“Secret Suppers of Vancouver” is a television documentary on Vancouver’s underground restaurants produced by Georgia Street Media, to be broadcast on CBC Vancouver this summer. The documentary is an exploration into the world of Vancouver’s underground restaurants through the lives of four chefs and their struggle to find their niche in the city’s food scene. It also explores the…
Month: July 2014
BC dine and vine: a celebration of local flavours
On July 25, 2014 join The Dirty Apron Cooking School 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. Each dish will be paired with its perfect wine mate, making…
Canadian BBQ at Whistler
BULLEIT BOURBON CANADIAN NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURNS TO WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH NEW TITLE SPONSOR AND A TON OF FLAVOUR, AUGUST 1-3 All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Dinners, BBQ Competitions and Live Music Make For A Food and Fun-Filled Weekend Grill masters across North America are putting the final touches on their BBQ sauces and smoking techniques as they…
Vancouver’s 1st Free Public Beekeeping Experience
Amacon & Hives for Humanity Unveil Vancouver’s 1st Free Public Beekeeping Experience at “Breakfast with the Bees” Milross Gardens Launch Just in time for the summer break, Vancouverites are encouraged to come explore the wonderful world of bees On Monday, July 14, representatives from Amacon and Hives for Humanity will officially launch the community Milross…
BC Day weekend Long Table Dinner
Forage and Fraser Common Farm celebrates Food Day Canada BC Day weekend often means great weather in the Lower Mainland with all sorts of fun, outdoor activities. On Sunday, August 3, join Chef Chris Whittaker at Fraser Common Farm in Aldergrove for a four course “Whole Hog” feast. The fun begins at 3:00 pm with…
Main Street Pie Comp AND Berry Fest – July 16!
Celebrate the bountiful berry harvest on July 16th at the Main St. Station Farmers Market! Enter the BC Berry Pie Competition or stop by a jam demo and check out the kids activities. We are judging! BC Berry Pie Competition – Vancouver’s best berry pie baker will be crowned! Entry forms available at any market info booth or…
CND Vinylux Paradise Collection
Just in time for the recent heat wave comes a collection of nail polish that’s just as hot as this insane heat – the CND Vinylux Paradise Collection. I am finally getting to spend time on my nails although I’ve had the polish sitting out waiting on my counter for some time now. I hope you have more time in…
Summer At The Parker
Delicious vegetarian cuisine has always been the thing at The Parker, and as always the summer menu is sourced by Chef Curtis from local farms, bringing the freshest ingredients to your plate. Why not sample through the menu with perhaps the ratatouille with heirloom tomatoes, sea asparagus and labneh or the daily house-made alkaline noodles with fresh summer…
Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Presents TripImproviser
Travel to The Improv Centre this summer for trippy comedy, July 3 – August 30 Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) kicks-off its new summer show, TripImproviser, on Thursday, July 3. Inspired by suggestions from the audience and TripAdvisor reviews, the new show will parody travel experiences. From city to jungle, bungee jumping to bird watching, the…
Bastille Day At Bistro Pastis
Bastille Day July 14th 2014 – “Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire…” For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille as a national holiday – a time of sharing good food and wine with friends and neighbours. Vancouver’s very own corner of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano, is…
Belgard Kitchen Expands Menu
BELGARD KITCHEN AT THE SETTLEMENT BUILDING Belgard Kitchen serves lunch, “Happy Afternoon”, brunch and evening menus in The Settlement Building located at 55 Dunlevy Avenue in Railtown. With the addition of Postmark Brewing and a full weekend brunch menu, there is something new for returning guests to see and even more surprises and discoveries for newcomers…
FarmCity Fresh Cart
Beginning today, the freshness of the farm comes direct to the city as FarmCity Fresh Cart makes its debut on the streets of downtown Vancouver and New Westminster. FarmCity Fresh Cart — a partnership between Re-Up BBQ and FarmCity Co-op (24 Avenue Farm, Barefoot Farms, Cherry Lane Farm, Earth Apple Farm, Farmers on 57th, Giddy Up and Grow, Urban Digs Farm and…
Bitter Offers Up A New Menu With Local Beers, Savoury Bites
After adding some new beer taps to their line-up and updating their savoury offerings, Bitter Tasting Room is pleased to announce the debut of their new menu, which continues to pair some of the best local and imported beers with tasty bar fare and some unbeatable specials including all you can eat taco Tuesday’s’ and…
Deighton Cup Style Event
Get fancy this evening at Goorin Bros in Yaletown. Live jazz, cocktails and the perfect time to pick your hat for The Deighton Cup 2014. Hosted by Crystal Carson, Style Director for the Deighton Cup! #deightoncupstyle #wereabouttogetfancy Wednesday July 9,2014 7-p pm 1188 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Vancouver Foodster presents the 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge
The 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge features 7 restaurants and bars in Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver and runs from July 4-27, 2014. Participating restaurants are showcasing Cocktail creations which use at least 60% local ingredients found in 100 mile radius. All of these cocktails entered were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these restaurants/bars…
Vista D’oro Farms & Winery Annual Walnut Festival
Green Walnuts at Vista D’oro Farms & Winery! Check out Vista D’oro’s fav chefs/creators/farmers and spend the day at the farm to celebrate the Green Walnut. Sample the latest preserves, wines and ciders alongside other walnut inspired nibbles created just for the day. Wines, Ciders and Sangria will also be available for purchase by the glass as well as…
Celebrate Summer at Hart House on Deer Lake’s Annual Garden Party
The Mediterranean region’s incredible contribution to world cuisine will be honoured at a garden party held at Burnaby’s Hart House at Deer Lake on Wednesday, July 16 2014. The event will celebrate the diversity of the food and wine cultures of Spain, Italy, France, and Greece with an al fresco wine reception and dinner. The…
The Deighton Cup — A Day at the Races
Get the inside track on the most anticipated event of the summer The event that changed the way Vancouver plays, The Deighton Cup, runs for its sixth summer on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the storied Hastings Racecourse (188 N. Renfrew St.), from 12 pm to 6 pm. Named after legendary Vancouver saloon owner John…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tickets to White Boat Party
Congrats FRANK – contest closed! Win 2 tickets to the White Boat Party on July 27th! Mount Gay presents its Storied Cocktails competition during the 10th anniversary edition of the White Boat party on July 27th. How to enter: 1) comment on this post as to your fav cocktail 2) Tweet “RT to #win #contest…
Get Inspiralized
July 13, 2104 from 11 am-12 pm join Williams-Sonoma for a class designed by Ali Maffucci, blogger and founder of Inspiralized.com, the ultimate online resource for cooking with the spiralizer. This class will teach you some of Ali’s favorite recipes and tips. These recipes are perfect for summer, many of them are gluten-free and paleo-friendly as…
