Bocuse d’Or Team Canada wins Silver at the continental semi-finals of the world’s toughest culinary competition CHEFS CANADA is thrilled to announce that our national culinary athletes to the Bocuse d’Or placed second at the continental competition in New Orleans today and qualified for the 2025 finals that will take place in Lyon (France). Chef Keith Pears…
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Join a Global Movement with Les Dames d’Escoffier BC
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC is now accepting membership applications until July 15, 2024 I am a proud member and Immediate Past President of Les Dames BC and would love to see more women leaders join us in our quest to better lives in hospitality and raise funds for scholarships for women in this field. Here’s…
The 2024 James Beard Media Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 James Beard Media Awards The James Beard Media Awards took place in Chicago on Saturday, June 8 and honoured the nation’s top food authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social media content creators. Join us in celebrating the winners below! More Cookbook Coverage 2024 James Beard Foundation…
BC Seafood Festival 2024
Celebrate Seafood at the BC Seafood Festival On Mt. Washington In The Comox Valley We love heading to Vancouver Island for a family visit in Qualicum and inevitably get our fair share of seafood on our journey; but is there ever enough? But, if we time it right we can ensure we get a ton…
What’s Good This Week May 13 Edition
Vancouver Culinary and Cultural Events to Plan For It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back! Does anyone else feel that something interesting is happening almost every night and day? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget that feeling in the…
Tofino Wine & Dine
West Coast Food and Drink at Tofino Wine & Dine Raise a glass to the West Coast’s most creative food and drink. We attended the inaugural Tofino Wine & Dine last year and it was a wonderful day by the beach with delicious food, wine and music. This year the festival will be held over…
Last-minute Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Mother’s Day Brunch Perhaps you forgot about Mother’s Day (yes, it’s THIS WEEKEND) or maybe you always leave things to the last minute due to an overly ambitious work or social schedule, but either way, brunch must hit the table. We’re here to rescue you with some last-minute Mother’s Day brunch ideas. AS HEARD ON…
Pizza Week Pizza Party
Pizza Week Until May 7 🍕 🍕 Canada’s Biggest Pizza Party is on – Pizza Week🍕 🍕 500-plus restaurants nationwide will unveil their unique twists offering a slice of fun to pizza lovers from coast to coast. Dine in or order through DoorDash for Pizza Week. During La Pizza Week, participating restaurants are…
Jarritos Off-Menu Collaborations
Jarritos announces Limited Edition Off-Menu Collaborations with 13 independent restaurants in Vancouver Jarritos is hosting a Food Crawl across Vancouver with 13 local restaurants from May 3 – June 14, 2024. Each restaurant is offering a unique limited edition “off-menu” dish specially created for the campaign, paired with one of Jarritos’ 11 vibrant flavours. Foodies…
A Night of Too Many Chefs
A Night of Too Many Chefs: A celebration of food recovery Join Vancouver’s top chefs for a collaborative dinner experience at A Night of Too Many Chefs. Although with this group of chefs, there are never too many! Featuring food stations from Chefs: TJ Conwi – Ono Vancouver Deseree Lo – Top Chef Canada Warren Chow –…
Hillside Winery at Water St. Cafe
Water St. Cafe Presents the Hillside Winery Winemakers Dinner Spring releases are coming out from BC Wineries and it’s time for those winemaker’s dinners that show off what’s new from the winery paired up with some delicious menus. Join Water St. Cafe as they host Hillside Winery for a Winemakers Dinner on May 9th! Winemaker…
Science World’s 7th Annual Science of Cocktails
Unleash Your Senses at Science World’s 7th Annual Science of Cocktails: A Night of Libations, Science, and Surprises! Science World, a non-profit organzation, is thrilled to announce the return of its largest fundraising event, the 7th annual Science of Cocktails, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This soiree, held at the beloved institution, promises to be…
Bearfoot Bistro Sugar Shack Dining Experience
The Magic of Maple — A Sugar Shack Dining Experience News from the Bearfoot Bistro – Bearfoot Bistro has launched the Quebec Sugar Shack Dining Experience for the first time in Whistler. Available from April 10th to 30th, 2024 three family-style menu options start at $49 per person. Reservations and more information, click here. A tradition rooted…
Osoyoos Oyster Festival Returns
Entertainment, food, and fun at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival The Osoyoos Oyster Festival is returning on April 19-20 with two events guaranteed to please fans of fine wine and the briny delight of fresh oysters. The Festival was put on hold during the pandemic and has been revived this year through a collaboration of several…
Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines
Davie Street’s Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines at FREE Consumer Tasting in Advance of Malbec World Day Saturday, April 13th, 2024, Marquis Wine Cellars will host a FREE tasting focused on great-value wines from Argentina. Guests will taste a selection of Argentine Malbecs paired with empanadas. Your chance to get prepared for Malbec World…
Purdys Chocolatier Is Hopping Into Easter
Purdys Chocolatier Is Hopping Into Easter With New “Where’s Philbert?” Game and Chocolates Galore News from Purdy’s – Canada’s beloved chocolatier is spotlighting its much-loved mascot; an adorable plush hedgehog toy by the name of Philbert among its exciting Easter chocolate collection. For the first time, Philbert is bringing fun, mischief, and tons of Purdys treats…
Scotch at L’Abattoir for Vancouver Cocktail Week
L’Abattoir Vancouver Cocktail Week 2024 Scotch Lovers enjoyed L’Abattoir for Vancouver Cocktail Week as Diageo showcased the relationship between Scotch whisky and cuisine. The evening explored the intricate nuances of Scotch whiskies from diverse Scottish regions, and the versatility of Single Malt and Blended whisky both neat and as craft cocktails. World Class Bartender, Jeff…
Heleen Pannekoek Fort Berens Winery
Quick Conversations In Wine – Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you can meet at the 2024 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery in Lillooet, British Columbia. Find more on the Wine Festival here. When…
Amber Pratt Moraine Winery
Quick Conversations In Wine – Amber Pratt from Moraine Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you can meet at the 2024 Festival. Here’s our Q +A with Moraine Winery’s Amber Pratt from Moraine Winery on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley. More on the…
Vancouver Cocktail Week Brings Bar Stars
Bar Stars Hit Vancouver for Vancouver Cocktail Week March 3-10 From March 3 to 10, meet the stars behind some of the world’s best bars at VCW popups, guest shifts, seminars and the can’t-miss Green Garden Gala. The third annual Vancouver Cocktail Week is thrilled to welcome some of the world’s most talented bartenders —…
