Lynn Crawford comes to us with another book, this time featuring recipes she likes to cook at home. I am very tempted to try many of these trendy and retro recipes myself; our Lynn is obviously influenced by the best from eras past and present. GLV We are very pleased to pair Lynn with Forage,…
Languedoc Hits Vancouver Wine Bars by the Glass – Enter to WIN a Languedoc Wine Bar Crawl for Two!
This fall, Languedoc Wines are sponsoring an exciting new promotion in four of Vancouver’s top wine bars: The Wine Bar: 1167 Marinaside Crescent Brix: 1138 Homer Street Siena: 1485 West 12th Ave Seasons in the Park: Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s hottest wine…
Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Fan of chowder? Sample many at this tasty event. – GLV Ocean Wise™, a national sustainable seafood initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium, proudly announces this year’s line-up of Ocean Wise chef finalists in Vancouver who will brandish their ladles and battle to take home the city’s best sustainable seafood chowder title. Tickets for the 2013…
Toast to the Coast
Grab A Glass And Help Conserve Aquatic Life at the Aquarium on October 18, 2013. Join over 500 foodies and wine lovers as the Vancouver Aquarium is transformed into a magical after-hours experience, in support of our conservation and education programs. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Aquarium at night, this is one of those special…
#FeastofFourth LAST DAY! @shopwest4th #Thanksgiving
Check out @fablekitchen @theaugustjack @romersburgers for Thanksgiving Feasts! Fable – Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner: one night only harvest table seating Sunday October 13th; 6:30pm, $60 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13;…
#FeastofFourth October 12 @shopwest4th
Heading out tonight on West 4th? Lots to do. Oktoberfest, Mexican, butter chicken….come hungry! GLV The August Jack – Celebrate Oktoberfest October 12th!; $20 includes 1l stein of beer, bratwurst, spaetzle & house-made sauerkraut. Reservations a must: 604-428-007. Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1…
Best of #BCWine October 12 BC Liquor Stores
Head to the BCLDB TODAY for the #bestofbc release. – GLV Every year, BC Liquor Stores carefully selects a small collection of BC wines which are in limited supply and high demand for their ‘Best of BC’ release. In the interest of fairness to all of their customers, the whole selection is released at once,…
Inaugural BCHF Industry Games Launches Oct 20 in Vancouver
Skills and Spills, the BC Hospitality Foundation‘s much-anticipated first-ever industry games, takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Hellenic Cultural Centre (4500 Arbutus Street) in Vancouver from 12noon to 5pm. Registration opens at 10:30am. Skills and Spills is the industry’s chance to take a day off work, dress up in outlandish costumes, team…
#FeastofFourth October 11 @ShopWest4th
Only 3 more days for Feast of Fourth! Live music, beer tasting, restaurant hop. – GLV Tangoo Night Kitsilano – 3 resto hop (O5 Tea, Trattoria, The Bimini) 1 price – $60 (incl. tax & gratuity). Book now – these nights sell-out fast! http://tangoo.ca/?q=/tangoo/night/80 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor…
Thanksgiving Out in Kitsilano Gramercy Grill/Bistro Pastis
Still deciding whether you’ll cook up the turkey or head out? A couple spots around Kitsilano are making it easier for you. – GLV Gramercy Grill Sunday & Monday from 5pm Reservations Recommended A p p e t i z e r C h o i c e Soup of the Day or Mixed Lettuces & Yam Chips miso…
Pidgin – Explore A Collection Of Sakehitosuji Paired With A Five-Course Tasting Menu
In SEARCH OF 1000-Year-Old Majestic Sake Rice Pidgin invites guests to join Vancouver’s preeminent sakemaker Masa Shiroki to explore the unique flavours of Toshimori Shuzo’s Sakehitosuji collection. On October 29th at 6PM, Masa matches rice wines with a five-course tasting menu designed by Pidgin’s executive chef Makoto Ono. Toshimori Shuzo is a boutique sake producer,…
Flight of the IPA at Forage
A battle of IPAs with dinner by Chef Whittaker? We will be there! GLV Wednesday, October 30 6:30 pm @ Forage Yes, we love the flight of the bumblebee, but the Flight of the IPA at Forage is a way better buzz! Rick Green of @BCBrews and president of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will host…
#FeastofFourth for October 10 @ShopWest4th
Free Wine Tasting, Beer Dinners, Palm Reading, 50% off wine! Deal! GLV Kitsilano Wine Cellar – Free wine tasting with That’s Life Gourmet Wines; 4pm to 6pm The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe – Palm Reading with Madame Anna – every Thursday, 3pm to 5pm Las Margaritas…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win $50 Gift Cert for Oakridge Mall #Giveaway
Contest Closed Congrats to SANAZ! In honour of the Oakridge Style Heist GLV is giving away a $50 Gift Cert to Oakridge. To win: 1) Post “RT 2 win $50 gift cert from @goodlifevan to @Oakridgestyle http://ow.ly/pCu4r“ 2) Follow @goodlifevan 2) Leave a comment on this post as to your fav Oakridge store OAKRIDGE TO STAGE FIRST…
Eating Green Workshop Choices Market
Part of the @SustenanceFest Eat Green year round! GLV Thursday Oct 10th 7 – 8 pm Eating Green Workshop Location: Choices Markets’ Annex Kitchen, located at Choices Floral Shop and Annex – 2615 West 16th Ave, Vancouver Host: The World In A Garden Reducing red meat consumption has been identified as number three among the ‘Top 5′…
What’s on October 9 #feastonfourth @shopwest4th
More Tasty Adventures! GLV DAVIDs Tea – Purdy’s Chocolate/Tea Pairing Night: prize draws, free samples of Lattes, chocolates & teas; 6-9pm, FREE The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1…
West Fourth #FeastonFourth October 8 @shopwest4th
Beer dinners, Greek, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and French food. Come hungry to West 4th! GLV The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast;…
Enter to win a complete wardrobe overhaul and $10,000-worth of home décor
OAKRIDGE TO STAGE FIRST EVER ‘STYLE HEIST’ THIS FALL This fall, Oakridge Centre wants to know what’s on your style wish list, as it hosts its first ever Style Heist, starting October 1st and running though November 8th, 2013. Shoppers are invited to share why they are most deserving of an Oakridge-inspired style overhaul for…
Trees Hosts Open Mic and Live Music Thursday Friday
Come join us and enjoy the work of talented local and travelling musicians. We’ll surprise you with a great variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, pop and jazz. GRANVILLE STREET Every Thursday night: Open mic night 8:00pm-10:00pm Thursday night is open mic night, hosted by Marq DeSouza. You never know what you’ll get, as a…
Taste of Yaletown
Meal deals in Yaletown from October 16-27 – go out and save some cash too! GLV Taste of Yaletown will be hosting its 9th anniversary in 2013. Bringing together the talents of chefs with culinary treasures in the best dining district in Vancouver, Taste of Yaletown is a showcase of tastes, treats, sips…
