This week on The Good Life head to Kits to check out happenings at Mon Bella (perfect stop for before or after fireworks), try some Unoaked Chardonnay from Desert Hills and check out events to keep your mind off the heat. [podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Anderton-July-29.mp3[/podcast] Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at…
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June 17 – The Good Life on the Jenn and Joe show
This week on The Good Life we talk to Joshua Snyder, the GM for Mortons Vancouver. He’ll update us on the new Morton’s cookbook, talk grilling and tell us about the Father’s Day specials at the restaurant. I’m hoping to sample some of the filet mignon sandwiches with the Morning Bay Cabernet Sauvignon. Listen live…
June 10 – The Good Life on the Jenn and Joe show
This week on The Good Life we speak with Neil Taylor, chef at The Moda Hotel’s Cibo and Uva Wine Bar, and sample the meatballs that star in Cibo’s Meatball Mondays. They’re great paired with Saturna Island Vintner’s Select Merlot. It’s Steak month at the Hamilton Street Grill, les amis is having a sale, an…
June 3 – The Good Life on the Jenn and Joe show
This week on The Good Life we speak with Mireille Sauve, a certified sommelier and president of The Wine Umbrella, a wine consulting company. German Riesling is featured at the BCLDB in June and Mireille is an expert. Attend a Riesling Tasting at the Cambie and 39th BCLDB, and enter to win a dinner for…
May 27 – The Good Life on the Jenn and Joe show
This week on The Good Life we have Tara Thom from Vancouver’s newest hot Thai spot – Maenam, sip some ?, and check out the what’s to do this week in food and wine. Listen live on The Buzz 1410 AM – or check on the Weekly Podcast Maenam – Now open on West Fourth…
New Zealand Winefair
YOUR INVITATION To sample proven performers and stars in the making from our leading wineries at the New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver 7pm-9:30pm VCEC WEST – 999 Canada Place Admission:$55 A premium wine tasting featuring: • Over 140 wines from 46 wineries To attend please purchase online at: WWW.NZWINE-EVENTS.CA
June – Four Seasons’ YEW travels to the UK for the 3 course $35 menu
No Passport Required at YEW restaurant + bar, 7 days a week from 5-10pm. Travel the world to Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts with 3 course monthly inspirations for only $35. Six Months at a glance April – Japan May – Mexico June – United Kingdom July – France August – Beautiful British Columbia September…
Fruili and Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich at 39th and Cambie Liquor Store
A Taste of Friuli Venezia Giulia Thursday, May 28 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store (5555 Cambie St., Vancouver) With millions of viewers tuning in religiously, Lidia Bastianich has become one of America’s most beloved television chefs through her TV series, Lidia’s Italian Table, Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen and Lidia’s…
6 o’clock Salon with author Jane Ganahl – Single Woman of a Certain Age
Start your weekend with a Friday evening Six O’Clock Salon with author Jane Ganahl, editor of Single Women of a Certain Age. This is Jane’s second visit to Books to Cooks from San Francisco. Her past book reading was such a hit that we look forward to this Six O’Clock Salon’s entertaining collection of stories…
DB Wine dinner with Wines of Jura
STEPHANE TISSOT WINES OF JURA – FRANCE’S SMALLEST WINE APPELATION db WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER BARBARA MILLS OF THAT’S LIFE GOURMET Inspired dishes prepared by Chefs Stephane Istel and Bruno Feldeisen – five courses, including: • Reception: Chef Istel’s Alsatian Tarte Flambe, Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling 2004 • Tartare of Smoked Sablefish served with Celery Remoulade…
May 6 +
This week on Good Life Vancouver In the news Stanley Park’s Teahouse Revivial, A California classic Cab Sauv from Geyser Peak Mother’s Day Suggestions Recently Added Events Epic Sustainable Living Expo Grouse Mountain Wild Vancouver Island Diva at the Met Canning Techniques
May 6 +
This week on Good Life Vancouver In the news Stanley Park’s Teahouse Revivial, A California classic Cab Sauv from Geyser Peak Mother’s Day Suggestions Recently Added Events Epic Sustainable Living Expo Grouse Mountain Wild Vancouver Island Diva at the Met Canning Techniques
April 22 +
This week on the Good Life we check out Granville Island Brewery’s Brockton IPA, update you on South Granville’s Chow Restaurant’s new menu and cocktail list and check on events, wine dinners and seafood festivals. Listen on CFUN 1410 am The Buzz Jen and Joe show – Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. http://www.talk1410.com/shows.php?p=1000397758.htm Drink – Granville…
May 30 – Jazz in the park
A JAZZ cocktail party like no other! Don’t miss this year’s biggest line up of “Red Hot Jazz Cats” performing across our indoor and outdoor stages presented by Scotiabank – Saturday night June 7th at the Stanley Park Pavilion. This very cool evening of partying will have you moving on the dance floor at the…
April 15 +
This week on The Good Life we cover DB Moderne Bistro, talk with DB’s head barkeep, Cameron Bogue and look at all that’s good this week. Saturday April 18 – Bike the Blossoms www.slowfoodvancouver.com/index.php/BikeBlossoms/category/join_us April 13-26 Flavours of Spring at Joe Fortes www.joefortes.ca Taste of BC menu at Lumiere www.lumiere.ca April 15th to May 2nd…
May 3 – La Quercia and Tyler Dawson do Veneto
La Quercia Restaurant and Liberty Wine Merchant’s Tyler Dawson will host an evening of food and wine featuring flavours paired with wines from the Veneto Region of Italy. With the sea port of Venice as the capital, a 6 course menu of dishes from this vast Italian region will showcase Chef Adam Pegg and Lucais…
April 29 – Burnaby’s Empty Bowls Project Invites You to Nosh for a Cause
Burnaby’s Empty Bowls Project is excited to announce the date of our fifth Gala Reception. On Wednesday, April 29 2009 we will host a fabulous fundraising event that will help feed the hungry in our community while treating guests to tasty bites prepared by some of Burnaby’s hottest chefs. In 2007 we raised over $23,000…
May 14 – La Terrazza and Duckhorn Vineyards
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 La Terrazza Restaurant in Vancouver Presents Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa and Anderson Valley Current and Library Wines Paired with a Six Course Dinner by Chef Gennaro Iorio 6:30 PM Reception / 7 pm Dinner Reception Canapés – canapes Introducing Trump® Super Premium Vodka “Trumptini” PRIMO – first course INSALATA CONFIT organic micro…
April 21 – From Farm to Table
From Farm to Table: A six-part Food and Culture series on sustainable food systems hosted by Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks SUMMARY: farmfed, a non-profit organization dedicated to building transparent, sustainable food systems presents a six-part food and culture series entitled Provenance: You are what you eat. The series will be led by Anthony…
April 30 – Deuce and Church and State Dinner
Present an evening with the wine maker 5 wines and 6 courses of food Thursday the 30th of April 2009 6:30pm reception 7pm dinner Reception : Pinot Gris paired with fresh shucked Fannay Bay Oyster drizzled with a classic mignonette sauce First Course: Chardonnay paired with a Giant scallop ,crispy pancetta, vanilla-mango puree, vegetarian caviar,…
