WHAT? Oysters in the Okanagan? I’ve been asked far too many times “are there oysters farms in the Okanagan?” Well no, they don’t yet grow in Osoyoos Lake, but contrary to popular belief, oysters can live outside the ocean for several weeks and I guarantee that all the oysters in this Osoyoos Oyster Festival got…
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Food For Thought Gala Support The Backpack Buddies Program
On Friday May 23, 2014, ‘Food For Thought’ will take place at Science World in support of Vancouver’s much-loved Backpack Buddies Program. The interactive and fun-filled evening will raise funds for this charity that provides students in Vancouver’s inner city schools with backpacks filled with nutritious food to help sustain them through the weekend. Supported…
Best of BC wines at Provence Marinaside
Support the Arts Club Theatre Company on May 22, 2014 at the BEST OF BC WINEMAKERS DINNER. Taste incredible wines along with excellent local ingredients on this special night at Provence Marinaside. EVENT INFORMATION: Best of BC Winemakers Dinner Thursday, May 22, 6–9 PM Provence Marinaside (1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver) Tickets: $175 (with a $100 tax receipt) To purchase:…
Bard on the Beach A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Now in it’s25th year Shakespeare’s magical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream will play Tuesdays through Sundays in Bard’s Mainstage Theatre tent in Vanier Park from June 11 to September 20, 2014. This tale of meddling fairies, star-crossed lovers, royal engagements, and muddled tradesmen is the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. More from Bard Oberon, King of the Fairies…
Spa Day at New Image College of Fine Arts
Last week I took a much needed afternoon to myself to beautify my tired feet and get my nails in order. Fortunately for me at New Image College of Fine Arts they offer an esthetics training and once the students have mastered the skills, they can take on clients to fine tune their trade. The…
CONTEST CLOSED #win #giveaway Pelican Bay Spring Splash Wine Tasting
Congrats to Ariel! Sample over 60 wines and enjoy delicious tapas from at Dockside in Granville Island with the Pelican Bay Spring Splash Wine Tasting on May 14th. Tickets are just $30 and include a free shuttle from Coal Harbour Liquor Store and a $10 voucher redeemable on any purchase at the liquor store. Click…
Beauty For A Cause
There’s nothing better than getting beautified and contributing to an amazing society that helps others get pretty and pampered. On May 15, 2014 Dermalogica invite you to experience the amazing work of the Beauty Night Society. They will have five different stations set-up which will include hair, nails, make-up, skin treatments and massage. Your ticket guarantees…
Tequila Hits Vancouver
The next best thing to a trip to Mexico is the Vancouver International Tequila Expo. This year the main event is Saturday, May 31st, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 7-10 pm. Entrance fee gets you twenty tasting tokens and if you are still standing, you can buy additional tokens with proceeds to the British Columbia Hospitality…
Storm Brewing at Kessel & March
May 18, 2014 craft beer and fine food lovers will want to march on down to Kessel & March for a Sunday night of dinner and excellent beer. RSVP soon before you’re out of luck and bring your appetite for Chef Tony Marzo’s skilfully served dishes. Just $60 all in with beer, tax and tip….
Chefs Chop, Foodies Chomp at 12th EAT! Vancouver
Come hungry to EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival and celebrate all things food, cooking, entertaining, and culinary travel at BC Place Stadium on May 30, 31 & June 1, 2014. Chopped Canada judges Lynn Crawford, Chuck Hughes, and Vikram Vij will take the Food Network Celebrity Stage, joined by Ned Bell of Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and EAT! Vancouver veteran, Rob Feenie of Cactus Club Restaurants. The…
Cirque du Soleil TOTEM May 15 – June 19, 2014
Billed as “a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind” the newest Cirque du Soleil performance runs from May 15-June 19, 2014 under the blue-and-yellow big top at Concord Pacific Place. Tickets at www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem. We”ll be checking it out on opening night and will report back on what is sure to be an amazing spectacle! Written and directed…
Blackbird Public House + Oyster Bar Mother’s Day Brunch
Still not sure where to eat for Mother’s Day? We had lunch this week at Blackbird Bar and had a look at their Mother’s Day menu and you and your mother will sure to be happy here this Sunday. Start with fresh shucked oysters, the tempura albacore tuna and then perhaps an omelette, eggs benny…
Richmond’s Pumphouse Beer Vs. Wine
On May 30, 2014 try this 5 fine-dining courses created by Executive Chef Daniela Iaci paired with your choice of 5 specialty wines from the Wine Syndicate or 5 craft beers from Beerthirst. Regardless of your choice of beverage you get to try both with each plate and vote on the winning pairing. Dinner is…
Hawkers Market May 10th!
New Hawkers galore this Saturday #Vancouver. New doughnuts from Electric Jelly, Edible Marked and Sweet Petite. Introducing the “Doughnut-Kebab” and the “Marshmallow Doughnut”. This Sandwich That Beer with 33 Acres Brewing featuring a “Pork Belly BLT” designed to match 33 Acres of Life. 33 Acres of Sunshine on tap too! New vendors Livia’s Sweets and Nuez Milk will be…
BC’s Premier Microdistillery Festival
May 10, 2014 head to CBC studios for an evening of local imbibing! BC Distilled is the province’s premier micro distillery festival promoting locally conscious drinking. Taste craft and artisanal spirits from 15 local distilleries, and meet their makers. Sample the finest micro distilled spirits B.C. has to offer. 17 BC and Yukon distilleries Gin, Vodka,…
Edible Canada Chef Market Dinner Pastry with Charles Massion of The River Rock
Free tonight and sort of like or love dessert? A few seats left for this dinner at Edible Canada. 3 courses meal AND 3 courses of dessert. Be sure to come hungry for this. Another bonus? Canadian wine pairings by Sommelier Courtney Massion. Details: PAIRED WITH PASTRY DATE: Wednesday, May 7 2014 EVENT: Guest Chef…
Lunch and Reminiscing on Granville Street at Fish Shack
The Granville Entertainment District has meant many things to me over the years. In high school we’d come to Vancouver from Kelowna to shop and pick up numerous pairs imported black cloth sandals made cheaply in China, probably the only non-designer thing we wore. We knew you could score “pot, shrooms or acid” outside McDonald’s…
Spot Prawns Spotted at Campagnolo and Campagnolo ROMA
At both Campagnolo locations from May 13 until the last Wild BC Spot Prawn’s rears its pinkish head, Chefs Nathan Lowey and Joachim Hayward will present a four-course family feast staring this succulent creature. Start with a BC Spot Prawn boil with spot prawns with house-made sausage and seasonal vegetables. Three more family-style courses follow: pizzas,…
Spot Prawns at YEW seafood+ bar
Once again Chef Bell get’s the jump on the season with a special advanced access dining experience on Thursday, May 8 when YEW will receive the local prawns right off the docks of Granville Island. They’ll be one of the first restaurants in Vancouver to serve up these crustaceans. If memory serves me correctly I first met this…
Chefs’ Table Society Boat to Prawn Spot Prawns
Each year at the Spot Prawn Festival, Chefs’ Table Society member chefs from across the Lower Mainland serve you fresh-from-the-boat spot prawns. Tickets to the Spot Prawn Boil are $15 each, or purchase the Brine and Dine combo for a special day out. All proceeds will support the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia. Spot Prawn Festival…
