Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Announces Second Date for “Up Close and Personal with Colin Mochrie and Guests,” October 3 Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) announces a second date for “Up Close and Personal with Colin Mochrie and Guests” has been added on Friday, October 3. Featuring two improvised comedy shows (7:30 pm and 9:30 pm), the second date will take place at The Improv Centre on Granville Island, VTSL’s home base offering reserved theatre and cabaret-style seating. On October 4, Colin will perform two sold-out “Up Close and Personal with Colin Mochrie and Guests” shows at Performance Works on Granville Island. Proceeds…
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The GLOWBAL COLLECTION savours the last days of summer with fresh Going Glowbal menus, available September 11-25. GLOWBAL COLLECTION Executive Chefs have crafted the specially-themed feature menus to showcase a wide array of globally-inspired dishes and delicious seasonal ingredients. The offerings are diverse, from glowbal grill’s timely ‘Summer to Fall’ spotlight to Italian Kitchen’s nod to beautiful Italian cuisine with ‘Summer in Italy’; Black+Blue highlights sumptuous ‘All American’ fare and COAST sails east and west with ‘Going Coastal’; SOCIETY goes ‘Back to School’ with plenty of old school classics and The Fish Shack’s aptly titled, ‘Fishing in September,’ reels in…
Enjoy five fine dining courses created by the Executive Chef paired with five of New Zealand’s finest ales. Menu to be announced shortly! Saturday September 28 TICKETS
BC Uncorked: The art of food and wine is a unique BC focused food and wine festival. The event showcases wines from top BC wineries, matched with intriguing foods provided by some of the best local restaurants and cafes. This season we are thrilled to partner with Ride2Survive in hosting BC Uncorked, which is in its 10th season. The Ride2Survive is a non-profit society registered in British Columbia that operates a one-day cycling event from Kelowna to Delta to raise funds for cancer research as an Independent Fundraising Event for the Canadian Cancer Society. Their vision is that everyone is inspired to do something that makes…
Enjoy five fine dining courses created by the Executive Chef paired with five of New Zealand’s finest ales. Menu to be announced shortly! Saturday September 27 TICKETS
#MVFeastOf2014 Chef GoodLifeVan (Michael Smith) I was told that I could come to Feast of Fields this year to sit on a blanket, read a book and drink craft beer. Well I only managed to do one of the above but that one was the best part! The beer sampling of course. The BC craft beer community was well represented with the following breweries: Driftwood Brewing www.driftwoodbeer.comHoyne Brewing www.hoynebrewing.caMission Springs Brewing Company www.missionsprings.caPowell Street Craft Brewery www.powellbeer.comR&B Brewing www.r-and-b.comRed Truck Beer www.redtruckbeer.comRussell Brewing Co www.russellbeer.comSalt Spring Coffee www.saltspringcoffee.comSqueezed Wines www.squeezedwines.comStanley Park Brewery www.stanleyparkbrewery.caSurlie Brewing www.surliebrewing.ca So, like the trooper I am, I took upon my self to try them all (or at…
We are pleased to announce the return of the 12th annual UBC FarmAde on Friday Sept. 12! FarmAde brings together UBC community members of all ages to celebrate community, local food and local Vancouver talent. The event also brings together organizations and movements that support sustainability, local food, and raise awareness about food security issues. Admission is free! Events include: Family-friendly local bands; featuring: Washboard Union Twin Bandit Shout White Dragon, and more! Vegan, vegetarian and low-impact beef burgers Farm-fresh corn and organic UBC Farm veggies A beverage garden featuring a local brewery A children’s area with face painting, bubble…
I have walked up 4th Avenue in Kitsilano hundreds of times and never noticed J Natural Spa before. There’s a signboard that I must have passed, but it’s tucked away on the upper level. I must have been tweeting or somehow focused on something else. Never mind, as I have found it now. SocialShopper put together a package that included a full body massage, herbal foot soak, eyebrow shape, 45 minute facial with their J Natural Spa products, a lip and eye treatment as well as mineral makeup and a bronzer and lip balm application. I hustled down to the…
The Chinese Moon Festival is on Monday, September 8 this year and until then The Urban Tea Merchant is serving up their Moon Festival Tea Service. Always a fan of afternoon tea at The Urban Tea Merchant, I was excited to mix it up a bit with the addition of Moon Cakes and a few extra Asian-influenced items on the platter. They’ve had to expand the seating into the shop in addition to the tea salon since the tea shop is often busy, but I like the ambiance of the salon, so parked myself there. Apparently the Moon Festival is one for families as well…
Well known chefs cook together to raise awareness for sustainable seafood Join @slowfoodcanada Slow Fish movement with 8 mystery chefs & @ChefsTableBC Sept 27 http://bit.ly/1lHb5nV Wine and dine for sustainable seafood at the inaugural @ChefsTableBC Slow Fish Mystery Dinner http://bit.ly/1lHb5nV [Vancouver, BC] Lovers of seafood and social times are alerted to mark their calendars. On September 27 the inaugural Slow Fish Canada Mystery Chefs Dinner kicks off at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), and like-minded Vancouverites will gather to taste amazing sustainable seafood in the most interactive way – with a mystery twist! The evening starts with PICA culinary…
In celebration of D.I.T.R.O’s FW14 Official Launch, #gveafukpopup is a four-day revolving shop showcasing of some of Vancouver’s best up-and-coming and well loved designers and artists.They’ve got a full lineup (DETAILS BELOW) and a new themed storefront each day. This is the first of it’s kind in Vancouver and we couldn’t be more excited to have them pop-up at 434 Columbia St. Bonus: proceeds from every sale are going to support A Better Life Foundation. Keep your calendars open for September 4 – 7 and plan come down more than once as it will be a new store each day.…
Fall in Love with Local Oct. 16, 2014 is an intimate annual business-to-business networking event showcasing some of the best of Vancouver’s established and emerging local shops and entrepreneurs. At it’s core, it’s simply a desire to want to see “local connect with local” to help strengthen and organically grow the local economy. Open house, allowing local vendors to set-up shop for one evening. As a guest you will get to peruse, sample or even taste the best of Vancouver. We give an opportunity to meet, talk and connect with others in the local business community. #fallinlovewithlocal // www.fallforlocal.com hosted by: Kelly Turner + Pound…
From Well Seasoned in Langley (with a pick up in Vancouver) We are excited to take you to visit some of our very favourite Langley food & beverage producers. We will spend time at each location, meeting the people who produce the food we love, sampling the food and of course will have time for a bit of shopping. We will stop for a“lunch & learn” type cooking class at Well Seasoned with one of our fantastic chefs that features ingredients and products from other local/BC producers. Featuring a tour of: Glorious Organics Farm Milner Valley Cheese Township 7 Winery Vista D’oro Farms…
Brazilfest is an open-air festival that will take place at the Shipbuilder’s Square, in North Vancouver Saturday September 13th and Sunday September 14th, from 4 to 9pm. Previous editions of the festival were held in downtown Vancouver and attracted over 20,000 people. The festival is a Brazilian Community Association (BCA: bcavancouver.ca) initiative, supported by the City of North Vancouver and the Brazilian General Consulate in Vancouver (vancouver.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/). The event is a fundraiser for BCA, Vila Isabel Charitable Society (vila-isabel.org), and Oficina Curumim (facebook.com/curumim). Brazilfest is a family-friendly event, attracting people of all ages interested in the vibrant and diverse culture of Brazil.…
If you can go without instagram for just a couple hours, this dinner is for you. Check the space out from Sept 9-12th for all sorts of other mindful possibilities! GLV No cellphones, no distractions. Just good food & good people. Come together with other Vancouverites for a four-course long table dinner and drinks in the MOMENT space. — Limited spots available. Please purchase your tickets here- (link). — Food by: My Edible Advice, Culver City Salads, & SPUD Decor by: Best Day Ever Friday, September 12, 2014 7:00pm – 10:00pm MOMENT Is a pop up installation dedicated to sparking curiosity about mindfulness. We aim to…
Looking forward to giving this a try! GLV KRAFTY kitchen + bar Ltd. is pleased to announce the official opening of Kelowna’s newest Upscale Casual dining experience. The new Kelowna restaurant brings addictive flavours, upscale service and local design to the budding Kelowna restaurant scene. “We are very excited to open our doors in the heart of the Okanagan farming community,” says Chris Shaften, chef and owner of KRAFTY kitchen + bar Ltd. “This amazing location is everything we aim to showcase from the Okanagan region, local on local on local”. The food menu at KRAFTY Kelowna, designed by executive…
Vital Health & Wellness Fairs offer a sample of some of the types of health and wellness services available in the community. It’s an opportunity to experience these treatment modalities and find out more. Come out and try great nutritional snacks and meals. Learn cooking techniques. Come and pick up some healthy sweets, treats and one bite vegan cookies. Enjoy nuts, fruits and Hing’s own Blueberry Rooibos Tea. Bring your friends & family. Enjoy hands-on sessions, enjoy tasty healthy goodness and expose yourself to all that the community has to offer! Join us at the Vital Health & Wellness Fair 1855 West…
Each September Salt Spring Island gets festive with Sip & Savour Salt Spring Island. This year the events take place during National Organic week from Friday, September 19th to Sunday, September 21st, 2014. The festival brings together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partners them with vintners representing the wine growing regions of British Columbia and the finest Vancouver Island Craft Brewers. Three days of sipping, savouring and living the Salt Spring Island farm-to-table dream! Last year Michael and I joined in on the fun and had a great weekend getaway. Getting there: The current BC Ferry schedule to…
Celebrate National Organic Week on Salt Spring Island! The Festival will bring together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partner them with local craft brewers and vintners representing the wine growing regions of British Columbia. Foodies, start your engines, Sip & Savour Salt Spring 2014 is coming soon! Menus are planned, reservations are being made, tickets are selling! The Sip & Savour Salt Spring, Harvest Food and Drink Festival, September 19. 20 and 21st, 2014 is less than one month away! This year’s three day event offers so many delectable options, choosing where to dine for the Friday Night Harvest Dinner is going to be…
The Royal Thai Consulate General, Sutthiluck Sa-ngarmangkang, is now settled at her residence and invited media into her home for a preview for this weekend’s (August 23/24, 2014) Discover Thailand Festival. Discovering Thailand Festival 2014 (www.worldculinary.net/thailand) is taking place at the Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza. The presentations included a cooking demonstration of very tasty and not too spicy Pad Thai (of which I really wanted more but didn’t dare to ask) and a mild Penang curry sauce (I think they held back on the heat for us Westerners). Immensely complicated costumes were worn by the dancers during the dancing demonstrations, and a fashion…
