Provence Celebrates Tomatoes

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’…

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…

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…

Growing Chefs #deartomyheart EAT GIVE GROWN

Our annual Eat. Give. Grow. Fundraising Campaign is on now! For the month of June, some of British Columbia’s top restaurants will be donating $1 from a menu item to Growing Chefs! The funds will go towards gardening tools, vegetables, and cooking equipment for students participating in our Classroom Gardening and Cooking Program across the province….

Khatsahlano! Music + Art Festival

(KITSILANO, VANCOUVER, BC) – Cassandra Anderton, Kitsilano resident, food writer and publisher of the website Good Life Vancouver, begins the “Count Down to Khatsahlano! Music + Art Festival” campaign today.  Anderton will give attendees of the festival a preview of the food they can expect to devour at the Saturday, July 13, 2013, celebration.  She’ll taste…

Market Wednesdays at Campagnolo Restaurant

Campagnolo Restaurant is thrilled to welcome back their neighbours for the summer; the farmers and purveyors of The Main Street Station Farmers Market. The Main Street Station Market at Thornton Park opened on Wednesday, June 5. The market runs from 3PM until 7PM every Wednesday until October 2 and is located just steps away from Campagnolo…

SAVOUR SUMMER SUNSETS WITH FRAîCHE’S NEW DINNER SERIES

Now there’s yet another reason to stop, relax and soak up the stunning views and incomparable cuisine at Fraîche: The popular West Vancouver restaurant has unveiled its new Sunset Dinner Series, which launches on the Summer Solstice (June 21) and offers patrons their pick of two prix fixe menus, created by new executive chef, Carol…

Steak dinner at Hamilton Street Grill $12

Roll back your wallet and reserve your table for a throwback to the Nineties as Hamilton Street Grill serves up their Annual Anniversary Steak Month with an 8 oz Certified Angus Sirloin for just $12 –A Father’s Day Tradition There aren’t many restaurants in Vancouver that remain as loved by regulars, on top of the best steakhouse…

Food Cart Fest is BACK!

☆ Food Carts ☆ Markets ☆ Deejays ☆ Kids Activities ☆ Much More Food Cart Fest is back, bigger and better than ever, and ready to give Vancouverites a serving of what makes summer in the city great — food, fun and sun. Celebrate and support one the largest gathering of Food Carts in North…