A Midsummer Night Dinner The few weeks of harvest between late July and early August are what dreams are made of for most Vancouver chefs. There is an incredible variety of fresh local produce available inspiring an endless amount of breathtakingly beautiful and delicious dishes. On Wednesday, August 6, Campagnolo Restaurant is partnering with Masi…
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Air Canada’s enRoute Film Festival finalists to be announced in Vancouver
JOIN US for the FREE Public Screening and after party on July 29, 2014 at Vancity Theatre! Air Canada’s enRoute Film Festival today announced it will showcase emerging Canadian short film talent on Air Canada flights around the world from August 1 to December 31, 2014. All 16 selected shorts will be announced at a…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Fjallraven Rucksuck $200
In honour of the upcoming July 30, 2014 Fjallraven Guide to Hiking seminar we are giving away a Fjallraven Rucksuck. To win check out a Rafflecopter giveaway They’ll be presenting the top 5 picks for day hikes in the area, along with some basic safety tips and gear considerations. The hikes will cover a variety of…
Fjallraven – Day Hikes for Beginners
Are you new to hiking in Vancouver? Wondering what the best day hikes are and which gear you need to bring for your outing? If so, Fjallraven – a Swedish outdoor clothing retailer which recently opened its first Canadian store in Vancouver – is hosting a community night titled Day Hikes Guide for Beginners. They’ll be presenting…
Brewery And The Beast
“A FESTIVAL OF MEAT” July 27, 2014 Chefs demonstrate their skill and passion for meat through a wide variety of delicious and inspired creations. Local and regional farms provide the highest quality proteins to be featured through various cooking methods. A stellar line up of chefs representing restaurants from Vancouver and Whistler will prepare unique…
Veg Fest Vancouver
Veg Fest Vancouver is a day-long outdoor festival, happening for it’s fourth year on July 26th, 2014 from 11am – 6pm. The festival features vegan food vendors, music, games & prizes, animal protection organizations, local businesses, and much more! Best of all, it’s entirely FREE to attend! Location The festival is located right in the…
Tasting Plates North Vancouver
Tour North Vancouver on July 23nd from 6pm until 9:30 pm on a route planned Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up a Tasting Plate for guests. Mix and mingle with food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants. Visit…
Garden Party – Celebrate the Arbutus Corridor Gardens
On July 26, 2014 I strongly encourage you to head to the community gardens along 6th Avenue between Maple and Fir Street railway tracks for what could be the final celebration of these gorgeous and highly important gardens. This Garden Party is free and you will see plant seed giveaway, music, veggies, a mini market…
Swallow Tail Supper Club
It’s HOT out, so Chef Robin thought she’d cook up a multi-course feast influenced by two of her favourite sunny cuisines; Spanish and Peruvian. This summer you are invited to a party in the Swallow Tail garden to taste this truly unique mash-up menu. Here are the details: Date: Saturday July 25th Time: 7pm –…
Golf Tournament & Pig Roast Campaign FUNdraiser
My pal and owner of Well Seasoned in Langley, Angie Quaale has always been a contributing member of the community and now she is running for office. She can’t do it with her piggy bank alone, so why not have some fun, golf and enjoy some pork to help a woman in the know get some key funds…
Caskapalooza
Held in Olympic Village at Craft on Tuesday, August 12 Sample cask conditioned ales and celebrate the art that goes into making great beer. A great selection of casks from our good friends across British Columbia and Alberta. Tickets are $25 + tax and will include: – 12 x 4oz. tasters – a donation will go…
Chef Alastair Porteous is creating the “Flavours of Sinaloa” next week in Gastown
Mazatlan chef teaming up with Big Lou’s and Gringo for pop-up dinner events Big Lou’s Butcher Shop and Gringo are pleased to welcome good friend and superb chef Alastair Porteous to Vancouver for a series of special Mexican dining events. A chef for 25 years, Alastair has been based in Mazatlan for the last 8…
Taste Tulalip
Award Winning Wine and Food Weekend Offers Advance Purchase Through Ticketmaster Tulalip, Washington — “Buy early; get in,” says Tulalip Resort Casino President/COO Ken Kettler. He is referring to the line of disappointed Taste of Tulalip fans that were unable to enjoy the award-winning November weekend of wine, food and tradition, as the 2013 event…
Whole Foods Bulk Food Sale TODAY
Whole Foods shoppers can enjoy 25% off all bulk items on July 18, 2014. Top 5 reasons to shop bulk bins They’re Green – reusable containers and minimal packaging means nothing goes to waste and you only pay for what you want—passing savings on to shoppers! They’re Cost Effective – You only get what you need and what…
Bluebery Fest at UBC
Be sure to get out to UBC from July 23 to 25 for the Blueberry Festival held from 9am to 1pm at the newly renovated UBC Bookstore plaza. Schedule of Events Daily from 9 to 1 Pancake breakfast, blintzes Blueberry baked goods Chef Demo 12 to 1 with Chef Steve Golob (Wed) and introducing Executive…
Mayan Cooking Class at UBC Farm
Members of the Maya in Exile Garden at the UBC Farm invite you to a traditional cooking workshop. Help prepare (and eat!) four dishes: Bledo con frijol (beans with amaranth leaf), tortillas de maiz (corn tortillas), ensalada tradicional(traditional salad), kelite frito con queso envuelto en tortilla (lambs quarters cooked with cheese wrapped in tortillas) and café tradicional (Mayan coffee). Date: Saturday July 19th, 2014 Place:…
Fjallraven Guide to Day Hiking
With summer in full swing, Swedish outdoor brand, Fjällräven, is bringing together Vancouver’s outdoor enthusiasts on Wednesday, July 30th to get better acquainted with one of our city’s favourite past times – day hiking! Hosted by outdoor enthusiasts Karl Woll (OutdoorVancouver.ca)and Jeff Pelletier (jeffpelletier.com), this event will arm you with top tips to get the most out…
Urban Digs Shindig
Urban Digs is having a party at the farm on Sunday to celebrate summer & the launch of the FarmCity Fresh Cart which officially hit the streets last week. Drop by any time between 4-10. Your $10 admission includes one free drink (beer or organic fruit soda), music & a tour of the farm. Re-up BBQ…
Summerdine Les Dames d’Escoffier
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th A “Summerdine” around from Les Dames d’Escoffier. Be part of an experience as a garden themed, single night, summer culinary event offers dozens of top (and some impossible to get into) restaurants across the province in a unique annual dining event. It’s a garden theme on the same night,…
After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 6:30 to 10 p.m head to the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park – 845 Avison Way for After Hours Cost: $25 for non-members; $18 for members (prices include tax) For more information and to purchase tickets: vanaqua.org/afterhours Contact Information: Vancouver Aquarium at 604-659-3400 Details: Come celebrate our biggest expansion ever at…
