While I believe in and enjoy eating meat, there’s always room on my plate for veggies and veggie-based proteins. So when I was asked to try out some of the new items at Rockford Grill made with gardein, a blend of soy, wheat, and pea proteins, organic ancient grains and veggies. I conveniently walked over to their Broadway location in Kitsilano (my hood) to sample. After all, sometimes, I’m told, it’s good to cut back on the, calories, cholesterol and trans fats on your plate. And I hopefully without too much trade-in for real flavour. The Rockford Grill is a…
Author: Cassandra Anderton
October is craft beer month and Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating with its own beer festival. On October 26 and 27, Tourism Harrison will host the Harrison Beer Festival, bringing breweries from around BC to the shores of Harrison Lake. As the first major beer festival in the Fraser Valley region, this event will provide an opportunity for BC’s finest craft breweries to showcase their wares in a region rich in hop growing history. This weekend-long celebration has three not-to-be-missed events: Friday October 26: Cask Night – Three of the best local breweries in the region will present a cask…
Sunday Oct. 21, 12pm – 4pm – Roundhouse Turntable Plaza Come to the Roundhouse for a day of Vancouver’s street food celebration with many different food carts. There will be an indoor seating area for public, street performers, activities, and of course food! Pig on the Street, Guanaco Truck, Soho Road Naan Kebab, Street Meet, Ze Bite, Holy Perogy, Re-Up, Le Tigre, White Spot, Pazza Rella, JJ’s Trucketeria, Mangal Kiss, Slingers, Taser Grilled Cheese, Mogu, Roaming Dragon, Dougie Dog, Burger Bus, Kaboom Box, Shwarma It is part of Sustenance Festival as this year’s theme is: FOOD INNOVATION IN THE CITY — and the…
Whistler’s annual wine and food extravaganza. Mix and mingle with acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Learn from the best in a variety of hands-on seminars, winemaker dinners and gala tasting events. House Wine is co-hosting four exciting and educational seminars. Argentine Treasures Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 – 3:30pm The world’s fifth-largest wine producer is so much more than Malbec. Learn how Argentinean winemakers have been taking advantage of high-altitudes and semi-arid regions to create a variety of outstanding wines. Click here for details & tickets.Pinot Noir: Prima Donna in a Glass Saturday, November 10th, 4:30 – 6:00pm Learn how…
Whoever doesn’t already know that October is Craft Beer Month, buckle up, because Doolin’s Irish Pub is hosting what is sure to be an epic Beer Battle Royale, a beer competition of sorts, at 7pm October 19. Four local breweries (Howe Sound, Russell, Parallel 49, and Granville Island) will be competing to see who can sell out their keg first! For just $25 you’ll get 4 pints of locally made, craft beer and help decide who gets a guest tap at Doolin’s for the month of November. Come down, have a great time and support you favorite. Contact Doolin’s at 604-605-4343, info@doolins.ca or in…
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join us on Thursday, October 18th in the 39th & Cambie kitchen for tasting and bottle signing with one of the world’s biggest celebrities, Mr. Angelo Gaja! Angelo Gaja, the reigning prince of Piedmont, almost single-handedly put Barbaresco on the fine-wine map. Since taking over the family winery in the late 1960s, Gaja has helped to transform once-sleepy Barbaresco into a center of adventurous Italian winemaking and turned Nebbiolo into a popular grape. He also pioneered the development of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as stand-alone varietals,…
Top Canadian brands and talent will unite at the Vancouver Home + Design Show from Thursday, October 11 to Sunday, October 14, 2012, offering visitors expert insight, innovation and inspiration to style, design, renovate and savour their lives. Topping the line-up are well-known personalities Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave It to Bryan, and Jillian Harris, design host of W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver, the west-coast spin-off of W’s hit series, plus celebrity stylist Janette Ewen, designer Alykhan Velji and colour expert Maria Killam, all of whom will appear on the HGTV Main Stage. For more information,…
Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM UBC Farm Harvest Hut In addition to over 250 varieties of our own fresh, organically grown produce, join us for live musicians, craftspeople, bakers and other farm vendors. This week is our last market and our annual Harvest Festival. Free public tours start at 11am. Saturday Farm Market Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, June-Oct at the UBC Farm Since 2001, the on-site Saturday Farm Market has provided a unique venue for experiential education and student research, including everything from agricultural business management and marketing to nutritional analysis. Individuals are also welcome to volunteer at the Saturday markets. In addition to…
Cornucopia – An abundant, overflowing supply True to its name, Cornucopia is the fall festival for the indulgent and the connoisseur. Ideally located in the majestic resort town of Whistler, BC, the festival celebrates an exemplary culinary scene and impeccable wines for every type of bon vivant. Offering a truly sensory experience, with winery dinners, interactive seminars, gala wine tastings and electric after-parties, this high-end five day showcase fulfills its mission to put Whistler on the map as the must-experience wine and food party. Cornucopia, the 16th annual celebration of food and wine, graces Whistler on November 7th – 11th, 2012.…
Viva Italia Help preserve Vancouver’s history by joining us for an Italian themed stand up cheese and wine tasting. Partial proceeds from the ticket sales will go to support The Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Throughout the evening there will be tastings of cheese, charcuterie, olive oils, hors d’oeuvres, and Italian wines. There will also be a special charity raffle with proceeds going to the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Raffle tickets are $10 ea, or 3 for $25. The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity that is dedicated to supporting the conservation of the city’s heritage buildings through education, public awareness and granting activities.…
Monday, October 15th | 7:00 pm | $45 | The Waldorf Hotel I have a dozen Wines of Argentina to review for my WE Vancouver City Cellar column, and I need YOUR help! We’ll start off the evening with a little Argentina 101; covering geography, climate, terroir, grapes, wine styles- the whole she-bang! Following that, we’ll tour and taste through 24 wines while I guide you through what us wine writers are looking for when we’re reviewing wines. We’ll discuss the wines one by one as we all write a couple thoughts and notes on each one! Afterwards, I’ll compile pull-quotes from everyone’s notes and assemble crowd-sourced…
Exclusive culinary event in support of Breakfast For Learning and the CCFCC Bocuse d’Or Canada on Friday, October 12th 2012 HOT CHEFS cool jazz 6:00 pm Reception | Dinner 7:00 pm • Tickets $120 per person | Cocktail Chic Entertainment by LeftCoast Jazz Featuring Marie Hui Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 1C7 The very best Vancouver and area chefs will present tasting dishes at an evening of unforgettable cuisine in support of two great causes, Bocuse d’Or Canada and Breakfast For Learning. This event promises to be the premier culinary experience of the year and will…
Making a pawsitive impact for people with disabilities Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is excited to partner with the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society in a fundraising campaign this fall. The winery is donating .25¢ for every bottle of Township 7 Chardonnay, Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc sold the month of October at BC government wine stores. In addition, Township 7 has teamed up with Blue Water Café for an inspiring and delectable charity dinner with all profits to PADS. For a quarter of a century, PADS dogs have changed lives. More than beautiful, healthy companions, they are specially trained to aid…
From Friday, October 5 through Monday, October 8, YEW restaurant + bar is offering a fabulous three-course Thanksgiving dinner for only $41 per person. Go classic turkey or mix it up with Artic Char. Enjoy a second helping of turkey with all the fixin’s for only $10! Why do all the prep, cooking and clean up when we can do it for you? Please call ahead to make reservations or book a table here. PARSNIP & HORSERADISH Roasted Parsnip Soup, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Short Rib Jus or APPLE & FENNEL SALAD Pickled Fennel, Candied Marcona Almonds,Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette FREE RANGE TURKEY Slow…
Celebrate Thanksgiving this Sunday October 7th and Monday October 8th at the Irish Heather with a traditional turkey feast, as part of their popular Long Table Series. Located in the heart of historic Gastown, the Irish Heather stands out as a beacon of authenticity with beautiful exposed brick walls decorated with original Guinness posters from the 1950s. The Irish Heather Long Table Series brings together those who share a common love for food, and creates a comfortable and affordable dining experience. Gather close family and friends this Thanksgiving long weekend for a sumptuous feast, hand-crafted by Executive Chef Paul Haldane. For $18 (plus tax and gratuities) guests will enjoy sumptuous roast turkey…
With 100 recipes arranged by season, The Soup Sisters Cookbook is a truly unique way to enjoy heartwarming soups throughout the year. The Soup Sisters Cookbook showcases scrumptious recipes from the “souper volunteers” of the Soup Sisters and recipes from many of Canada’s top celebrity chefs–including Michael Stadtlander, Bonnie Stern, Lucy Waverman, Massimo Capra, Anna Olson, Michael Bonacini and Elizabeth Baird. There is advice on making and storing stock; the equipment and techniques you need for successful soup making; and full list of essential pantry ingredients. It is certain to appeal to soup-lovers everywhere! The pages are filled with an abundance of ‘souper’ beautiful…
From the GLV archive: October 2012. This article records the introduction of Hawksworth’s zero-proof pairings in 2012. The menus, prices and staff roles below are historical. Visit Hawksworth’s official website for current dining information. Elegant and refined alcohol-free sippers crafted to complement Chef’s Tasting Menu Hawksworth Restaurant & Bar is adding another dimension to their award-winning bar program with the introduction of Zero Proof cocktail pairings, as an alternative complement to the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Hawksworth’s Zero Proof cocktails are expertly crafted by a skilled team of bartenders. Made with fresh juices, herbs and house-made aromatic sprays, the Zero Proof…
@granville_isle Chef Ryan Gauthier is hot for cold tomato soup. Tweet, share and pin the video for a chance to win. Foodies are in for another treat with Granville Island’s latest culinary video featuring Chef Ryan Gauthier, Corporate Chef for The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants (glowbal grill, COAST, Italian Kitchen, SOCIETY, Trattoria and Black+Blue). The new video is part of a series filmed at Granville Island’s outdoor Farmers Market. The cooking action captures local chefs creating deliciously easy dishes with tasty seasonal ingredients, all of which can be found on the Island, at the weekly Farmers Market or the Public Market.…
Pastis is one of Vancouver’s top French bistros and when it came to celebrating Julia Child’s 100th Birthday they stepped up and recreated many of the items from her epic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking and are still doing so until September 2. We attended the August 16 dinner, which was both a cooking class with Chef Tobias Grignon with commentary from the charming host and owner John Blakeley. The night began with some bubble and a demo from Chef Grignon. Pissaladiere Nicoise is a thin flatbread made with caramelized onions, black olive and anchovies. Griginon suggested using store-bought…
From the GLV archive: August 2012. This seasonal pop-up patio promotion has ended. The Westin Grand was rebranded as Hilton Vancouver Downtown in 2021. The dining details below describe the 2012 pop-up. Act quick to check out the latest pop up at The Westin Grand at Homer and Robson Street. Sit poolside and catch the last rays of summer amongst the gardens with music from their live DJ. On every Thursday and Friday while the weather lasts. The menu is created by Executive Chef Matthew Richmond and is served from a BBQ action station. Bartenders from Hidden Tasting Bar &…
