Whisky Tasting & Canapés! Thomas Chen & Barry Dunner request the pleasure of your company at a Companions Whisky Tasting Event Theme Dare to compare 16 whiskies A Blind Head-To-Head Tasting Moderator: Jordan Cran of Legacy Liquor Store Pairings • Blend vs blend • Blend vs single malt • Single malt vs single malt • • Sherry cask vs sherry cask • Bourbon cask vs bourbon cask • • Sherry cask vs bourbon cask • Peated vs peated When & Where Saturday, the 21st of February at six o’clock Legacy Liquor Store • Olympic Village • Vancouver, BC Companions of the Quiach 140-6751 Graybar…
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So you forgot to reserve that table for the big day and now you’re in big trouble. Fear not, Vancouverites, there’s still a few to be, but act quickly! This list is current as of 1:30 pm Feb. 13, 2015 and we’ll add a few more once and if we hear of them. Granville Island – Dockside 6:15 and 6:30 Book here North Vancouver – El Matador 7:00 pm Book here West End – Morroco West 7:00 pm Book here Gastown – Blacktail 8:00 pm Book here – NOW BOOKED Check Opentable as many have opened more up!
When there is any mention of yoga in Vancouver, Lululemon Yoga Clothes might come first to mind, but it would be quickly followed with Semperviva. Semperviva is an amazing place to practice all kids of yoga; I started the year with an excellent workshop “Detox Now – A Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Gloria Latham” and danced, sang and chanted my way to a positive start to the year. They’ve got four locations now, luckily all very near to me in Kitsilano, and run over a dozen classes a day with everything from Kundalini to Vinyasa Power Flow, as well as hosting…
Jerkface 9000 Set to Launch at ‘Jerkface Comedy Fiasco’ Event February 17th 2015 East Vancouver’s Parallel 49 Brewing Company is announcing the release of their brand new Dry Hopped West Coast Wheat Beer Jerkface 9000. The launch will be celebrated at ‘Jerkface Comedy Fiasco,’ an official event hosted by Parallel 49 Brewing Company at the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver, BC on February 17th, 2015. The Jerkface Comedy Fiasco will give guests an opportunity to enjoy snacks, including pizza from the Blackbird kitchen, mingle with beer lovers and taste three Parallel 49 brewing beers – including…
Butchers hold a revered spot in Italian culture. Inspired by eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, (whose shop in Panzano draws crowds from all over the world) ) La Pentola has collaborated with Windsor Meats on February 22, 2015 to create sumptuous dishes reflective of a visit to the neighborhood butcher. Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, experience the first Family Supper Series of the year, where you’ll dine family style at communal tables with your friends and neighbors. This 10+ course meal will feature a charcuterie plate, house-made sausage, slow cooked lamb leg, and stuffed pasta. Call 604.642.0557 or email info@lapentola.ca to reserve. $55…
Are you prepared for Valentine’s Day, or do you still need some sweet treats for the loved ones in your life? We’ve got a list of a few decadent creations you can pick up to ensure the foodies in your life love you even more! Whether you need a four piece treat ($8.50) or a larger box or lace heart ($49.50), Chocolatas in Granville Island has a selection of gorgeous locally made chocolates just waiting for you. West Vancouver’s Temper Pastry features 4 heart shaped chocolates; 70% dark chocolate ganache, mango martini, raspberry & lemon and strawberry caramel and a beautiful selection of…
Find Fuel, Fitness and Fun The 23rd Annual Wellness Show is dedicated to helping you live a more healthy lifestyle. Check it out February 13th, 14th and 15th, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. The show includes 300 exhibitors in all areas: whole, organic, non GMO, gluten-free health foods and snacks, cutting-edge supplements to help make you leaner and stronger, and the latest fitness equipment and exercise crazes to help you find a new, fun, and motivating workout. In addition to our 300 experts answering your health and wellness questions, sampling options abound! In the Organic Market section, sponsored by…
Many rush through the grocery store with lists in hand, grabbing what is needed and getting out of there as fast as possible. As a food obsessed person, I generally completely loose track of time in any food shop and end up checking out new products and leaving with way more than I had planned. There is a happy medium though, as at West Vancouver’s Whole Foods Market tours can be booked to guide you through the store, ensuring you won’t be overwhelmed by the vast selection. Justin, the store’s tour guide and concierge was on hand last week as I toured the West…
The competition was fierce, the determination was evident, as eleven of Canada’s best chefs competed for top honours during the coveted Canadian Culinary Championships on February 6 and 7, 2015 in Kelowna, B.C. Chef Ryan O’Flynn of the Westin Edmonton, won with his Terrine of pine smoked Alberta river sturgeon and cured Quebec foie gras, wild North West Territory morels, textures of Okanagan apples, and toasted brioche, paired with Sandhill Small Lots 2013 Viognier. Chef Kristian Eligh of Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver took the bronze, and the silver was awarded to Chef Antonio Park of Park Restaurant in Montreal. Dishes…
March 7-15, 2015, Victoria, BC victoriabeerweek.com Twitter: @vicbeerweek • Instagram: @vicbeerweek • Facebook: /vicbeerweek #VBW2015 Victoria Beer Week is a nine-day festival highlighting a broad selection of BC craft breweries and educating Victorians about craft beer. After a very successful launch that saw over 3,000 people attend 14 events held in venues throughout Greater Victoria in early March, 2014, Victoria Beer Week is returning in 2015 with 22 events celebrating craft beer in our city. #VBW2015 is bringing back some of the most popular events from 2014 and expanding by adding some more exciting options. The festival will once again…
Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise for your sweetheart by turning to Etsy for all of your gifting needs. Profess your undying love through the written word with kardzkouture luxurious textured fine art paper cards, hand-crafted in Vancouver. The way to his heart could be through his stomach – surprise your significant other by making delicious cupcakes topped with mini heart-shaped cupcake toppers from LovelyLittleThingsB (Calgary), make a bold statement, and brighten a room with joy using wall decals, hand-made by Urbanwalls (Vancouver). Diamonds truly are a girl’s best friend, so take her breath away this Valentine’s day with raw pink sapphire cluster earrings, by ASecondTime (Calgary). Prove you two are better together, and find the perfect one-of-a-kind…
Blenz Coffee and SocialShopper have teamed up to support CKNW Orphans’ Fund anti-bullying campaign, Pink Shirt Day! Get a free medium coffee or organic tea with your choice of cookie when you donate $1 by going to socialshopper.com/blenz. All proceeds go to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and benefit anti-bullying programs such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Kids Help Phone and Red Cross Respect ED Violence Prevention Program. Let’s join together, raise awareness and stand up against bullying! DETAILS When: Get your voucher now until February 18th, 2015 Where: www.socialshopper.com/blenz Location: Over 40 different Blenz Coffee locations across the lower mainland…
Tickets Now on Sale for The Chefs’ Table Society of BC 2015 Curry Cup Taryn Wa of Savoury Chef Foods was the inaugural winner of the Curry Cup. Who will take the cup home this year? The much-awaited second annual Curry Cup competition presented by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia returns as eight acclaimed BC chef teams compete for the ultimate Curry Cup Championship on March 3, 2015 at the Heritage Hall located on 3102 Main St. from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Along with sharp-witted commentary and outlandish ingredients, each competing chef team will be challenged to showcase their…
Cavu Kitchen Bar, is a spot we’d definitely eat at more if only it were closer. CAVU is an acronym used in aviation that means “Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited.” The phrase is used pilots to describe anything that is desirable or sought after, very appropriate for an airport hotel. The room is cozy, and has been recently renovated and now has a more modern feel. There’s plenty of bar seating handy for those dining solo, a lounge area and spacious dining room. The night we visited Executive Chef Alex Hancock wasn’t in, but we were left in the charming and capable hands of Sous Chef Edison…
Until last year you had to head to a pub or buy a keg in order to get your hands on some Red Truck Beer, but luckily for us, they’ve now bottled and canned up their brews for maximum portability. Stay tuned for their new brewery, opening in the very near future. Red Truck Ale An ale with a copper-hue and aromas of caramel, malt, pine and herbs. Toasty toffee, evergreen and slight hops. A nice sessional sipping beer with average carbonation. Lager A golden yellow hued beer with aromas of biscuit, sweet caramel, and citrus. Clean and crisp with a malt…
There’s still time to catch the last few days of Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival. At Urban Tea Merchant tea is woven into every aspect of their tasting menu which is available for only two more days on January 30th and 31st. Sample TWG Tea’s blends, some served straight up as tea, others in Tea-Infused Cocktails and others woven right into the dishes. The Urban Tea Merchant’s has its own Tea Sommelier, who has expertly paired each dish with a tea-influenced beverage. This is an experience not to be missed! A Tea Gastronomy Experience: Amuse Bouche Chef Nathan Wright has put together this 8-course…
6th Annual Wine, Food & Cocktail Event Returns May 7, 2015 The 2015 Dish ‘n Dazzle spectacular returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre on May 7, 2015 from 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm. This spectacular evening will feature more than 80 premium Argentinean wines, bites prepared by a selection of Vancouver’s most celebrated restaurants and chefs and a silent auction filled with hospitality industry offerings. Proceeds from this gala evening benefit members of the hospitality industry who are facing a financial crisis due to a medical condition, as well as scholarships that support our future leaders. Live music supplied by Les…
The Nostalgia of Food is a group art exhibition. The artists, using various mediums, explore the theme of nostalgia as it relates to food and food experiences, whether it’s from a personal view or that of our society. Can’t wait! Opening reception on Thursday February 5, 2015 from 7 until 10pm. TICKETS are free! All ages welcome. Snacks provided. Wine & beer cash bar available for adults 19+ with ID. Art will be available for sale. Artists showing work: Andrea Armstrong Joey Armstrong Jordan Cooper Michelle Fattore Andrea Fernandez Natalie Ferrari-Morton Sue Griese Peter Gutmanis Jenny Hawkinson Christina Luo Issha Marie…
We’re currently car-less, so have been testing out numerous models as a result. Our latest one was very hard to return. As Lincoln moves further into the luxury market we’ve see some upscale features in new models such as the Lincoln MKC that we recently took for a spin. This model has a sophisticated look, performs well, has lots of cabin space and some cool new technology, all for a less than similar models from other manufacturers. We felt quite posh stepping in and out of the MKC! Opening the car with the remote and getting seated in the driver’s seat, I found push…
Join Kits Daily Kitchen for one more epic Winemaker’s Dinner before Kits Daily closes after five great years. January 29, 2015 at 7pm a join Kits Daily for a Six Course Culinary Adventure paired with their Favorite Wines from the past five years. $100 per person. Celebrate the past five years and learn more about Daily 2.0 By reservation only. The Six Course ‘Big Night’ Culinary Adventure Dinner Menu: Blue Mountain 2006 Reserve Brut Champagne Canapes: Cache Creek Lamb Popsicles & Wild Red Pacific Prawn Cocktail Sea of Cortez Sustainable Big Eye Tuna Poke cucumber & winter tomato salad, sesame, tamari, scallion, fermented fish sauce…
