On January 11th, Graze is proud to present a Vancouver first – a cheese & wine tasting event featuring exclusively non-dairy, nut-based cheeses. The cheeses are developed in house at Graze Vegetarian by Chef Karen McAthy, from ancient cultures roqueforti and camemberti and b. Linens (used in brevi and Linburger style “smelly” cheeses) – cultures…
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WINE AT VANWINEFEST
Vine stars from around the world will travel to Vancouver for the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, February 20 to March 1. Each of the 170 wineries from the 14 participating countries will send a top-tier representative to the festival to present their wines. They’ll participate in educational seminars,…
Big Whites at Big White
Big Whites at Big White brings together fantastic food and wine from across the Okanagan. The event is a follow up to the hugely successful event ‘Big Reds’. This event showcases the best white wines produced in the Okanagan Valley and gives event goers the opportunity to taste the quality and individuality that comes from…
PuSh Festival is Coming
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouver’s signature events and presents groundbreaking work in the live performing arts. Push 2015 starts January 20. The PuSh Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local…
Dine Out Vancouver 2015 Brunch Crawls
Care to try out a few new or different restaurants for brunch? During Vancouver’s Dine Out Festival Vancouver Foodster has put together six options throughout six different neighbourhoods. Grab your friends and stroll through Gastown, Commercial Drive, Kitsilano, The West End, Downtown or Main Street all while snacking on bites from participating restaurants. Come hungry! Gastown Brunch Crawl Date:…
Where to Brunch New Year’s Day Vancouver 2015
It’s the morning after the night before and no matter what your New Year’s resolutions are you’ve still got to eat. Start the year with something delicious and set the tone for a tasty year. Belgard Kitchen January 1st Open Brunch Service 11am-5pm Hosting a boozy brunch from 11am-5pm on January 1st to cure your…
Big Night 2015
Vancouver’s most exciting and exclusive culinary event, Big Night, welcomes over 500 food and wine enthusiasts, local celebrities and media for a glittering gala evening that truly lives up to its name. Each category-winning wine from Vancouver Magazine’s International Wine Competition is paired with a Restaurant Award winning chef, who creates a one-of-a-kind dish just…
A Few Options To Celebrate the New Year In Vancouver
L’Abattoir L’Abattoir is offering up two ways for guests this year. Those seated in the main dining area will be served the full a la carte dinner including baked Pacific oysters with Burgundy truffle; juicy pork shoulder with boudin noir; or Pacific ling cod fillet with a crispy sesame crust. Behind the bar, Shaun Layton will keep the…
Secret Location 10-Course Dining Around The World
In 2015, Secret Location’s Chef Jefferson Alvarez encourages diners to “Take a journey with us and travel through Spain, Italy, France, Asia, Persia, and South America.” From the evening of January 5th to March 21st the restaurant will serve a 10 course dining experience for $95, including complimentary drinks. Spain | January 5-17 Italy | January 19-31 France | February…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Open Until January 3 2015
Glittering Lights, Towering Heights and Festive Nights You still have time to catch Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the home of the world’s tallest living Christmas tree – 152 feet tall. In fact we still haven’t go there yet and it’s a must for me every year! The entire park, including the famous suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure and…
Craft Beer Thursday at 39th and Cambie
It ain’t what it used to be at the BCLDB stores. Join the 39th & Cambie Beer Advocates on Thursday, January 8 from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. and explore local craft beers new our BC market! Sip on craft beer while enjoying gourmet food pairings provided by Chef Céline Turenne.
A Better Life Foundation Funds Raised Go To End Hunger
Kudos to all that participated in the 24-hour famine to promote awareness and raise funds for food security in the DTES. On December 19th at 6pm over twenty stellar individual reported to Save On Meats and remained “lock in” until 6am. A full night of workshops were held to help solve food security issues in the community. While the…
LOBLAW CALLS FOR DONATIONS TO FEED BRITISH COLUMBIA’S
Did you know that on average more than 28,000 individuals – 26 per cent of whom are children – rely on the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society each week? During the holidays we spend more time together cooking in the kitchen or gathered around the dining-room table than we do during any other season. But…
Vegetarian Holiday Feasting With Graze Restaurant
Take a break from last minute shopping on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 and enjoy a meatless holiday feast at Graze Restaurant. Choose from 2 seatings, early or late; reserve before 6pm and or for after 8pm. $35 per person 604-620-8822 Graze Holiday Feast Menu Paired Soup & Salad Smoked carrot bisque with carrot jerky & cinnamon oil. & Timbale…
Graze Celebrate The World In A Garden
Well friends there is a very cool evening coming up with one of our favourite restaurants fundraising for one of our favourite causes. On Tuesday, Dec. 16th, Graze restaurant is donating 20% of dinner sales to help The World In A Garden build school gardens around the world! Simply book a table at {604-620-8822}, mention The…
Nightmare Before the Nutcracker
Imagine the holiday classic you know & love re imagined by Tim Burton… This gothic twist on the Nutcracker will be told through the music of Tchaikovsky and Danny Elfman, featuring characters from The Nutcracker suite and your favourite Tim Burton films. Sugarplum fairies, or evil trick-or-treaters? Dream guide, or Betelgeuse? This dramatic comedy is…
Buy Local Week
It’s on! Buy Local Week (Dec 2-8) is on in the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia! Buy Local Week is a celebration of local retailers, products, entrepreneurs and communities during the holiday season. Visit LOCO’s member’s page and find great local businesses near you. Why Buy Local this holiday season? find unique gifts, triple the impact of your…
Christmas Pop-up: The Modern Pantry
ONLY HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Modern Pantry (originally in West Van) brings artisan foods from Europe and the USA. While completing a Masters degree in Gastronomy in Italy, the owner, Kendall, met dozens of artisan producers making incredible products and became inspired to connect people with the stories behind what we eat. Click here for more info…
BOKS for Elementary School Students in Canada
Reebok Canada Partners with Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Football League to Provide BOKS to Elementary School Students in Canada Free Morning Physical Activity Program to Commence this Fall in Elementary Schools across Canada Reebok Canada has partnered with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Football League (CFL) to expand…
Lights of Hope St. Paul’s
See the Lights of Hope display On November 27, 2014, watch this year’s Lights of Hope display light up for the first time during a special Lights of Hope Community Celebration. This festive event features fireworks, food trucks and fun for the whole family! What: Lights of Hope Community Celebration When: November 27, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m….
