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 -Okanagan Valley BC – VQA. This opportunity came about as a collaboration of the Okanagan Wine Campus, a mentorship program created in 2011 by Okanagan Crush Pad, and the beneficiary of the proceeds of the wine sales, B.C. Hospitality Foundation’s Wine Scholarship Fund. The purpose…
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IL FESTA DEL FUNGO ‘PUNGENT, EARTHY, INTENSE’ Friday, November 1st to Saturday, November 30th “Nobody knows the truffles I’ve seen,” says CinCin Executive Chef Andrew Richardson. The evening of November 1st will signal the beginning of CinCin’s ninth annual, month-long Festa del Fungo. Join Chef Richardson in celebrating truffles and wild mushrooms, which herald the lusty flavours of autumn. Richardson, whose Michelin-starred skills and contemporary Italian cuisine have been pleasing the appetites of his guests for the past 18 months, has been busy meeting with his suppliers. Together they have selected the finest native examples of mushrooms that best demonstrate the…
From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s best wine bars will feature a wide assortment of Languedoc wines by-the-glass: Brix, Siena, The Wine Bar, and Seasons In The Park. While the well-known regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy produce some stellar wines, the value in France is to be found in regions that aren’t necessarily on the radar of all wine lovers. Languedoc vineyards produce a wide variety of top quality wines, and they reach our market at prices far below these other regions meaning consumers can sip without empty their bank accounts. In Languedoc wines are most always blends made from a number of grape varieties.…
This year there are almost 2 weeks of celebrations at Whistler’s culinary and wine festival. they are also throwing in some healthy events (not that wine isn’t healthy!). GLV From a celebration of local fare to a journey with winemakers, farmers, brewers, master distillers, chefs and restaurateurs from far and wide; Cornucopia food + drink festival presented by BlueShore Financial is the place to be seen November 7-17. As the interest in exploring local food sources continues to grow; the chefs and restaurateurs participating in Cornucopia are showcasing their commitment to local and sustainable options. With the newly-expanded 11-day event; Cornucopia’s…
If you are oven on Bowen Island be sure to check out this excellent exhibit! GLV No, this isn’t a recipe for disaster. It’s the title for a new exhibit opening at the Gallery at Artisan Square, 589 Artisan Lane on Bowen Island and these are the materials three artists belonging to the same family have chosen to bring their visions to life. Painter Marjorie Mogridge’s lusciously coloured works – made in the early to mid-20th century before she died in 1989 – surrounded her granddaughter Joanne Mogridge (of Cocoa West Chocolatier) as she grew up. Joanne’s own creative urges…
Contest is now closed congrats to Heather on the win! Having lived with someone who was clearly gluten sensitive, it is nice to see that some companies have now come out with gluten-free offerings that don’t taste like sawdust. Udi’s Healthy Foods sent over some treats and I’ve been enjoying their millet-bread, munching on snicker doodles and even developed a recipe for breakfast strata with their baguettes. I don’t have to eat gluten-free, but in fact I do have a stomach condition that rears it’s ugly head from time to time causing me massive discomfort so I can certainly relate. According…
Cocktail enthusiasts headed to the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver where Toronto native Shane Mulvany took home the win with his Brian Lara Swizzle and Banana au Rum recipes. Mulvany works at The Chase in Toronto and also recently won the Hogtown Shakedown at Toronto’s Cocktail Week. Competitors had to make one cocktail with Angostura aromatic bitters and Angostura rum, and another with Angostura aromatic bitters and the liquor of their choice. Mulvany took home $5,000 and the trip to Trinidad to represent Canada in the 2014 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. Brian Lara Swizzle 2oz Angostura 5 Year…
Congrats to Michelle and Michaela on their tenth year! Join them for wine tasting and a what sounds like a bit of a party! GLV It was a genuine love of wine and the beginning of an incredible friendship that sparked the start of house wine 10 years ago. We’re incredibly grateful for all of the support that the local and international community has given us. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and share some funny behind-the-scenes stories. We promise a bubble bar, a Latin American corner, cheese & wine pairing, blind tasting game as well as good music,…
Toast Comox Valley celebrates ten days of culinary and rejuvenation-focused events, bringing the best of farm and sea to region’s tables As many residents of Canada prepare to accept the impending cold winter months, Comox Valley residents and visitors will be sampling the bounty of another successful harvest during Toast Comox Valley, held Nov. 1 – 10, 2013. Toast Comox Valley, with culinary and rejuvenation events including galas, seminars and cooking classes, celebrates the hard work of more than 450 producers throughout the region. Many of the region’s farmers and suppliers will be on hand to provide tours and tastings…
Udi’s Gluten Free challenged me to make something with their basket of gluten-free goodness that was sent my way. There were leftover veggies and pork in the fridge and it was breakfast time so let’s make a strata. What I like about this breakfast treat is that the ingredients are very flexible. Bread, eggs and milk are the basics, and cheese is always a bonus, but if you’ve got some left over sausage, pork, turkey or ham, chop it up and add it in. Got some spinach or Swiss chard? Throw that in for some added nutrients. Peppers, tomato, corn? …
What’s your favourite spot? This is definitely a list of go to’s when you are travelling around Canada. Image from Sean @YVRBCBro Bar Isabel named Canada’s Best New Restaurant, People’s Choice awarded to Vij’s Railway Express Canada’s award-winning inflight magazine, Air Canada’s enRoute www.enroute.aircanada.com is pleased to announce the Top 10 list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2013, and the inaugural winner of the People’s Choice Award. On a month-long culinary odyssey that took noted food writer Andrew Braithwaite from Vancouver Island to Fogo Island, he discovered a bumper crop of adventurous chefs who continued to redefine what it means…
Oyama Sausage this coming October 24 – 27th and spice up your weekend with a huge selection of house made sausages. This Latinofest features Cuban Chorizo, Chilean Chorizo, fresh Spanish Chorizo and Guacho (Argentinian) Chorizo. This is also the weekend when Boudin Noir and Morcilla are available. Made monthly, these delicacies don’t last long. Make sure to get Granville Island Market and get your fill of chorizo and other Oyama yummies, 1689 Johnston Street, #17 Vancouver, BC or call (604) 327-7407. November means a busy month for the sausage masters – from November 7th to November 10th Oyama gets cheesy. Yup, Check…
Until month end (October 2013) MARKET by Jean-Georges is featuring a southern influenced gastpub menu inspired by the hotel’s Atlanta location’s restaurant – Cook Hall. Atlanta chef David Gross stopped by for a few days to properly school Chef Montgomery Lau and his kitchen staff with tips for creating this interesting menu. This is a menu to be shared so gather up your pals and head in for a feast of Crab-stuffed Devilled Egg, the amazing Kale Caesar Salad with it’s luscious crispy egg, or the Popcorn Shrimp with actual popcorn coated shrimp, popcorn and ranch dressing, a strange but addictive…
Earthwise Society is hosting its fifth annual Hundred Mile Banquet on Saturday November 2, a five course gourmet feast that celebrates the diversity of food and wine produced in our region. The event will be held in a restored barn at the Earthwise Farm, where much of the food is being grown. The Hundred Mile Banquet is our signature fundraiser in support of our education and community programs. Each year, hundreds of children visit the Earthwise Farm and Garden to rediscover their connection with nature and learn first hand about growing food. Through our leadership with Delta Food Coalition, we…
Tuesday October 22 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver 2013 SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL CLOSING NIGHT EVENT How can we cultivate a lighter footprint in Vancouver, especially as cheap energy sources peak and climate change intensifies? In partnership with the Vancouver Food Policy Council and Village Vancouver, MOV is pleased to host an interactive evening of presentations, discussion, and visioning from local innovators, practitioners, and community members that encourage people to think about our local circumstances and how we can map a course for change here in Vancouver. Focusing on the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential Footprint-reducing contributions provided by…
Australian Wine Icon Celebrates Thriving Canadian Wine Culture Those from the wine world and beyond are summoned to be online on Monday October 21 at 4pm PST and join the conversation on wine culture in an online interactive event. Organized by Anthony Gismondi, and a panel of top sommeliers and wine educators opening the floor to wine lovers across Canada. Pose questions to the panel and RSVP at www.nationaltasting.ca. During his 50-year career, Peter Lehmann inspired countless people by sharing his talent, wit and passion for winemaking. Peter Lehmann Wines was founded in 1979 to assist the grape growers of the…
Dinner in the dark around BC in honour of Energy Conservation. Turn the lights out once in a while. GLV On October 24, 2013, restaurants across B.C. participating in the Candlelight Conservation Dinner dim the lights and turn up the ambiance to show how simple actions can save energy. pressive list of restaurants serving up special deals and discounts Each participating restaurant will be extending an exclusive discount or special offer on the night, anything from a free appetizer, to 2-for-1 entrées, featured menu items and other awesome deals. The only hard part will be choosing – find out which…
POSTPONED! More soon on new dates. Clair’s Inn Ladner and Chef Tobias MacDonald announce the launch of a monthly series of gourmet dining events for small groups of discerning guests Clair Oates, owner/operator of Ladner’s Clair’s Inn welcomes Chef Tobias MacDonald to her gourmet kitchen where he will create culinary elegance in the Inn’s turn of the century dining ambience. On October 25th and November 30th a small and fortunate group of sixteen diners will have the opportunity to experience his superb culinary creativity from vision to plate. MacDonald is a renowned chef, most notably for his long career…
CONO SUR WINE MAKERS DINNER-Focus Varietal – Pinot Noir MONDAY OCTOBER 21 | RECEPTION @ 6:30pm FALCONETTI’s | 1812 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Cono Sur Winery and Falconetti’s East Side Grill invite you to join us for a rare winemaker’s dinner event on Monday October 21st. Matias Rios from Cono Sur will present single vineyard selections and top tier Pinot Noirs while Chef Shaun Snelling prepares 3 decadent courses table side on the heated roof top solarium. Cono Sur is located around the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in Chile and was the first winery in South America to produce Premium Pinot Noir.…
On October 19th at noon learn how to cook quinoa, greens and have lunch too! We will be there. GLV A Community Dialogue on Dignified Access to Healthy Food for All People 12 – 3pm Hosted by: DTES Neighbourhood Food Network Location: DTES Neighbourhood House, 573 East Hastings St., Vancouver Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking demonstrations and lunch. New ideas for cooking quinoa and greens and other things. Taste these delicious meals and leave with recipes and spice packets. Register in person at the DTES Neighbourhood House 573 Hastings St E Vancouver, BC V6A 1P9 (604) 215-2030 (Hours: Mon…
