Have you ever heard of Che, the Vietnamese beverage that is basically dessert soup? I had not. I’d once had bubble tea, a similar concept, but was not a fan of the texture. When I saw that a place was opening focusing on this strange brew, I saw no need to visit, but then saw they…
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Vancouver Foodster presents the Meatball Challenge
The Meatball Challenge features 14 restaurants in Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley and Pitt Meadows, and runs from April 1 -26, 2015. AND we are judging! That’s a lot of meatballs to consume! Participating restaurants are showcasing new Meatball creations invented for this meatball challenge. These are just some of the unique Meatball creations in this challenge: Linh Café…
Know Your Lamb at Trafalgars April 19, 2015
Calling all foodies & lovers of local fare! 2nd annual Know Your Lamb event on Sunday April 19th at 6 pm. This 6 course menu celebrates the best free-range, grass-fed, un-medicated lamb from the Fraser Valley! For the Table house made focaccia with lamb fat candle amuse bouche – lamb merguez corn dog tomato chutney chicken fried sweetbreads shallot tarte tatin, red…
$50 Gift Card Giveway for Subway
We’ve partnered with Subway Canada and have joined Carl’s Crew to take weekly challenges towards health. Follow #CarlsCrew to learn more on twitter. So far we’ve had to drink lots more water, eat more veggies, take up squats and now get to bed earlier. The bed time task is the most difficult for me, but…
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival Returns, April 22-25
Those who follow our GLV Adventures know that we’ve not missed a local Oyster Festival if we could help it, and we’ve made this one every year. We’ll be back, and so should you! This four-day oyster extravaganza features West Coast oysters, Canadian wines and craft beers, and more. Just look at these pictures we…
Moroccan Feast – Dips
We recently hosted a Moroccan-themed dinner. A typical Moroccan meal always begins with a few dips and spreads, and we whipped up a few to ensure our guests didn’t go hungry before the main event. I always make Hummus so I wanted to venture into the land away from the chickpeas to the fava bean, so Bessara…
Nicli’s Next Door $15 Prix Fixe
A little hungry for something more than a soggy sandwich for lunch? Nicli’s Next Door now offers a prix fixe lunch menu. For just $15 enjoy a veggie-packed salad and delightful pasta. Chef Josh Gale’s menu is rustic Italian and focuses on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. He makes his pasta in house and his sauces fresh…
Costa Mesa – South Coast Plaza #TravelCostaMesa
My second day in Costa Mesa I decided to do something I infrequently do, shop. Luckily for me South Coast Plaza was a just steps away from my hotel, so after a bit of time in the gym, a hearty breakfast and a small prayer that I’d find something that fit, I was off. You can win your…
Ryu Sushi Main Street
Those familiar with Main Street know there’s a ton of sushi spots to choose from, but not all are created equal. Recently we ventured into Ryu Sushi and sampled some of their creations. When we called to book the table there was some difficulty getting the time slot we wanted, as we were told they…
Costa Mesa – Avenue of the Arts Hotel #TravelCostaMesa
Whether you are heading to Costa Mesa to shop at South Coast Plaza, play at Disneyland, hit the nearby beaches, or attend an event at one of the city’s many art centers, you are going to want to spend a few days to explore the vibrant area. I suggest you book into the Wyndham Avenue of the…
#Win a #TravelCostaMesa Trip to Southern California and a $2,500 Shopping Spree at South Coast Plaza
We’ve partnered with the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau to help promote an amazingly, excellent contest! Win round-trip air and hotel, shopping spree and personal styling session in Costa Mesa, Orange County, CALIFORNIA! We just returned from checking out Costa Mesa and absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived at John Wayne Airport, to the excellent accommodations…
Healthy Family Expo 2015
The second annual Healthy Family Expo is coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre on Sunday, March 29th, 2015. The dynamic team of local moms and businesswomen behind the Healthy Family Expo know that raising a family in a more eco-friendly and healthy way can seem like a daunting task for parents, so they’ve created an…
CONTEST CLOSED #GIVEAWAY 2 Tickets to Healthy Chef Competition – Wednesday, March 25th
Congrats to Sum – Winner winner! a Rafflecopter giveaway Competition and Creativity with big dash of Healthy Benefits For 16 years the Healthy Chef competition has been challenging groups of BC based culinary schools, hotels and restaurants to gather their fruits, herbs and vegetables, square off against each and create fantastic plates where the produce…
Spring Into Spring and Nail Your Nails
This spring the CND™ Garden Muse Collection has arrived colours reminiscent of floral spring gardens. I dropped my usually very nude nails and went a little bolder with some sparkly pink. I even got some fish net-like stamps done. I’m not usually a fancy pants nail person, but it’s been fun living on the wild side these past…
16th Annual Healthy Chef Competition – Wednesday, March 25th
Competition and Creativity with big dash of Healthy Benefits For 16 years the Healthy Chef competition has been challenging groups of BC based culinary schools, hotels and restaurants to gather their fruits, herbs and vegetables, square off against each and create fantastic plates where the produce is the star. On Wednesday, March 25th The British…
Accept the #HappyActs Challenge Issued by Live Happy Magazine
C’mon Get Happy, Vancouver Live Happy magazine has joined The United Nations with its own mission to lead a global movement to make the world a happier place with the #HappyActs Challenge, which invites everyone, including residents in the lower mainland, to spread a little joy in honor of International Day of Happiness (March 20)…
DINING OUT FOR LIFE 2015
On Thursday, March 26, dine out for breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating restaurants and support people living with HIV/AIDS right here at home. From Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland, our fantastic restaurant partners will contribute 25% of their food sales to registered not-for-profits Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful. All proceeds directly benefit the programs…
St. Patrick’s Day Vancouver
March 17 falls on a Tuesday this year, but that needn’t keep you raising a pint or two in celebration of Irish luck. The Irish Heather “No Cover, No Green Beer, No Plastic Clover” is the mantra at the Irish Heather as they celebrate their 19th St. Patrick’s Day since opening the Irish Heather’s doors in Gastown. The…
Sidecar Kitchen + Bar
When you think of Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District, great dining doesn’t necessarily come to mind. Sure you can grab a decent burger and there’s plenty of wing deals and lots of booze, but until recently I didn’t head to the strip looking for a true quality meal. So what changed? I discovered Sidecar at 1163 Granville Street were Chef…
The Parker introduces Happy Hour AND a $29 Prix Fixe Menu
Vancouver’s sleekest vegetarian spot has sprung its best value yet The Parker’s shiny new happy hour menu samples from ambitious executive chef Felix Zhou’s newest and best-loved creations. Happy hour gives diners the choice of three dishes from any six from our weekly fresh sheet for only $29 between 5:30 and 6:30pm, everyday. Pop in…
