A CHRISTMAS TRADITION FOR ALL CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT STARTING NOVEMBER 22ND AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE PLAZA ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The beloved annual Vancouver Christmas Market will be celebrating its 5th anniversary in the heart of downtown at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza from November 22nd…
Month: November 2014
Haywire Lunar New Year White 2013
Another great wine for food with a touch of spice is the Haywire Lunar White in which the winery blends Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Viognier to create a harmonious bottle of noodle-worthy wine. You’ll find aromas of peach, tropical fruit, and floral notes and similar fresh flavours along with pink grapefruit, lychee and some zippy acidity. Great with seafood….
Haywire Lunar New Year Red 2012
We recently celebrated Lunar New Year with dim sum and sipped on this wonderfully paired Haywire Lunar Red. Made from Gamay Noir grapes and a touch of Syrah, this wine has aromas of plum and raspberry along with some chocolate and spice. On the palate there is jammy raspberry and red currant flavours along with soft tannins, spice…
BLACKTAIL FLORIST FOLLOWS THE RAINBOW TO SINGLE POT STILL WHISKEY
Irish Whiskeys Paired With A Four-Course Menu Blacktail Florist is excited to host whiskey lovers for an evening of hidden Irish treasures. On November 18th at 7pm, four premium whiskeys will be sampled for the first time in Canada; each of the four chosen liquors were imported directly from Ireland for this special event and…
BC’s Parmigiano-Reggiano Week Celebrates Italy’s Finest Cheese In Vancouver & Whistler Restaurants
One of the world’s most important consortiums, Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano (The Consortium of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese), Italy’s ‘King of Cheese,’ is proud to announce the first Parmigiano-Reggiano Week in British Columbia, a celebration of the world-famous, northern Italian cheese, taking place at select Vancouver and Whistler restaurants between November 17th and 23rd, 2014. Ten of…
Metta3 Rest Spa REST Session
Flotation Tanks AT Metta3 Rest Spa Recently I had heard of these new flotation sessions inside tanks full of water, and I thought that there could be nothing worse than being crammed into a vessel in the dark in sensory deprivation. I am claustrophobic and bore easily; I once had to flee a hot yoga session completely freaked out….
Hawkers Market November 15
This Saturday marks the last Hawkers Market for 2014! If we were in town we’d be there, but you have no excuse not to be. 5 Things you Absolutely need to EAT! #5 – Gluten Free Doughnuts Love Doughnuts, Hate Gluten these are for you! #4 – Oysters Galore on the “dim sum” cart Oysters,…
Kelowna’s Hot Holiday Home Tour
Artist Suzanne Anderton will showcase her artwork during Hot Holiday Homes in the “Old World Elegance Home” mentioned below. Suzanne is not only a very talented artist, but also my mother, and we are therefore extra thrilled to announce the tour. Hot Holiday Homes Tour Returns: Six homes, dozens of designers, hundreds of ticket holders and thousands of…
Buckstop BBQ
If you are a fan of a proper classic BBQ, be sure to check out Vancouver’s Buckstop as they are serving up some damn delicious fare. This authentic BBQ spot smokes all in-house so be prepared to leave with the aroma of meaty goodness lingering in your hair; you may not ever want to wash it out!…
Vancouver Foodster presents the Big Melt Challenge
Six restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melts for Vancouver Foodster’s Challenge from North Vancouver to Burnaby. Pictured above the Grande Melt from Cioffi’s Burnaby – so worth the drive! Some entries include: Jacksons Meats & Deli The Top Dawg $9.25 Description: Toasted Ciabatta Bun with Aged White Cheddar, Nathan’s NY Hot Dog, Jackson’s House Made Chorizo Chili and…
Beer Festival Alert Lamplighter Public House
The Lamplighter Public House & Gastown Beer Society present ‘A Very VCBW Non-Denominational Beer Festival’ Vancouver Craft Beer Week and the Donnelly Group’s Lamplighter Public House & Gastown Beer Society are proud to announce the first in a new series of jointly produced satellite events. ‘A Very VCBW Non-Denominational Holiday Beer Festival’ will take place…
How To Make Bitters at The Modern Bartender
How cool is this? On Tuesday, 25 November 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM join the The Modern Bartender for a night of “How to make bitters?”. In coalition with the proprietor of The Apothecary Bitters Company, Cole Benoit, they’ll take you through the history of bitters and how you can create amazing bitters at home. The…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace
Congrats Jeannie! One of Canada’s largest holiday season shows, the 7th annual West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace, will be held on November 21, 22, and 23 at the TRADEX Trade & Exhibition Centre. From books, food, toys, fashion, and beauty to home decor steals, you’ll be sure to satisfy all of your holiday shopping needs at the show….
Avenue Q Returns to the Arts Club Theatre
This is a most excellent show that you can not miss seeing or re-seeing as the case is with us! Playing from November 20, 2014–January 3, 2015 at the Granville Island Stage. Our review here. IN BRIEF Arts Club Theatre Company’s Avenue Q at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston Street) from November 20, 2014 to…
Avenue Q
Playing at the Arts Club Theatre Company from November 20, 2014 to January 3, 2015, Avenue Q is the far wittier adult version of Sesame Street. What seems initially as a rather childish musical will make you glad you left the children at home. Avenue Q is a hilarious romp around serious adult issues as…
Local Tea Bar Battles Cancer
Saturday November 8th is fight day at Artisan Tea Bar. Located at 3578 Fraser Street, Artisan is prepared for an all day battle beginning at 11am to 7pm where proceeds raised from loose leaf tea sales will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Supported by allied forces, there will also be a silent auction, with…
Best in BC Sommelier Award
Chambar Restaurant’s Jason Yamasaki Awarded “Best Sommelier in BC” Distinction First Annual CAPS Competition to Send One Canadian to Compete for “Best Sommelier in the World” in 2015 The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) in partnership with Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) has named Chambar Restaurant Sommelier, Jason Yamasaki, “Best Sommelier in BC”. On…
Gelato 101
Classes start on November 15, 2014….more on this soon!
Welcome to the New Site
Hello there you. I’ve just redone the site, so hang in there while I tweek things and get the settings all sorted. It’s just me on the tech side here at Good Life Vancouver so I’m doing this all solo. Will have an official launch soon which will involve many fun things, including a party and…
Vancouver Foodster presents the Curry Challenge
The Curry Challenge features 11 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and Richmond, and runs from October 28 – November 20, 2014. Many cultures are represented in this challenge including Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, North African, Moroccan, Goa, and Guyana. Vote for the People’s Choice winners by visiting any of the participating restaurants. For this challenge we have 3 media judges and…
