Burlesque Duos ~ Valentines Day! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 AT 7PM We went last year and loved this. Tickets already bought this year! It takes two to tango this Valentines Day at the Rio Theatre! Back after last year’s sold out show, the highly anticipated Burlesque Duos will feature never seen before Burlesque duets featuring eight…
Vancouver Foodster presents the 3rd Annual Poutine Challenge
After a successful couple of challenges in the past two years, here’s the 3rd Poutine Challenge featuring 12 restaurants in Vancouver and Richmond that runs from Feb 7-28th. Participating restaurants are showcasing Poutine’s that were specially created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these restaurants from February 7 – February…
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Escapes
It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day and you’ve just realized that your love deserves a little more than a cheap bouquet and a some waxy chocolates. It’s not too late to book an escape and with a just a quick drive and perhaps a little help from BC Ferries you’ll be sure to…
Organic Gardening Class at Starathcona Community Center
EVENT ALERT! Learn some new skills for this seasons growing on February 13, 2014 from 7pm to 9pm at Strathcona Community Centre. Part of VV’s Winter Cultivating Food, Cultivating Community series at Strathcona Community Centre Feb-March 2014. GLV Organized By: Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks, Lauren Brown, Strathcona CC Food Security Program Event Description: This course covers…
Curry Cup with BC Chef’s Table Association
EVENT ALERT! BC Chef’s and Curry! Chefs’ Table Society of BC introduces The Curry Cup – Eight of Vancouver’s top chefs to compete On Tuesday, March 4th, eight of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete to win the inaugural Curry Cup held at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver. Join the Chefs’ Table Society of B.C., emcee Fred…
A Gold Medal Canadian Culinary Achievement
Congrats to all the competing chefs in this year’s Gold Medal Plates. Looking forward to seeing all the photos! GLV The competition was fierce, the determination was evident, as eleven of Canada’s best chefs competed for top honours during the coveted Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships on February 7 and 8, 2014 in Kelowna,…
Liberty Distillery’s Cocktail Lounge to Open February 13, 2014
Vancouver’s newest distillery is just about ready to throw open the doors to it’s cocktail lounge. Liberty Distillery produces 100% certified craft BC organic, gluten-free spirits fermented and distilled on site, including vodka, whisky and gin. The lounge will open February 13 at 11:00 a.m. when their antique bar will serve up signature and classic cocktails…
Mystery Wine Competition of the CCC!
A huge congrats to Duncan Ly for the win at the #ccc2014 @goldmedalplates! Laughing Stock Winery’s Blind Trust White 2012 Revealed at the Mystery Wine Competition of the CCC! The first of three challenging competitions is now completed at the 2014 Canadian Culinary Championships with Chef Duncan Ly, from the Yellow Door Bistro in Calgary being…
The Massacre Improv Tournament and Festival
Last Saturday night we checked out improv at Granville Island and had an excellent time. The teams were evenly matched and they even pulled up a group of kids from the audience who were incredibly talented. Fun was had by all! This coming week (Feb 11) international players take the stage. Get your tickets now!…
Good Things to Do February 7 +
It may be chilly out there but don’t let that stop you from enjoying yourself this weekend. Much to sip and savour in this week before Valentines Day! February 7 tonight Big Night A CELEBRATION OF FOOD & WINE Join us as the top chefs in the city serve dishes specially created to match award-winning…
Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association’s Half Corked Marathon ticket lottery opens on February 10, 2014
Get ready to cheer on the runners in their half marathon race through wine country. GLV Hot demand on tickets for Canada’s coolest race in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country On Monday February 10, 2014 at 9am, general ticket lottery registration will open for the fourth annual Half Corked Marathon, a fun race through the wineries…
24 Hours of Winter on Grouse Mountain
Before winter is over be sure to head up to Grouse Mountain. This weekend they’re really celebrating with DJ’s, dining, snow shoeing, movies and more! GLV Celebrate on the slopes from sundown to sunrise While our athletes battle it out at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, we’ll once again open our doors for 24…
Meet Your Maker 2014
On February 17, 2014 food buyers meet food producers at this great networking event. GLV Meet Your Maker is BC’s annual networking event in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, and in the Okanagan where small-scale, regional food businesses grow. It is designed for BC food producers and BC food buyers. If you’re a BC food business, we…
Interview with Danny St. Pierre Auguste Restaurant Sherbrooke
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from across Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Danny St. Pierre from Auguste Restaurant Sherbrooke. What was your first food memory? * potatoes and a ton…
#GLVSprucesUp Checking In
Last week I announced that I was going to run the Sea Wheeze half marathon in August and I managed to sign up today for the event before it was full. I had been walking a lot in the fall so I only have to transition over to running to make this happen. I jumped on the scale…
Interview with Chef Trevor Robertson Radisson Hotel Saskatoon
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here are the answers from Chef Trevor Robertson from The Radisson Hotel Saskatoon. What was your first food memory? Camp fire cooking, bannock and popcorn…
Interview with Chef Marysol Foucault Edgar Ottawa
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Merysol Foucault from Edgar in Ottawa. What was your first food memory? Dim Sum with my parents every Sunday….
Vancouver’s Top Japanese Chefs Combine Forces to Support Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Don’t miss this chance to try city’s best Japanese chefs as they join together to host an amazing feast on March 30, 2014. GLV Gold-winning Tojo’s of Vancouver Magazine’s “Best upscale Japanese 2013” Restaurant Awards has combined forces with five of Vancouver’s top Japanese restaurants for the first ever Sakura Night hosted by Tojo’s Restaurant on March 30,…
Wineries of the Westside Wine Trail Present Chocolate and Wine on February 9, 2014
Sip some BC wine, savour chocolate and enjoy the wineries of the Westside Wine Trail next Sunday on Kelowna’s Westside Wine Trail. GLV Sunday, February 9th marks the 3rd annual “Sip with Your Sweetheart” event and the wineries are looking forward to welcoming several hundred smiling sweethearts and happy wine sippers into their tasting rooms. It is an…
Urban Diggs Presents Ethical Meat at The River Market
Urban Diggs are hosting an “interactive evening of sustainable tables & ethical eats” on February 22nd. Held at The River Market in New Westminster. Learn more about how you can still eat meat without guilt. GLV Bite-sized delights made with locally sourced, sustainable meat will be served and a film featuring Joel Salatin who uses a system of pasture…
