PR – Canada’s original Top Chef Dale MacKay returns to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; offering modern Canadian comfort food Chef Dale MacKay – Saskatoon native and Canada’s original Top Chef Canada Winner, today announces the late summer 2013 opening of Ayden Kitchen & Bar in downtown Saskatoon. Situated in the beautiful, three-story brick McLean heritage building located at…
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Forage New Summer Menu
PR – FORAGE CREATES SUMMER ON A PLATE Forage is well established as Vancouver’s quintessential local restaurant, with the first deliveries of wild BC spot prawns, Fraser Valley nettles, asparagus and berries and Okanagan fruit. These delectables are all part of Chef Chris Whittaker’s updated menu, featuring such dishes as… smoked Peace Country lamb ribs (shown…
An Evening with Roberto Caporuscio at Famoso Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza has finally hit Vancouver and the city has at least a dozen or so places that are serving the authentic pies that adhere to the strict standards required. There is in fact an Association of Neapolitan Pizzaiuoli, a governing body that teaches the craft of Neapolitan pizza making and certifies pizzerias as true…
Café Delilah to open in Vancouver’s West End
PR – The Chef. The Fisherman. The History. For 25 years, Delilah’s Restaurant & Bar in Vancouver’s West End charmed local diners and visitors alike with opulent décor, a price fixe menu and a famous martini list. This August, the iconic space will be reborn with a brand new focus on fresh, casual food, courtesy…
Two Chefs Richmond to launch weekend brunch on July 20th
Famous brunch menu being served with patio service & reservations Two Chefs’ legendary weekend brunch menu will make its awaited return with the launch of Weekend Brunch at Two Chefs Richmond on Saturday, July 20th. Along with a world of delicious brunch options, Two Chefs Richmond will offer the licensed patio service, reservations for almost…
Bistro Pastis Celebrates Tomatoes
What’s the most popular vegetable in the world? Tomato! Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Will Beere is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with…
Trattoria by Glowbal Group
Glowbal Group has an empire of restaurants and is responsible for filling the bellies of many both night and day, week after week all around Vancouver. In Kitsilano they’ve gone Italian with Trattoria , a great place to grab a quick lunch, or linger and enjoy a few bottles of wine at dinner. Perfect date spot…
Kaboom Box
The Kaboom Box is so good they have to have two! Famous for the Gulf Island Fried Oyster Po’Boy made will local panko-breaded oysters, their own tartar sauce and a side of slaw and skinny fries as well as the cart-smoked Smoked Salmon “Salmwich” served on a whole wheat bun with a smear of spicy mayo….
O5 Tea Rare Tea Bar
Along Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue there are many places to shop for a sip of something special. There’s everything from wine to coffee, but O5 Tea is certainly one of the more exotic shops along this street; they are serving up tea creations in an ultra modern space. Sourcing teas from around the globe, these…
Street Meet Food Truck
Street Meet is a Mediterranean-themed food truck with a keen focus on serving local and sustainable food. Chefs Alessandro Vianello and Chef Mike Carter, well-known to the Vancouver food community are behind this tasty truck which can be fond around town frequently on Burrard at Pender. The menu currently includes their amazing cripy risotto balls a…
Blackberry Hill Bakery
At farmers markets around Vancouver Christine Hoekstra can be found with her delightful baked goods under the Blackberry Hill sign. Her pies are what she is known for, but I’m always tempted be the date squares, eccles cakes and deliciously moist carrot cake. Hoekstra also makes jams and jellies and supplies her pies to a few…
MARKET at Shangri-La Hotel Brunch
Every second Sunday from May 19- September 22nd MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver hosts a farmers market along with an exceptionally local and farmer-driven brunch featuring ingredients from the market. At the market you’ll find baked goods, greens, fruit spreads and olive oil, and if you are lucky Erin Ireland’s amazing It’s…
Culprit Coffee
Tucked just around the corner of 4th Avenue at Vine in Kitsilano is a gorgeous little coffee shop with espresso from Fernwood Coffee, delicious freshly baked goodies from Little Nest and The Gluten Free Epicurean and home made soups, salads and sandwiches. 100% independent and 100% friendly this little spot has just started offering Banh Mi, a…
YEW’S July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake
PR – Did Somebody Say “Lobsta”? Get ready for a Coast-to-Coast Dungeness Crab & Lobster Special Menu July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake Buy Now, Save Later! YEW seafood + bar is bringing back our popular pre-purchase dinner promotion this month – but with a twist. From now through July 7,…
Las Margaritas
Kitsilano’s Las Margaritas is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. Home to food that is a combo of Mexican and Californian influence, it is a fun spot with lots of different tequilas, in fact the biggest collection we know of in British Columbia. I’d go ahead and customize your margarita with an upgrade….
White Spot 85th Anniversary Menu
White Spot is celebrating their 85th Anniversary by bringing back some all-time favs until July 13, 2013. The classic recipes date back to when Nat Bailey, their founder started it all. Head to any location to try the delicious Chicken Pick’ns from its first location on Granville Street in Vancouver the Meatloaf Dinner, original BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Triple Triple three-patty burger. Finish your meal…
Le Tigre Cuisine
Chefs Steve Kuan and Clement Chan are behind the magic at Le Tigre Food Truck, an innovative Asian dining concept that travels the streets of Vancouver. They serve up dishes such as the incredibly tasty Kick Ass Rice, a dish of fried rice with sake, dashi, poached egg and a choice of braised pork belly of…
Chili Tank Food Truck
The meaty aromas coming from a strange looking tank-like fixture at the Winter Farmers Market is what first attracted me to the Chili Tank, but vegetarians fear not, there’s a veggie version too. The tank is an actual military soup kitchen that was found in Germany and shipped to Canada and can be heated…
Terra Breads
I have a friend, a food writer and editor, who comes to Vancouver, struts to Granville Island at what seems to me as the crack of dawn to wait, and not so patiently, for the white chocolate blueberry bread from Terra Breads. I myself covet the veggie sandwich and the Foccacia and, truth be told,…
