MILA Brings Plant-Based Dining To Chinatown News from MILA, a new spot opening in the old Juniper space. Vancouver residents can soon satisfy their culinary cravings when MILA opens in historic Chinatown in early September. Sister restaurant to the award-winning Virtuous Pie, whose vegan pizza and ice cream has captured hearts and taste buds citywide, MILA is an internationally inspired haven full of flavourful plant-based fare. Whether you’re raising your glass in a Cheers!, ¡Salud! or Bon Apétit!, MILA transcends borders and cultures to capture the universal excitement, warmth and connection of dining together – all while serving tantalizing food whose…
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Snacks and Drinks at The Chickadee Room The contact-free, ’80s-themed cocktail bar known as The Chickadee Room at Juke Fried Chicken is giving its guests more reasons to live each day to its fullest by adding new daily drink features and late-night happy hour and snack options to the menu at the Chinatown hotspot. The new daily drink features come from the creative minds of Bar Manager Sabrine Dhaliwal and Lily Duong and offer an array of rotating classic and contemporary cocktails for special prices from 5 p.m. to close Tuesdays through Sundays. From the aeronautically inspired sippers of ‘Top…
Fairmont Pacific Rim’s giovane café Reopens Under the Kitchen Table Restaurant Group News from the Kitchen Table Group: Award-winning restaurant group Kitchen Table adds another member to its growing family (Ask For Luigi, Di Beppe, Farina a Legna, Pastificio di Luigi, Pizzeria Farina, Pourhouse) when it officially reopens the doors of giovane café in the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Friday, August 28. Operating as a pop-up until the current climate stabilizes and Kitchen Table is able to renovate and unveil a reimagined concept, the new iteration of giovane offers a multifaceted space featuring a café, market and counter-service restaurant that will also…
Cassandra Cake Co. When I saw Cassandra’s Curtis’ cakes and creations on Instagram, I immediately had to find out who this other Cassandra was. Cassandra’s are a rare bunch, it’s not like having a name like Karen or Wendy, where you’re bound to have another in your school class or at work, we aren’t really that common. In Greek Mythology Apollo the Sun God gave Cassandra the power to foresee the future in the hope that she’d return his love, but when she didn’t, he cursed her to never be believed, or, in other stories, that she could only foresee…
Chef Karen Dar Woon’s Cured and Baked Great Bear Scallops My friend and fellow Les Dames d’Escoffier member, Karen Dar Woon, Your Secret Chef, and I had some fun with freshly harvested Great Bear Scallops from Coastal Shellfish. Dar Woon designed a recipe for both cured and baked (or BBQ’d) and I helped shuck, an entirely new experience for me. These scallops are fabulous and pretty much the tastiest thing I’ve tried this summer. Is Coastal Shellfish First Nations–owned? – Yes, the Coastal First Nations created Coastal Shellfish to help achieve their goals of economic self-sufficiency and sustainable jobs. Our…
Duo Behind New West’s el Santo and Amaranthus Launches NOX Italian Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver NOX, a contemporary Italian restaurant with West Coast flavour, will be opening at the end of the year in Coal Harbour at West Georgia and Cardero. Created by Alejandro Diaz and Sam Fabbro, the owner-chef duo behind el Santo and Amaranthus in New Westminster, this new eatery will offer a West Coast take on Italian cuisine with a strong emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients. “As a second-generation Italian immigrant who grew up on the West Coast, I wanted to create a restaurant that captures…
Beef Sirloin, Celeriac, Braised Kale and BC Blueberry Jus Chef Vish Mayeker has been cooking with BC Blueberry’s and we’re sharing this particular recipe for Beef Sirloin with Braised Kale and BC Blueberry Jus. Follow Chef Mayeker on Instagram for more recipes and techniques. Ingredients BC Blueberries Beef Sirloin Au Jus Cipollini Onions Morel Mushrooms Black Kale Celeriac Milk Butter Olive Oil Celery Garlic Salt Pepper Port Vinegar Sugar Micro Greens For Braised Kale In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add…
Vinho Verde Wines Pair Well With A Variety Of International Dishes Vinho Verde wines are finding their place on international tables, you will find them in some of the top restaurants around the world. The region’s new generation of winemakers are producing serious wines that are food friendly and can be found on wine lists that serve more than just typical Portuguese Food. The unique aromas and flavours of the region’s white wines include citrus, floral and mineral notes and have a nice freshness and length. These premium, quality wines can pair with a variety of cuisines from around the…
Do Chay, a plant-based Vietnamese eatery opens second location We had an excellent meal at Do Chay’s first location and were pleased to here second location is opening closer to home. Here’s our coverage of the Kingsway location. GLV From the release: Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian has soft opened its second location. Located at 1269 Hamilton Street, the plant-based Vietnamese restaurant brings its popular dishes to Yaletown. Guests can expect all-day menu classics such as its cast iron seared coconut rice cakes, black garlic eggplant, and vegan pho, along with neighbourhood specials and an expanded cocktail list. During COVID-19, the…
From the GLV archive: August 2020. This announcement covers Yuwa’s patio opening in 2020. The seasonal menu and pandemic-era service arrangements below describe that period. Intimate New Patio Offers Guests an Oasis in the Heart of Upper Kitsilano at Yuwa Japanese Yuwa Japanese Cuisine has now added a new outdoor patio that will allow guests to enjoy intimate-yet-distanced, al-fresco dinner experiences in the heart of Upper Kitsilano throughout the summer. The City of Vancouver’s Temporary Expedited Patio Program allowed Yuwa to incorporate a licensed exterior area with seating for 12 guests that overlooks West 16th Avenue and features cushioned chairs, lattice dividers, a…
BC Blueberry Lemon Loaf From Well Seasoned’s Chef Angie Quaale When you are out in the valley, you are going to want to stop in at Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store at 20353 64 Avenue and pick up a thing or two for your home kitchen. Owner, Angie Quaale, sources sauces and spices from near and far, a freezer full of ready to heat meals, all the cooking tools you’ll ever need, and even hosts online and in person cooking classes at the shop. Here’s here recipe for an easty BC Blueberry Lemon Loaf. More more BC Blueberry Recipes from…
The PearTree Restaurant closes after twenty-three years of dedication to service. Terribly sad news indicative of the incredibly brutal time the hospitality community is going through, the PearTree’s from Scott and Stephanie Jaeger announce they are closing on August 15. This establishment set the tone for hospitality in our province and many chefs trained under Chef Scott Jaegar, and went on to their own culinary successes. The wine program was epic, and front of house was taught stellar food and wine service alongside Stephanie Jaeger and their front of house team. Wishing these BC Restaurant Hall of Fame couple, the…
Sabrine Dhaliwal’s Basket Goodies Cocktail at Juke Fried Chicken’s Chickadee Room This week I interviewed bartender Sabrine Dhaliwal at The Chickadee Room and while it was a little too early for cocktails, she tempted me with her descriptions of the many that are offered at this new spot on Keefer Street inside Juke Fried Chicken. The Basket Goodies Cocktail is made with BC Blueberries, and sounded particularly good, so we scooped the recipe for you to make at home. However, I highly recommend venturing out to the Chickadee Room and bringing a few of your closest friends, as it’s all…
Food Day Canada Celebrates Canadian Food on August 1, 2020 This year may be a little different as your Food Day Canada celebrations will be a little smaller and socially distant, but there’s still so many reasons to celebrate Canadian Food and all it has to offer. Come together for Food Day Canada and shop, cook, eat and honour those who produce and prepare our food across the nation. The spirit of pride will shine as iconic structures are being lit red and white in honour of our Canadian cuisine from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland; see below for the light…
Salmon With BC Blueberries From Chef Jesse Zuber BC Blueberries are all the rage, all year long, but right now they are super fresh and available at all your local markets. For those more adventurous, there’s you-pick too; locations listed HERE. To get you even more jazzed about these local BC gems, BC Blueberries has a website full of all things Blueberry and you can even win $1,000 worth of gift cards and more at GoBlueBC.ca. The Go Blue BC Virtual Event is online until August 3rd at GoBlueBC.ca, where how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and…
Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre opens its doors to small to medium sized agri-food producers in the Fraser Valley We’ve been waiting to here about when the Plenty & Grace Food Hub would open. We are big fans of The Preservatory, Dame Lee Murphy’s jam centre, and now she is sharing processing at this huge facility. GREAT NEWS – GLV Plenty & Grace Co Ltd , is excited to announce the opening of its brand new 5000 square foot processing facility, the Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre (FHIC). Located at 101-18977 32nd Ave in South…
Exploring Portugal’s Vinho Verde Wine Region Vinho Verde wines are more that just the light, fresh wines that they have been known for in the past. There is a new generation of winemakers who are crafting top level wines from the many local grape varieties, and these wines have complex aromas and flavours and some are even capable of aging a decade or more. The Atlantic climate is challenging here as vines can become dense, but new training systems have contributed to the increase in quality of wines from Vinho Verde. There are 45 grape varieties grown in Vinho Verde,…
BC Blueberries Go Blue Until August 3 With GoBlueBC.ca If you are a fan of BC Blueberries, and face it, who isn’t, you’ll want to check out GoBlueBC.ca for all things Blueberry! You can even win $1000 in gift cards. From the official release: July 15th is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect kick off to the Go Blue BC Virtual Event. This online hub at GoBlueBC.ca will house how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and an exciting grand prize contest. Naturally, the website will also feature links to all our BC Blueberry producers, helping you…
Weekend Brunch At Cibo And A New Uva Caffè Bar News from SMC Communications this a.m. about Uva and Cibo. Sounds like a good reason to get up in the morning! Uva Caffè Bar Offers Two-for-One Espresso-Based Drinks Throughout July, Cibo Features Create-Your-Own Mimosas, $15-Across-the-Board Weekend Brunch Dishes Already beloved by night, Cibo Trattoria and Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar are excited to announce expanded daytime offerings with ‘Uva Caffè Bar’ and a reimagined weekend brunch at Cibo, now available at the twin downtown destinations. UVA CAFFÈ BAR The new Uva Caffè Bar menu is available for dine-in or takeout seven…
What’s Up In The Wine World This Week BC Wine Country is up and running (for the most part), but there’s still a few of those great virtual tastings for those who prefer the safety of social distancing, or want to dive deeper into Bubbles, BC Wine or Chardonnay! Follow our drinks contributor Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild for more on wine. Tuesday July 14 at 7:30 pm it’s Bubbles 102 with Van Doren Chan as we explore the modern era of sparkling wine and Champagne. We still have seats available. Click here to reserve: Perfect Pairings: If you like…
