Catching Up With Chef Ryan Zuvich of Nanaimo’s Lastella Trattoria Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking Our restaurant is a lively casual Italian shop set in the Old City Quarter of Nanaimo. Hand made everything is our general model. While it’s a casual place our food philosophy and ultimately…
CND Shellac Luxe
CND Launches New Shellac Polish And We Love It I love getting shellac nails done, but I hate sitting still and I inevitably end up picking them off instead of going back to having them taken off properly, damaging my nail beds. CND now has a solution for my dilemma. Thanks to the new formula of…
Canada’s Great Kitchen Party – Chef Paul Moran From 1909 Kitchen
Catching Up With Tofino Resort and Marina’s Chef Paul Moran Next week nine of British Columbia’s top chefs will head to Victoria to compete in Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, the regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championships. We’re learning a little bit about them before they compete. Here we throw a few questions out to…
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine One Year Anniversary Dinner – Coverage and Event Listing
Yuwa Japanese Anniversary Dinner on October 23 Yuwa Japanese Cuisine will celebrate its first year in fine style by hosting an exclusive one-night-only Anniversary Dinner on Tuesday, October 23 and we were lucky enough to get a preview. The event begins with a sparkling wine reception at 6 p.m. before Yuwa Executive Chef and Co-Owner Masahiro Omori demonstrates his…
Canada’s Great Kitchen Party – Chef Paul Cecconi of Brodo
In The Kitchen with Brodo’s Chef Paul Cecconi Next week nine of British Columbia’s top chefs will head to Victoria to compete in Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, the regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championships. We’re learning a little bit about them before they compete. Here we throw a few questions out to Penticton’s Chef…
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…
