What’s Karen Drinking – Tequila Cosmopolitan

Mixing Up a Tequila Cosmopolitan It’s that time of week again, so kick back and relax and mix up yourself something that Karen’s been drinking! From our pal Karen: “It’s the last day of summer (when she made this one!) and I wanted to take it out with something a bit summery.😎Cheers and farewell dear summer…

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Victoria October 25 – Event Listing

Regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championships brings the best from sport, music and food The Kitchen Party – Victoria edition – is a regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championships, which will be held in Kelowna, BC in February 2019. Nine chefs will be competing on Thursday, October 25th the Victoria Conference Centre, in the…

UNIQLO Launches Mobile Site And Smartphone APP + Pop Up And Giveaway

UNIQLO Gives Away 50,000 HEATTECH Items Celebrate all things UNIQLO with the brand’s newly launched mobile site and smartphone app at their pop-up at 1263 Homer Street in Vancouver from October 17th to 20th, 2018, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and until 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   Step inside the mobile online store IRL…

Storied Cuisine – Event Listing Oct. 27

A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs and Cultural Food A unique culinary experience exploring culture through food and stories. On Saturday, October 27th at 7:00pm, come to an unforgettable evening of diverse cultural food and stories of entrepreneurship in the beautiful setting of Massy Books in Chinatown for Storied Cuisine. You’ll hear the stories of three inspiring Flavours…

Local Chefs Serve Up Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese For Snack For Kids For one week only (October 19th to 26th), the following top restaurants will be featuring their versions of the comfort classic Mac and Cheese with all proceeds benefiting the Vancouver Firefighter Charities’ SNACKS FOR KIDS Program. This is an unique campaign as Chefs from Vancouver’s top restaurants have teamed up for this…

LOT185 Opens In The Vancouver Convention Centre – News Release

New Local Focused Cafe Lot185 Cafe + Wine Bar From the Press Release:  LOT185 Café + Wine Bar opened in the Vancouver Convention Centre recently. Overlooking Jack Poole Plaza, this new space will embrace the modern aesthetic of the Convention Centre while offering a casual dining experience for both visitors and Vancouverites. Inspired by the laid-back atmosphere…

What’s Karen Drinking – Blood Orange G&T

Mixing Up a Blood Orange G&T It’s that time of week again, so kick back and relax and mix up yourself something that Karen’s been drinking! From our pal Karen: “It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. I found bags of Blood Oranges @costco_canada and they’re perfect for making a colourful and delicious welcoming cocktail for…

Food Gays Cooking In Color

Food Gays Launch Their First Cookbook And It’s Gorgeous I’ve known the Food Gays, Adrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett for a few years now and I feel proud to see them accomplish so much and have so enjoyed watching their journey. Their food  styling and photography is so well done and also well documented on Instagram (@foodgays), and…

Havana Vancouver officially re-opens! – News Release

Commercial Drive restaurant to re-open its doors today after 9-week closure  From the press release: After a nine-week closure due to small kitchen fire, the Havana Vancouver team is thrilled to announce the official re-opening of the Cuban meets Pacific Northwest restaurant. (photos by Sweet Pea Photography) Opening at 10am today (Wednesday, October 3), guests will again have…

Toptable Group Unveils Elisa – News Release

Elisa A Modern Steakhouse Concept From the press release: Toptable Group proudly launches Elisa, its new steakhouse venue in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Set to open this fall, the restaurant offers a reimagined take on the signature steakhouse experience featuring a Grillworks Infierno wood-fired grill. “Elisa was inspired by the values of sharing memorable moments around the table with family and friends,” says…

Barbarian Feast at The Cascade Room – Coverage

Meaty Festival Takes Over The Cascade Room For the second year in a row Husband Michael and I attended the Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room, and this time Tess knew better that not to miss it as well. There was so much food that I didn’t even get to try half of the offerings,…

Faye Smith Lash Lift

Faye Smith Make Up Studio Yumi Lash Lift & Tint Last year I loved the lash extensions but they just weren’t sustainable. I must be an aggressive sleeper because I’d wake up with the lashes having come off on my pillow and I can’t stand sitting still, so when I had to go get a…

Sustenance Festival 2018

Sustenance Festival Until November 22, 2018 Sustenance Festival is a city-wide festival that celebrates arts, food, and culture in Vancouver. Alongside community groups, artists, and local organizations, Sustenance Festival pushes the boundaries of food innovation. “Since 2009, the Sustenance Festival has served Vancouver as a platform for community groups, artists, and social service organizations to…

What’s Karen Drinking – The Brown Derby

Mixing Up A Brown Derby Our pal Karen is at it again and mixed up The Brown Derby! From Karen “BROWN DERBY 🍂🐝 I love using Honey in Fall drinks and the Brown Derby is a favourite. This classic cocktail from the golden age of Old Hollywood was named after the famous celebrity spotting restaurant in…

H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s Oktoberfest Party – Event Listing

Eat, Drink and Be Fröhlich at H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s Oktoberfest Party Traditional German fare, local craft beer, music and more, for one night only — Friday, September 28! If I owned lederhosen, I certainly be breaking it out for this one! H2 Rotisserie & Bar — The Westin Bayshore Hotel’s urban resort restaurant, boasting refined comfort…

Iron Chef Canada – Event Listing

Food Network Reveals Chef to Battle Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Ten Accomplished Chefs from Across the Country Face Off Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Who else is pretty damn excited about this one! Can’t wait! The stadium is stocked, the secret ingredients are selected and the battles are set – but whose cuisine will reign supreme?…

Passions 2018 Fundraiser For Dr. Peter Aids – Event Listing

Buy tickets to Passions 2018 We’ve heard there’s less than 20 tickets left to this year’s Passions! We attended last year and were blown away by the culinary creations and the amazing prizes at the silent auction. Great people watching; mix and mingle with some wonderful supporters of the Dr. Peter Aids Foundations mandate to…

What’s Good September 19th Edition

What Up In Vancouver This Week Fall is upon us and I’ve been pulling the coats out of the back of the closet and keeping an umbrella close this past week. The weekend seems to be calling for rain, so I’ve sussed out a few things for you to do inside this week. Vancouver Interior…

5th Annual Slow Fish Dinner September 23 – Event Listing

Slow Fish Dinner at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts One of my favourite venues for events is the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Granville Island. They’ve got eight kitchens where chefs can set up and strolling around between them with a glass of wine in hand is pure bliss! Now add in a celebration…

Les Dames d’Escoffier Culinary Garage Sale – September 16

Les Dames d’Escoffier Marketplace at Lazy Gourmet THIS SUNDAY As many of you know I am a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and we are having our annual treasure-filled Culinary Garage Sale this Sunday and you’d be smart to come early! (Following is an excerpt from Dame Cate Simpson). Fellow dames spent last week unearthing all…