Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announces Winners of 2021 M.F.K. Fisher Prize for Excellence in Culinary Content Congratulations to the M.F.K. Fisher Prize winners, such talented writers and broadcasters, on behalf of myself and our local chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier BC! Follow our chapter on Instagram @lesdamesbc and international @lesdamesintl and Good Life Vancouver @goodlifevancouver…
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Last Chance to Picnic with Roberto’s Big Sandwiches at Dalina
Roberto’s Big Sandwiches at Dalina Coffee Shop Perfect For Fall Picnics The weather may fluctuate these days, but rest assured, we’ve still got some sunny times ahead. Don’t miss the last few dry days to dine al fresco. We’ve got some great suggestions for where to grab some stellar food and drinks to go and…
SPUD fights Food Insecurity
SPUD Teams Up with Fuel up School Lunch Program Join SPUD in their Mission to Fight Food Insecurity with Fuel Up School Lunch Program. Purchase one of their Back to School Bundles and $1 goes to provide school children with lunch, donate directly, or add some non-perishable food items to your SPUD bin and send it…
Light Up Chinatown
Celebrate Vancouver’s Chinatown through family-fun activities, live performances, and delicious bites The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society (VCBIA) are gearing up to launch the inaugural Light Up Chinatown! celebration this weekend. The two-day event runs September 11 and 12, 2021 with a full slate of live performances, family-fun activities,…
Growing Chefs’ From Farms to Forks
Support Growing Chefs’ With A Series Of Delicious Events Growing Chefs’ From Farms to Forks is returning for its 12th year this October! Like our palates, this event has evolved over the years and has grown from a one-night event into a series of events that are accessible across Vancouver and Victoria– and virtually for…
Spicy Feta and Grilled Fruit and Honey
Cheese Board with Spicy Feta and Grilled Fruit Summer’s not over yet and with local fruit ripe ever so tasty, here’s a great appetizer that comes together easily. Try this Spicy Feta brought to us from the folks at President’s Choice. Serves: 6 Course type: Appetizers, Snacks, Desserts Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 5…
Wild BC Salmon Celebration
Celebrating Wild BC Salmon Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) and the BC Salmon Marketing Council from Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29 to celebrate the iconic wild BC salmon, fishers, and chefs. In 2021 the Wild Salmon Celebration will continue to be province-wide with ten participating chefs and restaurants in various regions of BC. The 2021…
What’s Good this week August 7 Edition
Some things we’re excited about and think you should be too It’s a rainy August day and I’m so happy to have one. Let’s hope this weather calms the flames flaring around our precious province and helps bring the gardens back to life. I want to crawl back to bed, but if I put one…
BC Blueberries Basque Cheesecake
BC Blueberries Star in this Basque Cheesecake by Chef Justin Witcher of Como Taperia They’re back! Celebrate Fresh BC Blueberries with #GoBlueBC Celebrate the arrival of fresh BC Blueberries in British Columbia by visiting GoBlueBC.ca. Win Amazing #GoBlueBC Prizes from White Spot and BC Ferries with their GoBlueBC.ca until August 2nd, 2021. Sponsored by White…
Yuzu Citrus Cold Brew Granita
Keep Cool with Yuzu Citrus Cold Brew Granita This is a super easy dessert, great at brunch or for a mid-afternoon pick up! Recipe courtesy of Presidents Choice. Makes: 9 cups (2.25 L) Course type: Dessert Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Chill time: 4 hours Ready in: 4-1/2 hours This refreshing Italian-inspired…
Grilled Halloumi & BC Blueberries Salad
BC Blueberries Star in this Summer Salad by White’s Spots Chef James Kennedy They’re back! Celebrate Fresh BC Blueberries with #GoBlueBC Celebrate the arrival of fresh BC Blueberries in British Columbia by visiting GoBlueBC.ca. Win Amazing #GoBlueBC Prizes from White Spot and BC Ferries with their GoBlueBC.ca until August 2nd, 2021. Sponsored by White Spot…
National Tequila Day with Espolon Tequila
July 24 is National Tequila Day why not fiesta it up a notch with Espolon Tequila? As if you needed an excuse to celebrate this Saturday with summer in full swing and the city coming alive in all its post-pandemic glory – it’s also National Tequila Day! Turn this weekend’s fiesta up a notch with…
What’s Good This Week July 21 Edition
A Few Happenings Around Town and in the Fields to Keep You Busy This Summer We headed up to the Okanagan last night and drove through a thick blanket of smoke, just past Merritt and well into Kelowna. Our thoughts are with all that have been evacuated and are on alert and we are devastated…
Road Tripping with the Acura MDX Elite
Acura combines comfort, roominess, power, and style in the Acura MDX 2022 If you are looking for vehicle that accommodates your whole crew in style, or need that extra cargo space, but don’t want to give up power, the Acura MDX is fully loaded and ready to be your ride. We tested this three-row, luxury…
Alimentaria Mexicana Open on Granville Island
Mexican Food Elevated at Alimentaria Mexicana News from the newest opening today, Alimentaria Mexicana – GLV Mexican-Canadian Chef and Entrepreneur Ernesto Gomez and his team of creative collaborators behind the beloved Chancho Tortilleria, Nuba and former Fayuca are taking guests on an early sensory tour of things to come at the groundbreaking new cultural-culinary experience…
What’s Good July 13 Edition
A few things on our radar these days Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest with Tantalus Vineyards Whether you prefer them steamed, grilled, boiled or sautéed, fresh Atlantic lobster is superb. For the rest of July, you can indulge your crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Festival Menu – this year paired with wines…
What’s Good July 3rd Edition
A few things to eat, drink and do this week The temperature is a little less insane this weekend, so I actually feel a little more motivated to get out and do something. Here’s a few things that might appeal for those staying in and heading out. Order up some beer and pies from The…
Laughing Stock Winery Summer 2021
Penticton’s Laughing Stock Winery Summer Release In 2003 Laughing Stock Vineyard Founders David and Cynthia Enns left their lives in the financial industry and invested heavy in the wine industry. Some perceived them as the “Laughing Stock” in the group for this risky decision, and hence the name as their financial peers did not feel…
S.Pellegrino® Chef Collective June 30 – July 4
S.Pellegrino® Announces Chef Collective Initiative in Support of Canadian Restaurants and the Future of Canada’s Culinary Community We got a sneak peak of a couple menu items on offer at Hawksworth and L’Abattoir this weekend and encourage you to choose to dine out to support the culinary community from June 30-July 4. Hawksworth, L’Abattior, Say Mercy,…
What’s Good June 28 Edition
Things to keep you cool this week Our friends have done the smart thing and checked into an airconditioned hotel and were last seen at happy hour at Boulevard, so let’s just start right there as it’s a good a place as any. Boulevard Happy Hour Whether you just drop in some quick oysters and…
