The New Oxford – A tongue-in-cheek nod to both the world-renowned University of Oxford and British sporting culture, the New Oxford sits proudly on the edge of Yaletown, a welcome addition to Vancouver’s notoriously trendy neighborhood. Vintage touring bikes line the ceiling, leading the eye to a looming portrait of literary genius, misfit and Oxford…
Category: Dine Out
Kambolis Restaurant Group brings contemporary Greek to Vancouver
Nu Restaurant re-imagines classic Greek cuisine Harry Kambolis dished out food to family and friends at his last Greek Easter celebration, a yearly tradition that has grown in scope and size since it started 15 years ago. It was then that he envisioned the pillars of Greek eating – family and freshness – finding a…
Local restaurant to raise holiday spirits for mothers and children
Joe Fortes serves up a Christmas feast at the Vancouver Native Health Society More than 150 mothers and children from the Downtown Eastside will enjoy a special holiday meal prepared by Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House at the Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS) on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. onward. Guests will…
Taste of Yaletown Breaks All Records for Community Attention and Largest Donation to Help Fight Hunger in Vancouver
The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) announces another record breaking year for Taste of Yaletown. The 6th Annual Taste of Yaletown included 25 restaurants that offered guests fixed-price menus and raised $12,000 in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. “Since the event began six years ago, Taste of Yaletown has raised over $100,000 in…
Bogner’s of Penticton blends European techniques with local flavours
When your résumé boasts culinary stints in Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Sweden, it’s a bit curious when you choose to make your gastronomic home in the heart of BC’s Thompson Okanagan. Or maybe not. For Chef Darin Paterson, Penticton’s lush landscape was a no-brainer: the region’s diverse agricultural scene is a grower’s dream, and a…
PAN PACIFIC VANCOUVER CELEBRATES FESTIVE SEASON
Christmas Wish Breakfast November 30 Kicks Off Month Of Culinary Events The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at the Pan Pacific Vancouver as the luxury waterfront hotel kicks off their festive season with the Pan Pacific Vancouver Christmas Wish Breakfast Tuesday, November 30 from 6-9am. For the past 23 years, thousands of Vancouverites have…
News from Bistrot Bistro
The snow has fallen, the temperature dropped. Holidays are around the corner. A busy period for all but we can make it easier for you. At the last minute if you can’t find a larger table give us a call – we still have some availability. And….we have the best stocking stuffer of all! The…
Chinese Restaurant Awards
DINERS’ CHOICE WINNERS ANNOUNCED From October 6th through November 12th, more than 11,000 (11,453 to be precise) votes were cast for the Diners’ Choice Awards portion of the 2011 HSBC Chinese Restaurant Awards. “This reflects a significant increase over last year’s participation when we received 9,500 votes,” says Craig Stowe, Director of the Chinese Restaurant…
Edgewater Casino is proud to welcome Chef Daryle Nagata as the Director of Food & Beverage
Chef Daryle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Culinary Arts having spent that past three years as the Executive Chef at Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel. Chef Daryle’s culinary career includes the exclusive Savoy in London, the Hotel La Reserve in Geneva, Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver and Fairmont in Washington, DC where he was…
Escape to Victoria
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Vancouverites begin dreaming of warmer spots. There is, however, an easier way to get away from the hustle and bustle that takes merely a leisurely BC Ferries journey to arrive at. It’s the perfect time to head to Victoria, where you can park the car at your hotel and walk to the downtown core. Finish (or start)…
Warm up at Le Gavroche.
Le Gavroche is inviting guests to come in from the icy weather and enjoy a special new menu designed to combat cold and fight frostbite! Guests can cozy up to Le Gavroche’s fireplace and enjoy a three-course meal for $35, or order a-la-carte at special prices that are worth bundling up for. Chef Robert Guest…
DIRTY APRON DELICATESSEN NOW OPEN AT 540 BEATTY STREET
Roast of the day, take home meals, gourmet sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses, produce, groceries and more The Dirty Apron Delicatessen, now open at 540 Beatty Street, will offer downtown-dwellers hot lunches, gourmet sandwiches, take-home carvery meals, deli meats and cheeses, produce, groceries and fresh flowers. Reminiscent of the general stores of old, the Delicatessen…
Legacy Liquor Store Grand Opening
While most of Vancouver was busy complaining about the cold and worrying about the soon to fall snow, members of the liquor community were checking out the opening for the newest and biggest BC private liquor store, Legacy Liquor Store in the Millenium Village. While the Village itself is having rather noticeable problems selling the…
Hyatt Gingerbread 2010 – Winners Announced
The lobby of the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is home to the annual gingerbread contest (exhibit runs until December 26), an event where culinary schools, high schools and corporations compete to craft the best gingerbread house. Points are given for originality, level of difficulty, overall appearance, and attention to detail. I have judged for the past two years…
Burnaby’s Horizons Reopens!
Back on Top (where we belong) A landmark restaurant perched on Burnaby Mountain is back where it belongs following a seven-month rebuilding campaign. Horizons Restaurant, a well-loved local attraction, was closed due to a devastating fire that tore through the restaurant, damaging a third of the building which had stood on the mountain top for…
News from Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
PARTY LIKE A ROCK COD It seems as though we might be getting a bit of a reputation as a place to be on New Year’s Eve. A reputation we’re only too happy to reinforce. Join us New Year’s Eve for a three-course meal, DJ Dom and the Candy Girl Cabaret – singing and dancing…
Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown – Nov. 24
Who will reign supreme in this year’s Seafood Chowder Chowdown, this Wednesday at the Vancouver Aquarium? Check out some shots from last year’s event and get your tickets asap as they are almost sold out. Pictured here is Go Fish, last year’s winners. Tickets are $40 (non-members) and $32 (members) 12 of BC’s top Ocean…
SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF WINTER WITH NEW MENUS AT RESTAURANT 62
restaurant 62 is pleased to launch two new seasonal menus that exquisitely feature the flavours of winter in the Fraser Valley. Both the new Winter Dinner Menu and the Christmas Party Menu incorporate richer flavours and bolder textures using the highest quality local ingredients brought directly from farm to table. “As with all our seasonal menus, we…
Thai House – Christmas Parties and Gift Ideas
Looking for a party venue for your Christmas Family, Friends or Work Function. Call us and we’ll specialize a custom menu specifically for your party. Call any of our locations managers and we’ll make all the arrangements for you and your party whether its for lunch or for dinner, our venues can cater a small…
THE FAIRMONT WATERFRONT BRINGS THE HOLIDAYS HOME
Make The Fairmont Waterfront Holiday Central Want an insider’s tip for a stress-free festive season? Add The Fairmont Waterfront to the top of the list to make the holidays twice as nice with all the tinsel, turkey and tastings minus the fuss. ‘Tis the Season. Entertain family, friends and colleagues over festive lunches at Herons…
