Celebrate Oktoberfest with Sausage, Beer, and Master Chefs at the 6th Fraser Valley Food Show In its sixth year, the Fraser Valley Food Show on October 4, 5, and 6, 2013 celebrates its biggest year ever with the 2nd annual Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition, 11th annual Master Chef Competition, first ever Gluten Free Living Show, and the Lower Mainland’s favourite food personalities. At the inaugural Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition, Viktor Kozak of Sedo’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop & Deli was named the Professional Division winner for his Salami, and Robin Brooks of Dressed to Grill Gourmet Meat & Poultry took home the People’s Choice Award for their Kielbasa. On Saturday, October 5, dozens…
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The 4th Annual BC Beer Awards & Festival returns to Vancouver on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 1-6pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive). The signature consumer tasting event of BC Craft Beer Month, this festival celebrates the very best in craft brewing from across the province. A one-day only event, it features both the craft beer festival and the BC Beer Awards ceremony. New this year is the Hops Connect Hops Class, sponsored by Hops Connect and led by members of CAMRA Vancouver. Tickets are $35 (plus tax) for the BC Beer Awards & Festival and only $10 (plus tax) for…
Tour some of the most MODERN homes in Vancouver! All confirmed homes on the tour are posted here What’s a MODERN home? We’ve scoured the area and had creative homeowners, designers, architects and builders submit some of the most interesting Vancouver residences. We’ve curated them to ensure a well-balanced tour featuring the most cutting-edge contemporary design that takes advantage of the stunning landscape. WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Purchase advance tickets for $30 to get into all of the homes on the tour. Advance tickets are on sale until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13. Day…
The Inn at Laurel Point is a delightful place to stay while in Victoria. It is located in the Victoria Harbour and is surrounded by water on three sides, Japanese Gardens and most rooms have views of both. While you are just steps away from the downtown core, it feels as if you are tucked into another area completely as it is out on the point. Built in 1970’s by Delta Hotels, the Inn was purchased in 1980 by the Arsens who then commissioned architect Arthur Erickson to design a second wing for the hotel. In 2007 the wing was…
On September 10th, Nicli Antica Pizzeria is teaming up with Quebec’s iconic Unibroue to present an evening of ‘beer and pizza’ like no other. Hailed as Vancouver’s ‘Best Pizzeria’ (Vancouver Magazine Awards, WestEnder, Georgia Straight), Nicli continues the century-old tradition of creating Neapolitan pizzas the proper way – by hand and using only the best seasonal ingredients. An early leader in the craft-beer movement, Unibroue has gained Canada-wide recognition for its ‘on the lees’ Belgian-style of beer. Nicli’s Chef Dave Tozer has created a five-course dinner that is sure to incite praise – be it in Italian (‘splendido,’ ‘fantastico’), French (‘magifique,’…
Congrats to Gastown BBQ for another great festival GLV PR – Who doesn’t love the smell of barbecues sizzle on a hot summer day?! This past Labour Day weekend Vancouver was blessed with great sunshine that seemed to part clouds just for Gastown’s second annual BBQ & Chili Festival sponsored by Shock Top held on Carrall Street between Cordova and Powell. Thousands of people got a chance to enjoy the hospitality and food supplied by a dozen local Gastown eateries while raising money and awareness for underprivileged children in sports with Athletics 4 Kids (A4K.ca). Highlights of the weekends events…
I was invited to participate in The Real Canadian Food Project and our first topic is “My First Authentic Canadian Food Experience”. The Canadian Food Experience Project began June 7 2013, but as an expert in procrastination I’ve unfortunately just got to this now. As we (participants) share our collective stories across the vastness of our Canadian landscape through our regional food experiences, we hope to bring global clarity to our Canadian culinary identity through the cadence of our concerted Canadian voice. Please join us. My First Authentic Canadian Food Experience My family immigrated to Canada when I was four and…
While the Trout Lake and Kitsilano Farmers Markets are tightly packed with shoppers, the Kerrisdale Village Market moves at a slower pace, allowing buyers to properly interact with the farmers and vendors. The market is held each Saturday from Saturdays, June 15 – October 12, 2013 from 10am – 2pm each week at East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue – near Kerrisdale Arena. Map of Market Location INTERACTIVE MARKET MAP If a farmer is new to the market they end up at the Kerrisdale Market first to test out whether the concept works for them, so this is a place to discover some…
New restaurant concept serves up a local twist on traditional favourites with an extensive wine program that highlights wines by the glass The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler will be launching a new restaurant in December – the Grill & Vine, developed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with the hotel. Based on a modernized reinterpretation of the classic grill, the casual yet upscale restaurant will be a welcoming place where guests can enjoy a menu of traditional favourites with a local twist, alongside a wide selection of wines by the glass. Created in an open space that is…
September 21st @ 6:00PM – 11:00PM Beerlesque III presented by Donnelly Group & VCBW in partnership with The Roundhouse A celebration of burlesque and BC craft beer. 15+ craft breweries & Vancouver’s elite burlesque performers with prizes for best costume, raffle draws, and two of Vancouver’s finest food carts on site! Tickets are $55 per person, Price includes wild burlesque, crazy variety shows, live music, and all the beer. Purchase your tickets Here.
Found these cool little cooking classes that send you home with a bread basket. Perfect for a date night me thinks! Held at European Breads on Burrard Street. GLV Authentic Crepe-Making Class for 2 includes: • Coffee & tea upon arrival • 2 dinner crepes accompanied with 2 glasses of wine • 1 dessert crepe with coffee or tea • Deluxe take-home gift basket (1 Georgia Baguette, 1 Russian Rye Bread, 1 Napoléon Cake, and 1 Honey Cake) $145.00/couple ($125.00 without Gift basket) http://europeanbreads.com/?page_id=479 Call 778-839-5711 for Cooking classes reservations. (mon-fri 10 am to 6 pm) The Following are available…
From the GLV archive: August 2013. The August Jack closed and was replaced by Mission in 2015. This review records the former restaurant at 2042 West 4th Avenue. Recently opened on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano is The August Jack, a restaurant that “aims to bring foodies and craft-beer enthusiasts together”. The chef, Benjamin Curtis, is sourcing locally and is very focused on pairing food with beer. They’ have over 80 bottled craft beers and six rotating taps. We tried a few items on the menu items along with the suggested beer pairings and he had made some good choices.…
The city’s most anticipated new restaurant has set the tables, opened the doors and taken the wraps off a menu that offers fresh, easy, obsession-worthy food. Seventeen89 Restaurant + Lounge is a collaboration between chef Daryle Ryo Nagata and third-generation fisherman Paul Puratich. Unable to honor the restaurant’s rich past the way they originally intended, the duo have decided to call it Seventeen89, which as well as the street address (1789 Comox Street), represents a notable time in history. “Big things happened in 1789,” laughs Nagata. “The French Revolution began, George Washington took office, Mutiny on the Bounty took place.…
Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Live Music and Sushi Destination…that’s how we rol Fairmont Pacific Rim introduces the transformation of its Lobby Lounge Terrace – Vancouver’s destination for nightly live music and handcrafted cocktails. The subtle yet glowing facelift of this already popular space sees the addition of a dazzling glass atrium and ultra-sleek RawBar. An upmarket crowd lingers over exquisite seafood, sushi, champagne and cocktails from noon until night. Through the open glass atrium, guests enjoy the harbour views as chic crystal chandeliers sparkle overhead. The sound of the Fazioli piano-custom designed and crafted in Italy for the Lobby Lounge can…
Whistler has long hosted an arrangement of exciting festivals and now it’s time for beer to have its chance to shout from a mountaintop. Beer in the mountains just feels ‘right’! The Whistler Village beer Festival is a festival focused on celebrating the awesome talents of the Canadian and Pacific Northwest craft brewing industry with some international brews to boot. All situated right in the heart of Whistler Village on Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15.
Join Francesco’s Italian Restaurant to enjoy a 5 Course Menu complimented with Damilamo’s signature wines. $125 per person Tax & Gratuity not included…Thursday Sept 5th, 7 pm 860 Burrard St Vancouver Please RSVP – Limited availability (604) 685-7770 www.Francescos.com info@francescos.com
On a rainy day in August we headed out to Krause Berry Farm to check out a preview for the upcoming September 8, 2013 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields. I adore Krause Berry Farm for their corn pizzas, pies, ice cream, u-pick fruit and excellent hospitality. Whole Foods, Chicha and Forage were all out with some samples of what is to come on the big day. Chicha did delicious little salmon burgers. Whole Foods corn cakes with smoked salmon. Forage some tasty pickled veggies. We also sampled some of the fruit wines along with fresh berries from the farm. While…
Summer wouldn’t be complete without grilling on the BBQ. Whether you love the smell of the charcoal, the sizzle of the grill, or the smell of the food, Chef Will Beere knows what it takes to tantalize your senses during the dog days of summer. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates the great summer pastime. Three course Barbecue Prix Fix menu for $48 is only available from August 21th to September 8th. Reservations essential: 604-731-5020 / http://www.bistropastis.com/reservations/ Barbecue Menu August 21th – September 8th Barbecue Duck Confit Croquette Mozzarella, Smoked Onion…
Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky are the people behind The Healthy Shopper Picks, natural, organic and eco-conscious choices to help Canadian families eat and live healthier. I received some salad dressings, sauces, household cleaners and feminine hygiene products to review from them as well as The Healthy Shopper Coupon Book. Natracare- Organic and natural feminine hygiene products. San- J – Gluten-free Asian inspired sauces. Ecover- Plant and mineral based cleaning products that really work. Simply Natural- Certified organic salad dressings. The Simply Natural dressings were very flavourful and although I often do make mine at home I found myself reaching for these as…
I’m going to dish a little here about myself and deter from my usual posts on all the great food I eat. I’ve embarked on a journey of self-improvement and as an added motivator I am going to commit to checking in here to ensure I’m accountable. I’ve judged myself enough so I hope you’ll go lightly on me. Work What You Got It had been a fantastic summer, one filled with fabulous food, stellar cocktails, and new experiences with Vancouver’s ever growing craft beers and BC wine. Along the way attempts at balancing these indulgences were made with some…
