I used to think of Burgoo as a place to head to in the winter for stews and heavier dishes. They even bill themselves as a soup and stewhouse, but they are in fact much more than just that. On Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano, they have a lovely patio and there’s a new seasonal menu…
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Trattoria by Glowbal Group
Glowbal Group has an empire of restaurants and is responsible for filling the bellies of many both night and day, week after week all around Vancouver. In Kitsilano they’ve gone Italian with Trattoria , a great place to grab a quick lunch, or linger and enjoy a few bottles of wine at dinner. Perfect date spot…
Kaboom Box
The Kaboom Box is so good they have to have two! Famous for the Gulf Island Fried Oyster Po’Boy made will local panko-breaded oysters, their own tartar sauce and a side of slaw and skinny fries as well as the cart-smoked Smoked Salmon “Salmwich” served on a whole wheat bun with a smear of spicy mayo….
Cowichan Juice and Jazz Tour
Join the Misha Piatigorsky Trio – Misha Piatigorsky, Chris Wabich and Neil Swainson on a tour of the best of Cowichan’s Wineries before their performances at the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival Stage (6pm) and the Duncan Garage Showroom on (8:30pm). The Juice & Jazz Wine Tour: Averill Creek at 11 am Venturi-Schulze at 12:30 pm Blue Grouse at…
Vive le 14 Juillet at Bistro Pastis & Le Parisien
For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille. Guests are invited to celebrate this national holiday on July 14 at Vancouver’s very own two corners of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano and Le Parisien in the West End. Bastille Day is a time for sharing good food and wine…
Bittered Sling Bistro
July’s Bittered Sling Bistro features the huge portfolio of historically important spirits from Brown-Forman, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Stepping up to the plate this month are two bartenders equally engaging when it comes to the history of cocktails and our industry – reigning BSBistro Season 1 & 2 winner, Gerry…
O5 Tea Rare Tea Bar
Along Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue there are many places to shop for a sip of something special. There’s everything from wine to coffee, but O5 Tea is certainly one of the more exotic shops along this street; they are serving up tea creations in an ultra modern space. Sourcing teas from around the globe, these…
Street Meet Food Truck
Street Meet is a Mediterranean-themed food truck with a keen focus on serving local and sustainable food. Chefs Alessandro Vianello and Chef Mike Carter, well-known to the Vancouver food community are behind this tasty truck which can be fond around town frequently on Burrard at Pender. The menu currently includes their amazing cripy risotto balls a…
Cooking Classes with the Arts Club Theatre
THE ARTS CLUB PUTS THE CELEBRITY IN ITS SPECIAL PRESENTATION SUMMER COOKING CLASSES The Arts Club Theatre Company’s duo of July Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes will showcase sumptuous summer fare and fine B.C. wine. Top chefs from YEW seafood + bar and La Quercia move from the kitchen to the patio to demonstrate how to…
EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival Shifts Gears to Summer – with an EPIC Lineup of Food, Drinks, Music and Marketplace Goodies
The newest event to Vancouver’s summer festival lineup, EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival, promises to kick off the summer season with some of BC’s best sustainable food, beverages, local live entertainment, products and services. Now in its 7th year as Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle showcase, EPIC is combining environmentally friendly living with outdoor festivities from…
Blackberry Hill Bakery
At farmers markets around Vancouver Christine Hoekstra can be found with her delightful baked goods under the Blackberry Hill sign. Her pies are what she is known for, but I’m always tempted be the date squares, eccles cakes and deliciously moist carrot cake. Hoekstra also makes jams and jellies and supplies her pies to a few…
MARKET at Shangri-La Hotel Brunch
Every second Sunday from May 19- September 22nd MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver hosts a farmers market along with an exceptionally local and farmer-driven brunch featuring ingredients from the market. At the market you’ll find baked goods, greens, fruit spreads and olive oil, and if you are lucky Erin Ireland’s amazing It’s…
Regional Food and Wine Pairing: British Columbia
Create delicious fare featuring locally sourced BC ingredients. Discover which BC wines are best paired with gourmet treats such as Qualicum Bay shrimp salad, BC cowboy barbecued short ribs with thyme-glazed corn on the cob, pan-seared Fraser Valley duck breast with ambrosia apple sauce, and brown butter raspberry tartlet. Turn your next meal at home…
News 1130 Foodie Fridays June 28, 2013
Khatsahlano Arts and Music Festival I’ve been visiting restaurants on Vancouver’s 4th Avenue to find out what they will be doing for the upcoming July 13 Khatshalano Festival and found a few new ones I worth checking out. Tractor Healthy Everyday Foods has opened at 1903 West 4th and serves a range of fresh and…
Culprit Coffee
Tucked just around the corner of 4th Avenue at Vine in Kitsilano is a gorgeous little coffee shop with espresso from Fernwood Coffee, delicious freshly baked goodies from Little Nest and The Gluten Free Epicurean and home made soups, salads and sandwiches. 100% independent and 100% friendly this little spot has just started offering Banh Mi, a…
WE Coffee Roasters DRINK OFF
Coffee lovers! Head to WE Coffee Roasters at 1696 Robson Street for a DRINK OFF event on Saturday June 29 From Noon – 4 pm stop in to test your WE Coffee tasting skills guess which coffee is WE! There are prices for all participants and all get to be entered into a grand prize draw, to…
Tasting Plates North Van Edition in Lower Lonsdale area
Tasting Plates North Van July 23, starting at 6:00pm Prepare to experience the latest in the Tasting Plates tour as we venture outside of Vancouver for the first time. Join us as we explore the Lower Lonsdale neighborhood in North Vancouver. The participating restaurants in this event are all favourites of Richard Wolak (aka @vanfoodster) and guests…
YEW’S July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake
PR – Did Somebody Say “Lobsta”? Get ready for a Coast-to-Coast Dungeness Crab & Lobster Special Menu July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake Buy Now, Save Later! YEW seafood + bar is bringing back our popular pre-purchase dinner promotion this month – but with a twist. From now through July 7,…
Las Margaritas
Kitsilano’s Las Margaritas is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. Home to food that is a combo of Mexican and Californian influence, it is a fun spot with lots of different tequilas, in fact the biggest collection we know of in British Columbia. I’d go ahead and customize your margarita with an upgrade….
Indian Festival Opening Gala, with Vikram Vij
A culinary tour of South Asian cuisine curated by Vikram Vij Thursday, July 4 @ 7:30pm WHERE Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden • 578 Carrall St, Vancouver Celebrate the first day of Indian Summer with festival artists, patrons and special guests. Vancouver’s gastronomic guru Vikram Vij curates a culinary tour of South Asia featuring multiple…
