#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver on Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here we dish up Maenam Restaurant’s chef and owner Angus An. What was your first food memory? My mom trying to get me to eat broccoli, she made me plant it like a tree on rice. What was in your elementary school lunch kit? I got dumplings and fried rice while my friends got…
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I had a dentist appointment this morning so I felt that I had to give myself something to look forward to afterwards as a reward for the torture I was about to endure. As it turned out, I actually had a little bit of fun at the dentist, and left with a goody bag of dental products vowing to floss daily. However, I did not want to renege on myself, so I continued on the path to my reward, which was, of course food. Having a craving for something sandwich-like I choose to check out Yolk’s, a food truck based at…
The Bermuda Triangle 1 oz Bacardi Oakheart 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Shake over ice. Pour into rocks glass and top with Ginger Beer & Port.
October 25, 2012 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $30 at Minami Restaurant (604) 683-7473 1118 Mainland Street Shake up your Thursday evening with Shake Up Yaletown! Party with the best bartenders of Yaletown as they blend premium ingredients to create award winning cocktails, exclusive to Taste of Yaletown. Held at the stunning Minami Restaurant, Shake Up Yaletown will offer guests a sampling of competing cocktails and feature menu items from Minami. Tickets are $30. The restaurant teams will craft a Taste of Yaletown cocktail using a Bacardi rum as the base spirit. The teams competing in Shake Up Yaletown on Oct…
“We’ve been open six months now and it was time to refine the menu” says owner John Blakeley of the changes he and Executive Chef Tobias Grignon are introducing to Le Parisien’s menu. ‘Refine’ might not be exactly the right word, as for Fall Le Parisien will feature more rustic dishes in addition to what Mr. Blakeley refers to as ‘nasty bits’ as daily specials. The regular menu retains dishes that have become iconic favourites since the restaurant opened – French Onion Fondue, Steak Tartare, Roast Chicken for Two, Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait. New on the menu are…
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver on Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here we dish up West Restaurant’s Chef Quang Dang’s answers. What was your first food memory? Fresh berries from my mothers garden. What was in your elementary school lunch kit? My parents figured that if I made my own lunches, I would eat it all – and we always ate healthy foods. Where did…
On September 24th, eight of the city’s top fine-dining chefs pulled out all the stops to compete in Toronto’s Gold Medal Plates 2012 competition, a prestigious annual qualifier for the much-anticipated Canadian Culinary Championships. Amongst the talented group was Marc St. Jacques, Executive Chef of Canada’s pioneering fine-dining establishment, Auberge du Pommier, who took home Gold for his expertly-crafted foie gras terrine dish. Toronto is the first of ten cities across Canada to have its chefs compete for a spot at the celebrated Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C. this February. The meticulous judging process took place at each competing…
(Oh how’d I love to attend this! Go Canada!) Limited tickets now available online at jamesbeard.org Set to showcase Canada’s best at James Beard House Thursday, October 25, a clever collective of five popular Canadian chefs and restaurateurs announce the menu, pairings and opportunity to partake in a Canadian culinary milestone in Manhattan. Calgary, Alberta’s John Jackson and Connie DeSousa of CHARCUT Roast House; St. John’s, Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles of Raymonds and Todd Perrin of The Chef’s Inn and Mallard Cottage; and Toronto, Ontario’s Rob Rossi of Bestellen will work the kitchen and the room as culinary ambassadors for Canada…
On Friday October 26, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 at Cecil Green Park House 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales are extremely excited to celebrate SMWS launching in BC and the start of our new partnership being the exclusive retail home for their whiskies in Vancouver/BC Mainland! News this big deserves a party or two, so Rob & Kelly from SMWS Canada will be in town to open twelve fantastic bottles of single cask single malt whiskies, put out some good food, and they invite you to come find out what…
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Mark Filatow from Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar in Kelowna. What was your first food memory? The smell of my Mom’s soups simmering on the stove What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Rye Bread and Salami Where did you first learn to cook? Tweeds Gourmet Grill if “learn…
From the GLV archive: October 2012. This roundup records pumpkin dishes and products offered in 2012. It is not a current shopping or dining guide; availability, venues and chef roles may have changed. Pumpkin – The New Bacon – News headlines rang out this week declaring pumpkin the “it” ingredient du jour. Well then. This may just be the case as pumpkin is seasonal and has always been an essential part of fall menus. And these days it seems pumpkins gone on a marketing blitz and it’s not just pies and soups where we see this tasty squash, but a…
November 14, 6:30 – 9:00pm This year, set in the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver, this popular event offers an elegant ballroom setting where guests can meet over 25 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on wine auction packages all while supporting Arts Umbrella. Tickets: $65.00
Flavours of Italy Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and enjoy a selection of the newest listings and best-selling Italian wines. Try them with authentic Italian delicacies. Guest will have an opportunity to try some of the following wines. PRODUCT NAME WINERY PRICE Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG Rocca della Macie $19.99 Riff Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder $19.99 Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso MASI $16.99 Briccotondo Piemonte Barbera DOC Fontanafredda $17.99 IL Romano Sangiovese Cantine…
The Cornucopia wine festival in Whistler, B.C. will be hosting “The Best of the Vinos” as part of this year’s festivities. It will be taking place on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at 9 pm in the Theater and Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Center. This gives you one more great reason to come up to Whistler this year for Cornucopia! This fun-filled event will feature a screening of the best of the hilarious Vino submissions from the last three years, and an amazing array of B.C. wine to sample and enjoy! During the screenings a “People’s Choice Award” will…
On November 10th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance only to perform a full ten minute act!! Will the performers be able to please, tease and captivate their audience for a full ten minutes? Expect outlandish props, projections, and over the top narratives as a stunning variety of unique and spectacular Burlesque performers push the boundaries in Burlesque- Long Form! Starring: APRIL O’PEEL CHERRY ON TOP LOLA FROST LYDIA DECARLLO MELODY MANGLER NICKY NINEDOORS…
The World In A Garden & FarmFolk CityFolk present A FARM TO CART EVENT. Thursday November 1, 2012 Doors 7:00pm (to 9:30pm) at the Ridge Theatre. Sponsored by Festival Cinemas, this thoughtful event includes a screening of the film, THE APPLE PUSHERS, food, drink, fun, community information tables, and of course, our famous gift bag for every guest. Tickets are $29 each. Tickets and information are available at: theworldinagarden.com 9 Great Reasons to be at A Farm to Cart Event! Thursday, November 1st @ The Ridge You will be supporting the work of 2 great organizations that make local food happen:…
A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party Sunday, October 21st at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Early Bird Tickets $149 Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Doors 5:30pm Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Ave. For tickets call 778.885.1308 or email us to purchase directly, or purchase online. We’re bringing together some of the city’s most prominent chefs and mixologists and the region’s best growers and producers for a fun night of canapés, B.C. wine and beer pairings, cocktails, and tasting stations! Wander through the PICA’s classroom kitchens on a culinary adventure and watch the chefs in action as you sample food and drink…
CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm. A signature event of the official British Columbia Craft Beer Month, over 250 guests attended the sold out event to enjoy the award ceremony as well as 24 cask and keg-only craft beers from across British Columbia. The full list of winners is available now at facebook.com/BCBeerAwards. The BC Beer Awards presentation was…
Friday, October 19, 2012 It’s that time of year again boys and ghouls! That’s right, it’s time for one of Vancouver’s best Halloween shows to terrify and titillate you all over again. Voodoo Melodies presents Abra-Cadaver Cabaret! An evening of macabre magic, breathtaking burlesque, and horrific theatre! Hosted by magicians extraordinaire, Dr.T and Aleister Crane! Horror Burlesque by: Melody Mangler Voodoo Pixie Mama Fortuna Connie Cahoots Theatrical productions brought to you by Spectral Theatre veterans David Quast, and Andrew Harron. Art display by Anathema Photography: http://anathemaphotography.com/ Details: The Wise Hall 1882 Adanac St. Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm For mature…
Gil Hovav spills the beans on food CO-PRESENTED WITH CFHU Sunday November 25 at 8pm $18 It’s not everyday that one can savour the secrets of a diverse cuisine while getting the inside scoop on how, where and why it was created from the master chef/journalist and author himself. Here is your chance to nosh on the very delicacies created according to the recipes of the eclectic and charming Gil Hovav, a Hebrew University alumnus, and one of Israel’s leading culinary journalists and television presenters. The Jewish Chronicle Online says “Gil Hovav is Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and JK Rowling all…
