After 11 years at the famous French Bistro La Régalade in West Vancouver it was time for Brigitte Raye to move on and start a new dining experience! Joining her is her talented son, Kevin. He was trained in Hell’s Kitchen by his father Alain RAYE, at la Régalade. Oh la la the menu he…
Month: November 2012
Canada’s Jay Jones Named One of the World’s Best Bartenders
For the first time ever, ten of the world’s top bartenders travelled to Cognac, France, the home of GREY GOOSE® Vodka, for the GREY GOOSE 10 tour and global cocktail competition. Among them was Canada’s own master barman Jay Jones from MARKET at the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver. “The experience was spectacular on so many…
From Shangri-La with Love
Martinis shaken… and stirred, in a setting worthy of Bond. James Bond, code name 007, has captivated audiences for 50 years. On November 8th, the eve of the release of Skyfall, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is celebrating all things Bond. Join us in Xi Shi Lounge, where we have a License to Thrill, beginning at 8:00…
Whisky Brunch Fundraiser
With The Gold Medal Junior Culinary Team of Canada A VERY special event! Hosted by Marcus VonAlbrecht, Director of BC Chefs Association, guests will enjoy food & whisky pairings prepared by the Junior Culinary Team of Canada (ccfcc.ca) Trust us, this food will be spectacular. These are Canadian world-class competition winners, winning 5 gold medals…
Osoyoos Larose at Pastis Bistro
A special evening featuring the wines of Osoyoos Larose The Okanagan Valley has gained an international reputation for the quality of its wines. The wines of the South Okanagan are considered in a class by themselves with their unique terroir, hot summers and general drier climate than the North Valley. Join us on November 29th for…
Hopscotch 2012 gets set to launch its biggest week of celebrations yet
A new venue and double the exhibitors highlight the Grand Tasting Hall The Foodconnect.com Hopscotch Festival, the West Coast’s long-running premium spirits and beer festival is now in its 16th year. Hopscotch is now the biggest combined Whisky, Beer, and Spirits festival in Canada and was recently named one of the “Best Drinking Festivals in…
“Offally” good food at Le Parisien
There’s a new trend in Vancouver’s dining scene – ‘nose to tail’ dining. However, ‘nose to tail’ is a way of life in France. Every part of the animal is used – especially at the harvest time of year. Owner John Blakeley and Executive Chef Tobias Grignon have developed a series of Offal Bits specials…
Culinary Team British Columbia Win Silver At The World Culinary Olympics
Culinary Team British Columbia under the patronage of the Canadian Culinary Federation and the British Columbia Culinary Arts Foundation, has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Regional Team Competition at the World Culinary Olympics held October 6 – 10, 2012 in Erfurt,Germany. Competing on the second day of competition, the Team prepared a full…
Aura Restaurant & Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Showcase the Abundance of Autumn
Whistler Restaurant’s Winemakers’ Dinner features Oliver, BC wines for Cornucopia On Friday, November 9th, Whistler’s lauded Aura Restaurant will celebrate the award-winning wines of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food. With a menu inspired by seasonal organic vegetables, Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge specializes in…
Sip & Slurp at Langley’s 1 Fish 2 Fish Seafood Market
1 Fish 2 Fish, Langley’s own fish market, the first in the Vancouver area to join the Ocean Wise™ program in 2009, is hosting their 3rd Annual Sip and Slurp event on Thursday, November 8th. Oyster shucking demonstrations, Ocean Wise™ inspired hors d’oeuvres with Township 7 wine and Firestarter cocktail parings. Ignite Cafe, another local favourite…
Que Syrah Shiraz
The cooler weather calls for full-bodied reds. This November we are warming up with Syrah. Elegant yet voluptuous, it is the Isabella Rossellini of grapes. Taste the story of Syrah as it unfolds from its original home in the Rhône Valley to its newfound digs in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz. There will…
