What to do in April in and around Vancouver We’ve been busy focusing on the positive in Vancouver with the #VancouverIstay project (you’ve checked it out right?) and looking ahead to April there’s even more reason to love what Vancouver has to offer. Garagiste North – April 17, 2016 First and foremost, wine lovers need to set…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
CONTEST CLOSED Fraser Valley Food Show #Giveaway Brunch For 4!
The Fraser Valley Food Show April 1-3 – Brunch and More Up For Grabs Congrats Colleen T.! This weekend we’ll be attending the Fraser Valley Food Show at the Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, BC Website A celebration of the abundance of local foods produced in the Fraser Valley and beyond – sampled and sold by over…
Eat, Grow, Love Long Table Events at Rocky Mountain Flatbread
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Showcases Local Artisans One of my favourite places to lunch at is Rocky Mountain Flatbread as I am massively addicted to their shrimp sandwich; juicy Ocean Wise shrimp, sunflower sprouts, and tomatoes on their house made bread. I also love the frozen pizzas for a quick meal at home, and the pasta and…
Easter Around Vancouver
What’s Up for Easter Around Vancouver?? We’re staying in town this weekend and I think the theme will be more spring cleaning than bunny hopping, but we’ll likely at least get a brunch in and Tess, Michael and I will be boozing it up on Saturday night at BC Distilled. I mean tasting and evaluation some local…
What’s Good In March
A Round Up Of What’s Good In March around Vancouver VIFF presents Crushed Her father’s death brings Elliot back to the family home and business, a 100-year-old vineyard on the brink of bankruptcy. Here, she unravels the mystery of his death by facing her own traumatic past. The film explores themes of loss, memory, and…
Meet the female forces shaping Vancouver’s hospitality industry
International Women’s Day – Industry Insiders This International Women’s Day, L’Abattoir invites guests to their private dining space for an empowering panel discussion between some of the leading ladies of Vancouver’s hospitality industry. Moderated by L’Abattoir’s Assistant General Manager and Wine Director, Lisa Haley, guests will include Andrea Carlson (Owner/Chef, Burdock & Co.), Kimberly Hall (Restaurant Manager, Hawksworth),…
The Oscars – Where to Watch in Vancouver
Maybe this is the year that we watch The Oscars, or at least the red carpet part. There’s many a house party we’ve heard and if you’re invited to one, perfect, if not there’s still a few spots around town to celebrate. Oscar Party at El Camino’s Catch the Academy Awards during El Camino’s annual Oscar…
Bagel Chase
The Bagels are ready .. are you? Bagel Chase combines two of my favourite things; running (well sort of) and bagels (TOTALLY). I did a few laps last year and will head out on the course once again this year for at least one on Sunday! Bagel Chase is on Saturday, February 27th and Sunday the…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Update Last Call For Tickets
The Vancouver International Wine Festival Update! Almost sold out! Wine stars from around the world will travel to Vancouver for the 38th Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 20 to 28 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues in Metro Vancouver. Here’s the Vancouver International Wine Festival Update. Each of the 155 wineries from the 14…
BC Home and Garden Show, February 17-21 at BC Place Stadium
There’s lots Cooking at the BC Home and Garden Show Real advice. Real inspiration. Real experts. The BC Home and Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. Get no-nonsense advice from Canada’s favourite home, horticulture and landscaping specialists including HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and Carson Arthur, lifestyle expert Leigh-Ann…
What’s Good This Week – Events in Vancouver
Events in Vancouver An update of what’s good this week in and around Vancouver. Theatre, Dance, Diners and more. Robert Burns Brewmaster’s Dinner Tuesday, January 26th Welcome 6:00PM | First Course 6:30PM Celebrate the flavours of Scotland and the legacy of poet Robert Burns with a four course dinner and five beer pairing. Join us, beer…
Cocktail Science
Cocktails are Mad Science The Science of Cocktails will transform Science World at TELUS World of Science into Vancouver’s largest cocktail laboratory. Vancouverites can mix and mingle all in the name of fundraising for Science World’s Class Field Trip Program. You’ll enjoy uniquely crafted libations from local, award-winning bartenders, along with mouth-watering food pairings, thoughtfully prepared by…
Robbie Burns Night at The Cascade Room
Now this sounds like fun! Even if you’re not part Scottish! The Cascade Room (2616 Main Street) is marking the occasion of Robert Burns Day (a celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns) on Monday, January 25, with a delicious Scottish-inspired evening featuring bagpipes, whisky, haggis and other treats (including deep…
What’s Good January 11-17, 2016 – Vancouver Events
The year is flying by already and we’re having a great one and are wishing the same for you! Last week we checked out some more happy hours, had an amazing meal at The Aviary with Chefs Alvarez and Chanthy (more soon), got our fitness fix several times at Dailey Method and went to see The Heather’s, a hilariously…
Royal Dinette Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Jonathan Tam
An extremely rare opportunity awaits you on Tuesday, January 12. Sample the cuisine of Chef Jonathan Tam, Head of R&D at Copenhagen’s Michelin-starred Relae, cooking alongside. Chef David Gunawan and his team at Royal Dinette. This menu is created with local items such as our West Coast Humboldt Squid, Sea Urchin and Sake Kasu,and looks divine….
Bullipedia Fundraiser with Chefs Jefferson Alvarez and Chanthy Yen
While we have many talented chefs on the scene today, not every chef can mentor our future chefs, ensuring that talent is spread, futher developed and not lost. Over the years Chef Jefferson Alvarez, most recently cooking at Secret Location, and now scouting for a location of his own , has taken many eager chefs under his wing and sent…
What’s Good January 4-10, 2016 – Vancouver Events
It’s new year and we are going to do some Vancovuer Events weekly picks each Monday (or as close to Monday as I can make it happen). I just got back from a brisk walk home from watching Fly Over Canada (on the to do for this week as tomorrow is the last day) and…
It’s Not Over Yet – Vancouver Festivities
How are you feeling about the holidays? We’re a little tired over here, but still have some energy to round out the season with some of the sites and scenes we missed while celebrating in the Okanagan. If you are quick you can have some more holiday fun too! The Nutcracker Ballet BC Set in…
50 Years. 50 Chefs. Gala
Vancouver Community College is proud to celebrate the past 50 years by welcoming and showcasing the creations of 50 VCC-related chefs. Come taste the pride of Western Canada’s largest culinary school on November 17, 2015. Tickets and info. Rocky Mountaineer Station 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC Baker @ Uprising Breads Bakery JEREMY INGLETT VCC alumnus 2014 Skills BC Silver…
Cooking Classes at the Uncommon Cafe
Why not take a Cooking Class to prepare for your holiday entertaining needs? You may even be able to cancel the caterer! Learn to make choux pastry while sippping on some Champagne and snacking on Charcuterie in Gastown with the Uncommon Cafe! November 14th 6pm & 8pm: UDS2; Choux, Champagne & Charcuterie Join the Uncommon…
