13 of Vancouver and Whistler’s Top Toques join forces for The Vancouver Friends For Life Society Vancouver and Whistler’s Top Chefs join forces at ORU at Fairmont Pacific Rim on Thursday, May 2nd to host the fifteenth annual Chefs for Life Fundraising Gala. With the combination of CTV’s Coleen Christie as master of ceremonies and…
Month: April 2013
The Chefs’ Table Society 2013 Spot Prawn Festival Launch
7th Annual Spot Prawn Boil Saturday, May 11th, 2013 – 11 am – 2 pm False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, near Granville Island Tickets $12 person, all ages – Advance sales only at Eventbrite Further information www.chefstablesociety.com Twitter @chefstablebc @spotprawnfest Your ticket gets you one plate of fresh-off-the-boat BC Spot Prawns, accompanied by sides, sauces and…
Two Chefs and a Table present The Gatsby, a roaring twenties pop-up restaurant
Paying tribute to the era of prohibition, Art Deco and the Charleston The Roaring Twenties era still evokes visions of a golden time of luxury and creativity, and no story captures the moment like The Great Gatsby. To celebrate the imminent release of a new film adaptation of this great story, Two Chefs and a…
Casks for Community at WHET
On April 12th, we’re holding the 2nd Casks for Community, our monthly fundraiser dedicated to showcasing our favourite brewers, vendors and local producers, while raising money for non-profit organizations within our community. This month we’re teaming up with Growing Chefs! Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture, a non-profit organization in Vancouver that runs a Classroom Gardening Program in elementary…
Grocery Showcase Vancouver
ANNUAL VANCOUVER EVENT SET TO SHOWCASE WHAT’S COMING NEXT TO GROCERY STORE SHELVES NEAR YOU Top Independent Grocers Converge in Vancouver April 14-15, 2013 2013 marks the continuation of what has become an annual tradition in the Western Canadian grocery industry. Leading with innovation, inspiration and insight, Canada’s grocers will converge in Vancouver April 14…
Kitchen Riddles Spring Lamb Cooking Class
April 13 – 3PM-7PM $124.99 Ppresented by European resident Chef Daniel Riviere. Focusing on fundamental skills, and techniques which can easily be applied to any recipe you wish to create in your home kitchen. This spring menu starts with a refreshing smoked salmon and spring pea, crab salad with lemon tarragon dressing. For the Main…
CONTEST CLOSED Kitsilano Healthy Living #Contest
CONTEST CLOSED CONGRATS @MissHails To celebrate my neighbourhood and all it has offer, we’re giving away a “Kitsilano offers the secret to living a healthy lifestyle package”. The package includes: -A Health and Nutrition Consultation at West 4th’s Vital Health ($50 value) -A $50 GC to Terra Breads -A $50 GC to Spa on the…
Dirty Apron Cooking School – The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker: – An Okanagan Cookbook
Sunday May 5, 2013 11-3 pm and 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Authored by food and wine columnist Jennifer Schell, The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker – An Okanagan Cookbook celebrates the Okanagan Valley’s best chefs, farmers and winemakers. We are excited for this special opportunity of celebrating the Okanagan’s finest foods…
Steamworks Spring Brewmaster’s Dinner
4-18 April 18th, 7:00pm Four Courses Paired perfectly Steamwork’s latest releases Hosted by Steamworks Brewmaster Caolan Vaughan Course 1: Pale Ale – This northwest style pale ale is a confident beer with citrusy character. Balanced with layers of malty goodness. Argentinian Red Prawn Ceviche – sea beans, cucumber, tempura Course 2: Pilsner – An homage…
Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop
Sunday, April 28, 2013 afternoon: arrival of workshop registrants in Kelowna and check-in at the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel and Resort 4:30 pm Registration at Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel, pick up your delegate bags and final schedule materials 6 p.m. Evening Reception: Tourism Kelowna throws a welcome reception and event kickoff of vin-tastic and gastronomic proportions, featuring farm-to-table…
SOLEFood Street Farms Tour & Potluck at the Hive!
We’re excited to kick off our Lower Mainland farm & potluck series: bring your friends, family & loved ones- let’s feed each other! April 24, 2013 Tour: 5-6pm SOLEFood Street Farms @ corner of Pacific & Carrall Potluck: 6-9pm The Hive, 128 W. Hastings, Suite 201 * Bring a food dish to share and tools…
$25 Sunday Dinner at Tapenade
Family style Sunday Dinner at Tapenade! this Sunday from 5pm. Why cook when we can do this for you. For 25 dollars per person all served “family style” Many people have suggested this so we decided that this is the perfect time to try it out! The menu for Sunday April 7, 2013 is: Slow roasted prime…
Healthy Chef 2013
We welcome Rochelle Lockhart to Good Life Vancouver. Congrats on her first post to our site. You’re at the Hyatt Regency, third floor, the room’s packed, you’re standing there with a glass of wine in one hand and a prawn canapé in the other, you wait. Anticipation is high, tonight you have the opportunity to…
Foodie Fridays on NEWS1130 April 5, 2013
Foodie Friday April 5, 2013 – click to listen If you are looking to escape Vancouver’s rain no need to go too far. The Okanagan sunshine calls from April 17-21 when Osoyoos and Oliver celebrate all things Oyster. Travel up through the Similkameen Valley, book into some great rates at Walnut Beach Resort and whi le…
A Taste of the Okanagan comes to Vancouver
THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER, THE WINE & CHEESE MAKER – AN OKANAGAN COOKBOOK BOOK SIGNING AND ARTISAN OLIVE OIL TASTING AT WEST ELM SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2013 from 1-4 pm On April 6, 2013 Vancouver’sWest Elm Market will be hosting An Okanagan Cookbook author, Jennifer Schell, for a book signing and afternoon meet and greet. …
Baker’s Market in Vancouver
If you have a “sweet tooth”, the Baker’s Market in Vancouver is the place for you. Seeking enthusiastic, talented budding, professional or home bakers specializing in freshly baked gourmet cookies, hand made chocolates, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, scones, organic muffins, gluten-free, vegan baked goods, preserves, tarts, granola, fondant cupcake toppers and much more! The Baker’s Market…
NARAMATA BENCH WINERIES SPRING WINE RELEASE EVENTS
The Naramata Bench Wineries are on the road for their Annual Spring Wine Release Events in Victoria on April 23, and Vancouver on April 26. Be the first to taste the just released spring wines from the Naramata Bench, meet winemakers and owners, enjoy fabulous food pairings, and bid on exciting wine and Naramata experiences to support…
Oliver/Osoyoos 2nd Annual Oyster Festival- April 17th- 21st
The Oliver/Osoyoos Oyster Festival was created to showcase the sustainable oysters produced by the farmers and guilds of the nearby West Coast together with wines from the Oliver/ Osoyoos Winery Association. Even oysters need a day in the sun! New for this year- Canada’s first Oyster Wine competition, sponsored by Eat Magazine, Walnut Beach Resort…
BC Shellfish Festival Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Festival Day, Comox Marina Park – Free
Schedule: 12pm concessions/booths open/ beer garden opens 12:00 pm Cooking Demontrations start – Gazebo Stage ($2 per demo includes taster) 1: 15 pm Comox Valley Chowder Challenge – Main Tent 3:15 pm BC Oyster Shucking Championship – Main Tent 5 pm End Concession Booths: (Please note all vendors will take tickets which can be purchased at the main festival tent for…
