The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is step two in the final competition. Saturday,…
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“Tarantino Burlesque” brings the Grindhouse back to burlesque in Vancouver
On January 10th at Vancouver FanClub the team that produced Beatles Burlesque and Dirty Dancing Burlesque in Vancouver are bringing some grindhouse to the stage with a new show called Tarantino Burlesque. The show combines burlesque and theatre inspired by the movies of Quentin Tarantino, all performed to a live band playing music from…
Where to Dine New Year’s Day Vancouver
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. Guu Garden Serving Osechi for lunch – Japanese New Year Food bento-style. Only 100 – better reserve. M101-888 Nelson Street,…
Where to Ring in 2014 – Vancouver
Now that we’ve almost got Christmas out of the way, it is time to think about New Year’s Eve plans. While I have spent the last few years at home (don’t worry not ALONE) there’s a few spots that are VERY tempting and I may just hit the town this year (WATCH OUT). Here’s a…
Richmond Centre and Kingsway Vancouver White Spot restaurants open Christmas Day to support local charities
If you’re still not organized for Christmas lunch and want something casual this year, White Spot is open from 11-3 pm and your dining dollars will go towards charity. GLV Once again n December 25, management and staff from both White Spot locations will generously donate their time, tips and proceeds to the Richmond Hospital…
The O-Spot, An Evening of Oysters, Wine & Entertainment
O My God we want to go to this. What an awesome line up of our very favourite things. Oysters, bubbles, geoduck, BC Wine, Beer and Bubble! GLV Valentine’s Day February 14, 2014 O-SPOT is an incredible evening of fine food, drink and entertainment created by the BC Shellfish Festival and BCSGA. Sample oysters on…
Take-out BBQ at Edible Canada
If you are shopping down in Granville Island on a December Saturday from 12pm – 5pm and hunger strikes, head to the Edible Canada Patio (1596 Johnston Street) for some quick BBQ bites to tide you over until you’re shopping is done. Who doesn’t love a little pork on a Saturday afternoon? The Menu: Fraser Valley…
Tea Day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
On December 15, 2013 the garden celebrates tea day In the Hall of One Hundred Rivers from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Take a break from holiday shopping (or do some here) and learn the history, philosophy and cultural traditions of tea, or paint some tea cups of your own. Libre Collection of Tea Glasses from LibreTea will…
Hawkers Market December 14
Check out the holiday edition of Hawkers Market for holiday treats, festive food and a glögg bar! We’ll be there this time for certain. GLV HAWKERS MARKET IS A MONTHLY DOSAGE OF FOOD & MUSIC Hawkers Market is a monthly dosage of Food and Music where vibrant and exciting local food can be discovered. Hawkers…
Oyama Sausage St. Hubertus and Game Weekend
It may be okay for some to stick with pork, beef, turkey and chicken, but we prefer to get wild and add in a bit of game on our charcuterie platters and for our frequent sausage roasts! Lucky for us it is St. Hubertus and Game Weekend at Oyama Sausage from Friday Dec. 6th-Sunday Dec. 8th ….
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy (SFM) presents Canadian artists and from jewels, clothing and clay; therefore the name – Shiny, Fuzzy, Muddy. It’s free and held Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, 2013 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street in Vancouver, B.C. This is all very high quality designs from 27 top designers. Vendors exclusive to SFM in 2013 are Dear Pony (pictured…
Swallow Tail Murder Mystery Holiday Party
Love murder mysteries and want to be part of one at a sinister house in Stanley Park? It’s your last chance to get seats to Swallow Tail’s Murder Mystery holiday party, The Last Supper, Dec 5, 6 (7,8th are SOLD OUT). Swallow Tail will donate $15 to Growing Chefs if you use this promo code GCHEF…
CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day Radio-thon
I will be manning the phones from 3-5 pm on December 6th from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for this event so please do call in and contribute! If you donate $98 you get an excellent prize package too and all that donate will be entered to win a trip for 4 ANYWHERE Westjet flies.Call at 604-222-9898…
Whole Foods Taste of the Holidays
December 5, 2013 from 5pm-8pm It isn’t difficult to see why our annual Taste of the Holidays event is one of our most popular events! Head to any of our Vancouver stores on December 5th between 5pm-8pm to get your $10 passport, then visit all of the stations to fill your plate up with all…
Cooking Classes with Chef Celine Turenne at 39th and Cambie BCLDB
If you’d like to learn a bit more about food and wine pairing as well as take a cooking class, the BC Liquor Store on Cambie and 39th has some lessons on Duck on December 2nd, 2013. The “Duck Cooking Demonstration” with chef Celine Turenne is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and tickets are only $30!…
10th Anniversary of Central City Brewers + Distillers
If you are thirsty for some craft beer tonight, hop on the sky train and head to Scott Road for this party from 3-7 pm November 29. Shuttles run from Scott Road SkyTrain station every 15 minutes, there are food trucks to cure your hunger and even prizes! GLV Grand Opening of New 65,000 sq….
Food Talks Vol 10, December 3
Still some tickets left for this wine-centric event at The Urban Winery. Learn more about your Province’s wine culture with some of the experts. GLV Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition! Our speakers will touch on all aspects of the wine industry including British Columbia and beyond. Each of the speakers will speak on their…
Wine and Craft Tour with Westside Wine Trail Kelowna
On Sunday, December 1st from 1-4 pm the wineries of the Westside of Kelowna will showcase local artisans in their tasting rooms along with their regular wine tasting. Wish we were up in Kelowna for this. GLV This self-guided tour will have maps at each location. For added convenience, touring options are available through Distinctly Kelowna…
Black Friday (+Weekend) Restaurant Deals in Vancouver
If you are heading out for Black Friday shopping this Friday/Saturday/Sunday, you are in luck. Not only will you save significantly on items from clothing to outdoor sport equipment, but many of the restaurants along West 4th, South Granville, the West End, Yaletown and Mount Pleasant have dining deals for you. We’ll be hanging at…
Greek-Style Roast Suckling Pig ALERT!
Thursday, November 28 at Simpatico Restaurant on West 4th you can enjoy roast suckling pig for dinner! Come hungry! For Greeks roasting pork is a tradition and in fact the original souvlakia was made from pork. Whenever there is a carnival or festival, Greeks roast whole pigs on rotisseries. The meat is served with tomato,…
