AT FOURTH ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL Moneymaker, Copia, Red Fig, Black Sea Man, Green Zebra – while they may have odd names there is nothing that beats the rich, sunshine-infused flavour of heirloom tomatoes. Provence Chef/Proprietors Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia are passionate tomato lovers, “Heirlooms have such intense flavour, there isn’t any ingredient that says ‘summer’…
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Gramercy Grill Long Weekend Specials
3 course brunch (Sat, Sun & Mon) $16 per person Dinner features from 5pm (Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon) Long Weekend Dinner Appetizers Heirloom Cherry Tomato & Burrata Salad 14 aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil basil pesto & organic greens Nicoise Salad 16 extra virgin olive oil packed tuna, hard boiled egg, olives, heirloom cherry…
Brunch at Campagnolo ROMA
From 10:30AM until 2:30PM on Saturdays and Sundays – bellinis and mimosas are $6. ROMA Brunch Menu antipasti roman toast 5.5 pane bianco, rhubarb conserva, ricotta seasonal olives 6 pickled vegetables housemade granola 6 honey’d yogurt, orange, stoney paradise raisins glorious garnish salad 11 shaved vegetables, grainy mustard vinaigrette chilled seafood salad 13 clams, mussels, pink shrimp, octopus, six minute egg the cure’s salumi…
Bistro Pastis Celebrates Corn & Peas
What goes well together? Salty and sweet?… yes. Chocolate and vanilla?… yes. Corn and peas?… not sure?… well Chef Will Beere would like to convince you anyway. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates the union of this popular grain and underrated legume. Three course Corn & Peas…
T.G.I.M. Margarita Mondays are back at Earls. Bigger, Better and Fresher
Every Monday UNTIL September 9 It’s a short summer in Canada, just 12 weekends, so Earls is making the most of it by stretching them out and giving you a great reason to let your weekends linger. A special Monday night music play list, fun promotions on the patio and a new T.G.I.M. feature menu…
Squeeze the most out of Summer with the Pressé Summer Series at MARKET by Jean-Georges
With summer in full swing, starting Friday, July 26, MARKET by Jean-Georges will be hosting a series of fresh and fun events to ensure that we all make the most out of our summer nights. The Pressé Summer Series with DJ Charles Blair, complimentary appetizers from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and drink specials, including a…
Introducing The August Jack
THE AUGUST JACK EXPERTLY PAIRS TAPAS AND CRAFT BEER IN KITSILANO NEW Vancouver restaurant aims to bring Foodies and Craft-Beer Enthusiasts together PACIFIC NORTHWEST TAPAS MENU For Chef Benjamin Curtis organic and sustainable are very important concepts. The August Jack’s menu consists of locally sourced ingredients and farm-direct ordering across the board. Chef Benjamin’s extensive…
New Chef Joins Staff at Siena Restaurant
Mark Taylor, owner of Siena, is pleased to announce that Jessica Howery has accepted the position of Executive Chef at his South Granville neighbourhood restaurant. Both worked together at his previous venture, the award-winning CRU Restaurant. Mark considers her to be one of the top up-and-coming talents on the highly competitive Vancouver culinary scene. Raised…
Ayden Kitchen & Bar Opening Late Summer 2013
PR – Canada’s original Top Chef Dale MacKay returns to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; offering modern Canadian comfort food Chef Dale MacKay – Saskatoon native and Canada’s original Top Chef Canada Winner, today announces the late summer 2013 opening of Ayden Kitchen & Bar in downtown Saskatoon. Situated in the beautiful, three-story brick McLean heritage building located at…
Forage New Summer Menu
PR – FORAGE CREATES SUMMER ON A PLATE Forage is well established as Vancouver’s quintessential local restaurant, with the first deliveries of wild BC spot prawns, Fraser Valley nettles, asparagus and berries and Okanagan fruit. These delectables are all part of Chef Chris Whittaker’s updated menu, featuring such dishes as… smoked Peace Country lamb ribs (shown…
Café Delilah to open in Vancouver’s West End
PR – The Chef. The Fisherman. The History. For 25 years, Delilah’s Restaurant & Bar in Vancouver’s West End charmed local diners and visitors alike with opulent décor, a price fixe menu and a famous martini list. This August, the iconic space will be reborn with a brand new focus on fresh, casual food, courtesy…
Two Chefs Richmond to launch weekend brunch on July 20th
Famous brunch menu being served with patio service & reservations Two Chefs’ legendary weekend brunch menu will make its awaited return with the launch of Weekend Brunch at Two Chefs Richmond on Saturday, July 20th. Along with a world of delicious brunch options, Two Chefs Richmond will offer the licensed patio service, reservations for almost…
Bistro Pastis Celebrates Tomatoes
What’s the most popular vegetable in the world? Tomato! Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Will Beere is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with…
YEW’S July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake
PR – Did Somebody Say “Lobsta”? Get ready for a Coast-to-Coast Dungeness Crab & Lobster Special Menu July’s Dinner Promotion is a Mouthwatering Summer Crab & “Lobsta” Bake Buy Now, Save Later! YEW seafood + bar is bringing back our popular pre-purchase dinner promotion this month – but with a twist. From now through July 7,…
Chef Mark Filatow of Kelowna Wins Gold Medal Plates Vancouver
Gold: Mark Filatow (Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar) Kelowna, paired with Orofino 2010 ‘Scout Vineyard’ Syrah Silver: Quang Dang (West Restaurant & Bar) Vancouver, paired with Foxtrot 2009 Pinot Noir Bronze: Angus An (Maenam) Vancouver, paired with CedarCreek 2011 Riesling Best of Show Award Winners Gold: Nichol Vineyard 2009 Syrah Silver: Le Vieux Pin 2011…
Provence Marinaside to open Wine Bar
TAP INTO GOOD TIMES AT THE WINE BAR There’s a new ‘baby’ in the Provence Restaurant family. Starting at the end of October, construction begins on a new space at Provence Marinaside – The Wine Bar. A separate casual dining space; The Wine Bar takes over the space that formerly included Marinaside’s entrance foyer, antipasti case…
A Generational Win for Chef Eden Hrabec at Calgary’s Gold Medal Plates
For the first time ever in Gold Medal Plates history, a 2nd generation chef takes home the title of Gold Medal Chef at the Calgary Gold Medal Plates. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Eden Hrabec, took him the Culinary Crown. Hrabec’s mother took home the prized Gold Medal in 2009. Celebrated in ten…
Colin Turner Joins East of Main Cafe
Veteran bartender, Colin Turner, joins the team at East of Main Cafe as bar manager. With almost two decades of cocktail experience, Turner delivers a level of sophistication that complements the service goals of East of Main. “Colin is an incredible addition to our team,” said proprietor Maureen Webb. “He brings with him a wealth of…
Wildflower Grill’s Chef Nathin Bye Wins Gold at Edmonton’s Gold Medal Plates
Chef Nathin Bye of Wildflower Grill proved his culinary prowess when he took home the gold medal for the second time at Edmonton’s 2012 Gold Medal Plates competition. Chef Bye went head-to-head with ten of the finest culinary masters at this prestigious culinary competition, held at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on October 18,…
Air Canada’s enRoute magazine announces the winners of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2012
For more than a decade, enRoute has been combing the country for Canada’s Best New Restaurants, offering readers a mouth-watering snapshot of the country’s culinary scene as it evolves. In 2012, food journalist Sarah Musgrave once again ate her way across Canada on a month-long journey, dining anonymously wherever she landed. More than 250 dishes later,…
