Fans of Refuel and the Vancouver Canucks are encouraged to sit back in the comfort of their home and cheer, “Go Canucks Go!” while enjoying their favorite Refuel dishes. Refuel Restaurant & Bar has always offered a wide range of take out options and in honour of the Vancouver Canucks making it to the Stanley…
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Terrafina Restaurant opens at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Winery Excited to Add the Restaurant Team The South Okanagan’s newest culinary showpiece is about to open its doors, just in time for spring! Hester Creek Estate Winery is thrilled to welcome the owners of Terrafina Restaurant Ltd, executive chef Jeremy Luypen and operating manager April Goldade. Terrafina at Hester Creek will contribute to the…
Let them eat cake (on a stick) with Tracycakes’ Cake Pops
Tracycakes is taking the enjoyment of eating cake to a whole new level with the launch of a playful new selection of Cake Pops. These colourful little treats are part cake, part popsicle and are made from hand rolled cake covered in icing and dipped in premium chocolate and then put on a lollipop stick. The portable pastries allow people to eat cake…
GEOFF CARKNER APPOINTED EXECUTIVE CHEF AT FAIRMONT VANCOUVER AIRPORT
Chef Carkner to Lead Culinary Team at Globe@YVR and Jetside Bar The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is pleased to announce Geoff Carkner has joined the hotel as Executive Chef and will lead the culinary team for the award-winning Globe@YVR restaurant and Jetside Bar. This is a particularly exciting time for Carkner to join the team, as…
THE DARLINGS OF OUR LOCAL WATERS, B.C. SPOT PRAWNS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE
ON CIBO’S RUSTIC ITALIAN MENU FROM MAY 16 – 28 Cibo’s seasonally driven menu with its definitive focus on local, organic and sustainable ingredients is embracing BC’s favourite crustacean in a variety of dishes guaranteed to astound you with Executive Chef Neil Taylor’s innovative approach to spot prawns. “I think they are B.C.’s best seafood…
Introducing Campagnolo ROMA
Robert Belcham and Tom Doughty Announce Their Newest Restaurant Venture Restaurateurs Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham are proud to announce Campagnolo Roma, the newest addition to their restaurant family. Campagnolo Roma is open 5pm – 10pm Wednesday through Sunday and is located at 2297 East Hastings St. in the up and coming neighbourhood of Hastings-Sunrise. “This…
SUMMER BEGINS AT MARKET by Jean-georges
SUMMER LIVING ON THE PATIO Join us for the beginning of Summer! The MARKET by Jean-Georges patio will officially be open for business during our lunch service starting May 19. Chef de Cuisine Karen Gin and the MARKET by Jean-Georges team are excited to offer an entire summer of patio pairing and parties. “Sip” locally…
It’s not just a weekend treat any more
Two Chefs and a Table announces breakfast seven days a week We’ve had lots of demands over the last few months to serve breakfast more often than just Saturday and Sunday. We’ve been asked by our friends in the restaurant and bar trade whose time off comes midweek, locals who can’t wait five days between…
Kristian Eligh announced as Chef de Cuisine at Hawksworth Restaurant
Culinary talent prepares for imminent opening in state-of-the-art kitchen Hawksworth Restaurant is pleased to confirm the appointment of Kristian Eligh as Chef de Cuisine. With over a decade of culinary experience to his name, Eligh has an impressive resume that includes recent tenures as opening Chef de Cuisine at Market by Jean-Georges at the Shangri-La…
New neighbourhood bistro brings European flair to Coal Harbour
Tableau Bar Bistro, a new neighbourhood eatery, will be hitting Vancouver’s distinguished Coal Harbour neighbourhood this spring. Led by executive Chef Marc-André Choquette, the new restaurant will cater to the downtown waterfront neighbourhood by offering fresh and affordable bistro fare in a comfortable yet dynamic environment. Tableau Bar Bistro’s menu will blend classic culinary flavours…
Drinking Rosé for a Cause
In partnership with Naramata Bench Winery Laughing Stock, YEW Sales Manager and Sommelier Emily Patterson and Laughing Stock’s Wine Maker David Enns, have created “In the Pink”, our first ever Rosé wine. “In the Pink” is a financial expression that describes an investor or the economy as being in a good financial position or in…
Electric Owl to Become Vancouver’s Newest Nightlife Destination
Electric Owl, a new entertainment venue will ignite Vancouver nightlife when it opens its doors this May in the legendary American Hotel on Main Street. The Izakaya-themed social club’s live music venue and restaurant spans 8,000 square feet and two floors. Nestled on the edge of Strathcona on Main near Prior, Electric Owl will set…
Two new sandwiches at Big Lou’s Butcher Shop
You might have noticed pictures on Big Lou’s twitter feed over the last few weeks giving a look behind the scenes into some new items that have been in development. Now that all the sweat and testing has gone into perfecting them, we’re proudly launching our Big Lou’s turducken and 1lb pastrami sandwiches this week….
Spot prawns arrive at Le Gavroche!
It’s that time of year again! As BC once again enters spot prawn season, Le Gavroche is celebrating with a special three-course prix fixe featuring the delicious decapods. This season’s spot prawn menu runs from May 5th to June 5th. For a mere $39, enjoy two courses of spot prawns, followed by a decadent dessert….
Chef Dale MacKay’s ensemble restaurant & bar to open May 10th
Top Chef Canada contender promises fun & affordable dining just-off-Robson During the final week before opening his first restaurant as Executive Chef and Proprietor, Dale MacKay is wishing for more hours in the day. Mackay’s ensemble restaurant and bar begins dinner service on Tuesday May 10, 2011, offering reservations from 5pm-11pm Tuesday through Sunday, with…
FRAÎCHE WELCOMES EXECUTIVE CHEF JEFFERSON ALVAREZ
Following outstanding reviews of his menus from Vancouver magazine, Nuvo magazine and the Globe and Mail, Alvarez has packed up his knives and headed to the hills of West Vancouver to share his magic with a new audience. Chef Alvarez spent a year and a half wowing diners at his most recent post Commercial Drive’s…
Signs of Summer at Beachside Forno
Get ready to Kick Back on our inviting Patio and browse the Ambleside Farmer’s Market It’s Patio Time: With the May long weekend on the horizon, summer fun and sun are on their way. When temperatures rise and the clouds part (even a little!), the Beachside Forno patio is the place to be. Overlooking Ambleside…
A DOZEN (and more) REASONS TO CELEBRATE WITH BISTRO PASTIS
In many cultures around the world the age of 12 is considered an important year. The 12th birthday marks the transition from childhood to adulthood – the ‘coming of age’ year. Twelve years ago, on May 7th, Kitsilano saw the birth of ‘un charmant restaurant Français’ – Pastis. Like any pre-teen, Pastis had its share…
Dine in Whistler, April 25-June 30
Spotlight on talent of 33 chefs and value for visitors during Dine in Whistler, April 25-June 30 They hail from Canada, the USA, India, Europe and Japan, and their interests range from skateboarding, to martial arts, to freestyle skiing. But among the 33 chefs participating in Dine in Whistler from April 25 to June 30,…
Dine in Whistler provides exceptional culinary choice at an unbeatable price
Whistler’s successful Dine In program is larger than ever before, featuring more restaurants, a greater selection of menu options and new price points. Taking place from April 25 – June 30, Dine in Whistler welcomes 33 participating restaurants this year and offers guests and locals alike an extended opportunity to enjoy the vast array of…
