You may be intimately acquainted with Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-time aficionado of Shiraz but are you familiar with Grenache? Despite being widely planted, this versatile red grape simply doesn’t have the same renown. Yet it shows up in a huge diversity of exciting wines like Côtes-du-Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat just to name a few….
Category: Lower Mainland Events
Grape Juice Aims to Harvest $100,000 for Big Sisters
Local companies get ready to serve up a glass of good will at a unique fundraising event on April 26th. Tickets are now on sale for Grape Juice, the fifth annual wine auction fundraising event for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. At the April 26th event, presented by Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver, guests can…
Chocolate Challenge 2012 Grand Finale
Gourmet Warehouse – March, 29th 7 – 9pm Taste the Chocolate Challenge 2012’s Top 6 entries–lovingly prepared for us by Peter Fong and his team at Ganache Patisserie–and cast your vote as Rob Feenie, Thomas Haas and Greg Hook declare the Grand Prize Winner of the best chocolate recipe of 2012. The Grand Finale charity event will…
First Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo
The First Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. It is sponsored by Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and the Consulate General of Mexico. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF), the hospitality industry’s own charity. VITE schedule Two Seminars –…
Good for You – Good for the Planet
You reduce, you reuse and you recycle. For all of your good work, you deserve a glass of wine. Being environmentally conscious, you are likely concerned about which bottle you choose. There are many laudable approaches to grape growing and wine making, but what do they all really mean? At this tasting, we’ll try to…
1st Annual Big Red Barn Burner BBQ Competition
We’ve invited some of our best friends to Chilliwack for a BBQ. This weekend Well Seasoned is presenting the 1st Annual Big Red Barn Burner BBQ Competition in conjunction with the Outdoor Yard Garden & Renovation Show at Chilliwack Heritage Park. We would love for you to join us there! You don’t have to wait…
Coal Harbour Liquor Store & Dockside Restaurant present “Two Chefs, Five Wines”
Five-course Burrowing Owl Estate Winery dinner in a waterfront setting Coal Harbour Liquor Store is pleased to announce “Two Chefs, Five Wines” a very special event to be held in partnership with iconic BC Winery Burrowing Owl at Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel on April 11th. The five-course paired menu, created by Dockside…
More than Recipes — A Tyee Master Class with Meeru Dhalwala
Saturday, April 21st, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm $195 Price includes wine and appies. We all have stories to tell about food. This Tyee Master Class will help you develop a good focus and organized plan to begin writing them down. Join Meeru Dhalwala of Vij’s restaurant for a glass of wine, catered hors d’oeuvres…
A Rogue Pike Brewery Brewmaster’s Dinner
Join us as as we welcome Charles and Rose Ann Finkel from Pike Brewery in Seattle as our co-hosts for A Rogue Pike Brewery Beer Dinner. A Four Course Dinner paired with Four of Pike Brewery’s Finest! Don’t wait – Reserve your seats now! Thursday March 22nd – 7:00 pm $35.00 per person.Includes four courses with…
California Wine Fair Ballroom Tasting
The largest tasting tour of Californian wine in Canada, the 32nd annual California Wine Fair Ballroom Tasting will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at 7 PM, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre East (999 Canada Place). The region is recognized globally for its superior quality and varietal diversity, and the tasting provides a…
Steve’s Wine Club: Rethink Pink
April 10, 2012 5:30 pm Rosé wine has had a bad rep for years, but it’s making a come back and we think it’s going to be the patio wine of the summer. Wine Director, Steve Lobsinger, hosts this Rosé Tasting giving you a chance to try some unique wines while dispelling some common preconceptions about Rosé wines….
Edible Canada March Market Dinners
SPRING has sprung, and right along with the cherry blossoms, Market Dinners are blooming. Three incredible chefs with diverse and distinct culinary styles are cooking this month. Visit the Amuse Bouche Blog for Guest Chef Menus. March 19 – Chef Ned Bell of YEW at the Four Seasons With a food philosophy that is “globally…
Cibo Celebrates Veneto
CIBO TRATTORIA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS FIRST REGIONAL DINNER OF THE SEASON FEATURING THE FOOD AND WINES OF VENETO On Wednesday, March 28th, see Cibo’s executive chef Neil Taylor transport us to Veneto, one of Italy’s foremost wine producing regions and popular tourist destination. Some of Italy’s most compelling landscape lies in this region…
Outstanding In The Field with UBC Farm and Chef Ted Anderson
Sunday July 15, 2012 – UBC Farm , Vancouver, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMERS: Amy Frye & Tim Carter, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm GUEST CHEF: Chef Ted Anderson TIME: 4 PM We took a break from UBC Farm last year. It was so hard to stay away! Every year when we put together the schedule we think…
Francis Ford Coppola Winery at Q4 Ristorante
On Monday, April 30, at 6 PM, the full evening is dedicated to presenting premium wines from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma, featuring highlights from the Rosso & Bianco, Diamond Collection, Director’s Cut, and Sofia labels. The Food, Wine, Adventure Dinner is held at Q4 Ristorante (2611 West 4th Avenue), hosted by Lise…
West’s California Dreaming Dinner
The California Dreaming Dinner is hosted at the award-winning West Restaurant (2881 Granville Street) on Tuesday, April 17, at 6 PM, with a tasting of outstanding brands provided by Vintage Corks, including Blackbird Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Dutcher Crossing Winery, Heitz Cellars, and Silver Oak Cellars. Renowned Executive Chef Quang Dang is creating…
Trafalgar’s 3rd Annual Oceanwise Celebration
Sunday, March 18th Ocean Wise is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program created to inform consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Restaurants that adhere to the Ocean Wise protocol are able to combine their buying power to influence fisheries, revealing an enormous demand for responsibly raised & harvested products. Even though it’s not mandatory, Trafalgars Bistro has committed to 100% compliancy, and…
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 6pm-10:00pm Cost: $129 per person (tickets are limited! Only 24 available!) Location: Various! Tickets can be purchased online or call 778.885.1308. All proceeds to Growing Chefs! – Picture this – five beautifully set tables, five star-chefs preparing five different three-course dinners, beautiful wines from Vista D’Oro and gracious hosts. Guess who’s coming…
Girls’ Night Out In Your Backyard
Ladies love to Wine – and Neck of the Woods Winery is the place to get together with girlfriends on March 29th from 7 – 10 pm. The evening includes a complimentary glass of award winning bubble, wine and food pairings, tapas and your choice of a glass of VQA wine from Neck of the…
What to do for St. Patrick’s Day 2012
Here’s a few suggestions of where to get your green on this St. Patrick’s Day – Saturday March 17, 2012. St. Patrick’s Day at Ensemble Tap lovely emerald green bottle Red Truck Lager on tap $ Pulled Pork & Red Truck $15 45 of the world’s best beers on hand 15 fabulous craft beers…
