In the tradition of the great Parisian bistros like Pied au Cochon, Le Parisien continues its Tête (head) to Tail specials. From November 15 through 30, you really can experience the whole hog from Petit Plat Fromage de Tête to Slow Braised Pigs Tail as an Hors d’Oeuvre. Go ahead – give them a try…
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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…
Forage to open Tuesday November 20
Executive Chef Chris Whittaker has been all around BC, searching and gathering for his newest project – forage. On Tuesday, November 20th, Whittaker will open the doors to forage and welcome Vancouverites to their newest dining spot. Casual, comfortable and affordable, forage celebrates all things BC. The menu is locally focused in both food and…
Diva at the Met revs up lunch with food truck eats
New lunch lineup showcases $17 handmade Diva Corndog Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, takes street-eats to the next level with food truck-inspired lunch features. Leading the lineup is the Diva Corndog, a handmade gourmet corndog that consists of a sweetbread sausage battered in buttermilk and cornmeal and topped with truffle…
Vancouver Foodster presents the 1st ever Best Burger Challenge
Richard Wolak had another idea, and created the Best Burger Challenge featuring 29 restaurants in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, West Vancouver and North Vancouver. Chefs were invited to get creative and dream up there Best Burger creation that will then be available on their menus throughout the promotion at lunch, dinner or all the time. Their…
TRACYCAKES SUPPORTS MOVEMBER WITH MUSTACHE CUPCAKES FOR CHARITY
Tracycakes Bakery Cafe is pleased to support the “Movember” campaign in support of prostate cancer awareness and research with a whimsical line of mustache cupcakes available throughout the month of November. Part proceeds from all Movember cupcakes will be donated to prostate cancer research. The Movember mustache cupcakes are made with chocolate cake and are…
New Menu at Yew
Blustery, Wet and Wintery Conditions Call for Comforting, Seasonal and Satisfying Meals – Introducing YEW’s New Dinner Menu Executive Chef Ned Bell and Restaurant Chef Sean Murray are pleased to launch YEW’s Late Fall Menu. Featuring bigger, bolder flavours, seasonal ingredients and heartier cooking techniques – think braised, caramelized, pan-seared and roasted – the new menu…
La Cigale opens in Kitsilano
After 11 years at the famous French Bistro La Régalade in West Vancouver it was time for Brigitte Raye to move on and start a new dining experience! Joining her is her talented son, Kevin. He was trained in Hell’s Kitchen by his father Alain RAYE, at la Régalade. Oh la la the menu he…
“Offally” good food at Le Parisien
There’s a new trend in Vancouver’s dining scene – ‘nose to tail’ dining. However, ‘nose to tail’ is a way of life in France. Every part of the animal is used – especially at the harvest time of year. Owner John Blakeley and Executive Chef Tobias Grignon have developed a series of Offal Bits specials…
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,…
The Fish Shack Opens October 24
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s Latest Catch: From the fisherman’s ship to the Granville Street strip – here, the seafood is as fresh as the crowd. So roll up your sleeves, tie on a bib, grab a mallet and dig in – The Fish Shack has arrived. The Fish Shack, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s new laid-back eatery, opens…
Le Parisien Launches New Fall Menu
“We’ve been open six months now and it was time to refine the menu” says owner John Blakeley of the changes he and Executive Chef Tobias Grignon are introducing to Le Parisien’s menu. ‘Refine’ might not be exactly the right word, as for Fall Le Parisien will feature more rustic dishes in addition to what…
Auberge du Pommier’s Executive Chef Marc St. Jacques Wins Gold at Toronto Gold Medal Plates Competition
On September 24th, eight of the city’s top fine-dining chefs pulled out all the stops to compete in Toronto’s Gold Medal Plates 2012 competition, a prestigious annual qualifier for the much-anticipated Canadian Culinary Championships. Amongst the talented group was Marc St. Jacques, Executive Chef of Canada’s pioneering fine-dining establishment, Auberge du Pommier, who took home…
Canada’s Top Chefs, Recipes and Wines to Harmonize and Surprise at Prestigious James Beard House on October 25
(Oh how’d I love to attend this! Go Canada!) Limited tickets now available online at jamesbeard.org Set to showcase Canada’s best at James Beard House Thursday, October 25, a clever collective of five popular Canadian chefs and restaurateurs announce the menu, pairings and opportunity to partake in a Canadian culinary milestone in Manhattan. Calgary, Alberta’s…
Vancouver Foodster presents the 1st ever Local Pancake Challenge
The pancake challenge features local chefs in and around Vancouver as they battle to craft the ultimate pancake. Chefs were invited to get creative and dream up savoury and/or sweet pancake available on their menus throughout the promotion at brunch, lunch, dinner or all day. Each creation must have a minimum of 3 Local ingredients…
Pumpkin – The Seasonal Bacon
Pumpkin – The New Bacon – News headlines rang out this week declaring pumpkin the “it” ingredient du jour. Well then. This may just be the case as pumpkin is seasonal and has always been an essential part of fall menus. And these days it seems pumpkins gone on a marketing blitz and it’s not…
