We are not waiting until official BBQ season to try Brian Misko’s House of Q’s Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs! Check him out at The Earlybird RV Show in Abbotsford at the Tradex. House of Q’s sessions will take place: Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Friday, February 20 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Saturday,…
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Companions of the Quaich
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…
Valentine’s Day and No Reservation? A Few Resos Left!
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…
Grapes of Laugh Gala, February 19
Raise a glass to top-notch improv comedy Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) will hold its 10th annual Grapes of Laugh Gala, on Thursday, February 19. Guaranteed to beat the winter blahs, this value-packed, not-to-miss event features toast-worthy wines, delicious canapés and daring comedy, all in support of Vancouver TheatreSports’ community and youth programs. A live improv…
Fitness Fridays Get Down(ward) to Semperviva
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,…
Parallel 49 Brewing Company Launches New Beer Jerkface 9000
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…
Supper Series Pentola
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…
Long Table Distillery Celebrates 2 Year
This Saturday Long Table Distillery celebrates 2 years of distilling Craft Spirits in Vancouver. Celebration from 3-5 for a Happy & ‘Appy Hour from 3-5pm – open ’till 10pm. Don’t miss the limited release of their Batch #03 Bourbon Barrelled Gin in 750ml bottles. Long Table Distillery Ltd. 1451 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W8 T: 604.266.0177 Looking…
At the 2015 Wellness Show
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…
CONTEST CLOSED Whole Foods Market West Vancouver #Giveaway
Everything is always sweet at Whole Foods Market West Vancouver, but this time of year they’ve got even more sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day. To celebrate they’ve put together a ‘Just the Two of Us’ Valentine’s Day gift basket valued at $50 plus a $20 gift card for one of Good Life Vancouver’s…
Whole Foods Market West Vancouver Store Tours
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…
Dock Lunch Presents Valentine Dinner Southern-Romantic
The South is calling this Valentine’s Day as Dock Lunch goes Southern Romantic on Saturday, February 14th with two seatings, one at 6pm and one 8pm. Start with Low Country Shrimp ‘n Grits with lardons, pea shoots and parsley oil or a Bitter Salad with beets, radish and candied walnuts, cheese dusting and orange mustard vinaigrette. Follow…
A Gold Medal Canadian Culinary Achievement
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,…
Victoria Beer Week Launches Full Schedule
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…
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH BAMBUDDA’S DUMPLING FESTIVAL
Wednesday, Feb 18 to Sunday, Feb 22 There are hundreds of regional cuisines in China, but the mighty dumpling transcends them all, appearing in the festivities of virtually every province and town. In celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Sheep (Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015), Bambudda chef Curtis Luk has created a specially themed dumpling menu…
Shopping For Valentines Day? Shop Etsy and Keep it Canadian!
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…
(ALMOST) FREE COFFEE OR TEA AND COOKIE AT BLENZ
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…
Vancouver’s Curry Cup Returns
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…
Hilton Hotel’s Cavu Kitchen Bar
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…
