Sunday Seafood Boils for Two on Main Street Smitty’s Oyster House’s Chef Alan Older is now offering Seafood Boils at the Mount Pleasant hotspot. Beginning at noon and continuing every Sunday throughout the spring and summer, Chef Older and his culinary team will unfurl a net of fresh-caught seafood including jumbo prawns, mussels, clams, chorizo, potatoes and…
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Chocolate All Day by Steven Hodge
Chocolate All Day – From Simple to Decadent, 100+ Recipes For Everyone’s Favorite Ingredient By Steven Hodge Calling all chocolate lovers, here’s the book for you – 100 rich, delicious, yet accessible recipes for baking with chocolate all day long! Chocolate All Day is from Temper Pastry owner, chocolatier, pastry chef, and TV star, Steven…
Glenfiddich Spreads Love This Valentine’s Day
Glenfiddich makes Valentine’s Day sweet with cocktails and gifts for the perfect celebration. Valentine’s Day celebrations are the perfect time to toast to your love with a sultry scotch cocktail. This year’s mid-week Saint Valentine’s celebration calls for a luxurious dinner, and Canada’s favourite single malt scotch whisky, Glenfiddich, is pouring their hearts into romantic…
CELEBRATED CHEF MICHEL JACOB TO RETIRE THIS SPRING
Chef Michel Jacob will be handing the keys to Le Crocodile colleague Chef Rob Feenie After four decades, one of Vancouver’s most celebrated and acclaimed chefs, Michel Jacob, will hang up his apron at his venerable Le Crocodile one last time on April 30, 2024. Jacob will hand the keys to his long-time friend and…
Valentine’s Eve Rosé and Bubbles Benefits Les Dames d’Escoffier
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter’s Scholarship Program the Beneficiary of Rosé and Bubbles Wine Tasting Toby’s Liquor Store Hosts Rosé and Bubbles Wine Tasting Supporting Women in Hospitality On Tuesday, February 13 Toby’s Liquor Store on Commercial Drive will present an evening of Rosé and Bubbles with partial proceeds benefiting Les Dames d’Escoffier British Columbia’s…
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Scholarships Open
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter Scholarships Open for 2024 Press Release – Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Scholarship Applications are open to persons who identify as women in BC, to obtain scholarships to further their careers in culinary, beverage, agriculture, aquaculture, and other hospitality fields. The BC chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has up to $18,000…
The Dalmore Whisky at The Fairmont Empress
Unveiling The Dalmore’s Iconic Masterpiece Whisky Collection at Fairmont Empress Enter the world of whisky with an unforgettable five-course tasting experience On Friday, January 19, prepare for an evening of whisky immersion and culinary discovery as Fairmont Empress proudly presents, ‘The Dalmore: The Making of a Masterpiece.’ The hotel invites guests to be a part…
Provence Marinaside’s Dine Out Menu
Provence Marinaside’s Dine Out Menu and Wines from Vancouver Island’s Unsworth Vineyards For this year’s Vancouver Dine Out Festival, Provence Marinaside is partnering with the Vancouver Island winery Unsworth Vineyards to create a ‘Perfect Pairing’ three-course dinner featuring some of Provence’s classic French dishes paired with signature wines from Unsworth. The three-course dinner is available…
Richmond’s Club Versante Extends Dine Out Vancouver Options
Go For Dinner and Stay the Whole Night at Versante Hotel The legendary annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival isn’t just for Vancouver anymore. For a second year, Versante Hotel, Richmond’s luxury boutique hotel and lifestyle club offers a chance to sample the elevated West Coast cuisine of Bruno and the Japanese-inspired bites at Cask Whisky Vault….
Celebrate Dine Out Vancouver at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
The Westin Bayshore is the Ultimate Dine Out Vancouver Experience Find unforgettable dining experiences at unbeatable prices at H2 Kitchen + Bar and H Tasting Lounge, plus an urban staycation option, at Vancouver’s finest waterfront resort It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for foodies! Destination Vancouver’s beloved Dine Out Vancouver Festival brightens…
Dine Out Vancouver Festival and List of Participating Restaurants
Bookings Launch for Dine Out Vancouver Diners can now book their tables for the 2024 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. The complete list of restaurants and their menus are now available on dineoutvancouver.com and reservations can be made through the site. This season features the largest number of participating restaurants to date, with over 380 venues…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Tickets on Sale
Vancouver International Wine Festival Celebrates Wines from Italy The 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food, February 24 to March 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. The 2024 festival features 149 wineries participating in 42 events. This year, the spotlight shines on…
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Lunar New Year Tea and Lounge
FROM DAWN TO DUSK: FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER UNVEILS LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH IMMERSIVE AFTERNOON TEA, NEW EVENING LOUNGE CONCEPT The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has introduced Lunar New Year at the Castle, with the return of Notch8’s immersive Themed Afternoon Tea and the debut of an evening lounge concept, Moonlight Lounge, inspired by The Year of the…
BC Bubbles to Ring in the New Year
Pop Open a Bottle of BC Bubbles to Ring in the New Year What will be in your glass to celebrate the New Year? Here are a few bottles of BC Bubbles that I’ve sussed out for y’all. More on Imbibements Chronos Brut Non-Vintage A combination of 80% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir grapes that…
Gibsons Finest Canadian Whisky for the Holidays
Pair holiday traditions like fireside chats, bonfires, or festive dinners with Gibson’s Finest, an award-winning Canadian whisky that’s full of character. Indulge in flavour and treasured traditions this holiday season! Festive cheer fills the air, it’s that magical time of the year when twinkling lights, heartwarming gatherings, and cherished customs take centre stage. This season,…
Fiorino Italian Street Food Winter Menu
Fiorino Bib Gourmand winner’s Cena (dinner) menu features regional, seasonal Italian fare from across Italy Fiorino Italian family-style menu features fare from several regions. Florence’s premier street food is forefront and the restaurant’s signature dish: Coccoli e Prosciutto (deep-fried dough “pillows” served with aged, 18-month Prosciutto di Parma and whipped Stracchino cheese) is a must-try….
Clé de Peau Gifts for the Holidays
Clé de Peau’s Latest Innovative Products Founded in Japan in 1982, Clé de Peau Beauté (“The Key to Skin’s Beauty”) was created to push the boundaries of skin cell science, maximizing skin’s natural radiance. Through this intensive research, Clé de Peau Beauté’s scientists uncovered an insight, Skin Intelligence, that inspired their philosophy and approach: Like…
Anna Olson’s Top 5 Cheesecakes for the Holidays
Festive Cheesecake for the holiday table Anna Olson, Canada’s baking sweetheart selected the country’s Top 5 cheesecakes that are perfect for the holidays, or any day really including a velvety matcha cheesecake, a no-bake gingerbread cheesecake topped with salted caramel, a festive pear cranberry cheesecake, a cheesecake swiss roll, and a triple gingerbread cheesecake made…
Smooth Sipping with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
BOLD BAKING & SMOOTH SIPPING WITH SAILOR JERRY SPICED RUM It’s that time of the year, when the air is filled with holiday vibes, prompting you to slip into your comfiest sweaters, cozy up by the fireplace, and transform your home with twinkling lights. This year why not serve up an epic duo – Sailor…
What’s Good This Week – December 18 Edition Holiday Drinks
The Holiday Season is in Full Swing It’s been a while since I’ve done a round-up, but why not end the year with suggestions for y’all to have a special holiday season? First up, have you tried the EPIK app? I’ve been having all sorts of fun with the holiday collection, all without having to…
