Head out to Harrison and grab a room for the night to enjoy craft beer in a stellar setting. Hotel deals and craft beers from BC and Ontario. GLV Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating Craft Beer Month with three must-attend events over two days: Cask Night, Harrison Beer Festival and Oktoberfest Dance. Beer lovers and…
Artigiano Roasting Co. to Host Western Regional Barista Championship
Barista Championships and after party open to the public. GLV Artigiano Roasting Co. is poised to welcome baristas from all over British Columbia as it hosts the annual Western Regional Barista Championship, one of the Canadian coffee industry’s premier events. On September 28th and 29th, 2013, some of Canada’s top baristas will compete against each…
Kale and Nori Bitter Sling Bistro
Check out Victoria Bartender Shawn Soole at this cockatial and food pairing event at Legacy Liquor Store. Great cocktails and a smartly planned 3 course menu. – GLV October 15, 2013 Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria), sponsored by Renaissance Wine Merchants (Chartreuse, Fernet Branca & Carpano) Bartender: Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria) Proudly sponsored by…
Celebrate the Harvest
One of my fav Chef’s, Trevor Bird of Fable Restaurant, is cooking up a dinner at UBC Farm as a fundraiser for Backpack buddies, a program sending food home for weekends for needy students. I’d be there if not away. Great chef and great charity. – GLV Date: Saturday September 28th, 2013 Time: 4pm-9:30pm Location: UBC Farm Cost: $100…
Southland Farms Pumpkin Patch
Looking for somewhere to take the kids and pick a pumpkin! Head to Southland Farms Pumpkin Patch for u-pick – GLV Pick a pumpkin, play with our friendly farm animals, explore the Old Apple Orchard, and learn about where your food comes from. This isn’t your standard hectic pumpkin patch visit… About the field trip:…
Food and Food Economics at the VIFF
The Vancouver International Film Festival is in town and there are many films that will do more than just entertain. A few of these highlight that need to examine food production, eocsystems, and sustainability, and a few examine the human aspects and human dilemmas behind food production. – GLV Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys…
‘Pig-out’ at Catch 122 – Thursday, September 19
Catch 122 is hosting a ‘Pig-Out’ event on Thursday, September 19 and serving dishes from different parts of a whole pig, accompanied by a beer from Parallel 49 Brewery, and live music from David Morin. Tickets for this event are $30 per person. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 604.731.3474 to reserve. http://www.catch122.ca/specials/
Falconetti’s Chef Off: Chef Jamie Birtwistle VS Chef Shaun Snelling
ROUND ONE!!!! Tuesday, September 24, 2013 It’s the ultimate cook off! Who will be the King of the Falconetti’s kitchen??!! JAMIE BIRTWISTLE VS CHEF SHAUN SNELLING Let our Rooftop Patio be the ultimate setting for this show down. Right before your very eyes, these two chefs will prepare a 5 course meal for you. That means…
BC Dine and Vine: A Celebration of Local Flavours
The Dirty Apron and house wine for a night of BC food and wine pairings you won’t soon forget. Revel in cooking with local ingredients while you sip Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah as well as a sparkling and dessert wine. The class will start with BC Spot Prawn and Yuzu Ginger Vegetable Gyozas. Next, Crispy BC Duck…
AFTERNOON OF FASHION, CHAMPAGNE & OPERA Benefiting Breast Cancer Foundation
Join us Sunday September 29th, from 2-4, for a fabulous ladies afternoon featuringexclusive, one-of-a-kind designs, from Film and International Designer Maryam Asgari – In support of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region Featuring two fashion shows with Maryam. Complimentary champagne and canapes, a silent art auction, and piano with opera. Collection one will showcase Maryam’s elegant,…
Neverland Tea Salon Opens Friday, September 20th in Kits;
Murphy Bed Stage, Tea Infused Cocktails And Bathrooms To Die For District 9 co-writer Terri Tatchell and Shameless Hussy Productions co-founder Renee Iaci open Vancouver’s first 17th Century inspired Tea Salon. Featuring tea infused cocktails, artist talks, high tea towers with gluten, dairy or egg-free options, 60 teas and a whole lot of creative atmosphere….
Chefs Dishes Festival
Announcing the Vancouver Chefs Dishes Festival that runs September 6-30, 2013 View the Chefs Signature Dishes Creations , the public will then get to see all the Chefs and Restaurants taking part in the festival and then they will be invited to go and visit the restaurants between September 6-30 to order the Chefs dishes creations. Customers will vote on…
#GLVSprucesUP Checking in
It’s been a couple weeks since I made a commitment to make some lifestyle changes. I was off to a great start. I had some great body healing sessions with massage therapist Dr. Vita Narbutiene and left feeling like a million bucks. She is a true healer. I did some sound therapy and reflexology with…
16th Annual Whole Foods Market Living Naturally Fair
Some great food sampling, food demos, free yoga Sunday a.m. Get healthy this fall with @wholefoodsvan – GLV When: Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 from 10am-5pm Where: Whole Foods Market Robson: 1675 Robson Street What:Living Naturally Fair is our annual fair featuring fresh food, new dishes, and our favourite products! Live Music presented…
Contest Closed #giveaway 2 tickets to #Vancouver Modern Home Tour – Sept 14
Congrats on the winners! Contest now closed. 1) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 2) Post “RT to #win ticket #giveaway @goodlifevan 2 tics Vancouver Home Tour – Sept 14 http://ow.ly/oKrs5 ” Tour some of the most MODERN homes in Vancouver! All confirmed homes on the tour are posted here What’s a MODERN home? We’ve scoured the area and…
Sharing Farm Canning Classes
Can you can? Head out to Richmond and learn from Good Girl Bad Girl Preserves! GLV The Sharing Farm (The Sharing Farm Society) produces food for the Richmond Food Bank and brings together people concerned about our local food systems and our communities. This season they’ll be hosting Sunday classes and they start this…
Steveston Sustainable Seafood Festival
Great way to spend a Saturday learning more about fish! Note Karen Barnaby is doing demos. GLV September 14 – Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival Celebrate the bounty of the ocean in the historic fishing village of Steveston, during the second annual Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival on Saturday, September 14. Hosted by the Gulf…
Il Palazzone Wine Dinner at CinCin
Save up your dollars if you are a fan of Brunellos for this decadent dinner! (it’s $400 but including reception, 5 courses, wine pairings, taxes and gratuity BUT 50% of proceeds will be donated to Stand Tall Education Network) – GLV PR – On Thursday, October 24th, CinCin will host one of the most exclusive wine dinners to be convened in…
Mollie Katzen at The Farmer’s Apprentice with Books to Cooks
I learned to cook with Mollie Katzen’s books! This event will be epic! I am there. GLV Mollie Katzen was the first celebrated cookbook author to cross our threshold at Books to Cooks, sixteen years ago. We were a mere three weeks old, not ready to host a grand event, but we made her lunch, and…
UBC Apple Festival October 19-20, 2013
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole…
