Delight in divine dining, incredible deals, and a fun night! October 4, 2012 “In addition to swank auction items (think art, wine, trips, jewelry) there is something for everyone! Your dinner and auction ticket gives you… 5PM Pre-Dinner Martini Reception and Auction Preview at Performance Works, Granville Island (next to the Granville Island Hotel) 6PM 4…
Month: August 2012
Dinner in the Park for KidSport – By Sequoia Group
1st Annual Dinner in the Park Presented by KidSport™ Vancouver and The Sequoia Company of Restaurants Proceeds from unique event to support children’s sport KidSport™ Vancouver, together with The Sequoia Company of Restaurants, presents the 1st annual Dinner in the Park on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 at Seasons in the Park in Vancouver, BC. Funds…
Campania Dinner at Cibo
Italian Regional Dinner Campania, Italy : Wednesday, Aug 29th Executive chef Neil Taylor’s menu will transport you to one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Italy – 5 course for $48/person*. Wine pairings will also be available with each course. Campania Menu bruschetta-buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, mint and basil baked sardine fillets-chili, fennel, wild oregano,…
23rd World Culinary Olympics Fundraiser
Sunshine Coast – Award winning Chef Spencer Watts is on his way with Team British Columbia to compete in the 23rd World Culinary Olympics in Germany this October 2012. Join our fundraising event to help support Chef Watts. The evening will include a Silent Auction featuring art work by Joni Mitchell, Motoko, Fibreworks Studio & much more….
Vancouver’s Wildebeest Restaurant is now open
Wildebeest restaurant is now officially open at 120 West Hastings Street. Led by Vancouver service veterans and co-owners James Iranzad (Abigail’s Party) and Josh Pape (The Diamond), Wildebeest will offer unabashedly adventurous cuisine set against the history of Vancouver’s brick and beam Gastown neighbourhood. Focused on whole-animal cookery, Wildebeest’s menu is prepared with the utmost…
IK2GO Hornby Now Open
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION announces a second location for popular IK2GO with take-out and dine-in options Following the success of its first Italian Kitchen To Go, aka IK2GO located on Alberni Street, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION announces the opening of its latest take-out counter and eatery, IK2GO Hornby, located at 1328 Hornby Street. The new south-side downtown…
Toast to the Coast
On Friday October 12, 2012, join 500 foodies and wine lovers as the Vancouver Aquarium is transformed into a magical after-hours experience, in support of our conservation and education programs. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Aquarium at night, this is one of those special nights where young professionals gather to celebrate great wine,…
Chef Dale MacKay’s Toasted Cheese
At Vancouver’s PNE this year, fair-goers will have the chance to sample Armstrong cheese with Chef Dale MacKay. Here’s his recipe for a stellar cheese sandwich. Ingredients: Olive-Tomato Spread ½ roasted garlic clove 3½ oz (100 g) black olives, pitted 6 medium semi-dry tomatoes 5 tbsp (75 mL) olive oil 10 leaves fresh flat leaf parsley ¼…
Changes at Sanafir Announced
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION, a company known for embracing and leading change on the Vancouver dining scene is at it again. Sanafir, the company’s sultry Granville Street dining destination will be undergoing a $450,000 renovation and will re-open this fall with an entirely new concept. “Sanafir brought cultural interest to Granville Street and indulged my family…
Tasty Tomatoes Take Over Provence
It doesn’t matter whether you call them ‘tomatoes,’ ‘tomahtoes,’ ‘tomates’ or ‘pomodoro’ – everyone agrees that the tomato is the ultimate summer ingredient. Eaten fresh-picked out of hand, chopped into salsas and salads, juiced, roasted or sun-dried – there are almost as many ways to enjoy their flavourful goodness as there are heirloom varieties. From…
Made With Love Mixologist Competition
VANCOUVER ON AUGUST 20th! Organizers of the popular MadeWithLove™ Canadawide Mixologist Competition are planning to make a big splash in Vancouver. On August 20th, the Vancouver Roundhouse will be the stage of a head-to-head competition where guests will taste and judge a line-up of original cocktails designed by 12 talented Vancouver mixologists: Following the outcome…
Foodie Fridays on News1130
Today we are talking all about blueberries since they are at their peak and what is more delicious than a big blue berry? The BC Blueberry Council is a great source of information about this fruit which is one of the best antioxidants around, helping slow the aging process and reduce cell damage that can lead…
Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields September 9, 2012 at Gold Ears Cheeseworks
Summer is here the Lower Mainland farmers are getting ready to share their celebration of the season. Sunday, September 9 from 1-5pm join Feast of Fields and discover the best way to sample the harvest in one day, at one place. With over 60 of Vancouver’s finest restaurants, local vintners, breweries, spirits and more, Feast of Fields is like…
Best of The West
For the second year in a row The Harmony Arts Festival presented Best of the West. The event was hosted again by Michaela Morris and Michelle Boufard of house wine, who did a spectacular job of pairing up West Vancouver’s best restaurants with stellar BC Wines. Held at the Ambleside Pier at the foot of 14th Street,…
Naramata Tailgate Party
On Saturday, September 8 in Naramata, twenty-one Naramata Bench wineries take over Manitou Park on the shores of Okanagan Lake, drop their tailgates and throw one heck of a party! Wine tasting, food, live music, and shuttle bus service from Penticton are all part of this year’s event – PLUS – This year the Okanagan’s…
Wine Loves Food Loves Beer
Dine at the 16 person Long Table at The Refinery, featuring beers and wine from Mark Simpson, both a winemaker and a brewmaster. Try 2 beers and 2 wines, expertly paired with a four course dinner. 4 course Portfolio Dinner at the Long Table at The Refinery Tuesday August 14, 7 – 9 pm. There are 16 spots…
Celebrate BC with White Spot
White Spot may come easily to mind if you are thinking burgers or breakfast, but the rest of the menu is also worth exploring. This summer they’ve launched a Celebrate BC menu featuring dishes with local ingredients such as mushrooms, tomatoes, goat cheese, salmon, blueberries as well as their new 100% BC VQA wine list….
On Aug. 15, Victoria restaurants are celebrating Julia Child’s 100th birthday
“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” – Julia Child (Aug. 15, 1912 to Aug. 13, 2004) Participants include The Fairmont Empress Room, Gatsby Restaurant, The London Chef, and Zambri’s Joining a world-wide celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 15th, and in support of the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier – an organization that was close to…
Picnics at VanDusen Gardens with Truffles Catering
Before summer becomes a distant memory, a visit to VanDusen Gardens while the gardens are in full bloom is a must. If you plan your trip around lunch time, there are two choices for dining, the more formal Shaughnessy Restaurant and Truffles Fine Food Cafe offering sandwiches, salads, desserts, afternoon tea and now picnic basics. What better way to…
Brunch Mexicana at The Waldorf
Mexican Brunch is back by popular demand!!! For a limited time, every Sunday starting Aug 12th. To coincide with Food Cart Fest which happens every Sunday at the Waldorf, we are pleased to announce the return of our delicious Desayuno Brunch Mexicana. For the rest of the summer we will be offering a limited menu…
