What is food security? No, it is not being sure your chocolate bars are hidden from your spouse, or being food safe and making sure food is served without contamination, i.e. safely. Food security is defined by the World Food Summit as being achieved “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious…
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Blue Rodeo and guests Band Together for Homelessness
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will be abuzz with some great Canadian artists in support of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Blue Rodeo will be joined by special guests Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson and country band High Valley for an evening of great music. Concert proceeds will support the…
Halloween for Hunger at the Portside Pub raises funds for the Backpack Buddies
On Thursday, October 30, the Portside Pub will be transformed into a bone-chilling haunted pirate ship for the first ever Halloween for Hunger in support of the Backpack Buddies program. Entry will be by donation with 100% of the proceeds going to feed children in need. The event kicks off at 9:00 pm with the…
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Last year we journeyed out to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and it’s taken me this long to give it some proper attention on this website. Luckily there’s still time to plan your trip out to Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs for this year’s festival. I recommend planning for a day or two to…
Wild Game and Mushroom Festival at The Abbey
‘Tis the season for all things wild and forest-like and that definitely includes mushrooms and game meats. Several restaurants around town are celebrating the bounty with ingredient-forward menus . At La Buca, Pied a Terre, The Sardine Can and The Abbey, the Wild Game and Mushroom Festival takes place October 16 to November 2 with three or…
Air Canada’s enRoute magazine announces 2014 Canada’s Best New Restaurants
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…
Long Table Distillery Opens Cocktail Laboratory
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…
Hardrock 30 for 30 Taste BC Wines
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…
Explore the Spooky Seas this year at the Vancouver Aquarium
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…
Pidgin offers guests rare Japanese sake and whisky flights
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…
Umbria at La Pentola
Known as the ‘Forgotten Province’, Umbria is slowly escaping the shadow of nearby Tuscany and is becoming a popular destination for food, wine, and cultural exploration. La Pentola is celebrating Italy’s “Green Heart” by paying tribute to this alluring and often overlooked region. Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, experience Umbrian cuisine by dining family style…
Van Westen at The French Table
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…
Maenam – Thai Snacks Paired With Brewing Film, CRAFT
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…
Restaurants For Change
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…
Toronto Food & Wine Festival
Following Success in LA, NYC, South Beach and Aspen, FOOD & WINE Expands its Roster of Festival Cities to Toronto FOOD & WINE, the ultimate authority on the best of what’s new in food, drink, travel, style, and entertaining, is proud to announce they will be the official media partner for the Toronto Food &…
Legendary French Restaurant Le Crocodile Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Guest Chef Dining Series
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…
‘Best of the Best’ BC Harvest Menu paired with Blue Mountain Wines.
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,…
Skechers Joins Forces with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
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…
High Tea in Style
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,…
West Coast Women’s Show – Ultimate Girl’s Weekend.
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…
