TUTS – Theatre Under The Stars Legally Blond & How To Succeed In Business

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL & HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING JULY 8 – AUGUST 17, 2013 Enjoy an evening under the stars July 8th – August 17th at Malkin Bowl (610 Pipeline Road) in Stanley Park as Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Legally Blonde: The Musical and How to Succeed in Business…

Bistro Pastis Celebrates Tomatoes

What’s the most popular vegetable in the world? Tomato! Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Will Beere is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with…

MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition Vancouver Finals Winners Announced

On Monday, July 8, 2013, the MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition held its Vancouver finals at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 250 participants enjoyed an evening of culture and creativity whilst tasting original cocktails specially created by 11 mixologists selected in last April’s regional qualifiers. Of the 11 finalists, Mike Shum of the Fairmont Pacific…

Famoso hosts an evening with internationally acclaimed pizza chef Roberto Caporuscio

On Saturday, July 13th Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria will be hosting an evening of food and wine with internationally acclaimed Neapolitan pizza chef Roberto Caporuscio of the wildly popular Keste Pizza & Vino and Don Antonio by Starita Pizzeria in New York City. In his first visit to Vancouver, Roberto will be giving a presentation on…

CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tics to July 12 – Calgary’s Burlesque Stars to Shimmy and Shake Vancouver

CONTEST CLOSED Two of Calgary’s best burlesque stars, Raven Virginia and Miyuki Divine will be rocking the burlesque stage at the Electric Owl Friday July 12th at Blue Morris’ Rock and Roll Burlesque show. To win:  1) Comment on this post with the name of one of the performers on July 12, 2013 2) Follow…

Calgary’s Burlesque Stars to Shimmy and Shake Vancouver

Two of Calgary’s best burlesque stars, Raven Virginia and Miyuki Divine will be rocking the burlesque stage at the Electric Owl Friday July 12th at Blue Morris’ Rock and Roll Burlesque show. “It’s especially exciting to have the opportunity to perform with Blue’s live band” says Raven Virginia, who runs the Garter Girls School of…

Decades of Decadence

While the Best of Bridge has always been my go to for old-school recipes, I now have another cookbook on the shelf which is a treat to both read and cook from.  Rebecca Klemke has managed to pen a memoir to her grandmother and a recipe book all in one.  Take more than a few…

Burgoo

I used to think of Burgoo as a place to head to in the winter for stews and heavier dishes. They even bill themselves as a soup and stewhouse, but they are in fact much more than just that.  On Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano, they have a lovely patio and there’s a new seasonal menu…

Trattoria by Glowbal Group

Glowbal Group has an empire of restaurants and is responsible for filling the bellies of many both night and day, week after week all around Vancouver.  In Kitsilano they’ve gone Italian with Trattoria , a great place to grab a quick lunch, or linger and enjoy a few bottles of wine at dinner.  Perfect date spot…

Kaboom Box

The Kaboom Box is so good they have to have two!  Famous for the Gulf Island Fried Oyster Po’Boy made will local panko-breaded oysters, their own tartar sauce and a side of slaw and skinny fries as well as the cart-smoked Smoked Salmon “Salmwich” served on a  whole wheat bun with a smear of spicy mayo….

Cowichan Juice and Jazz Tour

Join the Misha Piatigorsky Trio – Misha Piatigorsky, Chris Wabich and Neil Swainson on a tour of the best of Cowichan’s Wineries before their performances at the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival Stage (6pm) and the Duncan Garage Showroom on (8:30pm). The Juice & Jazz Wine Tour: Averill Creek at 11 am Venturi-Schulze at 12:30 pm Blue Grouse at…

Vive le 14 Juillet at Bistro Pastis & Le Parisien

For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille. Guests are invited to celebrate this national holiday on July 14 at Vancouver’s very own two corners of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano and Le Parisien in the West End. Bastille Day is a time for sharing good food and wine…

Bittered Sling Bistro

July’s Bittered Sling Bistro features the huge portfolio of historically important spirits from Brown-Forman, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Stepping up to the plate this month are two bartenders equally engaging when it comes to the history of cocktails and our industry – reigning BSBistro Season 1 & 2 winner, Gerry…

O5 Tea Rare Tea Bar

Along Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue there are many places to shop for a sip of something special.   There’s everything from wine to coffee, but O5 Tea is certainly one of the more exotic shops along this street; they are serving up tea creations in an ultra modern space.  Sourcing teas from around the globe, these…

Street Meet Food Truck

Street Meet is a Mediterranean-themed food truck with a keen focus on serving local and sustainable food.  Chefs Alessandro Vianello and Chef Mike Carter, well-known to the Vancouver food community are behind this tasty truck which can be fond around town frequently on Burrard at Pender.  The menu currently includes their amazing cripy risotto balls a…

Cooking Classes with the Arts Club Theatre

THE ARTS CLUB PUTS THE CELEBRITY IN ITS SPECIAL PRESENTATION SUMMER COOKING CLASSES The Arts Club Theatre Company’s duo of July Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes will showcase sumptuous summer fare and fine B.C. wine. Top chefs from YEW seafood + bar and La Quercia move from the kitchen to the patio to demonstrate how to…

EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival Shifts Gears to Summer – with an EPIC Lineup of Food, Drinks, Music and Marketplace Goodies

The newest event to Vancouver’s summer festival lineup, EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival, promises to kick off the summer season with some of BC’s best sustainable food, beverages, local live entertainment, products and services. Now in its 7th year as Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle showcase, EPIC is combining environmentally friendly living with outdoor festivities from…

Blackberry Hill Bakery

At farmers markets around Vancouver Christine Hoekstra can be found with her delightful baked goods under the Blackberry Hill sign.  Her pies are what she is known for, but I’m always tempted be the date squares, eccles cakes and deliciously moist carrot cake.  Hoekstra also makes jams and jellies and supplies her pies to a few…

MARKET at Shangri-La Hotel Brunch

Every second Sunday from May 19- September 22nd MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver hosts a farmers market along with an exceptionally local and farmer-driven brunch featuring ingredients from the market.  At the market you’ll find baked goods, greens, fruit spreads and olive oil, and if you are lucky Erin Ireland’s amazing It’s…

Regional Food and Wine Pairing: British Columbia

Create delicious fare featuring locally sourced BC ingredients. Discover which BC wines are best paired with gourmet treats such as Qualicum Bay shrimp salad, BC cowboy barbecued short ribs with thyme-glazed corn on the cob, pan-seared Fraser Valley duck breast with ambrosia apple sauce, and brown butter raspberry tartlet. Turn your next meal at home…