Artisanal culinary offerings and holiday gift baskets arrive at cozy Chinatown grocer and restaurant Need a gift for someone who loves food. This release landed in our inbox today and we want one of everything and a big bowl of noodles too. CJA Historic Chinatown’s premier one-stop gourmet grocer and restaurant is celebrating the arrival of winter with an array of seasonal culinary delights. A cozy escape from the new-found chilly weather, Harvest Community Foods specializes in nourishing meals and locally-sourced ingredients, providing fine food products for the most discerning of epicureans alongside comforting rice and noodle bowls. As one of the best…
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Michelin-Star Trained Chef Catherine Stewart Joins Coal Harbour’s Iconic French Bistro Tableau Bar Bistro is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Catherine Stewart, alongside the release of her three-course set dinner menu for New Year’s Eve. Born in Vancouver, BC, Catherine began her culinary career under renowned chef Alain Rayé at West Vancouver’s La Régalade in 2004. Three years later, her passion led her to Europe, where she spent nearly a decade working her way up the line at prominent Michelin-star restaurants La Pyramide in Vivienne, France and La Cuisine de Joël Robuchon in London. From there, Catherine took over the kitchens of Château…
Canada Place Lights Up For The Holidays Free walk-through experience includes the Woodward’s Windows, Avenue of Trees, winter lighting display, Sails of Light and more at Canada Place! Capture the spirit of the season at Canada Place! Celebrate Christmas at Canada Place presented by the Port of Vancouver. Running for four weeks this year from December 7 until January 3, the public is invited to experience the nostalgic tradition of the Woodward’s Windows, a magical holiday lighting display, the Sails of Light, and the festive Avenue of Trees. “Every year we look forward to inviting the community to enjoy this colourful…
What To Do Around Vancouver This Week Well we’ve already had our holiday party for my company as well as our office building party, so I’m fully into the holiday spirit. I’ve got a hot chocolate station ready to go for Friday, with boozy treats included and I’ve been quite spoiled with items being shipped for the gift guides I’m working on. My Gifts for Foodies should be up on BC Living very soon! Love doing that one! I’ve also even started my holiday shopping, but still have lots left to do, and the decorations aren’t even up yet at…
London Drugs Supports 15,000 Elderly Canadians This Holiday Season If you are looking for an easy way to give back this season just head on in to London Drugs and look for the holiday tree! Pick a wish from the tree and go shopping for a deserving senior in your community. I did this yesterday and you have until December 8th to participate! #StockingStuffersForSeniors I found a tag with a wish for tea, a blanket, and cookies, so tried to find the nicest of each item and even bought an electric blanket so I’d get extra points with Santa. (JK) really…
Sleek, pan-Mediterranean eatery offers a new culinary perspective to Vancouver’s dining scene December 10th will see the launch of 75-seat Verre at 550 Denman Street in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood, marking the Canadian return of internationally acclaimed chef Liam Breen and his singular culinary philosophy. A staunch individualist, Breen preferred hands-on training to a formal culinary education, working the lines at restaurants across Canada. Eventually, the Vancouverite’s wanderlust took him to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he won accolades — and several awards — for his eclectic cuisine. Dubbed “The Canadian Rebel,” by local media, he was a driving force behind such…
Nespresso Coffee Pods Celebrate The Season Earlier this year Nespresso launched it’s new Metrotown Boutique and we made the switch over to Nespresso at home. The pods are now fully recyclable and our coffee has never tasted better. My only wish is that I’d remember to order the pods before we run out, as when we do it’s truly a crisis. In any case I’ve got an order in right now and I’ve also heard that they have partnered with renowned interior designer, India Mahdavi, and have launched the Parisian Gourmandise inspired Limited Edition festive collection of pods. Mahdavi is based…
Salted Vine Partnered With Foxtrot Vineyards For An Epic Lunch at Cornucopia Last week we decided to partake in some Cornucopia activities and bought tickets for aluncheon at a private residence catered by Salted Vine, a restaurant in Squamish, . I’d done this lunch series before in past years and always loved the intimacy of the event and the fact you get to check out someone’s awesome home. Tess and I and about 35 others headed up into the hills on a coach bus to the house that was hosting the lunch and the views were perfect. It was a brilliant…
Osteria Savio Volpe Serves Up Cozy-Weather Menu Under New Chef Three years after opening its doors in Vancouver’s hip Fraserhood district, Osteria Savio Volpe has built a national reputation as one of the region’s leading eateries. Home to the city’s best classic country Italian fare, Savio Volpe has lots to celebrate: longstanding relationships with dozens of sustainably-focused suppliers; the recent appointment of Melanie Witt to the position of executive chef; and an evolving seasonal menu of warming dishes to mesmerize guests all winter long. Vancouverites may remember the buzz surrounding the opening of Savio Volpe in November 2015 – the restaurant…
Join OH Studio and Strange Fellows Brewing for KRAMPUSMARKT When we heard about this market, filled with local goods, we couldn’t help but spread the word. Krampus is coming….. to Strange Fellows Brewing! To light up the dark season, they have 3 days of old world-inspired festivities planned in celebration of everyone’s favourite baddie. Break out your best goth or ugly xmas sweater, and bring friends and family for Photos with Krampus on the Thursday night. Festivities will continue on the Friday and Saturday with Krampusmarkt, an old-world inspired Strange* Kristmas Market, featuring the odd and exquisite by local artisans. We’ll also…
Mon Paris Pâtisserie’s Modern Collection of Festive Treats Chef Elena Krasnova’s holiday collection is now available at her charming Parisienne chocolate and pastry shop in Burnaby The pastry case at Mon Paris Pâtisserie (4396 Beresford St., Burnaby) is now decked with show-stopping treats for Christmas. Mon Paris owner and pastry chef, Elena Krasnova, has created a delightful collection of chocolates, confections and pastries that promise to sweeten the season. Born from centuries of French holiday traditions, this year’s offerings include playful chocolate gifts, sumptuous stocking stuffers, gourmet advent calendars, seasonal chocolate bark and an exclusive lineup of decadent Yule logs. Yule logs…
H Tasting Lounge and H2 Rotisserie & Bar Unveil New Menus for Fall A recent lunch date at The Westin Bayshore’s H2 Rotisserie & Bar was all awesome and what I hope to be the beginning of many holiday lunches. The cocktails were superb, service always attentive and the views with the float planes coming and going mesmerizing. Thanks to Chefs Alex Mok and Executive Chef Geoff Carkner for a lovely meal! H2 Rotisserie & Bar is known for their home-style comfort food and dedication to promoting local breweries, distilleries and wineries, including many selections on tap. One of the favourite mains …
Potter’s Western Canada’s largest Christmas store returns to South Surrey, through Dec. 24 Last week we continued our annual tradition of visiting Potter’s Christmas Store and as usual were unable to resist adding to our holiday decor! We’re going with the Day of the Dead theme even heavier this year and we picked up some gifts as well. The store boasts more than 28,000-square-feet devoted to all things yuletide and is open now through December 24, “The Christmas Store at Potter’s” is the destination to find thousands of holiday-related items. The buyers at Potter’s shop the world for The Christmas…
Mixing Up a Pumpkin Margarita From our pal Karen: It’s the American Thanksgiving next week and my cousin who lives in the US asked me to make a cocktail for her guests who don’t eat dessert. Like me. Knowing she would be making her fabulous pumpkin pies I knew she would have pumpkin purée on hand and she enjoys Tequila and here is the drink I made. A boozy creamy delicious ✨Pumpkin Margarita ✨ So to my family and friends in the U.S. on your Thanksgiving wishing you love, joy, peace and happiness. #whatskarendrinking Pumpkin Margarita 2 oz. reposado Tequila @cabowabotequila .5…
What To Do In Vancouver Last week we were up in Whistler and this week has started out way slower as I’m home trying to get over a nasty cold. However I’m hoping I’m on the mend as there’s lots to do including the opening of Miss Bennet at The Arts Club, The Aurora Winter Festival, Brunch Comedy, and The Italian Christmas Market. Until Dec 30 Miss Benett: Christmas at Pemberly Arts Club Theatre A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Miss Bennetis a modern sequel about the bookish middle child of the Bennets. While Mary starts to dream of…
Cornucopia In Its 22nd Year We’re heading to Whistler next weekend to partake in a couple food and wine events, and hear there’s still a few tickets left! Cornucopia goes far beyond food and drink, offering a diverse selection of events fit for the keen connoisseur’s palate to those simply eager to learn. From cooking demonstrations and drink seminars to winery dinners, tastings, and evening parties, this year’s festival will leave patrons counting the days until next year. Below are just a few tips for surviving the multiple days of food and drink celebration at Cornucopia: – Come Hungry! – with multi-course meals,…
Fresh Prep Meal Delivery Brings Deliciousness To Your Kitchen We received a Fresh Prep to review and ever since we’re ordering almost every week. I’m sad we are going away next week so will miss the opportunity to try these two meals, but you still can. USE THE CODE GOODLIFE18 to get three free meals. This week Fresh Prep teamed up with Vancouver’s favourite, The Juice Truck, to bring you two plant-based recipes that are healthy, comforting and delicious. Order their Thai Coconut Curry and Calabacitas Tacos by Thursday this week! The Juice Truck was inspired by founders Zach and…
Congratulations to Chef Alex Chen We predicted this win as Chef Chen is such a strong competitor! Well done! Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Chef Alex Chen became the first challenger to claim victory on the inaugural season of Iron Chef Canada after defeating Iron Chef Hugh Acheson on the fourth episode of the Food Network Canada TV show, which aired yesterday evening. Chen had one hour to prepare five dishes comprising a showcase ingredient of tomatoes and earned a final score of 71 to Acheson’s 66 from the panel of three celebrity judges. The panel ascribed points to each chef based on first dish,…
Holiday collaboration by Jillian Harris featuring nine Canadian Etsy makers We love Etsy and adore Jillian Harris and have a serious crush on her lifestyle and style choices. When we heard about the collaboration with Etsy we had seriously hold back or risk some serious credit card debt! Etsy is thrilled to announce its partnership with television personality and interior designer Jillian Harris on a limited edition holiday collection. The JH x Etsycollaboration celebrates Jillian’s passion for quality goods and personal touches, brought to life by nine talented Canadian Etsy makers. Launching November 1, 2018, and available on Etsy through December 31, 2018 while quantities…
Mixing Up a Turmeric Tea It’s time for a Mocktail, so kick back and relax and mix up yourself something that Karen’s been drinking! From our pal Karen: It’s Mocktail Monday and I have made a Turmeric Tea that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Served warm it also helps soothe winter colds and sore throats. I used Turmeric for it’s beautiful bold electric colour and it is native to India. I was inspired by @mix.man who has been running a Diwali series with the history and fabulous Diwali inspired Cocktails. Diwali is a large event celebrated by Indian’s worldwide and is…
