In France, summer is a time for languid dinners with friends – enjoying tasty food, flowing wine and easy conversation. Even with the drop in the Euro, not everyone can afford the expense and time for a trip to France. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy summer à la Francaise. Au contraire,…
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Just Like Dinner at Nonna’s House” Returns to Campagnolo
A Series of Home-style Italian Meals offered Tuesday Nights for $19 Just like Dinner at Nonna’s House, a series of home-style Italian meals offered every Tuesday night at 6:00pm for $19 paired with a pint of R&B Brewing Company’s finest, returns to Campagnolo Restaurant, starting June 15th and ending July 20th. Every Tuesday night Main…
Mis Trucos now open for weekend brunch and lunch
Now that summer is (almost) here, Mis Trucos is open for brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can sip sangria in the sun on Mis Trucos’ secluded 30-seat patio while enjoying tasty tapas (like crispy bread-wrapped prawns, crostini with foie gras mousse and sweetbread vitello tonnato) along with new menu items created exclusively…
VCC to represent Canada at the 2012 Culinary Olympics
Weeks of jangled nerves, sacrificed sleep, and hours in the kitchen. It all paid off for VCC s junior chef team earlier this month when it won the honour of representing Canada in the 2012 World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany. Coached by Tobias MacDonald, VCC instructor and head chef at Ladner s La Belle…
Chef John-Carlo Felicella of VCC – Canadian Chef of the Year
It was with typical humility that John-Carlo Felicella, head of Vancouver Community College s culinary arts department, reacted to the honour of being selected by his peers around the country as Canadian Chef of the Year. It s nice to get the recognition for all the work you do for the industry but there are…
Twisted Fork now open for Friday brunch
Due to popular demand, beginning this week, Twisted Fork will be open on for brunch on Fridays. Every Friday throughout the summer, Twisted Fork will be open 11 am to 3 pm, with their full brunch menu available. For more information, please visit www.twistedforkbistro.ca Brunch Menu – $11 Asparagus scrambled eggs served with toasted sourdough…
Appy Hour at the Fairmont Waterfront
Share and Savour with Savings at Herons Restaurant Feeling a tad peckish around the cocktail hour? Locals will want to know about Herons Lounge’s new Appy Hour promotion that offers up tantalizing tastings from Executive Chef, Patrick Dore’s kitchen that are sure to please the palate and pocket. From now until the end of July,…
Caffè Artigiano Takes the World Stage Once Again
Barista Kyle Straw To Compete in the 2010 World Barista Championships Caffè Artigiano’s Kyle Straw will represent Canada in the 2010 World Barista Championships (WBC), held in London, England from June 23-26. A professional barista, Straw is the General Manager of Caffè Artigiano’s Hornby Street location. On October 15th, 2009, Straw won the seventh annual…
Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery Launches World Cup Cocktails and Features
Soccer fans across the world are preparing to unite for the long-awaited FIFA World Cup, which launches in South Africa on Friday June 11th. Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery will be the most popular Vancouver destination to experience the World Cup in style. The experienced team behind the popular sports hub has launched feature…
Happy Hour at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Dinner Tab Savings At 50% Foodies in the know will want to tuck into dinner at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Griffins Restaurant and take a bite out of the tab by dining through Happy Hour. In celebration of our 18th Anniversary, diners are extended 50% savings on all dinner menu items from appetizers, mains and…
Dine Out Deals at DB Bistro
MAINTAIN YOUR COOL ALL SUMMER LONG WITH $38 THREE-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER AND $28 LUNCH It’s been quite an award season here at the restaurants and we are celebrating with DINE OUT VANCOUVER pricing all summer long. Menu choices will change but the $38 and $28 prices won’t! Sample DINE OUT Dinner Menu Spring Salad…
Chefs Across the Water at Hastings House – Various Dates
Hastings House Country House Hotel and Dining Room on Salt Spring Island is excited to introduce our new guest chef program—Chefs Across the Water. Designed to build connections among British Columbia’s fine dining establishments and to highlight the incredible bounty of the region’s produce, Chefs Across the Water invites distinguished BC chefs to participate in…
DHM Pubs Kick off the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Feature Cocktails – Extended Hours – Big Giveaways On Friday, June 11, the highly anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa. Donnelly Pubs are primed to be the city’s most popular venues for catching all the World Cup action. From June 11-July 11, Cinema Public House and Library Square Public House open…
Refuel Restaurant & Bar Summer Fried Chicken Picnic
Refuel Restaurant & Bar adds a cold fried chicken picnic to their extensive take out menu. Chef Robert Belcham has altered his famous buttermilk fried chicken recipe to be served cold, just like mom used to make. Picnic goers can be confident in the quality of ingredients, as Chef Belcham only uses Polderside Farms’ chicken and…
2009 Where to Dine Awards
Where Magazine’s Food Editor Tim Pawsey announces the 2009 Restaurant Awards Click Here for the Complete story by Tim Pawsey ITALIAN Italian Kitchen 1037 Alberni St. 604-687-2858. Honourable Mentions CinCin Il Giardino Di Umberto FRENCH Le Crocodile 909 Burrard St. 604-669-4298. Honourable Mentions Lumière Le Gavroche OTHER EUROPEAN Chambar Belgian Restaurant 562 Beatty St. 604-879-7119….
Sip In The City At The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Bottoms Up for Manolo Blahniks If you’ve ever dreamt of owning a pair of Manolo Blahniks, step inside The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s 900 West Lounge and you could win fashion’s latest in designer heels. Strut your stuff just like the ladies covet and wear from Sex and the City and add a bit of designer…
French Inspired Tea at Provence
Le Grand Thé Makes A Refreshing Break When most people think of ‘afternoon tea,’ the traditions and quaint tea-rooms of England pop to mind. However, there is another, more seductive version of this elegant mid-afternoon break – the French salon de thé. In France tea is très chic. From great food emporiums, to the most…
Head to Turkey with John Bishop
This September, renowned chef and local restaurateur John Bishop is embarking on a 16-day historical, cultural and culinary tour of Turkey and invites other passionate foodies and travel junkies to join him for this experience of a lifetime. In addition to learning how to cook regional delicacies and sharing meals with expert local chefs, perhaps…
Donnelly Group Sex in the City
To begin the celebration of Sex in The City Two, Cinema will Host viewing of Sex and The City 1 on Wednesday evening beginning at 9pm. All who attend will receive a signature Cosmo to celebrate the occasion. The festivities begin at 9pm. On Thursday and Friday night at The Academic, Cinema and The Granville Room …
Top Table Van Mag Award Winners
Contest now closed. In Honour of Top Table’s wine we have a copy of the Araxi cookbook to give away….comment to win…be original! Araxi, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin and West honoured at Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards We are pleased to share with you that Top Table restaurants were recognized an unprecedented 17 times at the…
