Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s the scoop on Chef Chris Whittaker of Forage…
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Interview With Chef Brock Bowes Raudz Gold Medal Plates Competitor
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates in the hopes of winning the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here is the scoop from…
WildTale Coastal Grill
I first visited WildTale this spring and have since recommended the restaurant many times. Super fresh seafood, a good selection of oysters and a bright coastal feel make for a great meal. There’s a semi-private space for groups of up to eighteen, and a private wine room with 34 seats, and I am always being asked about…
Interview With Chef Sam Chalmers North Forty-Eight Gold Medal Plates Competitor
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates in the hopes of filling the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here is the scoop from Chef Sam Chalmers from north Forty-Eight…
Halloween on Main Street
If you are looking for more treats than tricks this Halloween, The Cascade Room, The Union, El Camino’s and Charlie’s Little Italian are all featuring their Halloween promotions on Saturday, October 31 — with lots of delicios food & drink specials. Instagramers can also win by dressing up and snapping a picture with one of the restaurants’ scary…
Toptable Group Reveals Details Of Upcoming Whistler Venue
Toptable Group is expanding and we can’t wait to check out ‘Bar Oso’ and ‘The Cellar by Araxi’ in Whistler From the release…. Michael Doyle, president of Toptable Group, has today revealed details of the hospitality group’s new Whistler property. Situated at the heart of North America’s premier mountain resort, the new venue will see a…
Giardino Restaurant Is Open
Umberto Menghi brings Tuscan Italian cuisine back to the city Umberto Menghi’s classic, signature Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine makes a highly anticipated return as Giardino Restaurant is officially open at 1328 Hornby Street, just steps away from the original Il Giardino. “Giardino is a continuation of my passion for the food born in my home…
FunDeLentil Tour
For the month of June, 24 Food Day Canada restaurants in 7 cities across the nation are challenging one another in The FunDeLentil Tour. From Vancouver to Halifax they are serving signature dishes using the world’s best lentils on their menus. Canadians are encouraged to dine then vote online at fundelentil.ca for their favourite lentil dish/chef for a…
Kung Fu Noodle
My first foray into Chinese Food was as a child at the local food fair in Orchard Park Mall in my hometown, Kelowna. I’d order up a some sweet and sour chicken, mostly consisting of batter and topped with a bright red overly sticky and sickly sweet sauce, and maybe some soggy chicken chow mein,…
Vaneats.ca Offers Up Meal Deal For Mosaic
Have you been into the Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver of late? There are actually two great spots to dine, the more casual GRAIN in the hotel lobby and Mosaic Restaurant, merely an escalator ride away. Mosaic flies under the radar, but I’ve had some amazing meals there over the years, prepared by a number of different…
Miku Restaurant introduces modern take on traditional Japanese Kaiseki
Miku is not only delicious, but also artistic. Thenew Japanese multi-course dining at Coal Harbour’s Miku Restaurant (70-200 Granville Street, Granville Square) introduces three Kaiseki-inspired menus. Considered an art form, Kaiseki combines meticulous preparation, beautiful presentation, and an air of mystery in one memorable meal. Balancing taste, texture and appearance, Miku’s three Kaiseki options, Shokai ($68),…
Notturno Launches New Food And Cocktail Menus
Some delicious news from Notturno in gastown! On Friday, May 1 Notturno be launching our new food and cocktail menus. New additions include the introduction of The Long Board – a daily assortment of terrines, pates, seafood and other delicious treats, as well as an homage to spring – Risotto Milanese with onion cream and ramp butter….
Interviewing Connie DeSousa and Jessica Pellman from CHARCUT and Charbar Calgary
Top Chef Canada finalist Connie DeSousa of CHARCUT Roast House and her colleague Jessica Pelland, the soon-to-be Executive Chef of Calgary’s most anticipated new restaurant charbar, were in town to collaborate with chef Andrea Carlson at Burdock & Co. as part of EAT Vancouver’s festival’s Dinner Series. We caught up with them today at YEW Restaurant where they…
Where Vancouver Congratulates Winners of 19th Annual Where to Dine Awards
Yesterday we honoured many, sampled some tasty bites, and sipped wines from Noble Ridge and Blasted Church at Where Vancouver’s 19th annual Where to Dine Awards at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar hosted by man-about-town Fred Lee. Each year. Where magazine asks readers to name the best places to dine in Vancouver and Whistler, and 21…
26th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Winners
Ask for Luigi wins Restaurant of the Year and Vikram Vij is named Chef of the Year Congrats to all winners and nominees for the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. We missed the celebration this year (again), but were there in spirit! Thanks to the diligence of a few key tweeters, notably food reporter Erin Ireland…
Food Critics & Bloggers Recommend Dishes in the 2015 Chinese Restaurant Awards
Not sure about you, but we want to try each and every one of these dishes! After months of secret tasting, the judges of the 7th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards announced of the 2015 Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards and Food Bloggers’ Choice Awards. The results will be included in the new Chinese dining guide…
MARKET by Jean-George Rooted in Nature Tasting Menu
While April 22 is Earth Day in the calendar, every day is Earth Day in the MARKET by Jean-Georges kitchen. The Rooted in Nature tasting menu celebrates and recognizes the farmers, fisherman, ranchers and purveyors that make dining at MARKET by not only delicious but also sustainable. View the Rooted in Nature dinner menu here. Reserve your table by calling 604 695 5115, or…
Fairmont Pacific Rim Announces New Executive Chef
Nathan Brown is back on home turf, joining Fairmont Pacific Rim as Executive Chef. The Ontario raised culinarian has arrived on Canada’s west coast after a decade spent at top hotels and restaurants from Asia to the Middle East to the Caribbean. Brown’s knowledge of cuisine begins at its very roots, and the concept of…
Che-Licious Vietnamese Desserts & Snacks
Have you ever heard of Che, the Vietnamese beverage that is basically dessert soup? I had not. I’d once had bubble tea, a similar concept, but was not a fan of the texture. When I saw that a place was opening focusing on this strange brew, I saw no need to visit, but then saw they…
Nicli’s Next Door $15 Prix Fixe
A little hungry for something more than a soggy sandwich for lunch? Nicli’s Next Door now offers a prix fixe lunch menu. For just $15 enjoy a veggie-packed salad and delightful pasta. Chef Josh Gale’s menu is rustic Italian and focuses on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. He makes his pasta in house and his sauces fresh…
