What to do in Vancouver this coming week! Okay folks is it just me or does it seem like Christmas is coming even faster this year? I’ve already been through Christmas in November, in Jasper, and been out to Potter’s Nursery and will have a summary of that both of those adventures shortly, and now Vancouver’s streets…
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Chef Jesse McCleery Takes Home the Gold at Gold Medal Plates Victoria!
Ten BC Chefs Awarded Gold Medal Plates Emblem of Distinction Last week we rushed off to Victoria, and thanks to Helijet, we got there in time to catch the Gold Medal Plates Culinary Competition. If you’ve been following Good Life Vancouver, you’ll know that I am basically a Gold Medal Plates groupie, and that…
Weekly Goods – Umbrella Day, Cornucopia and Christmas
I walked home last night just as the US election results were being finalized, the streets were empty and it began to rain hard, hopefully not a complete foreshadowing of what’s to come in this new era of Trumpism. We can only hope that the ugly thoughts of those who who seem to feel that hatefulness has…
Weekly Goods – Sparkle Gala, Duck, Bingo and Pig
Welcome to the dreary days of November folks. Sorry to report that there will be rain for a while now. If you are lucky you are booking a sunny escape, or perhaps you’re more of a snow fan and thinking about Christmas in November at the Fairmont in Jasper, where I’ll be next week….
Weekly Goods – Fish Fights, Fish Sales and More
Events this week and on the Horizon New(ish) for this week we are switching “What’s Good Week of” (because that title was kind of silly) to “Weekly Goods”. Each week (well most weeks) we will bring you what’s up for the week, a couple good things on the Horizon, and perhaps a few other good…
BC Chefs Association Honour International Chefs Day by Providing Lunch on the Downtown East Side
Lunch served at Oppenheimer Park On Thursday, October 20, 2016 dozens of British Columbia’s chefs will celebrate International Chefs Day by serving lunch to the homeless and hungry in Oppenheimer Park from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Chef’s associations all around the world and across Canada celebrate their craft on this designated day by giving back to…
Thanksgiving Dinner Without The Fuss
Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations Still Open What are you doing for this Thanksgiving? We’ve ordered our turkey and I hear it’s being brined and stuffed this year, thanks to Michael. I’ll make a pumpkin pecan pie and head to the Vancouver Farmers Market to sort out some fresh veggies to round out the meal. If you…
What’s Good This Week – V. Oct 4 +
Thanksgiving is upon us and there are lots for ways to be thankful, give to others and treat ourselves this week! Harvest Haus – Until October 9 Held under the Festzelte at Queen Elizabeth Plaza – Harvest Haus brings folklore from the 1st century to the Great White North. Combining modern fare with authentic European…
Complimentary Wine Tasting with Les Dames d’Escoffier at Marquis Friday October 7 5-6:30 pm
Learn More About Les Dames d’Escoffier and their newest fundraiser, #Dameswine this Friday On Friday, October 7 from 5pm-6:30 pm at Marquis Wine Cellar, several members of Les Dames d’Escoffier will be pouring free samples of Dames White and Red all paired with cheese and charcuterie. Dame Mireille Sauve will be on hand to discuss the wines AND…
Nourish Your Inner Brit For The Royal Visit
The Royals Are Coming – Celebrate Regally Pinkies up people, the time has come for some afternoon tea, perhaps some fish n’ chips or a proper sausage roll, in honour of the royal couple, and their visit to town. Prince William and Kate will be in town on Sunday, September 25, 2016 and we’d love…
What’s Good This Week? – Sept 21
Events in and Around Vancouver Fall is coming fast here in Vancouver, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the harvest! Old Fashioned Wednesday at Prohibition Cozy up at Prohibition to celebrate one of the world’s most famous whiskey cocktails, the Old Fashioned, every Wednesday between now and November 23. Each week, both traditional…
Lidia Bastianich An Inspiration and A Gala Guest
Lidia Bastianich Visits Vancouver – Honoured at Les Dames d’Escoffier Gala If memory serves me right, Lidia Bastianich, the Italian-born American restaurateur, cookbook author and television host, last visited Vancouver in 2013 with her newest book at the time, Lidia’s Commonsense Italian Cooking. This is in fact, exactly how Bastianich presents herself, as a person with…
Find your Dream Boat at the Boat Show at the Creek
The Boat Show at the Creek Brings Previously Owned, New Boats and Floating Homes to Mosquito Creek Marina Growing up in Kelowna, boating was almost a daily activity in the summer. Vancouver moorage is a bit more pricey, but when it comes to enjoying the outdoors, there is no better way to do so than…
What’s Good In September – Into the Fall
What’s Good In September? So many delicious events in and around Vancouver! Thanks to Fiona Forbes and CKNW for having me on to talk about the fall events. Clip here. Top Drop Wine Tasting – Sept. 8 Annual grand tasting featuring all international, terroir-focused wineries, craft breweries, cideries, food purveyors and more! Event proceeds proudly go…
Chef Curtis Luk at Edible Canada
Chef Curtis Luk Cooks Up Chinese Feast at Edible Canada. If you’ve eaten at Fable, Bambudda or Mission (in the running for the top new restaurant in Canada btw), you’ve likely sampled Chef Curtis Luk’s culinary creativity. We love Mission for the drinks and the tasting menus and are lucky to have it in handily…
What’s Good This Week August 16 +
What’s Good This Week in and around Vancouver So strange to believe we are half way through August and most of the way through summer! What’s up this week? There’s rum, garlic, cheese rolling and more. AND Will we see you at Diner En Blanc? The Cascade Room Presents the Main Street Cup, August 16…
What’s Good This Week August 11
What’s good this week in and around Vancouver Tonight’ (August 10th) the night for our Les Dames d’Escoffier Summerdine dinner, which we’ve been going wild about so I am sure you all already know. Our group raises funds for women’s education as well as Project Chef and Growing Chef, two amazing programs that teach children…
What’s Good This Week August 4+
Vancouver Events Well I’m a little behind this week as a stupid summer cold has slowed me down, but I’m hoping the worst is over as there’s no time to be sick! This week we are prepping for Les Dames Summerdine happening next Wednesday, Meet the Rancher at Hopcott in Pitt Meadows, which makes a nice…
Les Dames Dinner Parties – Summerdine August 10
Join Restaurants around BC on August 10 for Summerdine, a Fundraiser for Les Dames d’Escoffier I am a member of a wonderful organization that assists women in the culinary, wine and hospitality industry with scholarships and supports and raises money for Growing Chefs and Project Chef, two programs focused on teaching children about food and…
What’s Good This Week July 27
What’s Good This Week in and around Vancouver It’s a little too hot for me these days in Vancouver and I’ve got the fan blasting in my ear in an attempt to remain coolish. This week you might be catching the fireworks, watching some Improv (I’m actually on stage – yikes), eating some Canadian Food…
