White Spot brings back the ‘Adult Pirate Pak’ on August 17

Money for Zajac Ranch Children’s Charity  B.C.’s iconic restaurant chain has raised more than $105,000 to send kids with special needs to camp Back by popular demand, White Spot’s special edition ‘Adult Pirate Paks’ are sailing onto tables August 17 to once again raise money for Zajac Ranch for Children. To celebrate the fourth annual…

2011 Nominees for the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

Congratulations to all for their hard work. Active Restaurateur – Celebrating exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry Antonio and Patrick Corsi — Quattro at Whistler, Quattro at Fourth Brent Davies — Sequoia Group Frank Di Benedetto – Ricky’s All Day Grill & Fatburger Kelly Gordon – Boathouse Restaurants Manuel Ferrira — Le Gavroche…

Restaurant 62 cooks up special Date Night promotion

“GET OUT BEFORE THEY GO BACK”  August 17-25 Restaurant 62 is offering a special Date Night dinner promotion just weeks before the back-to-school rush. From August 17 to 25th, guests can choose from an appetizer and an entree or an entree and a dessert for $25, and add a glass of wine for just $5.  The…

Campagnolo ROMA Opens for Lunch

Restaurateurs Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham opened Campagnolo Roma, the newest addition to their restaurant family, in May of this year. With a warm response from the neighbourhood, ROMA quickly extended dinner service to seven days a week.  Starting Wednesday August 10, guests can add lunch and weekend brunch to their dining itinerary. Campagnolo ROMA is now serving…

WestJet World Class Bistro at the PNE

Back again, dining pre-show at the PNE Overview Menu Reserve Seats Group Reservation Pricing (per person, includes taxes): To make a reservation for multiple seatings and/or days click here.   Saturday August 20: One More Girl $50.00 Sunday August 21: Miranda Cosgrove $75.00 Monday August 22: Crystal Shawanda $50.00 Tuesday August 23: Chris Isaak $75.00 Wednesday…

Nu New Souvlaki Cart

Restaurateur Harry Kambolis is pleased to announce the arrival of a new addition to his restaurant and hospitality brood, a new souvlaki cart. His first foray into street food, a souvlaki cart at Granville and Georgia, has been a massive hit, serving chicken and lamb souvlaki in perfectly grilled, lightly-salted pita to the denizens of…

Sebastien Le Goff joins Cactus Club

Cactus Restaurants Ltd.  is pleased to welcome Sebastien Le Goff to the restaurant group. A highly talented and respected veteran of the Vancouver restaurant scene, Le Goff brings a wealth of expertise developed over a 13 year career in top rooms in Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Joining the operations management team, Le…

News from Edible Canada

Chinatown Market Tours with Edible Canada Edible Canada is proud to introduce visitors and locals alike to one of North America’s largest Chinatowns. With an abundance of history and so much to see and smell – not to mention taste – this is a tour that adventurous foodies do not want to miss. The centrepiece…

News from Glowbal Group

Loving Summer, Glowbal Style Dash to dine in the sunshine Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver and there is nowhere hotter to get your dine on than with The GLOWBAL COLLECTION. With six restaurants – including glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and SOCIETY – each offering a refreshingly different experience, summer-time entertaining is a…

YOU SAY TOMATO AND I SAY TOMAHTO, BOTH ARE TASTY AT PROVENCE

Moneymaker, Copia, Red Fig, Black Sea Man, Green Zebra – they may have odd names but there is nothing odd about the rich, sunshine-infused flavour of heirloom tomatoes. Tomatoes are a passion for many people, including Provence Chef/Proprietors Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia. “There isn’t any flavour that says ‘summer’ more to me than tomato,” says…

Bonitas Winery opens Bonitas Bistro

The Central Okanagan also has a new winery restaurant to celebrate. Bonitas Winery in Summerland opened Bonitas Bistro in early summer. Bonitas Bistro promises to offer a unique winery dining experience, while enjoying our fantastic lakeshore views overlooking the vines. Our focus is on good honest local cuisine, featuring some of the best produce the…

Galiano Island’s Bodega Ridge partners with the Dirty Apron Cooking School

New menus at Gulf Island resort built by Chef of the Year Nico Schuermans Visits to the idyllic Gulf Islands just got a lot tastier with a unique partnership between Galiano Island’s Bodega Ridge and Vancouver’s award-winning Dirty Apron Cooking School. Along with having a resident Chef from Dirty Apron onsite leading all food operations,…

News from Tapenade in #Steveston #Richmondeats

Bin End Monday This holiday Monday we will be offering a fantastic feature for the wine lovers out there. Bin end Monday! Vince has put together a list of approx 20 wines that are limited, one offs or just no longer available. These lists will be inserted into the regular wine lists and have substantial…

Sip + Savour Herons West Coast Bar!

For a perfect afternoon retreat, try sampling some of the best of British Columbia’s artisanal wines and cheeses.  At Herons West Coast Bar we’re showcasing our favourite selection of Blasted Church Wines and have thoughtfully paired them with a lineup of delectable, locally produced cheeses and house made condiments. Join us from 2:00pm – 5:00pm…

PRIDE WEEKEND at MARKET by Jean-Georges

Chef de Cuisine Karen Gin and the MARKET by Jean-Georges team are eager to present an exceptional PRIDE menu. This special three course tasting menu features Hamachi with Mango, Chili & Citrus ~ Roasted Quail with a Peach and Proscuitto Compote and Popping Cherry Pie priced at $39 (+ tax) for Pride Weekend (July 29-31)….

Vancouver’s Chef Gord Martin is THE DELINQUENT GOURMET

On Food Network Canada, Vancouver’s Chef Gord Martin is in Dangriga, Belize to explore the country’s unique melting pot of African, Spanish and Caribbean cuisines. Not for the faint of heart, or those easily offended by “colourful” language, the “Delinquent Gourmet” takes two chefs, one from the east coast and one from the west (Gord…

CinCin Ristorante Now Open For Weekday Lunch

Al Fresco Dining and Summertime Flavours Featured at Robson Street Icon CinCin Ristorante + Bar has opened its doors for weekday lunch, Monday through Friday, complementing its nightly dinner service. Perched above bustling Robson Street in Vancouver’s downtown core, CinCin is the ideal venue to showcase Vancouver, host a business lunch (guaranteed 45-minute departure upon…

Kitsilano Welcomes the Oakwood Canadian Bistro

Casual, Down-to-Earth Room Serves Seasonally-Driven Fare Owner Mike Shea brings a wealth of industry knowledge from his previous tenure with the Donnelly Group; while Executive Chef Michael Robbins, after 5 years with the Glowbal Group (as Glowbal’s Executive Sous Chef, Coast’s Chef de Cuisine and Sanafir’s Executive Chef), has teamed up with Mike Shea to…

Goldfish dives into its seafood roots

Yaletown hot-spot now Goldfish Seafood & Chops Goldfish Seafood & Chops (formerly Goldfish Pacific Kitchen) unveils a brand new menu this month with a focus on fresh and authentic seafood from the Pacific Northwest region. Taking influences from notable predecessors such as The Cannery and The Fish House, as well as sister restaurant Joe Fortes…