What to do in and around Vancouver this week? We haven’t run this column for a while because we only have so much bandwidth, as we’ve been busy. Hopefully, you are following along on Instagram as we share stories there of what’s super good. Connect with us here, won’t you? There’s restrictions on dining, so…
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Top Rope Birria and DL Chicken at The American
Top Tope Birria and DL Chicken Shack Do Tacos Vancouver’s OG spot for Nashville Hot Chicken, DL Chicken Shack, and Vancouver’s OG destination for authentic Birria tacos, Top Rope Birria, have teamed up for an off-the-charts indulgent-worthy creation – the Quesa-Hot Chicken Taco. Available on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at The American (926 Main Street)…
World Water Day 2021
Hallstein Artesian Water and Tika the Iggy on World Water Day for Operation Water How could we not share the cutest dog! @tikatheiggy Encourages Hydration on World Water Day March 22nd to Heal the World Luxury subscription-only Hallstein Artesian Water, the most sustainable and high-quality drinking water in the world, and four-legged international style…
Sip Easy Lager Honours Essential Workers
Granville Island Brewing’s Sip Easy Lager Raise a cold one with Granville Island’s Sip Easy Lager, there’s newest easy drinking beer, ringing in at 4.3% with some light malty flavours and a crisp finish. Perfect after-run beer! Along with the launch, Granville Island Brewing is reminding us to remember our essential workers. Sure, the pot…
BC Hospitality Foundation Hospitality Hustle
Registration opens March 15th, 2021 for the BC Hospitality Foundation #hospitalityhustle I don’t know about you (but I’d like to!), but this past year it’s been super hard for me to stick to an exercise plan. It’s been much easier to pour myself a glass of wine and plop myself down in a chair in…
BC Spot Prawn Industry Needs Rescuing
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS MAKES SALE OF FROZEN SPOT PRAWNS ILLEGAL THREATENING THE INDUSTRY AND LIVELIHOODS OF HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES Please help us save the BC Spot Prawn Industry. Sign the petition to save our BC Spot Prawn Industry. News Release from Skipper Otto’s: A recent decision by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and…
Shift Change Hospitality Industry Outreach
BC-Based Tacofino’s Shift Change Announces New Edition of Online Speaker for Change This is important work and we’ll be listening. GLV March 9 ‘Reimagining and Redefining the Hospitality Industry’, Featuring Not 9 to 5 Tacofino is continuing its commitment to creating a space for dialogue on improving the quality of life for those in the…
BC Dames Relief Fund
BC Dames step up to the plate and offer relief through new funding opportunities Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter establishes $40,000 COVID relief fund for food-focused organizations supporting women Feb. 11 2021, Vancouver, BC – Recognizing the onerous challenges that charities and community programs in British Columbia are confronting during the global pandemic, Les…
National Pizza Day with Coors Organic and Bowen Island Pizza Co.
Coors Organic and Bowen Island Pizza Co. Collaborate to Donate to Second Harvest National Pizza Day, a day that’s garnered more than 200k Instagram shares, is coming up on February 9, 2021. And what pairs best with pizza? Beer, of course, and Coors Organic has the solution. Coors Organic wants to help Canadians Savour What’s…
Chowder Chowdown Festival
Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown The Chowder Chowdown is going country wide as the National Chowder Chowdown Festival! This month-long celebration takes place throughout February across Canada to celebrate sustainable seafood. Ocean Wise Seafood partners from across the country will be selling sustainable seafood chowders, inspired by some of the best culinary experts out there….
Giveaway – The Wellness Show At-Home
The Wellness Show Goes Online for 2021 We’ve partnered with The Wellness Show At-Home, running January 31 to February 14, 2021 for a Giveaway of a Cookbook from Victoria author Eric Akis, Everyone Can Cook, and a box of Natera Life keto bars! We’re also updating you on the latest wellness trends. Scroll down to…
Minami Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day
Minami Restaurant New dine-in and take-out options This will be an interesting year to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year. News in from Minami about their new menus, that definitely look like something worth celebrating. GLV This February celebrate the weekend of family, love, and romance with Minami’s new dine-in and take-out options. Available…
Tacofino Announces Shift Change Editions
Shift Change Hospitality Industry Initiative and Program Extension Through 2021 Important news from Tacofino: Latest Online Discussions Surround Inclusive Hiring for Food and Beverage Workers on the Autism Spectrum (Jan. 12) and Visibility of LGBTQ2+ in The Kitchen (Feb. 9) Tacofino, the BC-based restaurant group behind ‘Shift Change’ — an initiative dedicated to help improve…
A Bowie Celebration: Just for One Day!
A Bowie Celebration: Just for One Day! Concert Stream and “Save the Children” Beneficiary Spectacular roster of A-list artists will join Bowie alumni to celebrate the rock icon’s 74th birthday and honor the 5th anniversary of his passing. UPDATE – Now January 9th, 2021 at 6 pm PST Concert streams at 6 p.m. PT on…
What’s Good This Week – January 5th Edition
Tasty Things to Do in Vancouver On my Lyft ride home today, the rain pounded depressingly down as we drove by the Hotel Georgia. Far before Hawksworth, when the hotel housed Night Court, and the back bar was called Casablanca’s, I frequented these various watering holes, and they hold many memories. Suddenly I became sorrowful…
Les Dames BC to Award $50,000 in Scholarships
Les Dames d’Escoffier Puts Education First This is a very challenging year and I’m so proud to announce that Les Dames BC, an organization of women leaders in hospitality who raise funds for education, has $50,000 to give to deserving women who want to move forward in their career. This year is extra special for…
Provence’s December Wine Menu
Provence’s December Wine Menu – A Celebration of Good Taste We had a sneak peek of the December celebration at Provence in December and it’s a delicious combination of some of BC’s best wines and perfectly paired dishes. The next menu in the Monthly Wine Menu series at Provence Marinaside. highlights Mission Hill Family Estate…
Growing Chefs Taco Tuesday on Giving Tuesday
Chef Sarah Stewart Teaches Tacos for Growing Chefs It’s Giving Tuesday next week, a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The “opening day of the giving season,” it’s a time when charities, companies, and individuals join and rally for their favourite causes. We’ve been cooking along with Growing…
What’s Good This Week November 23 Edition
What’s Happening in Vancouver It’s another week without holiday parties and the usual outings that I do so enjoy. However, I did go sort of away with a staycation at the Marriott, and I’m making the most of my cookbook collection! Here’s a few things to do around town this week to keep on keeping…
What’s Good This Week November 16 Edition
What’s Happening in Vancouver As the holiday lights and decorations go up, my thoughts usually go to holiday parties, entertaining and how to be entertained. However, this is just not a regular year. Money’s tighter all round, gatherings extremely limited, and loved ones and experiences with them seem even more valuable. Here’s a few things…
