This Saturday marks the last Hawkers Market for 2014! If we were in town we’d be there, but you have no excuse not to be. 5 Things you Absolutely need to EAT! #5 – Gluten Free Doughnuts Love Doughnuts, Hate Gluten these are for you! #4 – Oysters Galore on the “dim sum” cart Oysters,…
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Kelowna’s Hot Holiday Home Tour
Artist Suzanne Anderton will showcase her artwork during Hot Holiday Homes in the “Old World Elegance Home” mentioned below. Suzanne is not only a very talented artist, but also my mother, and we are therefore extra thrilled to announce the tour. Hot Holiday Homes Tour Returns: Six homes, dozens of designers, hundreds of ticket holders and thousands of…
Buckstop BBQ
If you are a fan of a proper classic BBQ, be sure to check out Vancouver’s Buckstop as they are serving up some damn delicious fare. This authentic BBQ spot smokes all in-house so be prepared to leave with the aroma of meaty goodness lingering in your hair; you may not ever want to wash it out!…
Vancouver Foodster presents the Big Melt Challenge
Six restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melts for Vancouver Foodster’s Challenge from North Vancouver to Burnaby. Pictured above the Grande Melt from Cioffi’s Burnaby – so worth the drive! Some entries include: Jacksons Meats & Deli The Top Dawg $9.25 Description: Toasted Ciabatta Bun with Aged White Cheddar, Nathan’s NY Hot Dog, Jackson’s House Made Chorizo Chili and…
Beer Festival Alert Lamplighter Public House
The Lamplighter Public House & Gastown Beer Society present ‘A Very VCBW Non-Denominational Beer Festival’ Vancouver Craft Beer Week and the Donnelly Group’s Lamplighter Public House & Gastown Beer Society are proud to announce the first in a new series of jointly produced satellite events. ‘A Very VCBW Non-Denominational Holiday Beer Festival’ will take place…
How To Make Bitters at The Modern Bartender
How cool is this? On Tuesday, 25 November 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM join the The Modern Bartender for a night of “How to make bitters?”. In coalition with the proprietor of The Apothecary Bitters Company, Cole Benoit, they’ll take you through the history of bitters and how you can create amazing bitters at home. The…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace
Congrats Jeannie! One of Canada’s largest holiday season shows, the 7th annual West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace, will be held on November 21, 22, and 23 at the TRADEX Trade & Exhibition Centre. From books, food, toys, fashion, and beauty to home decor steals, you’ll be sure to satisfy all of your holiday shopping needs at the show….
Avenue Q Returns to the Arts Club Theatre
This is a most excellent show that you can not miss seeing or re-seeing as the case is with us! Playing from November 20, 2014–January 3, 2015 at the Granville Island Stage. Our review here. IN BRIEF Arts Club Theatre Company’s Avenue Q at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston Street) from November 20, 2014 to…
Avenue Q
Playing at the Arts Club Theatre Company from November 20, 2014 to January 3, 2015, Avenue Q is the far wittier adult version of Sesame Street. What seems initially as a rather childish musical will make you glad you left the children at home. Avenue Q is a hilarious romp around serious adult issues as…
Local Tea Bar Battles Cancer
Saturday November 8th is fight day at Artisan Tea Bar. Located at 3578 Fraser Street, Artisan is prepared for an all day battle beginning at 11am to 7pm where proceeds raised from loose leaf tea sales will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Supported by allied forces, there will also be a silent auction, with…
Best in BC Sommelier Award
Chambar Restaurant’s Jason Yamasaki Awarded “Best Sommelier in BC” Distinction First Annual CAPS Competition to Send One Canadian to Compete for “Best Sommelier in the World” in 2015 The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) in partnership with Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) has named Chambar Restaurant Sommelier, Jason Yamasaki, “Best Sommelier in BC”. On…
Gelato 101
Classes start on November 15, 2014….more on this soon!
Welcome to the New Site
Hello there you. I’ve just redone the site, so hang in there while I tweek things and get the settings all sorted. It’s just me on the tech side here at Good Life Vancouver so I’m doing this all solo. Will have an official launch soon which will involve many fun things, including a party and…
Vancouver Foodster presents the Curry Challenge
The Curry Challenge features 11 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and Richmond, and runs from October 28 – November 20, 2014. Many cultures are represented in this challenge including Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, North African, Moroccan, Goa, and Guyana. Vote for the People’s Choice winners by visiting any of the participating restaurants. For this challenge we have 3 media judges and…
Downtown Vancouver’s Sweetest Winter Festival Returns to Yaletown
On November 22, 2014, the third annual CandyTown festival will set up shop once again, as downtown Vancouver’s only free outdoor Christmas celebration. The festival, which drew around 15,000 visitors last year, is hosted and produced by the merchants of Yaletown through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. CandyTown will draw on a seasonal candy theme…
Canapes and the Magic of Grant Sceney-Cambie and 39th
Cocktail Hour November 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The holidays are upon us! Join Chef Lawren Moneta as she demonstrates delicious canapé recipes that are sure to be a hit at your own holiday celebrations. The recipes will be paired with four exclusive cocktails prepared by TASTE Bar Star and Diageo World Class Canadian Bartender of the Year,…
Autumn Truffle & Wine Dinners At CinCin Ristorante
Two of Piedmont’s Top Producers Make Vancouver Debut Vancouver’s definitive modern Italian eatery, CinCin Ristorante, has just announced two unique truffle and wine dinners to be held on November 6 and November 27. Shane Taylor, CinCin Wine Director, along with restaurant director Richard Luxton, are delighted to orchestrate these exclusive events, featuring two of Piedmont’s top wineries….
Okanagan Spirits Dine in Good Spirits
For the first time, Okanagan Spirits will be hosting a fall edition of Dine in Good Spirits, a premium sit-down event featuring a four course menu designed by Our One Big Table chef Giulio Piccioli. Each course is paired with an Okanagan Spirits creation, along with a reception cocktail and a very special sip at…
Make your moustache count, sign up today at Movember.com
Ready. Set. Grow. The moustache is Made in Movember and it’s time to get growing, Canada. Last year, over 173,000 Canadians showed their support of the moustache, raising an incredible $33.9 million CAD for men’s health. Movember funds support prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male mental health initiatives across the country. Make your support count…
Celebrate Seafood at Hart House Restaurant
From now until November 16th, Burnaby’s Hart House at Deer Lake is showcasing the amazing abundance of seafood with which BC is blessed. The three-course Seafood Celebration menu gives guests a choice of appetizer, main, and dessert at $38 per guest. Born and raised here in BC, Chef Michael Genest has designed a menu that…
