News From Beachside

     A $25 Bonus…Just for you! This holiday season we could all use a little help with our budgets. That’s why we are giving you a $25 bonus each time you buy a Beachside Forno $100 gift certificate between November 1st and December 24th.  That’s right, 1 for them, 25 bucks for you. To…

Public Carol Ship Cruise

Accent cruises is offering DAILY CAROL SHIP DINNER CRUISES .  GROUPON TODAY (Nov. 13) Daily departures, dinner cruises starting at $34,95 p.p. All our yachts are decorated and you will enjoy music Carol song books and singing. The cruise is a must for residents and visitors there is not a better way to get into the…

News from Fraiche

This holiday season, treat your employees, friends, or family to the gift of a delicious meal at Fraîche and we will give you a little treat to keep all to yourself. Buy a $100 gift certificate between November 1st and December 24th  and we will give you a $25 bonus.  That’s right, 1 for them,…

Get a Fresh Start on the Day (In a Rocky Mountain Flatbread Way)

Pizza for breakfast? You bet. As of November 1, 2010, guests of Rocky Mountain Flatbread began enjoying their slice of the good life in the AM. Now open seven days a week from 8.15 a.m. on weekdays & 9.00 am weekends, the new breakfast menu at Rocky Mountain offers a fresh start for traditionalists and…

Au Petit Chavignol – new chef and new dishes

We would like to introduce you to our new chef Geoff Van Hassel.  Geoff comes to us from Bishops, where he was formerly the Sous Chef.  We are thrilled to have a great young talent such as Geoff join our team at Au Petit Chavignol, and we are excited to have his influence on our new menu. …

Darby’s Pub has just completed a face-lift

Darby’s is still the cozy neighbourhood pub, but refreshed and updated New Menu Featuringv24 Unique Burgers Chef Alex Rotherham has embraced the art of the craft burger.Choosing to ignore the standard formula of what a burger is and exploring some very original and unique ideas. A few of Chef Rotherham’s Exciting New Burgers: Ribena blackcurrant…

Brunch at the Waldorf

First Brunch this weekend! Here is a sneak peak at what is on the Menu: Breakfast Items Pancakes with Caramelized Quince, Honey and Cinnamon Whipped Cream Huevos Rancheros with Black Beans and Avocado over corn tortillas with a warm tomato-jalapeno salsa Poached Eggs, Crispy Serrano Ham, Manchego, Avocado and Tomato Salad Tortilla de Patata with…

News from Sequoia Group

  EAT… Join us on Sunday nights for our festive Prime Rib dinner! Enjoy $25 slow-roasted AAA beef, or indulge in all the fixings with our $32 3-course Prix Fixe menu. Bon Appetit!  DRINK…   After a successful cocktail contest among our talented bartenders this summer, we’ve decided to make use our mixology skills this…

Steeve Rayé brings a touch of France to Kitsilano

Steeve Rayé brings a delightfully authentic French pastry shop to West 4th Avenue. Working in the fine tradition of French pâtisserie, Rayé, at his inviting new store, offers customers an exquisite selection of fresh pastries, beverages and specialty lunch items. From delicate, buttery croissants, to airy sweet macarons and succulent pain au chocolat, Rayé deftly…

Manlio Mocchi Introduces Via Veneto, Now Open

  The cultural and culinary character of Northern Italy inspires new West Broadway restaurant, serving house-crafted pastas, soups from scratch, quality antipasti and freshly caught seafood in warm, relaxed environs. Vancouver, BC (November 8, 2010): Charismatic, accomplished and quintessentially Italian restaurateur Manlio Mocchi is back on the Vancouver dining scene at encore restaurant Via Veneto….

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts to Compete Again in the 2nd International Culinary School Tapas Competition in Valladolid, Spain

Whitney Wright is Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ (PICA) student tapas competition winner and will represent Canada in the 2nd Annual Culinary School Tapas Competition in Valladolid, Spain held November 6 – 11, 2010.  For the second consecutive year a PICA student has been chosen to represent Canada in this live televised finals competition hosted…

Paris at Pastis Menu – Mushrooms from Nov. 9-14

Bistro Pastis’ Paris at Pastis Menus inspired by Barbara-jo McIntosh’s book  Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance enters its final week next week with a menu featuring mushrooms. It will be available November 9 -14, $45 for three courses. Bistro Pastis is also offering a special discount of 25% off its wine list…

Come and DINE ITALIAN!

For two weeks, 8th to 20th of November, local Italian restaurants will participate in DINE ITALIA, the Italian Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of Italian food and wine. This unique gastronomic experience allows restaurant patrons to enjoy a three or four course set menu of delicious Italian cuisine at price points ranging from $20 to $50….

CHARCUT Roast House Named One of Canada’s Top Ten New Restaurants by enRoute Magazine

Singled out as the only Prairie restaurant on the coveted list, CHARCUT Roast House shouts-out thanks to enRoute, congratulations to other top-10 winners and a warm welcome to diners yet to discover the downtown Calgary culinary hot-spot.  Televised nationally on CTV’s Canada AM this morning, enRoute Magazine announced the winners of its annual new restaurant awards. Taking…

METROPOLITAN VANCOUVER HOLIDAY PARTIES: FESTIVE, STYLISH

Book your holiday celebration now for the chance to win a Beringer Napa Valley luxury getaway www.metropolitan.com The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is taking the work out of planning corporate holiday parties this year, with stylish, festive, and most importantly, stress-free options.  Better yet, those booking their seasonal corporate or client event at the Met will…

C Restaurant champ at Gold Medal Plates

C Restaurant Executive Chef Robert Clark was crowned the culinary champion at Vancouver’s Gold Medal Plates on Friday night, a competition pairing premier chefs with Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes from coast-to-coast.  “We’ve been participating in Gold Medal Plates for years, but taking home gold with the recent Vancouver Olympics still so fresh in our…

Glowbal Group November Features

Diners are once again taken right ’round the world with feature menus courtesy of The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants. From November 18 – 28, glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and SOCIETY offer wildly diverse and equally tantalizing selections. glowbal grill leads off with a Gremolata-crusted Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio and Wild Mushroom and Boursin…