Vancouver Craft Beer Week – Jody Vance gets the update on this week’s Dining Guide with The Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton. It’s all about Vancouver’s Craft Beer Week and the restaurant’s that support Craft Beer. From May 10 – 16 local craft breweries have teamed up with local establishments to showcase the beer phenomenon…
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The Good Life on Talk 1410
On this week’s segment we chat about the upcoming Slurp and Swirl oysterfest with Nessa van Bergen from Joe Fortes Restaurant. Our wine pick is an oyster-friendly Le Petit Sigma Blanc from Le Vieux Pin Winery and we begin meatball month with some samples from The Edge Social Grill and Lounge in the Granville corridor….
The Good Life on Talk 1410 radio
[podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Good-Life-Oct-28.mp3[/podcast]This week on The Good Life we chat about with Marcus von Albrecht BC Chef’s Association and their contributions to our community. Sunday Roast at Nu The Home Grown Grocer Ileach Single Islay Malt Whisky Candlelight Conservation Dinners (October 28, 2009) Globe in Your Glass (October 28, 2009) Undercover – wines under $19.95 (October 29,…
The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m.
[podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Oct-21.mp3[/podcast] This week on The Good Life we chat with The Pear Tree’s Scottt Jaeger about The Chef’s Table Society and get an update on his award winning Burnaby Restaurant. Wine of the week is the newly opened Lulu Island’s Merlot. Tune in to win a copy of Vancouver Cook’s, the newest cookbook whose proceeds…
The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m.
This week on The Good Life we chat with Diva at The Met’s Dino Raenarts about the upcoming BC Home Show. There’s chocolate in the studio courtesy of the Westcoast Chocolate Festival and we pair it with a port style wine from Saturna Island Family Vineyards. Tune in to win a chocolate give-away. Listen live…
The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m. – Weekly picks
This week on The Good Life we sample a big red blend from Misconduct – The Big Take, sip some Gonzales Byass Palo Cortado Sherry, and check out a Thanksgiving meal from Whole Foods. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on…
The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m.
This week on The Good Life we talk with Patrick Corsi, owner of Q4, the new name for Quattro on Fourth Avenue in Kits. Wine this week is a Fraser Valley River’s Bend 2007 Pinot Gris and we chat about what to do over the coming week. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on…
The Good Life September 23
[podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Sep-23.mp3[/podcast] This week on The Good Life we talk with Andre Durbach, owner of La Buca, L’Altro Buca and Pied a Terre. Wine this week is a fruit forward Gamay from Oak Bay Vineyards (St. Hubertus), and we chat about events in and around town. Definitely plan to check out the upcoming Okanagan Fall Wine…
The Good Life Sept 16
This week on The Good Life we talk Chili with Dennis Brock from Revel Room. Brock hosts the Chili cook-off in Gastown this Sunday. Our drink of the week is the Tribute bubble from Sumac Ridge and we talk about food and wine happenings in and around the city. Listen live at 4:15 pm on…
News from Xiao Long Bao contest
At the Richmond Night market last Sunday… News from our friend Stephanie Yuen: A large energetic crowd showed up, most of them cheered for Bob, but… Chef Miao from Lin Chinese Cuisine won first place. Their Xiao Long Bao that won last year’s Chinese Restaurant Awards Northern Dimsum category still stands proud and strong. Second place is a…
The Good Life Weekly Update September 9
[podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Anderton-Good-Life-Sep-9-.mp3[/podcast] This week on The Good Life we bring in bar star Shaun Layton from George in Yaletown, who whips us up his winning cocktail made with Whistler Beer. Let’s all pray the sunshine returns for the weekend because there’s much to do outside. BBQ on the Bypass, Feast of Fields at UBC Farm, and…
The Good Life Weekly Update September 3
This week on The Good Life we refuse to let summer go! Talking BBQ with Justin Kyllo of Smoke and Bones. He just won the Canadian National BBQ Competition in Whistler and has some tips and treats to share. I open a bottle of Church and State 2006 Syrah, which has a smokiness that screams…
The Good Life August 27
This week on The Good Life we wrap August burger month up with Granville Street’s Roxy Burger, sample wine from Summerland’s Dirty Laundry Vineyards, and suggest some activities to make the most of the last days of summer. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen…
The Good Life August 19
This week on The Good Life we continue with burger month with White Spot’s Executive Chef Chuck Currie. Today, all proceeds from the sale of Pirate Paks on August 19 will go towards White Spot Week at Zajac Ranch. We’ll sip some some Piraat Beer in honour of the special and suggest some ways to…
Meet your Local Farmers on the Summer Cycle Tour Weekend
This summer, the combination of hot weather, great soil conditions, and clean water supply has made for a bountiful harvest in the Fraser Valley. On August 22 & 23, join Slow Food Vancouver for a leisurely Summer Cycle Tour weekend in Agassiz & Chilliwack, respectively. With the effects of global warming, supporting our local farmers…
The Good Life August 6
This week on The Good Life we kick off burger month with Splitz Grill, try some Canoe Cove Chardonnay from Domaine de Chaberton and suggest some ways to expand your culinary knowledge, while enjoying food and wine in and around the city. [podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Anderton-Aug-6.mp3[/podcast] Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show…
The Good Life July 29
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…
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…
