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…
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Grill & Vine Westin Resort & Spa Whistler
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…
Beerleque III
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…
Mexico Festival Culinary Celebrations
September 5th to 15th – Featuring the delectable cuisine of Baja California Sur! On December 2010, UNESCO declared Traditional Mexican Cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; MexicoFest 2013 honors our traditions and for eleven days during the month of September; several restaurants in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland area will feature the delectable cuisine of Baja…
Monogram Dinner by Design Kicks Off IDSwest
GE Monogram Dinner by Design is a series of fundraising dinners and cocktail parties hosted by well-known interior designers and members of the design community for the benefit of local charities. Originally launched in Ontario, the series is making its way across Canada and on September 16-17, 2013 The Social Concierge will produce Vancouver’s first…
Crepe Cooking Classes in Down Town Vancouver
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…
The August Jack
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…
Seventeen89 Restaurant + Lounge opens in Vancouver’s West End
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,…
Fresh St. Market Grilled Cheese Invitational
Ambleside’s Fresh St. Market (1650 Marine Drive) is about to get real cheese-y on Saturday, September 7, 2013, as it hosts the first ever Grilled Cheese Invitational. From 11 am to 3 pm, customers can sample classic and unique grilled cheese sandwiches from eight competing teams comprised of local vendors and Fresh St. Market staff….
Lobby Lounge Terrace + RawBar Unveils Sleek Transformation
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…
Whistler Village Beer Festival
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…
Lamborghini 50 yr Aniversary Dinner Don Francesco’s
Francesco’s Ristorante Italia Celebrates its 50th Anniversary by formally inviting you to the Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner – Sunday September 8th 7 pm Four Course Set Menu $69 per person860 Burrard Street Vancouver Please RSVP – Limited seating (604) 685-7770 www.Francescos.com info@francescos.com
Don Francesco’s Supercar Dinner
Francesco’s Ristorante Italia formally invites you to the American SuperCars official Dinner Saturday September 7th 7:00 pm Three Course Set Menu $49 per person 860 Burrard Street Vancouver Please RSVP – Limited seating (604) 685-7770 www.Francescos.com info@francescos.com
Ferrari Maserati Dinner at Francesco’s Ristorante Italia
Francesco’s Ristorante Italia formally invites you to the #Ferrari #Maserati of#Vancouver OFFICIAL DINNER Wednesday September 4th 7:30 pm Four Course Set Menu $69 per person 860 Burrard Street Vancouver Please RSVP – Limited seating (604) 685-7770 www.Francescos.com info@francescos.com
Wines of Damilamo at Don Francescos
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
#Win #Contest 2 tickets to Argentina Wine Tasting Sept. 25
To win: 1) Leave a comment on this post naming your favourite Argentinean Grape 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: “RT AND comment to win ticket #giveaway http://ow.ly/orPtE @goodlifevan @ArgentinaWineCA” Don’t miss this fun night out! Join us Wednesday, September 25 2013, when Wines of Argentina presents Celebrate: One Night in Argentina. Discover…
Preview of Feast to Fields Krause Berry Farm
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…
Barbecue at Bistro Pastis
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…
Gastown BBQ and Chili Festival
On August 31 and September 1, come and join select merchants for the second annual Gastown BBQ and Chili Festival. This two-day outdoor festival raises funds for Athletics 4 Kids while entertaining you with fantastic food, live music, DJs, a craft beer tasting room, and more. Join our judging team with celebrity chef David Hawksworth, local sports…
Healthy Shopper Picks
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….
