So pleased to see David and Montgomery suceeding! GLV MARKET by Jean-Georges is pleased to welcome new faces to its team. Montgomery Lau, former Senior Sous Chef at MARKET, has been promoted to Chef de Cuisine, and David Auer, former General Manager at Le Gavroche, has been named MARKET’s new Restaurant Manager. Montgomery Lau,…
Month: September 2013
Sake Tasting at Pidgin
Pidgin invites you to sip and savour their exclusive Yamagata Masamune Sake Tasting Menu on September 24th at 6:30PM. Hosted by owner and master sakemaker of Mitobe Sake Brewery, Tomonobu Mitobe will guide diners on a journey through the flavours and aromas of the Yamagata Masamune Sake collection while executive chef Makoto Ono pairs the…
Hey Bartender – VIP Cocktail Tasting and Canadian Premiere
[www.riotheatretickets.ca] *19+ only. VIP Cocktail Tasting 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Film Screening 8:30pm/ Q&A, panel discussion and more killer cocktails following the film! The Rio Theatre, 4th Row Films and William Grant & Sons Distillers are pleased to present the Canadian Premiere of Douglas Tirola’s documentary HEY BARTENDER, preceded by a VIP cocktail tasting featuring concoctions…
Campagnolo Presents Cerelia – An Italian Celebration of Harvest With Local Produce
Excellent last day of the Main Street Market celebration with Campagnolo. Tasty and local! -GLV The Main St. Station Farmers Market started in Campagnolo’s first year; it’s held every Wednesday throughout the summer at Thornton Park, and Campagnolo has been visiting ever since that very first day. The season end of the market is bitter sweet;…
Social Bite Dinner – Come Eat at our House
We are cooking at home and supporting @BCHospitality we are sold out but we will pull up chairs and shop and cook more if you have cash for the cause. Plus….there are so many other AWESOME dinner experiences to have! The Local Global Vancouver Experience We are excited to release the first menus for #dinnerpartyYVR on…
Vancouver Foodster Chefs Signature Dishes Preview
Until September 30 the following chefs have created off the menu dishes for Richard Wolak’s, The Vancouver Foodster’s, Chefs Challenge: PARTICIPATING CHEFS & RESTAURANTS Vancouver Chef Matt Repeto The Bibo 1835 W 4th Ave Restaurant Sous Chef Brian Luptak Café Pacifica Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Place Way Chef Ian Errington Catch 122 122 West…
Vancouver Food Talks with Vancouver Foodster
This is the nineth event in this Food Talks series! Come join us to meet and mingle with other foodies, and to hear some enlightening speakers from the food community. https://foodtalksvolume9.eventbrite.com/ Our Speakers Line-up: Chef Andrea Carlson Chef and Owner Burdock & Co Restaurant and Harvest Community Foods. Andrea is a graduate of the Dubrulle Culinary…
Touch at Vancouver Public Library
The future of the library and its role within the community is changing. Vancouver Public Library has recognized this shift and has a new vision for the future. Produced by The Social Concierge, next month’s TOUCH event is raising money and support for a new technology-rich space at VPL called the Inspiration Lab. VPL’s Inspiration…
Harrison Beer Festival October 25-26 2013
Head out to Harrison and grab a room for the night to enjoy craft beer in a stellar setting. Hotel deals and craft beers from BC and Ontario. GLV Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating Craft Beer Month with three must-attend events over two days: Cask Night, Harrison Beer Festival and Oktoberfest Dance. Beer lovers and…
Artigiano Roasting Co. to Host Western Regional Barista Championship
Barista Championships and after party open to the public. GLV Artigiano Roasting Co. is poised to welcome baristas from all over British Columbia as it hosts the annual Western Regional Barista Championship, one of the Canadian coffee industry’s premier events. On September 28th and 29th, 2013, some of Canada’s top baristas will compete against each…
Kale and Nori Bitter Sling Bistro
Check out Victoria Bartender Shawn Soole at this cockatial and food pairing event at Legacy Liquor Store. Great cocktails and a smartly planned 3 course menu. – GLV October 15, 2013 Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria), sponsored by Renaissance Wine Merchants (Chartreuse, Fernet Branca & Carpano) Bartender: Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria) Proudly sponsored by…
Celebrate the Harvest
One of my fav Chef’s, Trevor Bird of Fable Restaurant, is cooking up a dinner at UBC Farm as a fundraiser for Backpack buddies, a program sending food home for weekends for needy students. I’d be there if not away. Great chef and great charity. – GLV Date: Saturday September 28th, 2013 Time: 4pm-9:30pm Location: UBC Farm Cost: $100…
Southland Farms Pumpkin Patch
Looking for somewhere to take the kids and pick a pumpkin! Head to Southland Farms Pumpkin Patch for u-pick – GLV Pick a pumpkin, play with our friendly farm animals, explore the Old Apple Orchard, and learn about where your food comes from. This isn’t your standard hectic pumpkin patch visit… About the field trip:…
Food and Food Economics at the VIFF
The Vancouver International Film Festival is in town and there are many films that will do more than just entertain. A few of these highlight that need to examine food production, eocsystems, and sustainability, and a few examine the human aspects and human dilemmas behind food production. – GLV Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys…
‘Pig-out’ at Catch 122 – Thursday, September 19
Catch 122 is hosting a ‘Pig-Out’ event on Thursday, September 19 and serving dishes from different parts of a whole pig, accompanied by a beer from Parallel 49 Brewery, and live music from David Morin. Tickets for this event are $30 per person. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 604.731.3474 to reserve. http://www.catch122.ca/specials/
Falconetti’s Chef Off: Chef Jamie Birtwistle VS Chef Shaun Snelling
ROUND ONE!!!! Tuesday, September 24, 2013 It’s the ultimate cook off! Who will be the King of the Falconetti’s kitchen??!! JAMIE BIRTWISTLE VS CHEF SHAUN SNELLING Let our Rooftop Patio be the ultimate setting for this show down. Right before your very eyes, these two chefs will prepare a 5 course meal for you. That means…
BC Dine and Vine: A Celebration of Local Flavours
The Dirty Apron and house wine for a night of BC food and wine pairings you won’t soon forget. Revel in cooking with local ingredients while you sip Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah as well as a sparkling and dessert wine. The class will start with BC Spot Prawn and Yuzu Ginger Vegetable Gyozas. Next, Crispy BC Duck…
AFTERNOON OF FASHION, CHAMPAGNE & OPERA Benefiting Breast Cancer Foundation
Join us Sunday September 29th, from 2-4, for a fabulous ladies afternoon featuringexclusive, one-of-a-kind designs, from Film and International Designer Maryam Asgari – In support of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region Featuring two fashion shows with Maryam. Complimentary champagne and canapes, a silent art auction, and piano with opera. Collection one will showcase Maryam’s elegant,…
Neverland Tea Salon Opens Friday, September 20th in Kits;
Murphy Bed Stage, Tea Infused Cocktails And Bathrooms To Die For District 9 co-writer Terri Tatchell and Shameless Hussy Productions co-founder Renee Iaci open Vancouver’s first 17th Century inspired Tea Salon. Featuring tea infused cocktails, artist talks, high tea towers with gluten, dairy or egg-free options, 60 teas and a whole lot of creative atmosphere….
Chefs Dishes Festival
Announcing the Vancouver Chefs Dishes Festival that runs September 6-30, 2013 View the Chefs Signature Dishes Creations , the public will then get to see all the Chefs and Restaurants taking part in the festival and then they will be invited to go and visit the restaurants between September 6-30 to order the Chefs dishes creations. Customers will vote on…
