On Friday October 26, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 at Cecil Green Park House 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales are extremely excited to celebrate SMWS launching in BC and the start of our new partnership being the exclusive retail home for their whiskies…
Chef Mark Filatow – Waterfront Wines – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the scoop on Chef Mark Filatow from Waterfront Restaurant…
Vancouver Foodster presents the 1st ever Local Pancake Challenge
The pancake challenge features local chefs in and around Vancouver as they battle to craft the ultimate pancake. Chefs were invited to get creative and dream up savoury and/or sweet pancake available on their menus throughout the promotion at brunch, lunch, dinner or all day. Each creation must have a minimum of 3 Local ingredients…
Pumpkin – The Seasonal Bacon
Pumpkin – The New Bacon – News headlines rang out this week declaring pumpkin the “it” ingredient du jour. Well then. This may just be the case as pumpkin is seasonal and has always been an essential part of fall menus. And these days it seems pumpkins gone on a marketing blitz and it’s not…
Urban Fall Fair & Mini Market
Mon. October 22 – 3-6 pm in the atrium at Woodwards Join us for a fun little event in the spirit of a country fair this coming Monday! Vendors, food preservation demonstrations, displays of apples and squash & kids’ activities. Following the market, stay for the W2 Dinner and Dialogue – tickets are just $15…
Vancouver Baker’s Market
The Baker’s Market in Vancouver runs Oct. 6 – Dec. 8, for 9 Saturdays, (closed Oct. 27) – Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 1C7, Selling sweet and savoury baked goodies to the local community. http://www.bakersmarket.com/
A Taste of Sonoma
November 14, 6:30 – 9:00pm This year, set in the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver, this popular event offers an elegant ballroom setting where guests can meet over 25 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on wine auction packages all while supporting Arts Umbrella. Tickets: $65.00
Flavours of Italy at 39th and Cambie
Flavours of Italy Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and enjoy a selection of the newest listings and best-selling Italian wines. Try them with authentic Italian delicacies. Guest will have an opportunity to try some of the following wines. PRODUCT NAME …
The Vino’s at Cornucopia
The Cornucopia wine festival in Whistler, B.C. will be hosting “The Best of the Vinos” as part of this year’s festivities. It will be taking place on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at 9 pm in the Theater and Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Center. This gives you one more great reason to come up…
Burlesque Long Form
On November 10th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance only to perform a full ten minute act!! Will the performers be able to please, tease and captivate their audience…
Sonoma Winemakers Dinner
November 13, 6:30 – 10:00pm Back by popular demand! Arts Umbrella will welcome winemakers from esteemed Sonoma wineries for two unique dinner experiences in one gorgeous setting. Guests will choose between a multi-course dinner in either a garden courtyard setting or the elegant dining room, both at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Yaletown, plus…
Tinhorn Creek Winemakers’ Dinner at Cornucopia
Aura Restaurant & Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Showcase the Abundance of Autumn Whistler Restaurant’s Winemakers’ Dinner features Oliver, BC wines for Cornucopia On Friday, November 9th, Whistler’s lauded Aura Restaurant will celebrate the award-winning wines of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food. With a menu inspired by…
Single Cask Whisky release dinner – October 23rd – Sutton Place Hotel
Companions of the Quaich Single cask whisky release dinner Sutton Place Hotel October 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m. sharp Reception (Small Bites- passed around) Blue cheese & Apple Balik Salmon Tempura rolls Royal Lochnagar 9 yr old Dinner Vanilla Bean Duck Breast Compressed pears, celeriac salad, radish 1985 Littlemill 25 yr old (closed distillery) Beef Tenderloin and Smoked…
More Reasons to ATTEND! Screening of The Apple Pushers at The Ridge
The World In A Garden & FarmFolk CityFolk present A FARM TO CART EVENT. Thursday November 1, 2012 Doors 7:00pm (to 9:30pm) at the Ridge Theatre. Sponsored by Festival Cinemas, this thoughtful event includes a screening of the film, THE APPLE PUSHERS, food, drink, fun, community information tables, and of course, our famous gift bag…
Menu Leak! – From Farms to Forks 3
A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party Sunday, October 21st at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Early Bird Tickets $149 Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Doors 5:30pm Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Ave. For tickets call 778.885.1308 or email us to purchase directly, or purchase online. We’re bringing together some of the city’s most prominent chefs and…
BC Beer Awards
CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm. A signature event of the official British Columbia…
The North Shore Rotary Wine & Food Festival
11th North Shore Rotary Wine & Food Festival featuring: 144 wines from 30 wineries, 20 food vendors, 3 musical ensembles, taxi ride home 7:30 – 10:00 Saturday, October 20, 2012 PARK ROYAL NORTH in support of North Shore Youth Safe House and North Shore Schizophrenic Society 60.00 CAD Tags: WINE FESTIVAL
Abra-Cadaver Cabaret
Friday, October 19, 2012 It’s that time of year again boys and ghouls! That’s right, it’s time for one of Vancouver’s best Halloween shows to terrify and titillate you all over again. Voodoo Melodies presents Abra-Cadaver Cabaret! An evening of macabre magic, breathtaking burlesque, and horrific theatre! Hosted by magicians extraordinaire, Dr.T and Aleister Crane!…
Lily Mae’s Comfort Cafe Now Open in Gastown
PERMANENTLY CLOSED “French café meets prairie kitchen” in Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood Armand Tencha and Jeff Jefkins happily announce the opening of their comfort cafe, Lily Mae’s. Located in historic Gastown, a neighbourhood Tencha and Jefkins have called home for the past seven years, the cozy 25-seat dining destination packs a charming punch. Equal parts Euro-flair…
Candlelight Conservation Dinner
Thursday October 25, 2012 Participating restaurants will turn down the lights, dial up the ambiance and demonstrate how simple actions – like flicking a switch – can save energy. To sweeten the deal, each restaurant is extending an exclusive one-night offer* – diners can enjoy free dessert, 15% off, and other amazing deals. Reserve on…
