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…
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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…
Canadian Culinary Championships
The 2016 Canadian Culinary Championships presented is taking place in Kelowna, BC February 5-6, 2016. We’ll be up in Kelowna for this (wouldn’t miss it) and are interviewing the chefs prior and will share post coverage on BC Living Magazine. We’ve just been told there are very limited tickets left. Pictures are from the BC Competition…
What’s Good This Week
An update of what’s good this week in and around Vancouver. Theatre, Dance, Dinners and more. Until January 31 = Dine Out Vancouver. Our recos here. January 20th – Dubh linn Gate and Hearthstone brewing dinner. Hearthstone Brewery, located in North Vancouver, comes to Dubh Linn Gate at 1601 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W5 604.449.1464 | …
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…
What’s Good – Restaurant Options for Dine Out Vancouver
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2016 runs from January 15 to 31. Dine Out Vancouver is upon us again and how I wish I could dine out every night and work my way through all the stellar menus. I’ve sussed a few out that look more than worthy of your dining dollar. May see you at…
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…
New Year’s Eve 2016
I’m still being asked about where to go and what to do for New Year’s Eve. We’ll be home enjoying our newest slow cooker and a recipe for lamb tangine I’ve giving a spin. Probably a few amazing beers and a good movie or two. The plan is to hit the cycles first thing the next…
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…
James Barber Fundraiser for Providence Farm
Fire and Smoke Long Table Dinner The Chefs of the Cowichan Valley will come together to On Sunday November 15th to present a long table dinner in honour of James Barber (The Urban Peasant) and in support of the food programs of Providence Farm. The theme this year is fire and smoke and will feature the…
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…
Vintage Champagne and Chinese Food
Known for its quality and prestige, champagne is adored by many. With its many styles, champagne is also one of the most versatile wines – all easily paired with a wide variety of foods. And a traditional Chinese ten-course dinner is one of our favorite cuisines to have with champagne! Together with Moët-Hennessy, Marquis Wine…
TASTE OF TULALIP’S SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
Head south to Tulalip for Taste of Tulalip and mix it up with America’s top chefs and sommeliers! We attended this last year and loved it so much we are back for the second year! This indulgent weekend at Tulalip Resort Casino allows you to savor flavors of exceptional food and wine and beer pairings and while…
Vancouver Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Top Vancouver Chefs. Sustainable Chowders & Craft Beer. Come Cast Your Vote. Top Ocean Wise chefs compete head-to-head in for the title of 2015 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion: Vancouver. Taste all the delectable original chowders, paired with local craft beer, and vote for your favourite, all in support of sustainable seafood. All proceeds directly support Ocean Wise,…
