Aboriginal Fine Dining – 2010 Olympic Games

Good Life Vancouver inside scoop – The Kanata Cuisine Aboriginal Experience feast with wine pairings promotion! Call Theresa at 604-831-1215 and pay half price if you tell her Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton sent you: Instead of $245 per person pay  $122.50.  The BC Aboriginal Culinary Team has partnered with Nk’Mip Winery to bring Vancouver a 2010 Winter…

Savour Canada Breakfast

Photos and Story by Gillian Guilmant-Smith Savour Canada International Breakfast celebrated Canadian food and agriculture products at the Pan Pacific Hotel on February 11, 2010.  Six of Canada’s top chefs were on hand to create signature breakfast dishes that highlighted the bounty and diversity of Canada’s unique food products and ingredients.  Despite the early start,…

Hart House Surf and Turf

I once wrote the burb reviews for the Vancouver Sun, and it sometimes was hardly worth my while to drive out to god knows where to review a restaurant.  I did, however, find a few that were certainly worth the journey, and Burnaby’s Hart House falls easily into this category.  And, once you figure out…

Bao Bei opens in Chinatown

After Tannis Ling announced she was leaving her bartending post at Chambar to open her own Taiwanese Restaurant, fans of the charming cocktail genius were eager to see her bring a modern touch to Chinese Food.  Last night Bao Bei opened its doors to the public for the first time.  Word was out and supporters…

Glowbal Steak and Satay launch

Once again The Glowbal Group hosted a night that impressed.  Yaletown’s Glowbal ditched their brighter colours and became more serious with chocolate tones and innovative lighting.  Their menu has been relaunched, with a focus on the meaty side of things.  They’ve even changed the name to Glowbal steaks and satay. Perhaps the most impressive feature…

BACIO preview lunch at Mangia e Bevi

West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante will host BACIO (Because a Cure is Obtainable) in  January 2010.  A three-course dinner menu featured throughout the month for just $40. Stop in each week as they will be featuring the cuisine of a different region of Italy every seven days. January 2-8:  NORTH – Piemonte and Veneto…

In and Around Victoria Summer 2009

After Taste Victoria I took the day to wander about the city, visit Sea Cidery (Kirstin below), dine at Cafe Brio, Oswego Hotel and Church and State Winery.