Canada’s award-winning inflight magazine, Air Canada’s enRoute, is pleased to announce the Top 10 list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014, as well as the winner of the Air Canada enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014 People’s Choice Award. On a month-long culinary journey that took noted food writer Andrew Braithwaite from Tofino, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, he discovered a group of chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who continued to explore this country’s terroir and redefine what it means to dine out in Canada. The Top 10 restaurants in order are: 1. Wolf in the Fog (Tofino): “On the…
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At Long Table Distillery they’velways mixed a civilized gin and tonic, but now it’s time to shake things up with a newly designed tasting room and cocktail laboratory. This new space will officially open October 25, 2014 serving hand crafted cocktails from 1-7pm on both Thursdays and Saturdays with more hours to evolve over time. On these days, chemist and bar manager, Cole Benoit, owner of Vancouver’s Apothecary Bitters, will create cocktails from featuring Long Table Distillery’s hand crafted, small batch spirits, fresh locally sourced ingredients, botanicals, hand-made syrups and handcrafted bitters. At Long Table Distillery, Vancouver’s first micro distillery, being…
30 for $30 series is a Taste of BC event with wines from Sumac Ridge, Inniskillin, See Ya Later Ranch and Nk’Mip. All wines will be paired with dinner and will be presented by Executive Chef Matt Richmond & a representative from Constellation Brands. Simply call Stake at 604.523.5368 to reserve your spot. Registration is now open so make sure you call us to not miss out. Thanks and we will see you on Thursday November 6th at 6:30pm.
This Halloween season, explore the spooky seas with the 50,000 mesmerizing and mysterious aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. On Wednesday, October 29, join the Vancouver Aquarium’s next adults-only event, After Hours*, for a frighteningly fun evening as event guests enjoy special hair-raising programs such as Snakes on a Stage, a special appearance by Darth Vader at the Venomous Fishes dive show and a guest presentation by the Aquarium’s head of cetacean research, Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard Killer Whales: Tyrannosaurs of the Sea. Explore our galleries with a beer or glass of wine in hand as you learn about the…
PIDGIN PRESENTS POETRY IN A GLASS WITH 5,7,5 Gastown’s PiDGiN is pleased to introduce their 5,7,5 Japanese sake and whisky flights, each accompanied by a haiku-inspired description of three premium quality liquors. Start your journey with sake, and taste the rhythmic flavours and aromas of smooth and superior varietals. Continue your poetic flight through the unique moods of limited-edition Japanese whisky, and lose yourself in the prose and verse of rare, sought-after blends. Pidgin is open Mondays to Saturdays from 5:00pm to12:00pm and Sundays from 6:00pm to 12:00pm. Guests are encouraged to make a reservation by calling the restaurant at 604-620-9400. …
Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery from Naramata Bench will be pairing some of their best wines with special dishes from The French Table designed to showcase both our food and wine. The price for the menu is $125.00 including tax but not service. Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery Reception from 5:30 to 6:30pm Gougère: baked savory choux pastry made with cheese. Vino Grigio: An intriguing combination of riper cantaloupe melon, golden apple, pear and white peach with more restrained lime, lemon zest, apple peel, green apple and subtle floral notes. Dinner at 6.30 MENU House smoked…
BEER AND A MOVIE AT MAENAM Maenam and Glassbender Brewing are proud to present a screening of the independent film, CRAFT. Film, food and craft beer buffs will gather at Maenam on November 5 for the first pairing event for Glassbender Farmhouse Ale from Postmark Brewing. Maenam—which makes an appearance in the film—is the first restaurant to pour the bottle-conditioned Farmhouse Ale. On this special evening, guests will each receive their own bottle of Farmhouse to enjoy during a screening of the new documentary by filmmaker, Cicerone, and Postmark brewmaster, Craig Noble. A limited number of tickets are available for this…
Everyone should have access to healthy food. On October 22, 2014, gather your friends, family and colleagues and come out to dinner at one of 25 participating Restaurant for Change restaurants. Vancouver Hawksworth Restaurant PH: (604) 673 7000 Address: 801 West Georgia St Vij’s Restaurant PH: (604) 736 6664 Address: 1480 W 11th Ave Please note that Vij’s does not take reservations. Each participating restaurant will donate the proceeds from that evening’s dinner service to Community Food Centres Canada to support programs across the country that address issues of hunger, poor health and social isolation in low-income communities by bringing people together…
Chef Michel Jacob Teams up with Chefs David Hawksworth, Ned Bell and Rob Feenie for Three Exciting Dinners on November 4, 5 and 6 Le Crocodile, Vancouver’s most cherished French restaurant, will mark its 30th anniversary this fall. To celebrate, it welcomes back three of its star alumni for a series of spectacular dinners. As well as ranking among Canada’s top chefs, David Hawksworth, Rob Feenie and Ned Bell have something else in common: each walked in to Le Crocodile restaurant as a hopeful young cook, yet to make their mark. Decades later, each have developed his craft, gained critical and…
A KitsDaily VIP Dinner Event hosted by Chef Brian Fowke October 21st at 7pm. Communal Table. $95 per person includes both food and wine. Book now – it is almost sold out. brian@kitsdaily.com Before the snow falls – this is the best cool climate vineyard in BC to visit – The Pinot Noir is World Class, maybe Best of Class in the world! simple and perfect #1 Canapé Reception: Vancouver’s Farmer Market Winter Bruschetta balsamic black fig, salt spring island blue Juliette cheese, mint, watercress Blue Mountain Brut Gold Label in the Methode Traditionnelle Style #2 Salad Course: North Arm Farm’s…
SKECHERS is coming to Vancouver this Saturday, October 18, 2014! Partnering with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), the Canadian division of SKECHERS launched their exciting cross-country breast cancer campaign this October 1st ,the official first date to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SKECHERS is passionate about supporting the awareness. Join SKECHERS’ breast cancer event this Saturday at the SKECHERS Shoes store on Robson Street, Vancouver. Expect a playful afternoon filled with fun attractions such as pink ribbon tattoos, face painting, live music and a fabric square initiative as a cute added touch. EVENT DETAILS: WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 WHERE: SKECHERS – 1156 Robson St, Vancouver BC V6E 1B5, 604-899-0921 TIME: 12PM to 5PM…
Pinkies Up Ladies and Gents! Date: Sunday, October 26th Where: Tracycakes Bakery Café in Murrayville 21594 48th Avenue, Langley, BC Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Why: High Tea in style Cost: $25.00 High Tea has made a fashionable return! On October 26, Tracycakes Bakery Café and the renowned author ofEtiquette for the Career Woman, Jolienne Moore, are serving High Tea in style! Jolienne Moore will teach tea traditions, rituals, and proper etiquette while Tracycakes serves delectable savouries and dainties! Come dressed to impress! **Limited seating of only 25 people. Gratuity not included. Children are encouraged to come! Gluten-free High…
OCTOBER 24, 25, 26 The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend is happening next month as Western Canada’s largest and most popular women’s consumer event, the West Coast Women’s Show, is back for a 14th year at the TRADEX in Abbotsford on the weekend of October 24, 25, 26, 2014. Attendees will get a chance to experience three days of entertainment on five stages, fashions shows, celebrity speakers, cooking demonstrations, wellness and beauty secrets, and retail therapy at more than 400 booths. Highlights include The Royal Chef Darren McGrady, Emmy award-winning soap star Michelle Stafford, and Dr. Oz Sharecare expert Dr. Taz Bhatia.…
Many years ago I dated a man that really knew how to play Black Jack.; he’d almost always come out far ahead. Recently I met a group of guys on a food tour that play online poker for a living, and did nothing else for cash. They mentioned to check out casino games such as poker, roulette or blackjack online for more on that. Even my father paid for much of his med school education with the same games. For me, it’s just not my thing. Sadly, I even went to Vegas last year and wouldn’t have gambled a dime, but I threw a twenty into a slot machine,…
Chef Tina Fineza is one of Vancouver’s most vibrant chefs. When we found about about her battle with stage 3 breat cancer, we felt inclined to celebrate our respect for her and help raise funds for her ongoing battle. On Sunday, Nov. 23, we’re going to throw a Primograno Pasta Party for Chef Tina Fineza. 6+ courses paired with wines and cocktails. MC’ed by Mijune Pak (Follow Me Foodie), cocktails by Jay Jones (Vancouver Canucks), a flight of snacks by the Chefs and students of Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, 4 courses of Rustichella d’Abruzzo Primograno Pasta by Chefs Angus…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s the 2nd annual Superhero Ball in support of BC Children’s Hospital. On Friday October 24, 2014 the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel will bring together caped crusaders for a fundraising event unlike any other. Arrive Up, Up and Away at our revolving Vistas rooftop on the 19th floor. Dressed as your alter-ego, you’ll spin 360 degrees around Coal Harbour enjoying live entertainment from DJ Southpaw, artfully crafted cocktails, and superhero worthy canapés. The red carpet event will feature costume contests and much more! The highlight will certainly be the silent auction, where you’ll have a real opportunity…
Gday and a personal note from me. How was your self esteem growing up? Did you have high self worth and at least some pride in the way you looked. I know I did not. Despite the fact that I was 50 lbs less than I am now I felt fat, unworthy, ugly and just generally not the perfect girl I was “supposed” to be. This led to dieting, eating disorders, mental health challenges, abusive relationships and a lot of wasted time worrying about something that really didn’t exist or matter. Currently I am now not the ideal weight, but…
Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM – Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Vancouver, British Columbia Catalyzing creativity, community and capacity. More than another “sage on the stage” lecture series, Interesting Vancouver is an event that celebrates the uncelebrated, expands the collective vision of what is uniquely possible, and gives people an opportunity to discover interesting new creative pursuits they can apply in their own lives. We see ourselves as change agents by connecting and cross-pollinating interesting and interested minds with creativity. Celebrating the uncelebrated. Interesting Vancouver is an annual community gathering showcasing the region’s most fascinating people and the way they express their creativity through their…
This is the tenth year for Taste of Yaletown coming up from October 16 – 30th, 2014 and features 25 Yaletown restaurants. Check out menus in either set prices of $25, $35, and $45 for both the lunchtime and dinnertime scenes. Chefs whip up some pretty interesting dishes that aren’t usually on the menu during the festival and even cooler is that a portion of their profits from the Taste of Yaletown event in support of longtime charity partner, The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Some menus even include drink pairings. We sampled two menus from the festival, one at the The New Oxford, and the…
On Oct 30 Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar will be hosting it’s first ever Red-Dead Prom! Dress in your zombie best and dance the night away while sipping on cocktails so delicious it’s scary. This event is creepishly sponsored by Bittered Sling Bitters, Skyy Spirits, Campari America, Aperol, Wild Turkey, Sailor Jerry and Disaronno. Cocktails, canapes and kick ass music by DJ AllGood – kick it Dead Red Prom, 90s style. It’s really the exact prom we always wanted to go to, but seemed a little eccentric for main stream public schools. We want 90s. We want booze. We want…
