Loved this show! I don’t follow Games of Thrones and still could not stop laughing. DO IT! Info: Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) presents Throne and Games, until May 30. An elimination comedic improv format created by VTSL veteran performer, Graeme Duffy, Throne and Games is inspired by HBO’s wildly successful Game of Thrones and the book series…
Month: April 2015
Joe Fortes 2 For 1 Lunch special For Office Pros April 20-24
Administrative Professionals Week recognizes and celebrates the work of office professionals for their tremendous contributions to the workplace. Stop by Joe Fortes from April 20th to 24th to take part in our 2 For 1 Lunch Special. With the purchase of an entree for lunch (maximum value of $35.95) and receive a complimentary entree of equal or…
Healthy Chef 2015
For 16 years the Healthy Chef competition has been challenging groups of BC based culinary schools, hotels and restaurants to gather their fruits, herbs and vegetables, to square off against each other and create fantastic plates where fresh produce is the star. We love this event, and always enjoy the evening. We even left with a…
Alberta’s Award Winning Gold Medal Plate Chefs & Hottest Restaurants Showcased at Edible Canada
Coast-to-Coast Dinner Features David Bohati, Blair Lebsack, Eden Hrabec and CBC Radio Host John Gilchrist Our provincial neighbours to the east have drummed up quite a name for themselves in the dining scene over the last few years, becoming known for their rustic sophistication and ethnic influences. Alberta is quickly gaining the reputation as one…
Food Critics & Bloggers Recommend Dishes in the 2015 Chinese Restaurant Awards
Not sure about you, but we want to try each and every one of these dishes! After months of secret tasting, the judges of the 7th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards announced of the 2015 Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards and Food Bloggers’ Choice Awards. The results will be included in the new Chinese dining guide…
MARKET by Jean-George Rooted in Nature Tasting Menu
While April 22 is Earth Day in the calendar, every day is Earth Day in the MARKET by Jean-Georges kitchen. The Rooted in Nature tasting menu celebrates and recognizes the farmers, fisherman, ranchers and purveyors that make dining at MARKET by not only delicious but also sustainable. View the Rooted in Nature dinner menu here. Reserve your table by calling 604 695 5115, or…
MARKET Apres Work Xi Shi Lounge
Après work just got that much easier. Say cheers to the end of a long day with drink specials, and live music offerings, Sunday through Thursday in Xi Shi Lounge. Sundays $5 Highballs from 5-9pm | DJ George spins House music from 5-9pm Mondays $5 Martinis from 5-9pm | Wes Mackey plays the blues from 5-7pm Tuesdays $5 Glasses…
Applications Available for Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
I’m proud to be an active member and board member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter. We just gave out our yearly scholarships and now also have this amazing opportunity for any non-Dame who is working in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. It’s a full week of workplace experience AND airfare and accommodation up to…
DOXA: Taste the Film
Well this sounds tasty! In partnership with Truffles Fine Foods Catering, DOXA Documentary Film Festival proudly presents an exclusive food and film experience. Inspired by DOXA’s presentation of Le Nez (The Empire of Scents), Truffles’ Executive Chef, George Moutsos introduces our guests to a delicious three-course dinner followed by a screening of Le Nez at…
#Giveaway 2 Tickets = $250+ #CanadianFlavours Gala EAT Vancouver
AWESOME GIVEAWAY ALERT! We’ll be there, will you? Make space in your schedule for the Canadian Flavours Gala at Terminal City Club on Thursday, April 30 2015. Guests will enjoy an evening with 15 INCREDIBLE chefs from some of Canada’s best-known restaurants, sampling delicious Canadian cuisine paired with spring releases from the Naramata Bench Wineries Association. Thursday…
Got Craft? May 2-3
Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair celebrating their 17th show at the Maritime Labour Centre from May 2-3, 2015. “We’re super excited to be returning to the East Village, one of our favourite Vancouver neighbourhoods this May to celebrate our Spring show,” says Andrea Tong-Tucker, one half of the husband-wife production team. “We’ll be bringing back some of…
BC Distilled 2015 – April 18, 2015
BC Distilled is bigger and better than ever. There are two tasting times available: from 4-6 and 7-9:30 with 23 distilleries pouring this year (including 10 new from last year). Early bird pricing goes until March 12 so get your tickets soon! Last year this sold out! CBC Vancouver 700 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2R5 Canada Share this event…
#Giveaway $50 GC Brentwood Feel Good Fridays
Guests enjoy entertainment, pampering and freebies every Friday from 12-noon to 2PM Everybody’s working for the weekend! Start the fun a day early with Feel Good Fridays at Brentwood, featuring a program of big-hearted bonuses guaranteed to put guests in good spirits, every Friday from 12-noon to 2PM. Brentwood is offering a first class guest services…
Chefs’ Table Society – Spot Prawn Festival – May 17
The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, in partnership with the Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association, and Fisherman’s Wharf, present the 9th annual Spot Prawn Festival May 17. The FREE celebration includes live entertainment, fun activities for children, and free cooking demos by top local chefs. When the boats come in, live, local prawns are for sale at the…
Wine In The Garden – Bottleneck Drive At VanDusen Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden will welcome Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive wineries with more than 75 wines to taste, alongside food pairings from Truffles Fine Foods in the BMO Great Hall surrounded by the calm, green, and floral beauty of the garden. Guests will enjoy live music with the Okanagan’s Ari Neufeld while bidding on delicious silent auction items, “all things Summerland”. Proceeds to VanDusen…
Luxury Home & Design Show
Luxury Home & Design Show Transforms the Vancouver Convention Centre into a 45,000 Square-Foot Mansion Returning for its second stylish year, the Luxury Home & Design Show, presented by Taste of Life, will pair many of the West Coast’s top design minds with a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exclusive high-end home decor brands…
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Got Craft? Spring Edition
There’s no better way to celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day than selecting a handmade present from Got Craft?. Just a few ideas include vintage-inspired, soy wax candles by Salt Spring Island Candle Co, minimal and geometric jewelry by HART + STONE, and sustainable wood and stone art by Reclaimed Print Co. Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair celebrating…
Grocery & Specialty Food West Crowns the Top 10 Most Innovative Products
We helped judge this competition and while our choices were far different, we still tip our hats to all the winners! We did put a vote in for the perogies though! Showcase shines a spotlight on the best products, food and trends coming to a store near you! The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers announced their…
Shucking Competition Fundraiser in support of Bikers For Autism
Chewies Oyster Bar (1055 Hastings) will be hosting the 1st Annual Shucking Competition Fundraiser in support of Bikers For Autism on Sunday, May 24th. Invites will be extended to 16 of the best shuckers in the city to compete for $1,000.00 in cash prizes along with a round-trip flight to anywhere in North America. The…
Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival
First Annual Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival The inaugural Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival will take place April 16 – 22. The free festival is a celebration of outdoor learning intended to connect Vancouverites to local nature. Wild About Vancouver (WAV, pronounced “wave”) Outdoor Education Festival invites students, teachers, families, individuals and organizations…
