BC-Based Tacofino’s Shift Change Announces New Edition of Online Speaker for Change This is important work and we’ll be listening. GLV March 9 ‘Reimagining and Redefining the Hospitality Industry’, Featuring Not 9 to 5 Tacofino is continuing its commitment to creating a space for dialogue on improving the quality of life for those in the…
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Championing Women-Led Businesses
Coho Collective releases new hyper-local Women-Led Businesses Box ahead of International Women’s Day In celebration of International Women’s Day, Coho Collective has released an updated version of its popular Women-Led Businesses Box, filled with a variety of ten small-batch food products and handcrafted goods from women-led local businesses in its commissaries. The box is available…
Staycation with the Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Zipping Around Town in the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Originally when we booked the Porsche Cayenne Coupe test drive, we had all sorts of plans to travel to the Okanagan, out to the Valley or up to Whistler, but circumstances being what they are in these strange times, we were limited to driving around town. At…
Dalina and Oroweat Organic Create 50 Mile Menu
Oroweat Organic Sandwiches at Dalina Oroweat Organic 50 Mile Menu is now available at DALINA and we’ve sampled some delicious sandwhiches including the Roasted Chicken, Porchetta with Fresh Herbs, and Roasted Portobello Mushroom. They’re all made entirely from ingredients produced within 50 miles of Vancouver, shining a spotlight on our local farmers and the top-quality…
Curry 2U Delivers Warmth to Your Door
Curry 2U Delivery Service Delish Offers Each week Saffeen Jamal packs up curries, rice, dal and more for home delivery with Curry 2U. We ordered up beautiful array of dishes and each one was packed full of flavour, felt like a warm hug on a cold day! Portions are generous and the price is definitely…
Tableau Bar Bistro Reopens
Award-winning, Tableau Bar Bistro guests back with a refreshed space and new menus Great news from Tableau Bar Bistro: The award-winning Tableau Bar Bistro has officially reopened its doors following a months-long rejuvenation of its Coal Harbour space. Working in conjunction with acclaimed, Vancouver-based, commercial design firm Ste. Marie, the storied restaurant boasts a series…
Green & Black’s and Virtual Cooking Classes
Love From A Distance on Valentine’s Day with Green & Blacks Chocolate Maybe you can’t snuggle with your loved one’s this Valentine’s Day, but if you pick up a couple bars of Green & Blacks and a couple other ingredients if you don’t have them on hand, you could organize a cook a long with…
Maenam Does V-Day
Fan the flames of love at Maenam without breaking the bank Dine-in and take-home sharing menus for lunch and dinner available for Valentine’s Weekend at Maenam Brimming with bold Thai flavours and designed for sharing, Maenam’s Chef’s Tasting Menus will bring a spicy spark to your Valentine’s Day. And dining out with loved ones can…
The Bench Bakehouse Valentine’s Offers
Butter up someone you love with The Bench Bakehouse heart-shaped cookies, baguettes and bake-at-home pastries News from our friends at The Bench Bakehouse. GLV A whole lot of love (and butter) goes into The Bench Bakehouse’s delicious pastries and classic baked goods. Freshly baked, decorate-it-yourself and bake-at-home Valentine treat options are available now for pre-order…
Odd Society Spirits and The Red Wagon Collaboration
Neighbourly cocktails bridge the gap between physically distanced hearts Odd Society Spirits Already synonymous with comfort, Odd Society Spirits and The Red Wagon encourage safe connection through a special cocktail collaboration for Valentine’s Day weekend. Pull up a stool and let bar managers Olivia Povarchook (Odd Society Spirits) and Rob Scope (The Red Wagon) lift…
BC Dames Relief Fund
BC Dames step up to the plate and offer relief through new funding opportunities Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter establishes $40,000 COVID relief fund for food-focused organizations supporting women Feb. 11 2021, Vancouver, BC – Recognizing the onerous challenges that charities and community programs in British Columbia are confronting during the global pandemic, Les…
Café Medina Valentine’s Day Take-Home Brunch
Prepare-at-Home Packages from Vancouver’s Café Medina Include Brunch, Mimosa Kits News from our friends at Café Medina. GLV Fans of Vancouver brunch institution Café Medina can experience the ‘Medina mystique’ as part of their Valentine’s Day celebrations both by dining in for brunch or dinner, or at home thanks to new Valentine’s Brunch Kits available…
National Pizza Day with Coors Organic and Bowen Island Pizza Co.
Coors Organic and Bowen Island Pizza Co. Collaborate to Donate to Second Harvest National Pizza Day, a day that’s garnered more than 200k Instagram shares, is coming up on February 9, 2021. And what pairs best with pizza? Beer, of course, and Coors Organic has the solution. Coors Organic wants to help Canadians Savour What’s…
Chowder Chowdown Festival
Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown The Chowder Chowdown is going country wide as the National Chowder Chowdown Festival! This month-long celebration takes place throughout February across Canada to celebrate sustainable seafood. Ocean Wise Seafood partners from across the country will be selling sustainable seafood chowders, inspired by some of the best culinary experts out there….
Chefs’ Table Fundraising Chocolate
Chefs’ Table Society of BC has a Sweet Tooth To raise funds for the CTS Culinary Library, which I’m looking extremely forward to, you can now purchase speciality chocolate bars to be delivered directly to your home to support the cause. Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) launches fundraiser featuring a speciality chocolate bar. With…
Homer Street Café’s Valentine’s Day Take-Out Dinner
Bring Romance Home with Homer Street Café’s Valentine’s Day Take-Out Dinner So many delicious menus are available this Valentine’s Day, but we couldn’t help but share this one! Advance orders begin Wednesday, Jan. 27 for the special couple’s menu at Homer Street Cafe. GLV This Valentine’s Day, Homer Street Café and Bar is offering up…
Cheerios Heart Shapes
Cheerios Changes Iconic O’s into Happy Heart Shapes for National Heart Health Month We’ve partnered with General Mills Canada to spread the news about their support for overall health and happiness with their limited-edition cereal and Fitbit Inspire 2 giveaway this February. Can’t wait to pour ourselves a bowl! GLV General Mills Canada makes a…
Vancouver Restaurateurs Open Slim’s BBQ
Vancouver Restaurant Heavyweights Join Forces to Open Slim’s BBQ News from our restaurant friends! A new BBQ spot is opening soon! The Narrow Group’s David Duprey partners with restaurateurs Christina Cottell and Shoel Davidson to Slim’s BBQ to Main Street. Read all about it! GLV Mount Pleasant will soon be home to some seriously good…
Honda For the Holidays
Honda Clarity Test Drive We had originally booked the Honda Clarity over the holidays, as we had planned to head up to Kelowna to visit my parents, but when we were told that staying home would best, we had to devise other ways to entertain ourselves. The Honda Clarity is a plug in hybrid, so…
Giveaway – The Wellness Show At-Home
The Wellness Show Goes Online for 2021 We’ve partnered with The Wellness Show At-Home, running January 31 to February 14, 2021 for a Giveaway of a Cookbook from Victoria author Eric Akis, Everyone Can Cook, and a box of Natera Life keto bars! We’re also updating you on the latest wellness trends. Scroll down to…
