or Le Quatorze Juillet (July 14th) is the national…
News from Campagnolo ROMA and Fat Dragon
Join us at ROMA for Lunch Campagnolo ROMA (2297 Hastings St.) is now open from 11:30am – 2:30pm (& 5pm – 10pm) 7 days a week, serving lunch monday – friday and brunch on the weekends. We have introduced sandwiches to our lunch menu. We offer a meat and vegetarian panini everyday served with your…
Pride Pancake Breakfast
Presented by: Whole Foods Market • Robson Pride Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 5th – 9 am – 12 noon Whole Foods on Robson, 1675 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8 Pride Breakfast for $5? WE’LL I DO DECLARE, THAT’S A STEAL OF A DEAL! Come and get your PRIDE breakfast and watch the parade at WHOLEFOODS…
Pastis – Bastille Day
For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille as a national holiday. Vancouver’s very own authentic corner of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano, has become celebration central for its annual Fête de la Bastille – a tradition that goes back since the restaurant first opened its doors. Join…
Precious Metal – Rethink Breast Cancer and Harley Davidson – Night Out
Harley-Davidson® is inviting you and your girlfriends to a very special evening of fast fashions, fine foods and lively libations. If roaring chrome engines, pulsating rhythms and meeting like-minded friends just the right side of dangerous aren’t your thing, just remember that it’s all in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. See you there! Date: Thursday, July 26,…
Fried Chicken Graces the Menu at Fat Dragon Bar-B-Q
When Fried Chicken and Dragons Collide – Back By Popular Demand, The number one question asked by patrons when Refuel Restaurant closed last March was, “Which one of your restaurants is going to start serving your famous fried chicken?“. After countless requests from our regular and new guests, Fat Dragon Bar-B-Q has the answer. Given that…
Edible Canada Summer Dining Series
Alfresco Summer Dining Series Starting in July For the first time ever, we’re taking our popular Market Dinners outside! For our Alfresco Summer Dining Series, we are holding our local and seasonally centric dinners en plein air – at surprise locations around Greater Vancouver. The exact location will be announced one week prior to the…
Bottles on The Bay
July 7, 2012 Watch the sunset while you sip over 50 rare, imported wines and sample appies over English Bay. Exclusive deals on all wines on the night of the event. $30 for the first 100 tickets sold, after which the price will be $40. Get your tickets quick at Denman Place Wines and join us…
Dinner at Wild Rice – Music at Dr. Sun Yat Sen
DINNER + CONCERT = AN ENCHANTED EVENING Enchanted Evenings Dinner Packages are back for a summer of dining and musical pleasure. Offered in conjunction with Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden’s Enchanted Evenings Concert Series, the public can book a pre-concert dinner at Wild Rice (Pender St. location) followed by an evening of music…
Okanagan Falls Wineries Uncork Summer Fun at Party in the Park Event
The Okanagan Falls Winery Association (OFWA) is pleased to present Party in the Park. The inaugural event will take place on Friday, July 6 2012 at Kenyon Park. Guests at the outdoor event will have the opportunity to taste premium wines from a dozen local producers, as well as enjoying a buffet dinner and entertainment. …
Fundraiser Friday July 6th- Save on Meats and PLEA Partnership has PRIDE!
In addition to enjoying delicious diner style meals, Save on Meats customers will have a chance to help support the 34th Annual PRIDE Parade and PLEA Community Services’ Generation Out groups! Diners can try everything from the ‘Damn Fine Rueben’ Sandwich to the famous ‘Butcher Shop Bangers and Mash’ and wash it down with a…
Tableau Bar Bistro introduces brand new small bites “Casse-Croûte” menu
SNACK TIME IN THE CITY With summer finally here, take the afternoon meeting outside and join us at Coal Harbour’s French inspired Tableau Bar Bistro for the ultimate afternoon snack. From Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 5:30pm, whet your appetite at Tableau Bar Bistro with a delicious small bites “Casse-Croûte” menu created by Executive…
FarmFolk CityFolk’s 2012 Okanagan Feast of Fields
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 AT CLAREMONT RANCH ORGANICS IN WINFIELD FarmFolk CityFolk is pleased to announce the exciting details of their 2012 Okanagan Feast of Fields event. On Sunday, August 12, Claremont Ranch Organics will host the Okanagan’s fourth annual multi-course celebration of farming, food and wine in Winfield, BC. A sold out event in its first three years, Okanagan Feast of…
Pastis Celebrates Julia Child Centennial All Summer
“In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” So said the woman who taught North Americans the joys and pleasures of cooking French food at home. August 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child. To honour this remarkable ambassador of the French table, Bistro Pastis owner…
