Wild Pacific Halibut Demo and Lunch Oh, hello, festivals! One of my favourites is the BC Seafood Festival, featuring Wild Pacific Halibut. I think the first one I attended was in 2010, but it could have been earlier. The last was 2018, one of the biggest festivals with chefs coming from all around the globe. This year you’ll get to meet many wonderful chefs from British Columbia, including Chef Ned Bell of the Naramata Inn, Chef Ronald St. Pierre of Locals, Chef and fellow Les Dame d’Escoffier member Lesley Stav, Chef Quang Dang, and the Culinary Team BC chefs, Chef…
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Wild Blue Restaurant’s Neil Henderson and Chef Alex Chen announce the appointment of Derek Bendig as Executive Chef Wild Blue Restaurant welcomes Chef Bendig whose prestigious awards include four gold medal placings for Food Day Canada and a Best Whistler Restaurant Award from Vancouver Magazine. Food and wine enthusiasts will recognize Chef Bendig’s name from his time representing Canada at James Beard House in New York City and for his work at a two Michelin star restaurant in France. Chef Bendig will also bring his years of experience as Executive Sous Chef at Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Known for marrying his…
Latest Project for Glowbal Restaurant Group a Classic Fish-and-Chophouse Dining Experience Glowbal Restaurant Group has added another member to its ever-growing family of local restaurants and introduces guests to a brand-new fish-and-chophouse concept to the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront when it opens the doors of Riley’s Fish & Steak at 200 Burrard Street in the Waterfront Building starting Monday, May 9th. Open seven days a week for dinner service to start with lunch and weekend brunch to follow shortly after, Riley’s will spotlight the best of the Pacific Northwest’s farms and oceans in an expansive yet intimate space with a full bar,…
Check out the James Beard Media Book, Broadcast Media, and Journalism nominees! The 2022 Media Award Nominees have been announced in advance of the returning James Beard Awards® award ceremonies presented by Capital One. The nominees cover outstanding achievements in Book, Broadcast Media, and Journalism. The Emerging Category, first introduced in the Journalism Awards program, has now expanded to include Broadcast and Book. The winners will be announced at the Media Awards ceremony in Chicago on the campus of Columbia College Chicago on Saturday, June 11, hosted by award-winning journalist, author, and host and executive producer of the new series…
Fifty Women Commit to Raise $25,000 each for Local Youth in Need Brava to these Women of Options, including Rebecca Bolwitt Miss 604! Options Community Services strives to raise $1.5 million for youth falling through the cracks. As one of BC’s largest, and most respected non-profit community organizations, Options Community Services is seeing a variety of unique and critical needs amongst local youth in the South Fraser area. In order to support youth, they are launching Women of Options 2022: Gamechangers, where fifty local women are coming together and committing to raise $25,000 each for a youth discretionary fund. These amazing women are…
Bruno Restaurant at Versante Hotel Welcomes Spring with Easter specials, Seafood Brunch and New Dishes Bruno Restaurant is ringing in the spring season with fresh fare from British Columbia’s bountiful fields and coast. From a weekend seafood brunch to the new dinner menu, there are now a few more reasons to pull up a seat at this vibrant new Greater Vancouver venue. More restaurant news. Weekend Seafood Brunch Brunch enthusiasts and seafood lovers need to rush to Bruno Restaurant for their weekly seafood brunch. Tuck into elevated spins on classic dishes, like the delectable Salmon Lobster Benny and Pistachio Mascarpone…
West Coast Wine Tastings with Good Wine Gal It’s a great month for wine tastings as the spring releases are coming out and many of the wineries are opening their cellar doors after their winter closure. This coming Wednesday and Thursday we’re going to check out two great new world wineries. First up is Peak Cellars with winemaker Stephanie Stanley and then Thursday is California Winery, Benziger, both via ZOOM from the comfort of your home or office. Don’t forget to have your wine glass ready! More on wine As a bonus on Thursday, we’ve got two tickets to the April…
Monarca Cocina Mexicana, Sister Restaurant to Ophelia, Showcases Modern Authentic Mexican Fare Monarca Cocina Mexicana is now open in the heart of the historic Gastown district at 181 Carrall Street. Accomplished Mexican Chef Francisco Higareda revisits his roots and renews his relationship with the traditional and beloved dishes of his homeland in this new location. For other restaurant news check out our dining section. Restaurant News Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 pm until midnight for dinner service, Monarca Cocina Mexicana showcases a menu of playful, modern-yet-authentic Mexican fare, in an expansive, inviting dining room. Monarca also offers guests a…
Archer will Highlight Modern Canadian Cuisine An exciting new culinary destination is coming to Vancouver, taking guests on a culinary tour of the Pacific Northwest for brunch, cocktail hour, and dinner service. Located at 1152 Alberni Street, Archer will highlight the bounty of the region’s talented farmers, fisherfolk, and producers, all while celebrating the diverse cultures and flavours of Canada. The kitchen team is helmed by seasoned chef and culinary director Clement Chan, a Vancouver Community College Red Seal alumnus, whose extensive repertoire includes some of Vancouver’s notable restaurants, such as Torafuku, Chambar, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Blue Water Cafe, and Hapa.…
Diplomatico Easter Chocolate Manhattan It’s not the Easter Eggs that we look forward to on Easter, it’s the Easter Cocktails like the Easter Chocolate Manhattan made with Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva . Whip up a few of these for your guests. More Cocktail Recipes [do_widget id=black-studio-tinymce-10] Easter Chocolate Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients: 2oz Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva 0.25 oz red vermouth 0.25 oz amaro 0.25 oz coffee liqueur 2 dash chocolate bitters Orange zest Method: Add all ingredients to a mixing carafe, add ice, stir ingredients over ice to dilute, pour into martini, coupe or bodega glass, garnish with zest, and enjoy.…
Spring To Do’s Around Vancouver The blossoms are blooming, the daffodils are out, and it’s still snowing in some parts of the province! Fortunately, Vancouver has been spared, although it’s a bit chilly out there as I discovered hobbling about the seawall yesterday while I await my back to feel better, a visit to the Chiropractor is in the plans. There are many outdoor, and indoor events and wine tastings that are popping up again with the Vancouver International Wine Festival in May from the 16-22, Okanagan Falls Wineries on April 13, and California on April 25. Here’s more on that…
Vancouver Chefs Compete for the Curry Cup After two years the Curry Cup is back at Heritage Hall in Vancouver to heat things up before Spring fully arrives. Presented by Chefs’ Table Society of BC and the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area, this friendly competition brings eight chefs together for one night of curry education, competition, and comradery. Photos from 2014 = HERE. For many chefs and their brigades, curry is the ultimate family-style staff meal, the proud product of a cook’s cultural heritage. It was through this principle that the Curry Cup began in 2014 and has become a yearly celebration of the…
Yaletown hideaway The Stock Room to Showcase Fruit Forward Cocktails Sometimes the best things you find are the ones you have to search for, and The Stock Room promises to be an experience well worth the hunt. Tucked behind Hundy Burger with no visible street signage, it will blend unpretentious cocktail excellence with décor that plays stylishly with South Seas elements like tsunami blue walls, bamboo thatch, mermaids, and pineapples. Built on the exemplary heritage bones of brick walls and exposed wood, The Stock Room’s intimate bar will offer a drinks program created by Freehouse Collective Bar & Beverage director…
Best Waffle Recipes for those wanting to get serious about their waffle making! It’s International waffle day and we’ve got the best waffle recipes for you so you can impress all the brunch lovers in your house! Recipes courtesy of Bottomless Brunch UK! Red Velvet Waffles Red velvet lovers must try this delicious waffle recipe for brunch that’s milk chocolatey flavour melts in your mouth. These bold red waffles not only make a statement on the plate but will not disappoint when it comes to flavour either. Serves: 4 Ingredients • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup sugar •…
Burt’s Bees Beauty Powered by Nature The newest crop of nourishing beauty products from Burt’s Bees includes the new Sensitive Solutions skincare line that’s even safe for those with eczema, several balms to treat and tint your lips and brow gels, waterproof mascara, luminizing highlighters and soothing face balms. Shop Burt’s Bees Since I’ve been spending so much time at home, my makeup rituals have been a little less formal than usual. Initially, I’d make sure I’d try if I had a few Teams or Zooms meetings, but once I settled into the new job, last year and got a…
Vancouver Cocktail Week – Presented by The Alchemist magazine The countdown is on! Within a few short weeks, we can all raise a glass to Vancouver’s first-ever cocktail week. Get your tickets before they sell out! From March 6 to 10, 2022, Vancouver Cocktail Week presented by The Alchemist magazine will celebrate the excellence of the city’s cocktail scene and the hospitality of its bars, hotels, and restaurants. We had a sneak preview of what’s to come in November at Gotham where we grabbed a few photos and a quick drink, or two! Gotham will host – Give in to…
A Couple Valentine’s Day Suggestions for Food Lovers I love Valentine’s Day, my husband, and others, may not appreciate this day as they’re in the “it’s so commercialized!” camp and that’s fine with me. But growing up I had the good fortune to have a mother who celebrated everything (Suzanne Anderton btw check out her art) and Valentine’s Day was no exception, and I shall continue this tradition. I’ll spoil myself or do something “romantic” because romance can be as simple as buying someone a beer, even if that someone is yourself. Should you be looking for something to get…
Vacationing in Qualicum Beach I’m fortunate to visit Qualicum Beach at least a few times a year as my in-laws live there and graciously open their home to us. This summer we visited in July when the weather was warm and glorious, farmers markets in full swing, and beaches sunny and sandy, and we recently returned from a December visit where the snow had dusted the landscape and winter jackets and scarves replaced sunhats and swimsuits. No matter what the season, we’ve always found something new to explore. Fortunately, both trips were made in the 2021 Acura TLX, equally great…
From the GLV archive: January 17, 2022. The events and offers in this weekly roundup have ended. Our cookbook notes and home-cooking experiences remain here as part of the original column. January To Do’s Around Vancouver While we wait to hear what the next wave of this pandemic will bring, there is still some safe fun to be had. We did some Dine Out Vancouver last week and are planning on venturing out a few more times more, but cooking at home is really appealing for me, as the cookbooks I am working on are so damn awesome and I…
Some fun stuff to check out this week The first week of the new year is here and we’re not sure whether to crawl up into a ball and avoid the world or get out and enjoy it while we still have our freedom. Nevertheless, the clock keeps ticking and we’re hoping for the best. Here are a couple of things to put on the to-do list if you have some time on your hands. A couple of new spots have opened recently that we’re looking forward to stopping into. First up there’s Nightshade, a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, brought to us…
