Sooke Harbour House Hotel Owners Sinclair and Frederique Philip Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Vancouver Magazine Sooke Harbour House owners, Sinclair and Frederique Philip, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Vancouver Magazine’s 21st Annual Restaurant Awards, along with the award for Best Restaurant on Vancouver Island. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 18th,…
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Hapa Izakaya is now Ocean Wise
HAPA IZAKAYA FIRST OF ITS KIND TO SUPPORT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM’S OCEAN WISE PROGRAM Hapa Izakaya, Vancouver’s most popular Japanese izakaya restaurant group, has just become the first izakaya to join the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise™ seafood conservation program and one of only a handful of Japanese restaurant partners in the program to-date. “Since 2003 Hapa…
Four Seasons Resort Whistler to Unveil New Restaurant
Modern Steak Concept Will Feature Canadian Prime Beef Cooked on an Infrared Grill Starting next month, Whistler visitors and locals will have a new way to satisfy their après ski appetites. Sidecut, scheduled to open June 19, 2010, is Four Seasons Resort Whistler’s new restaurant featuring a modern steak concept. Named for the distinctive curved…
Top Chef Canada Scouting for Vancouver Talent
TOP CHEF CANADA” CASTING DIRECTORS SCOUTING FOR VANCOUVER’S TOP CULINARY SUPERSTARS AT THE EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL In a rare opportunity, Vancouver’s top culinary talent are invited to meet – in-person – the casting directors from Top Chef Canada, one of Canada’s hottes and most anticipated culinary TV shows of the year. Casting…
Dine Out Vancouver’s Best Bite Award Winners
Diners participating in Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver 2010, presented by Visa, not only got a delicious deal during the promotion, but also had the chance to rank their dining experiences in the third annual “Best Bite” awards. The winners of these awards represent those restaurants that impressed consumers with their menus, value and service….
Pino selected to join Distinguished Restaurants of North America Hall of Fame
Pino Posteraro, Executive Chef/Proprietor of Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca in Yaletown, has been selected to join the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Hall of Fame. He becomes the first Vancouver restaurateur, and only the third in Canada (after Jacques Landurie of Les Halles, Montreal, and John Arena of Winston’s, Toronto) to be so…
Sanafir + Society Celebrate Sex and the City
Complimentary Cosmos for Sex and the City 2 moviegoers, May 27 – June 10 Attention Sex and the City fans! Strap on the Manolos and head down to Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge or SOCIETY Dining Lounge to toast the opening of the Sex and the City 2 movie. From May 27 through June 10, the…
Vancouver Restaurant Awards 2010
From Van Mag….Our panel of 19 experts judged scores of rooms to determine the best restaurants in and around Vancouver. They recognized both established rooms and upstarts that have made a virtue of the new economy Our panel of 19 experts judged scores of rooms to determine the best restaurants in and around Vancouver. They…
West Coast Fishing Club presents Celebrity Chef Jamie Kennedy
The Outpost, Haida Gwaii – July 26-30, 2010 In partnership with the David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary Adventure, West Coast Fishing Club is delighted to announce that celebrity Chef Jamie Kennedy will be hosting a very special trip to The Outpost on Haida Gwaii’s Graham Island on July 26-30th, 2010. David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary…
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants – May Features
Spring has officially sprung in Vancouver and The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants has tasty dishes on offer to rival the darling buds of May. From May 20 – 30, glowbal grill, COAST Restaurant, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen, and SOCIETY Dining Lounge are showcasing special spring-inspired menus, guaranteed to put some – well, you…
June is Anniversary Steak Month at Hamilton Street Grill!
Celebrating Hamilton Street Grill’s 13 beyond-fabulous years in Yaletown For the month of June (including Father’s Day) enjoy an 8 oz. Certified Angus™ Sirloin steak grilled to order, just the way you like it, with garlic smashed potatoes and market fresh vegetables For just thirteen dollars – yes $13! Thirteen years ago, as a Yaletown…
Spot prawn season with an East Coast meets West Coast lobster and spot prawn menu.
At Le Gavroche…. In celebration of British Columbia’s spot prawn season, Le Gavroche is bringing together coastal crustaceans from the both sides of the country in a special menu that pairs Atlantic lobster with B.C. spot prawns. For a mere $35, guests can enjoy a three-course meal (available for both lunch and dinner), prepared by Executive Chef…
Thierry Busset to Open Pastry Shop in Vancouver
Alberni Street atelier will offer a window into the art of fine chocolate and pastry Chocolatier-Pâtissier Thierry Busset is preparing to open his atelier in partnership with the Top Table Group later this year. Under a bright awning that recalls the storefront pâtisseries of his native France–and simply reading thierry–the 220 square metre space will…
Beachside Forno In Ambleside
Same Fantastic Location, Patio and Dining Room – Exciting New Chef, Forno Oven and Menu It’s hard to improve on a classic, especially one that features rosy summer sunsets on an idyllic patio overlooking ocean, mountains and Stanley Park. But Chef Dino Renaerts and the ownership team have done it with Beachside Forno – a…
Figmint to Close and Rebrand
FIGMINT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE REMAINS OPEN FOR BREAKFAST WHILE IT REPOSITIONS & REBRANDS FigMint Restaurant & Lounge will close and reopen with a rebranded, repositioned and renamed concept later this year. The restaurant remains open for breakfast daily from 7am to 11am; FigMint’s last dinner service will be Saturday, May 15. Guests are encouraged to…
Vancouver Playhouse Dine Out Perks
MAKE YOUR PLAYHOUSE EXPERIENCE A FULFILLING ONE FOR BOTH MIND AND BODY. Tempt your palate with a dazzling array of exquisite menu creations and exclusive Playhouse plates at our Dine Out Partner restaurants, conveniently located near the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. PERK CONDITIONS – Valid October 10, 2009 – May 22, 2010. – Must present server with your…
Spot Prawns at Maenam
ANNUAL SPOT PRAWN SEASON SEES A TOUCH OF THAI- Chef Angus An Celebrates Coastal Bounty with Traditional Recipes In celebration of British Columbia’s annual Spot Prawn season, Maenam’s executive chef Angus An will be serving this fresh, regionally and sustainably sourced ingredient with Thai flare. Wild prawns are especially popular among Thai people and An’s…
Kurtis Kolt named new Wine Director for Naramata Inn
The Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa is proud to announce Mr. Kurtis Kolt as it’s new Wine Director. Kurtis brings with him almost two decades of industry experience. Most recently as General Manager for Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room, he was named 2010’s “Sommelier of the Year” at this year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Kurtis…
Nimby Burger Opens in Vancouver’s Backyard
Kits gets a modern take on the classic burger and shake joint On May 21st, Kits Beach will have a walk-up burger stand where the food is as good as the view. Nimby Burger, located at the corner of Cornwall & Yew, is a fresh take on the beachside burger window, and will offer quality…
Vancouver has become Canada’s first major city to achieve Fair Trade Town status
At a council meeting Vancouver City Council passed a motion to endorse an application to become a Fair Trade Town, which has made Vancouver the first major city in Canada to achieve this status. Jeff Geipel, Executive Director of Fair Trade Vancouver, says the Fair Trade Town requirements were mostly completed before the organization started…
