#Goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012, to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Michael Dacquisto for Wow Hospitality in Winnipeg, Manitoba. What was your first food memory? As a child I called it ball…
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Chef Michael Dekker – Rouge, Calgary – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Michael Dekker from Rouge in Calgary. What was your first food memory? Eating my Oma’s fresh made raisin bread with fresh…
Refuel Restaurant Reveals Valentine’s Day Menu
refuel to offer prix fixe menus designed for individuals and couples Refuel Restaurant & Bar, specializing in local, seasonal, comfort food, reveals a three-course prix fixe menu for individuals and a romantic five-course menu designed for couples to share, available on Tuesday February 14. Guests are invited to relax at the open kitchen bar with a burger or savour one of…
Extended Seasonal 56 Valentine’s Day Menu #Langley
This year we are running our Valentines menu from Tuesday February 14th – Saturday February 18th. We have prepared a special a la carte menu, along with some special dishes you can share! To book your table call 604-625-5601 Soups, salads, and appetizers Barnston Island greens with house pickled Glen Valley beets, Agassiz Farm House Alpine Gold…
Chef Mike Barsky – Bacalao Nouvelle – Newfoundland – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Mike Barsky for Bacalao Nouvelle Newfoundland Cuisine. What was your first food memory? Sneaking peanuts in the shell from the huge…
Beachside Forno Sunday Family-Style Dinners
What sounds better than a hearty, home cooked forno roasted chicken dinner with all the fixings? Not having to cook it yourself of course. For an amazing price no less! Bring the brood to Beachside Forno every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm starting February 12 for a family feast for only $22 per person. The…
Chef Rob Feenie – Cactus Club – British Columbia – Gold Medal Plates
#GoldMedalPlates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Rob Feenie for The Cactus Club in Vancouver. What was your first food memory? As a kid, it was looking forward…
New French Cafe & Bakery Hits Main Street
In 1999 Sergio Salamonovitz, a well-known local pastry chef, opened Absolute Sugar commercial bakery in East Vancouver. He wanted to share his incredible baked delicacies with a wider audience and opened French-inspired Trafiq Café & Bakery in West Vancouver in 2005. The location was so successful that Sergio opened a second Trafiq Café & Bakery…
Diva’s Jeff Kang wins B.C. Chef of the Year title
Winner of BC Chefs Association and Canadian Culinary Federation contest goes on to national event www.divamet.com Diva at the Met Executive Sous Chef, Jeff Kang, has been named “B.C. Chef of the Year” after winning the annual Roasted Competition at the BC Foodservice Expo. The event, held on January 30, was presented in partnership with…
Miku’s Sister Restaurant to arrive in Yaletown this Summer; Goldfish Seafood & Chops says goodbye
Goldfish thanks diners for years of loyal patronage Aburi Restaurants Canada Ltd, operating as Miku Restaurant, announces it will take over the lease of Goldfish Seafood & Chops, located at 1118 Mainland Street. A new restaurant with a different concept, named Minami, is expected to open in Summer 2012. Goldfish’s last day is Sunday, February…
Chef Anthony McCarthy – Saskatoon Club – Saskatchewan – Gold Medal Plates
#GoldlMedalPlates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 9-11, 2012 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Anthony McCarthy for The Saskatoon Club in Saskatchewan . What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Lunch was served at school…
San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competitor Hans Berg
Last week a few of us curious food-loving types ventured to the Arts Institute to meet Hans Berg, the British Columbia competitor for the S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef 2012 regional championships taking place in Toronto on January 30, 2012. This is one of the 10 regional events that bring together culinary schools to compete for one winning…
Recommended #Dineout at Raincity Grill – On Until Feb. 12
With another week left for the official Dine Out Vancouver (on until February 5), there’s still time to book a few restaurants for the $18, $28 and $38 three-course menus. Over at Raincity Grill Chef Jennifer Peters is cooking up the Dine Out menu at $38 until February 12, giving you another week to enjoy her…
Ganache Patisserie Saint Valentin Noisette Mango Chocolat 2012
Ganache Pâtisserie is excited to announce its newest creation for this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentin Noisette Mango Chocolat 2012 ($24.95) starts with a dark chocolate mango mousse layered with a chunky mango compote, moist chocolate cake and a foundation of caramelized banana cremeux, caramel crunch and a hazelnut shortbread base. The entire gâteau is…
Blue Water Cafe’s 8th Annual Unsung Heroes Festival
February 1 – 29, 2012 Executive Chef Frank Pabst’s eighth annual Unsung Heroes Festival takes pride of place at Vancouver’s multiple award-winning Blue Water Cafe throughout the month of February. Chef Pabst, who has won many culinary distinctions, has long been a champion of the sustainable fisheries movement. He created the Unsung Heroes Festival specifically…
Recommended – #Dineout at C Restaurant – On Until Feb. 12
Dine Out Vancouver runs until February 5, 2012, and while many of the most ideal times may be booked, there are still seats to be had around town, even some left at the more popular spots such as C Restaurant, who have conveniently extended their Dine Out menu until February 12. Located at the foot…
Dine Around & Stay In Town Victoria 2012
February 17 Through March 16 #yyjdinearound Tourism Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Victoria Branch, are once again teaming up to organize the popular Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria event. Due to overwhelming feedback from participants we have extended the 2012 event to run for a full month. The Concept Restaurants…
Urban Tea Merchant Year of The Dragon Afternoon Tea Service
To honour the Year of the Dragon The Urban Tea Merchant is offering a unique afternoon tea service in their downtown location at 1070 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. From January 16 – January 31 Chef Michael Batoux has crafted tea infused items, along with some versions of the traditionally served items and there is even…
#Dineout at refuel
$28, 3 course prix fixe menu (available for lunch and dinner in participation with Dine Out Vancouver from January 20 – February 5. offering a selection of dishes from the regular a la carte menu; you can still get our awesome burger & other favorites over these two weeks. Accepting reservations as well as saving some tables to accomodate you and…
