Luckily not all Dine Out Vancouver reservations are booked and Campagnolo on Main is one who is still wide open. Not because they’re not worthy of your dining dollars, but because they simply don’t take reservations. They’re in for the $28 menu and after visiting for a sample of what they have to offer, I…
Month: January 2014
Interview with Chez Martin Ruiz Salvador Fleur de Sel (Lunenburg) Halifax
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador Fleur de Sel in Halifax. What was your first food memory? Getting smoked mackerel in my…
Wicked Wahine Islands Night at The Tiki!
EVENT ALERT! Doesn’t look likely that you’ll get to Hawaii this winter? At least you can pretend with tiki cocktails, pupus and hula on January 26, 2014 at the Shameful Tiki room! GLV Upon entering you will be greeted and Lei’d by an authentic Hula girl, followed by an opening cocktail and a set menu…
Interview with Chef Jonathan Thauberger Crave Kitchen Regina
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each interview them prior to the challenge and they answer most of my questions. Here is the scoop from Chef Jonathan Thauberger from Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar in Regina. What was your first food memory? Ordering…
House Wine Presents Spain 101
These ladies know their wine and when they will cover the basics of Spain here and a great deal more. GLV She’s hot, she has everything going for her and she begs to be discovered. Blessed with diverse wine regions and an array of indigenous grape varieties, Spain is going through a huge revival. Get…
Interview with Chef Duncan Ly From Yellow Door Bistro
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Duncan Ly from The Yellow Door bistro at The Hotel Arts in Calgary. He’s in Kelowna this year back at it for…
Interview with Chef Brian Skinner from The Acorn Vancouver
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I send them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Brian Skinner from The Acorn in Vancouver. What was your first food memory? Eating mussels with cream and garlic…
CLOSED #Contest #Win Push Festival 2tics to Jan. 21 L.A. Party/William Shatner Asterisk @goodlifevan
Contest Closed L.A. Party/An Evening with William Shatner Asterisk Phil Soltanoff (New York). Presented by the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival with SFU Woodward’s. TO WIN: “RT to #win #Contest 2tics @PushFestival to Jan. 21 L.A. Party/William Shatner Asterisk @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/sILl5 “ Two one-man shows—with no man. L.A. Party is story telling at its most playful, with low-tech, high-concept effects. In An…
Birds Nest Upcoming Diners
Vegan, gluten and sugar free that actually sounds VERY EDIBLE and delicious. Check out these upcoming dinners from The Birds Nest. GLV Friday January 24, 2014-January Detox Dinner Just because you indulged over the holidays doesn’t mean you have to eat boring and tasteless food! This 5 course meal will make your taste buds dance, guilt-free!…
Good Things to Do January 17 +
Dine Out Vancouver – it’s on! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations. Along with the regular dineout menus there’s also some pretty cool events this week as…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway $1200 Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel Package/Social Shopper DEAL!
CLOSED! Want the #WIN chance to relax in a beautiful Suite at the Pan Pacific Hotel? Kick off 2014 in style and comfort with SocialShopper! Enter to win a fabulous two-night stay at the Pan Pacific hotel right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! The winner will also receive 4 tickets to Fly Over Canada, incorporating…
Hawkers Market
Looking for a way to try some new local food? Hawkers Market is coming up February 8 and is always full of tasty treats, wine and craft beer, and even a DJ. Food trucks are on site should you need more than just a sample. Isn’t it time to restock the cupboards after all the…
Central City Brewers + Distillers Brewmaster’s Dinner
Beer and food pairing 101 and more. An event for beer lovers. GLV Tuesday, January 28 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm We are excited to welcome award winning brewery, Central City, as host of our first Brewmaster Dinner in 2014! Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting! Executive Chef…
Gold Medal Plates Grand Finale
The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is the last step in the final competition. …
Blue Water Cafe Celebrates 10 Years of “Unsung Heroes”
This is a not to miss event for seafood lovers. GLV Chef Pabst’s ‘Home Grown’ Initiative Draws Crowds This February executive chef Frank Pabst of Vancouver’s Blue Water Cafe will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his sustainable seafood festival. Aptly named “Unsung Heroes”, Pabst initially created the month-long event to bring awareness to local and…
CiderWISE by CAMRA Vancouver and UnTapped at the Wise Hall
EVENT ALERT! You may not need gluten free beer and you may not think you like cider, but I am sure you will find some great examples of both at this event. GLV February 8th @ 12:00PM – 4:00PM More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult,…
Okanagan College Penticton Presents New Farmer Course
Would You Like to Be a Farmer? This workshop is for people thinking about farming, on any scale, as a new career. Start your exploration into all aspects of farming from crops and land to business. Learn what is involved daily, seasonally, and continuously. Offered in partnership with the Organic Farming Institute of BC. PEN: Jan….
UBC Food Society Sinfully Sweet Dessert Tasting
You don’t have to be a student to appreciate a sweet deal, $5 dessert tasting on the evenings of January 20th and 21st in the SUB Ballroom. Fantastic desserts accompanied by specially selected teas from David’s Tea. Chocolate Frissant – Swiss Bakery The hottest hybrid of 2013; a blend of a French croissant and an…
Winterlicious at Kitsilano Daily Kitchen
Some of our best dishes from the past few years have come out of the Kitsilano Daily Kitchen’s kitchen so make 2014 the year you try the restaurant again or for the first time! Kits Daily is not doing Dine Out Vancouver, instead they will be sampling four plates for $42 and the tasting menu…
Olive Oil Merchant 2 for 1 SALE!
DEAL ALERT! Annual Due Per Uno Sale at the Olive Oil Merchant! Grab one for you and one for your… friend! This year’s selection includes duos from a good cross section of the boot: Bianchini Cuvee from Le Marche, Tenuta Rasciatano and De Carlo Organic from Puglia, Geraci from Sicily, Librandi Organic from Calabria and Vantera…
