The following news release came from Kitsilano Daily Kitchen Today. After nearly five years at 1809 West 1st Avenue, Chef Brian Fowke and partners Derek Lew & Mike Edwards are pleased to announce the transition of 1809 West 1st Ave into the hands of a well-established food star in the Vancouver scene. A Top Chef Canada Contender; and one of the most brilliant young cooks to work with Chef Brian Fowke at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chophouse. Chef Brian Fowke quotes ‘…it is time for me to make a transition that is good for both me and my partnership that…
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Support the purchase of a new CT scanner for Mount Saint Joseph Hospital at Tapestry Foundation for Health Care’s 2015 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune gala on Saturday, February 7, 2015. At a special pre-dinner reception, enjoy a sampling of signature dishes from six acclaimed Vancouver chefs, each a winner of the Chinese Restaurant Awards. Featuring chefs at the Gala Reception : Executive Chef TONY LUK The Jade Seafood Restaurant Chinese Master Chef Chinese Chef of the Year, Chinese Restaurant Awards 2011 Winner of 5 Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards, 2009-2013 Executive Chef MING YEUNG Bamboo Grove Chinese Master Chef Winner…
If you’ve resolved to eat better in 2015, fear not, there’s a whole industry out there willing and ready to feed you the latest in “must have” health foods. While you are reading up on what to throw in your smoothie, and what is the ideal post-workout snack, you can rely on your common sense, and simply eat more veggies. Hippie Garden Chips have come to the rescue with an easy, healthy and tasty snack! Full of veggies, a splattering of seeds and a dash of healthy seasoning, these chips are perfect for in between times when you can’t take the time to steam your own…
On January 11th, Graze is proud to present a Vancouver first – a cheese & wine tasting event featuring exclusively non-dairy, nut-based cheeses. The cheeses are developed in house at Graze Vegetarian by Chef Karen McAthy, from ancient cultures roqueforti and camemberti and b. Linens (used in brevi and Linburger style “smelly” cheeses) – cultures traditionally and specifically used in traditional cheese making. These cultures are introduced to ground nuts, seeds and other natural ingredients and are even aged like their dairy counterparts. This process produces, by definition, real cheese – without the inclusion of any animal products. And it’s delicious.…
Earls NON-ALCOHOLIC CRAFT SODAS Earls new non-alcoholic Craft Sodas are made with simple, pure ingredients. A fresh way to start the new year with unprocessed, natural ingredients and a great option from sweet soda pop or alcohol for the designated driver in your party this holiday season. This year Earls offers a selection of alcohol free cocktails. Artisanal, naturally flavored syrups made with flowers, herbs, fruits, berries and fruit bitters. Starting with five new craft sodas – Elderberry Syrup adds a floral note to soda water while Ginger Syrup adds a bit of spice (Recipes available). Lemon Grass Syrup is…
Vine stars from around the world will travel to Vancouver for the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, February 20 to March 1. Each of the 170 wineries from the 14 participating countries will send a top-tier representative to the festival to present their wines. They’ll participate in educational seminars, team up with Vancouver’s best restaurants for exclusive dinners and pour tastes of some of their top drops in the Acura Tasting Room. This year the theme country is Australia, so expect lively personalities, entertaining stories, and spectacular wines during festival week. For details on…
Big Whites at Big White brings together fantastic food and wine from across the Okanagan. The event is a follow up to the hugely successful event ‘Big Reds’. This event showcases the best white wines produced in the Okanagan Valley and gives event goers the opportunity to taste the quality and individuality that comes from the Okanagan terroir. Chefs from the mountain will be on hand to prepare locally inspired appetizers so you can sample delectable nibbles from Big White’s delicious restaurants. March 28th, 2015 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Village Centre Mall The event features primarily white wines; however there…
Not sure how you did with your fitness goals over the holidays, but I am going to give myself a C+ in the category. I ended up pulling a muscle in my back, and got a throat infection, but I still got out for long walks almost everyday. Now that I am not hacking up a lung I am going to get to a class or two, but walking will always be a part of my routine; I did 11 km yesterday in fact. What I love about a long walk is the opportunity to check out sights along the…
Care to try out a few new or different restaurants for brunch? During Vancouver’s Dine Out Festival Vancouver Foodster has put together six options throughout six different neighbourhoods. Grab your friends and stroll through Gastown, Commercial Drive, Kitsilano, The West End, Downtown or Main Street all while snacking on bites from participating restaurants. Come hungry! Gastown Brunch Crawl Date: Saturday January 17 Time: 10am – 2pm Price: $40 Regular / $60 Club Amuse Bouche VIP Visit 7+ restaurants through-out the Gastown area as you taste all sorts of dishes in this Brunch crawl. Enjoy the variety of dishes which may include juices, smoothies and…
It’s the morning after the night before and no matter what your New Year’s resolutions are you’ve still got to eat. Start the year with something delicious and set the tone for a tasty year. Belgard Kitchen January 1st Open Brunch Service 11am-5pm Hosting a boozy brunch from 11am-5pm on January 1st to cure your hangovers and kick off 2015 right! Also accepting large party reservations. Guu Garden Serving Osechi for lunch – Japanese New Year Food bento-style. Only 100 – better reserve. M101-888 Nelson Street, Vancouver 604-899-0855 Brunch at Cafe Pacifica & Cascades Lounge Pan Pacific 11:00am – 3:00pm…
Vancouver’s most exciting and exclusive culinary event, Big Night, welcomes over 500 food and wine enthusiasts, local celebrities and media for a glittering gala evening that truly lives up to its name. Each category-winning wine from Vancouver Magazine’s International Wine Competition is paired with a Restaurant Award winning chef, who creates a one-of-a-kind dish just for the evening. Don’t miss the raffle tickets for Les Dames d’Escoffier Wall of Wine. Friday February 6th, 2015| 7PM – 9PM Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver) Tickets on sale NOW. Only $99! | Tickets are LIMITED, get yours today!
L’Abattoir L’Abattoir is offering up two ways for guests this year. Those seated in the main dining area will be served the full a la carte dinner including baked Pacific oysters with Burgundy truffle; juicy pork shoulder with boudin noir; or Pacific ling cod fillet with a crispy sesame crust. Behind the bar, Shaun Layton will keep the party going with a combination of classic and specially designed cocktails. For a more intimate experience, revellers can book a table for the evening in Vancouver’s newest premier private dining space with five-course dinner menu, specially designed by Chef Lee Cooper. Highlights include foie gras…
In 2015, Secret Location’s Chef Jefferson Alvarez encourages diners to “Take a journey with us and travel through Spain, Italy, France, Asia, Persia, and South America.” From the evening of January 5th to March 21st the restaurant will serve a 10 course dining experience for $95, including complimentary drinks. Spain | January 5-17 Italy | January 19-31 France | February 2-14 Asia | February 16-28 Persia | March 2-14 South America | March 16-21 Executive Chef Jefferson Alvarez Guest Chefs: Chef Pino Posteraro | January Chef Angus An | February Chef Hamid Salimian | March Chef Carlos Garcia | March $95 with complimentary drinks Dinner service begins 5:30pm For reservations call 604 685 0090 Price quoted per…
Glittering Lights, Towering Heights and Festive Nights You still have time to catch Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the home of the world’s tallest living Christmas tree – 152 feet tall. In fact we still haven’t go there yet and it’s a must for me every year! The entire park, including the famous suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk, is lite up with thousands of magical lights. Warm up in the comfort of the new Winter Pavilion. Have some fun with their scavenger hunts, decorate some gingerbread cookies or sing-a-long to some carols. Partial proceeds from admission will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’…
It ain’t what it used to be at the BCLDB stores. Join the 39th & Cambie Beer Advocates on Thursday, January 8 from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. and explore local craft beers new our BC market! Sip on craft beer while enjoying gourmet food pairings provided by Chef Céline Turenne.
Yes, you did read that headline correctly. We will be doing Fitness Fridays and Steve Nash Fitness World AND Diane’s Lingerie are an important part of this first post. Each week I’ll be featuring something fun that will help me, and therefore possibly you, achieve my/your fitness goals. The first week I had to get myself some support, from both a personal trainer, and a bra. Every day you need support whether your breasts are big or small. I’m currently on the larger size of the equation, so it was super important for me to have a bra that fits and…
This is an easy peasy recipe. 2 bowls. One dry and one wet. The key to this is having soft butter, meaning leaving it out on the counter for the day, and creaming it well. Also add the eggs one at a time….mix. AND same with the dry ingredients into the wet, slow down. No rolling, no messing around and hey, there are cranberries and oatmeal in here so it’s “health-ish”. Makes 2 1/2 dozen 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt…
Tucked away on Pender Street is a sweet little cafe and chocolate shop that recently opened offering soups, sandwiches, excellent baked goods and of course, chocolate. Owners Bernard and Yutta Schwartz, have designed their own gorgeous chocolates, and all stock a few other brands such as Michel Cluizel. What we loved was there vast selection of boxes, so you can custom design the gift for yourself or others. The sandwiches and made fresh and we noshed on the salmon and avocado and chicken salad and enjoyed a veggie-filled bowl of minestrone. Yutta is a chef by trade, and her version of…
Prevail may be known best for his hip hop art as a member of Swollen Members, but he’s also the editor of PrevailPrevail, a guide to the good life, and contributes to Montecristo Magazine. You might find him hosting an event you attend as he hosts many around town including fundraisers and product launches, and he’s even made his own beer! Prevail’s writing and his songs lyrics are a treat to read and listen to, chock full of highly intellectual thoughts. He’s no regular rap artist! 1 ) What is on your wish list for the holidays? Please name 3 things. Music related. Spirits related.…
Counting down to holiday dinner and we see a few things missing from our table. We’ll be hitting up President’s Choice for a few last minute items so we can spend our time decking the halls and concentrating on that turkey! PC Black Label Pomegranate Lemon Sparkle for the non drinkers in our house (or to mix with vodka when times get tough). Breakfast is easy when you whip up some waffles or pancakes and top with Black Cherry and Vanilla Fruit Spread. For the cheese plate we’ll have a selection of local cheese, but will pick up…
