Celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with Moon Cakes and a “Once in a Blue Moon” Resident’s Rate at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Executive Chef Geoff Carkner is taking culinary license and adding a dash of BC to the mooncake recipe in the bakery of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Home-grown honey from the hotel’s apiary, dried BC…
Month: September 2012
A Taste of Luxury – Vodka & Caviar in Kelowna
Enjoy ‘A Taste of Luxury‘ at our Vodka & Caviar evening on October 4th held at Okanagan Spirits downtown Kelowna distillery. Tickets are priced at $75.00 to enjoy a night of indulgence, pairing our recently released premium vodka and world-renowned caviar from the Sunshine Coast`s Northern Divine. Fishmonger Jon Crofts and his team of talented…
Fall Food & Fashion with Chef Alvarez and Kim Cathers
Wednesday, September 26th 2012 6:00-10:00pm 2240 Chippendale Road 604-925-7595 Fraiche restaurants’ Chef Jefferson Alvarez and General Manager Philippe Reigh have joined forces with local fashion designer Kim Cathers to host a fashion show showcasing her 2012 Fall/Winter line. Enjoy the exclusive launch of the Kdon Fall/Winter line while overlooking the beautiful panoramic views of Vancouver…
France vs New World with House Wine
In one corner, we have a long-time champion, a country whose name is synonymous with wine. With centuries of practice, France produces some of the world’s most highly sought after wines. In the other corner, we have all of the New World regions: the ‘new-comers’. In the last few years, countries like Argentina, Chile, California,…
Social Bites on The Drive with Hobby Chefs
With a recent report by the Vancouver Foundation finding that many Vancouverites are disconnected from their neighbours and neighbourhoods, Slow Bites on The Drive is offering a chance to pause, to taste, to stroll and to connect, a chance to meet food lovers and support the worldwide slow food movement. Slow Food Vancouver with the…
Oktoberfest at Market
Join us on the MARKET Patio for a fun filled evening at our first ever Oktoberfest! We are proud to be serving Oktoberfest & Brau-Weisse Ayinger beer imported from Bavaria especially for the event. We will also be serving traditional Oktoberfest favourites like Leberwurst, Weisswurst, Pork Hock, along with Sauerkraut, Spatzle, Potato Salad & everyone’s…
Wyndham Estate at Legacy Wine Shop Sunday Sept 16
George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz when he planted the country’s first commercial shiraz vineyard in 1830. It was here, in his vineyard and house that is now a Heritage Listed National Trust Treasure, that he dedicated his life to creating full-flavoured wines. At Wyndham Estate the wines are about reflecting regional diversity…
Foodie Fridays on NEWS1130 Radio September 14
There’s much to do this weekend around town. Today we talk about Two Chefs and a Table’s new Tuesday Test Kitchens, BBQ on the Bypass, Food Trucks on the North Shore, Food Trucks at The Waldorf and Whole Foods Natural Living Fair. Listen live Foodie Fridays September 14
Social Media Week and Invoke Introduce Social Media Week Cross-City Challenge
Social Media Week Cross-City Challenge showcase unification of the food truck and technology communities The street food revolution has given rise to North America’s tastiest fleet of mobile eateries and social media has been one, if not the main driver in helping revolutionize the food truck industry. To further unite the food truck and…
Whole Foods Market’s Living Naturally Fair
Enjoy delicious all-natural and organic foods and sample products from over 55 vendors. There will also be plenty of entertainment, including live music and cooking demonstrations led by local and Whole Foods Market Chefs on everything from smoothies to pasta to food preservation. The fair is FREE and open to the public. Here are some…
Comox Valley welcomes Flavour: The North Island’s Gourmet Picnic on Sept. 23
What: Flavour: The North Island’s Gourmet Picnic is a foodie-focused and family-friendly festival designed to showcase Comox Valley’s world class culinary and agriculture industry. Organized by the North Island College Foundation with the support of the North Vancouver Island Chefs’ Association, this inaugural event will allow guests to sample a delicious array of local food…
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION Trolls Fresh Waters with the Ultra-Casual Fish Shack Opening, Fall 2012
New quick-casual eats to shore up the Granville Street food scene Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa-Yacoub owners of The GLOWBAL COLLECTION are going overboard for laid-back, quick fare with their newest spot to eat — The Fish Shack — opening later this fall. With casual, sun-bleached surroundings and a chalkboard menu of satisfying comfort food,…
Test Kitchen Tuesdays at Two Chefs and a Table
Come enjoy new dishes in the test kitchen every Tuesday With two busy restaurants, an award-winning butcher shop and a successful catering company under their umbrella, new menu and product development is a never-ending process for the Two Chefs and a Table team. Now, the public is being given a window on the process during…
Relais & Châteaux Chefs for Chefs Across the Water 2012
Relais & Châteaux Chefs for Chefs Across the Water 2012 Guest Chef program offers gastronomic adventures and exceptional gourmet fare… Hastings House Country House Hotel is delighted to announce a new line up of British Columbia Chefs for the 3rd Annual Chefs Across the Water, guest chef program. The new guest chef line-up builds on…
Recipe to Riches is Back
RECIPE TO RICHES IS BACK IN SEARCH OF CANADA’S NEXT $250,000 RECIPE AND GROCERY STORE SENSATION 21 Competing Home Cooks and Their Original Recipes Revealed New Season Premieres October 17 at 9pm ET/8pm PT on Food Network Canada The hit original competitive reality food series Recipe to Riches is back and 21 fresh new faces…
Taste of The Trucks on The North Shore
Popular street vendor food trucks take over Park Royal North for the first time! Park Royal is excited to host three of Vancouver’s most renowned street food vendors: RimFoodBaht, Zebite and Le Tigre Cuisine. This will mark the first time that these street food vendor trucks have left downtown Vancouver’s core in order to bring…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway #contest #Win 2 tickets to Fraser Valley Cork & Keg
Sept 14, 2012 Cascades Casino – Coast Hotel and Convention Center To WIN 1) Leave a comment on this post naming your favourite grape 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment to win ticket #giveaway @goodlifevan http://bit.ly/Q2AaHz @FVCorkandKeg The 2nd Annual Cork & Keg will showcase international and local wines, craft…
Gold Medal Plates British Columbia
Can’t Wait for….Friday, November 16 2012 at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver Competing Chefs for 2012 Angus An Maenam Joe Campo The Westin Bayshore Vancouver Quang Dang West Mark Filatow Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar David Gunawan Wildebeest Lee Humphries C Restaurant Nicholas Nutting The Pointe Restaurant at Wickaninnish Inn (Tofino) Darin Paterson Bogner’s of Penticton Jeff Van Geest Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek Winery Taryn Wa Savoury…
Ganton & Larson Prospect Winery Council’s Punch Bowl Sauvignon Blanc 2011
A zippy little Sauv Blanc with 88% Sauv Blanc and 12% Semillon in the bottle. Straw colour with tropical fruit and grassy aromas and flavours. Some minerality. Fairly short length but a nice sipper with some seafood dishes, and a great one with fresh oysters.
Savoury, Spicy & Sweet Return of the James Barber Fundraiser
Cowichan Chefs Table and Providence Farm are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual James Barber Fundraiser will be hosted on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 from Noon till 4 pm at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Road. Cowichan Chefs Table and invited BC chefs are hosting this culinary showcase in honour of the late James Barber, Canada’s Urban…
