New Local Focused Cafe Lot185 Cafe + Wine Bar From the Press Release: LOT185 Café + Wine Bar opened in the Vancouver Convention Centre recently. Overlooking Jack Poole Plaza, this new space will embrace the modern aesthetic of the Convention Centre while offering a casual dining experience for both visitors and Vancouverites. Inspired by the laid-back atmosphere…
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What’s Karen Drinking – Blood Orange G&T
Mixing Up a Blood Orange G&T It’s that time of week again, so kick back and relax and mix up yourself something that Karen’s been drinking! From our pal Karen: “It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. I found bags of Blood Oranges @costco_canada and they’re perfect for making a colourful and delicious welcoming cocktail for…
Food Gays Cooking In Color
Food Gays Launch Their First Cookbook And It’s Gorgeous I’ve known the Food Gays, Adrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett for a few years now and I feel proud to see them accomplish so much and have so enjoyed watching their journey. Their food styling and photography is so well done and also well documented on Instagram (@foodgays), and…
Havana Vancouver officially re-opens! – News Release
Commercial Drive restaurant to re-open its doors today after 9-week closure From the press release: After a nine-week closure due to small kitchen fire, the Havana Vancouver team is thrilled to announce the official re-opening of the Cuban meets Pacific Northwest restaurant. (photos by Sweet Pea Photography) Opening at 10am today (Wednesday, October 3), guests will again have…
Toptable Group Unveils Elisa – News Release
Elisa A Modern Steakhouse Concept From the press release: Toptable Group proudly launches Elisa, its new steakhouse venue in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Set to open this fall, the restaurant offers a reimagined take on the signature steakhouse experience featuring a Grillworks Infierno wood-fired grill. “Elisa was inspired by the values of sharing memorable moments around the table with family and friends,” says…
Barbarian Feast at The Cascade Room – Coverage
Meaty Festival Takes Over The Cascade Room For the second year in a row Husband Michael and I attended the Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room, and this time Tess knew better that not to miss it as well. There was so much food that I didn’t even get to try half of the offerings,…
Faye Smith Lash Lift
Faye Smith Make Up Studio Yumi Lash Lift & Tint Last year I loved the lash extensions but they just weren’t sustainable. I must be an aggressive sleeper because I’d wake up with the lashes having come off on my pillow and I can’t stand sitting still, so when I had to go get a…
Sustenance Festival 2018
Sustenance Festival Until November 22, 2018 Sustenance Festival is a city-wide festival that celebrates arts, food, and culture in Vancouver. Alongside community groups, artists, and local organizations, Sustenance Festival pushes the boundaries of food innovation. “Since 2009, the Sustenance Festival has served Vancouver as a platform for community groups, artists, and social service organizations to…
What’s Karen Drinking – The Brown Derby
Mixing Up A Brown Derby Our pal Karen is at it again and mixed up The Brown Derby! From Karen “BROWN DERBY 🍂🐝 I love using Honey in Fall drinks and the Brown Derby is a favourite. This classic cocktail from the golden age of Old Hollywood was named after the famous celebrity spotting restaurant in…
H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s Oktoberfest Party – Event Listing
Eat, Drink and Be Fröhlich at H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s Oktoberfest Party Traditional German fare, local craft beer, music and more, for one night only — Friday, September 28! If I owned lederhosen, I certainly be breaking it out for this one! H2 Rotisserie & Bar — The Westin Bayshore Hotel’s urban resort restaurant, boasting refined comfort…
Iron Chef Canada – Event Listing
Food Network Reveals Chef to Battle Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Ten Accomplished Chefs from Across the Country Face Off Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Who else is pretty damn excited about this one! Can’t wait! The stadium is stocked, the secret ingredients are selected and the battles are set – but whose cuisine will reign supreme?…
Passions 2018 Fundraiser For Dr. Peter Aids – Event Listing
Buy tickets to Passions 2018 We’ve heard there’s less than 20 tickets left to this year’s Passions! We attended last year and were blown away by the culinary creations and the amazing prizes at the silent auction. Great people watching; mix and mingle with some wonderful supporters of the Dr. Peter Aids Foundations mandate to…
What’s Good September 19th Edition
What Up In Vancouver This Week Fall is upon us and I’ve been pulling the coats out of the back of the closet and keeping an umbrella close this past week. The weekend seems to be calling for rain, so I’ve sussed out a few things for you to do inside this week. Vancouver Interior…
5th Annual Slow Fish Dinner September 23 – Event Listing
Slow Fish Dinner at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts One of my favourite venues for events is the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Granville Island. They’ve got eight kitchens where chefs can set up and strolling around between them with a glass of wine in hand is pure bliss! Now add in a celebration…
Les Dames d’Escoffier Culinary Garage Sale – September 16
Les Dames d’Escoffier Marketplace at Lazy Gourmet THIS SUNDAY As many of you know I am a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and we are having our annual treasure-filled Culinary Garage Sale this Sunday and you’d be smart to come early! (Following is an excerpt from Dame Cate Simpson). Fellow dames spent last week unearthing all…
Feast of Fields 2018 – Coverage
Feast of Fields A Wet But Tasty Day at UBC Farm This past Sunday we ventured out to UBC to soak in Feast of Fields (pun intended), and despite the rain, the chefs and drink providers were all smiles. We got pretty wet, so didn’t stay as long as we usually do, but we left…
What’s Good September 6th Edition
What To Do In Vancouver This Weekend Onward It’s already been a busy September and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down yet. Husband Michael is busy with UBC going back to school with all the sports venues back in full swing and the food trucks more active again, and I’ve been devoting myself to…
The Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room – Event Listing
Meaty Festival Takes Over The Cascade Room The Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room, Sunday September 23rd 6pm Dictionaries define barbarians as uncivilized, primitive and wild. But to the less rigid, more convivial folks at The Cascade Room, hosting the 2nd annual. Barbarian’s Feast on September 23rd means they want to unleash your primal appetites…
Feast of Fields 2018 – Event Listing
24TH ANNUAL METRO VANCOUVER FEAST OF FIELDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2018 – 1:00 – 5:00PM at UBC Farm I can’t believe it’s been 24 years of Feast of Fields! I can’t recall how many I’ve been to, and I’ve even done a couple in the Okanagan and on the Island and they are always a…
Self Care September Back to Dailey Method
We’ve Got Big Plans For Self Care and Improvement This Fall September is always a time for renewal for me. It’s a month until my birthday and I start reflecting on aging and generally make some resolutions for the fall around self care; it’s MY NEW YEAR. It’s been a busy summer as I went…
