Great family event at 2131 Renfrew #eatvan #pumpkin. GLV Saturday October 26, 2013 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Free Admission Face Painting Story-Telling Halloween Crafts Entertainment Community Information Small Price for Haunted House (must be 10 years old) Bouncy Castle Carnival Games Cake-Walk Food Pumpkins Popcorn
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Excellent chance to watch these amazing chefs compete for Gold! GLV November 7, 2013 Location: Victoria Conference Centre, Carson Hall, 720 Douglas Street The Competition (stand up format) 5:45 pm – VIP reception (Olympian tables, Event Benefactors, Gold Sponsor, Deloitte guests) 6:15 pm – VIP early opening of Chef Stations 6:30 pm – General admittance (Corporate tables and individual tickets) The Celebration (seated format) 8:00 pm – Entertainment, Live Auction, Olympian Interviews, Crowning of the Winning Chefs Darren Brown – Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver) Marc-André Choquette – Tableau Bar Bistro (Vancouver) Kunal Ghose – Red Fish Blue Fish (Victoria) Daniel Hudson – Hudson’s On First (Duncan) Jeff Keenliside – Marina…
This summer Put Pork on your Fork choose GLV for the recipe for Canadian Pork Loin. We did have a summer BBQ version but as the fall has crept in we recently did a fall one indoors. Go to your butcher and have he/she butterfly your pork. REALLY get to know your local butcher and go regularly. Don’t go with anything in mind, find out what is new, fresh, on special and interesting and go from there. We love our local, Pete at Pete’s Meats at 12th and Arbutus. He stocks awesome local meats, produce and makes amazing sandwiches such as…
Today begins the Welfare Food Challenge. There is much you can do to raise attention without taking the challenge, but these three dietitians went the extra mile. GLV Three Dietitians of Canada members are recognizing World Food Day by turning the spotlight on food security issues in British Columbia. For the over 300,000 people facing food insecurity in British Columbia, a lack of sufficient amounts of nutritious foods is a daily reality. Registered Dietitians Melissa Baker, Colleen McGuire and Kathy Romses will face the challenge of a weekly grocery budget of $26 as part of Raise the Rates’ Welfare…
Purchase Happy Planet Soup and funds go to the food bank. GLV Happy Planet is proud to announce the launch of the “Help us Feed the Hungry,” a campaign that aims to promote and support hunger prevention and awareness programs. Each purchase of Happy Planet’s delicious fresh soups will help Happy Planet donate funds to national and local food banks this winter, giving Canadian consumers the opportunity to help nourish their communities. ’Help Us Feed the Hungry’ is a real partnership effort with our consumers – by purchasing their favourite Happy Planet fresh soups in retailers across Canada, consumers are…
Learn to preserve the season at Strathcona Community Centre. GLV October 21, 2013 6:30 – 9:30 pm Presented by Village Vancouver Registration # 42605.401ST Fee: $30 Location: Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer St., Vancouver Learn how to can and preserve some of the fall bounty that surrounds us at this time of the year. This workshop will focus on jam and pickles and participants will be able to take some home at the end. Register via phone 604-713-1838 or in person at the Strathcona Community Centre. (Please Pre-register in advance) For more details: Village Vancouver or call 604.713.1838 http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/canning-and-preserving 50% subsidies…
(From October 16 – 22) Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver A Bright Green Future. What does this really mean for Vancouverites? How do we interpret words like ’sustainability’ and terms like ’environmental footprint’ or ’eating locally’ and then move into action? How do we make positive choices even if they may feel insignificant within the grandeur of saving the planet? Explore our Art 4 Thought exhibit at the Roundhouse and let us know what you think. Are changes realistic? Challenging? Do you have ideas about A Bright Green Future? We want to hear from you! The World In…
Events to check out if food is of interest. GLV Ned Bell Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Okanagan native Ned Bell is committed to creating globally inspired dishes with locally grown ingredients. As exclusive corporate chef at the Urban Cultivator and executive chef of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, which includes YEW seafood + bar, Ned doesn’t stray far from his farm to table cooking philosophy. Ned is no stranger to the media and has worked with many culinary stars, including Rob Feenie and Michel Jacob, among others. Presenting: The “Big Red” Chowda Sunday, October 20 at 1PM* Trevor Bird…
Head down to East Van’s Powell Street for their Oktoberfest family-style supper on October 18 and 25th. With breads, salads, meats and veggie sides, pretzels, salads, bratwurst, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and desserts such as Black Forest Cake, you’ll have everything you could ever want for Oktoberfest without having to travel to Germany. This is a delicious restaurant even on non-festival nights. They are serving up Seasonal Beer from Parallel 49 as an added bonus!
Each year Hastings House hosts guest chefs at their excellent country house hotel for an event entitled “Chefs Across the Water”. I’ve attended several of these events in the past, but they’ve never had an entirely vegetarian menu. In general I thought this was a good thing as I do like my meat; however after dining on Cotter’s plates, I’ve definitely changed my view. This year Hastings House focused on just one event instead of the usual three or more. Proceeds from the event kindly go to Salt Spring Agricultural Alliance’s effort to establish a produce cold storage and production facility.…
Lynn Crawford comes to us with another book, this time featuring recipes she likes to cook at home. I am very tempted to try many of these trendy and retro recipes myself; our Lynn is obviously influenced by the best from eras past and present. GLV We are very pleased to pair Lynn with Forage, a new-ish eatery in town, one that relishes the cooking traditions of the past and offers a casual and amiable atmosphere for their guests. On Wednesday, October 16th, we will welcome Lynn to Forage Restaurant at the Listel Hotel on Robson Street. The time for…
Fan of chowder? Sample many at this tasty event. – GLV Ocean Wise™, a national sustainable seafood initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium, proudly announces this year’s line-up of Ocean Wise chef finalists in Vancouver who will brandish their ladles and battle to take home the city’s best sustainable seafood chowder title. Tickets for the 2013 Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown competition, on November 20 at the Vancouver Aquarium, are available online at vanaqua.org/chowdown. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment as the event sells out early every year. Although considered a friendly cook-off, the annual Vancouver…
Grab A Glass And Help Conserve Aquatic Life at the Aquarium on October 18, 2013. Join over 500 foodies and wine lovers as the Vancouver Aquarium is transformed into a magical after-hours experience, in support of our conservation and education programs. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Aquarium at night, this is one of those special nights where young professionals gather to celebrate great wine, fine food—and most importantly—the greater social conscience that has made Toast to the Coast one of the Aquarium’s top fundraising events. Nosh on exquisite canapés from leading Ocean Wise™ Restaurants, sample the best of B.C.’s local wines, enjoy…
Check out @fablekitchen @theaugustjack @romersburgers for Thanksgiving Feasts! Fable – Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner: one night only harvest table seating Sunday October 13th; 6:30pm, $60 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage; daily, $9 August Jack – $1 Oysters all night Sunday, from 5pm. La Cigale…
Heading out tonight on West 4th? Lots to do. Oktoberfest, Mexican, butter chicken….come hungry! GLV The August Jack – Celebrate Oktoberfest October 12th!; $20 includes 1l stein of beer, bratwurst, spaetzle & house-made sauerkraut. Reservations a must: 604-428-007. Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage;…
Head to the BCLDB TODAY for the #bestofbc release. – GLV Every year, BC Liquor Stores carefully selects a small collection of BC wines which are in limited supply and high demand for their ‘Best of BC’ release. In the interest of fairness to all of their customers, the whole selection is released at once, and this year’s release takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Signature BC Liquor Stores across BC. It’s ‘first-come, first served’, so BC wine fans are encouraged to hurry down and snap up the very best that our province has to offer. In support of…
Skills and Spills, the BC Hospitality Foundation’s much-anticipated first-ever industry games, takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Hellenic Cultural Centre (4500 Arbutus Street) in Vancouver from 12noon to 5pm. Registration opens at 10:30am. Skills and Spills is the industry’s chance to take a day off work, dress up in outlandish costumes, team build and compete against approximately 25 properties from across the city during what may be the ultimate ‘Sunday Funday’ ever! PLUS – it’s a chance to raise funds and awareness for a charity that has given back so much to the community. Confirmed participants include…
Only 3 more days for Feast of Fourth! Live music, beer tasting, restaurant hop. – GLV Tangoo Night Kitsilano – 3 resto hop (O5 Tea, Trattoria, The Bimini) 1 price – $60 (incl. tax & gratuity). Book now – these nights sell-out fast! http://tangoo.ca/?q=/tangoo/night/80 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Rowan’s Roof – Live music 9pm – no cover; NY Steak & Prawns: juicy 8oz striploin & 4 jumbo prawns, roasted potatoes, vegetables &…
Still deciding whether you’ll cook up the turkey or head out? A couple spots around Kitsilano are making it easier for you. – GLV Gramercy Grill Sunday & Monday from 5pm Reservations Recommended A p p e t i z e r C h o i c e Soup of the Day or Mixed Lettuces & Yam Chips miso ginger vinaigrette E n t r e e C h o i c e Oven Roasted Turkey cornbread, sausage & pine nut stuffing buttermilk mashed potatoes & gravy citrus cranberry compote roasted red pepper, zucchini & carrots Glazed Honey Ham mixed mushroom sauté pineapple ginger chutney roasted red pepper, zucchini &…
A battle of IPAs with dinner by Chef Whittaker? We will be there! GLV Wednesday, October 30 6:30 pm @ Forage Yes, we love the flight of the bumblebee, but the Flight of the IPA at Forage is a way better buzz! Rick Green of @BCBrews and president of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will host a four course dinner at Forage, each course designed by Chef Chris Whittaker, with Rick Green pairing two different three ounce IPA samplers. You decide your favourite beer per course, and your favourite overall. From appies to dessert, this is a beer lovers’ delight. Added…
