Contest closed and yah for Sandra! To win: 1) Follow @White_Spot and @GoodLifeVan AND 2) Tweet “#Win 2 copies #WhiteSpotCookbook via @goodlifevan @White_Spot http://ow.ly/r1wFH” Produced in celebration of White Spot’s 85th anniversary, The White Spot Cookbook is a visually-rich collection of memories and recipes conveying the spirit of the legendary restaurant, and its evolution from a single drive-in…
Month: November 2013
The Parker celebrates the Fall of Autumn
These are two very talented chefs. Vegetarians aren’t the only ones that will scoop these tickets up. Book soon! GLV Vancouver’s finest vegetarian destination presents a 5 course menu with Curtis Luk & Jimmy Stewart. On December 2, 2013 The Parker is excited to present a 5 course dining event for $49 hosted by our very…
West Coast Christmas Show in Abbotsford
Buy Your Tickets Online & SAVE! Click here. FREE Parking Lot Shuttle – Compliments of Shuttle Trolley You will discover hundreds of exhibitors, products and new ideas you won’t find in the malls. Complete your Christmas shopping in one swoop and take a break with a cheese seminar or festive stage presentations by Food network superstar Anna Olson…
Vista D’oro Farms – Pop-Up Preservatory at 843 East Hastings Vancouver
The preserves, chocolate and macarons are perfect for gifts and for entertaining this holiday season! GLV The artisanal preserves and ‘friends’ are the featured attraction at the weeklong Pop-up Preservatory – until November 24th. Vista D’oro chose the location as the ultimate venue with the perfect neighbours – Les Amis du Fromage and just down the road from…
Winner Winner Feeds Attendees of The Rain City Chronicles Show
This looks like an interesting event coming up this week; tasty and entertaining. GLV Winner Winner, Ken Tsui and Rain City Chronicles are teaming up in a new culinary partnership, and on November 21st and 22nd, you’re invited to experience Cafeteria. With Templeton High built in 1927 and Strathcona Elementary in 1921, this event will…
Le Parisien to Throw Beaujolais Nouveau Soirée
La Table: Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner on November 21 Le Parisien presents Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked on the third Thursday of November with great festivities in France. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01am, just weeks after the wine grapes have been harvested. Parties are held…
Butter Bake Good #cookbook Signing at Crate & Barrel Oakridge
Cookbook signing happening this Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at Crate & Barrel in Vancouver. Celebrated baker Rosie Daykin – founder of Vancouver sweet spot, Butter Baked Goods bakery – will be coming to Oakridge to sign copies of her new book, Butter Baked Goods: Nostalgic Recipes From a Little Neighbourhood Bakery. More than 100…
Coquitlam Centre Celebrates 5th Annual Unwrapped
Don’t miss Coquitlam Centre’s 5th Annual Unwrapped – A Charity Night of Shopping! Arguably the most exciting shopping event of the season – for one night only, come enjoy special offers, discounts, and ‘glam’ stations. Check out the most fashionable holiday-inspired looks and get ready to dazzle during this most wonderful time of the year. Come with…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Tea From @TeaSparrow and 2 Tickets to @WestCoastXMas
Congrats to Cindy #winner! Each month Tea Sparrow offers a variety of world-class blends delivered to your door. Excellent Holiday gifts sourced from all over the world www.TeaSparrow.com. The Westcoast Christmas show is at the Tradex in Abbotsford: Friday, November 22nd, 2013 Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 Sunday, November 24th, 2013 11 AM – 9 PM 10 AM – 6…
Eastside Culture Crawl
This weekend artists open their studios to the public for a once a year viewing of some of Vancouver’s best crafts. A great excuse to explore the neighbourhood. GLV Friday, November 15 – 5:00 – 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday November 16 & 17 11:00 am – 6:00 pm The 17th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl…
Burlesque Long Form
While all Burlesque is challenging, these ladies are going for a full ten minutes. Can’t wait to see those tassels twirl. GLV On November 30th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have…
BEER LOVERS have something to celebrate with the opening of CRAFT
On November 7 CRAFT BEER MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR “Where everything’s on tap” opened their doors. Located on 1st Avenue in the Olympic Village neighbourhood and housed in the historic SALT Building this purveyor of 140 beverages on tap is sure to be a big hit. The restaurant is impressive in stature. Seating up to…
Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Hazelnut Bread Pudding
Udi’s Gluten Free challenged me to make 2 items from something in their basket of gluten-free goodness that was sent my way. My first recipe was a savoury strata and now I move onto sweets with a white chocolate bread pudding 1 loaf Udi’s Gluten-Free baguette 3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup…
Learn to Taste Whisky with Swallow Tail
Ever wanted to learn how to really taste whiskey and scotch? This will be a light night of scotch sampling and sipping. Swallow Tail’s events are always delicious. GLV Join the Swallow Tail Secret Supper Club for a delicious feast and some madcap whiskey swapping. Each couple brings a bottle of whiskey to share with…
Taste Canada – Food Writing Awards 2013
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Awards. Good to see our pal and Quinoa master Marilyn Smith in there. All great books worth of a place on your shelf. GLV Taste Canada the food writing awards drew 64 submissions this year, a brilliant snapshot of the vibrancy and diversity of Canadian culinary publishing. The winners…
Poppadoms Celebrates 4 Years with a Chef Invitational
If we were in Kelowna we’d be here! Very talented team uniting in the kitchen. GLV This December, Poppadoms is marking their fourth year in business with a special birthday event. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Chef/Owner Jas Dosanj (Poppadoms), Chef Rod Butters (RauDZ Regional Table/micro bar • bites/BC Restaurant…
Tasting Plates Vancouver – goes East to East Village
This should be a tasty tour of East Vancouver and we will definitely be out for this one! GLV Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday November 27 from 6pm-9:30pm as Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates in the East Village neighborhood. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to…
Kessel & March Farmer’s Feast with Urban Diggs and North Arm Farm
November 20th a family style supper at Kessel & March will feature Urban Diggs free-range muscovy ducks and produce from the farm and Pemberton’s beautiful North Arm Farm. The menu looks amazing and is only $30 per person (drinks not included of course or that would be crazy cheap!). Tasty stuff from a super talented chef. GLV parsnip…
Parallel 49 Salty Scot
This Salted Caramel Scotch Ale is not surprisingly full of caramel, dried fig and malt flavours and a definite sweetness and mild saltiness. Lots of buttered caramel on the nose with coffee, vanilla and a marked toastiness. A good sip for the holiday season and would work well with a nice creme caramel or pumpkin…
2012 Sommelier of the Year Terry Threlfall Launches TNT
Today we are pleased to welcome contributor Valerie Van Der Gracht to GLV. Here’s her coverage on TNT. Named Sommelier of the year in 2012 by Vancouver Magazine, California Sunset Magazine, and Vancouver International Wine Festival Terry Threlfall has officially launched his own wine TNT – Terry Nicholas Threlfall – Cerqueira Vineyard – 2012 Chardonnay…
