In honor of the Day of the Dead Celebrations and Halloween we’ve got some recipes for five top Mayan dishes so you can incorporate a Mayan and cultural twist to this fun holiday. I think it’s time for another Mexican-themed night or better yet a trip to the source very soon! Some of the most popular Cancun…
More Halloween-Themed Boos
I went in search of a few more Halloween worthy booze buys. First up a Shiraz from Fullglass Wines out of Australia where it’s all about the spooky skull label. “A deeply coloured, monster of a wine packed with bold red and black fruit aromas with a touch of licorice and vanilla. The palate is dense…
Boos for Halloween – Besieged Wine from Ravenswood
Winemaker Joel Peterson worked solo to collect the grapes for this spooky wine. As he picked, the story goes, ravens circled above, but instead of bringing doom, these birds brought good luck and became the totem for the winery. Now in Western Canada for the first time in limited release, Besieged will arrive on shelves just…
Trick or Eat for Canadian Food Security
What is food security? No, it is not being sure your chocolate bars are hidden from your spouse, or being food safe and making sure food is served without contamination, i.e. safely. Food security is defined by the World Food Summit as being achieved “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious…
CONTEST CLOSED Happy Planet Soup for a Month #Giveaway
Contest Closed. Congrats Emily! It’s chilly out there folks and thankfully there’s soup for those cold days. Happy Planet has just launched two new soup flavours and would like to share their soup with you. In fact you can win THIRTY gift certificates for soup and you could have soup for an entire month, or space…
Blue Rodeo and guests Band Together for Homelessness
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will be abuzz with some great Canadian artists in support of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Blue Rodeo will be joined by special guests Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson and country band High Valley for an evening of great music. Concert proceeds will support the…
Halloween for Hunger at the Portside Pub raises funds for the Backpack Buddies
On Thursday, October 30, the Portside Pub will be transformed into a bone-chilling haunted pirate ship for the first ever Halloween for Hunger in support of the Backpack Buddies program. Entry will be by donation with 100% of the proceeds going to feed children in need. The event kicks off at 9:00 pm with the…
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Last year we journeyed out to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and it’s taken me this long to give it some proper attention on this website. Luckily there’s still time to plan your trip out to Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs for this year’s festival. I recommend planning for a day or two to…
Wild Game and Mushroom Festival at The Abbey
‘Tis the season for all things wild and forest-like and that definitely includes mushrooms and game meats. Several restaurants around town are celebrating the bounty with ingredient-forward menus . At La Buca, Pied a Terre, The Sardine Can and The Abbey, the Wild Game and Mushroom Festival takes place October 16 to November 2 with three or…
Air Canada’s enRoute magazine announces 2014 Canada’s Best New Restaurants
Canada’s award-winning inflight magazine, Air Canada’s enRoute, is pleased to announce the Top 10 list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014, as well as the winner of the Air Canada enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014 People’s Choice Award. On a month-long culinary journey that took noted food writer Andrew Braithwaite from Tofino, British Columbia…
Long Table Distillery Opens Cocktail Laboratory
At Long Table Distillery they’velways mixed a civilized gin and tonic, but now it’s time to shake things up with a newly designed tasting room and cocktail laboratory. This new space will officially open October 25, 2014 serving hand crafted cocktails from 1-7pm on both Thursdays and Saturdays with more hours to evolve over time. On…
Hardrock 30 for 30 Taste BC Wines
30 for $30 series is a Taste of BC event with wines from Sumac Ridge, Inniskillin, See Ya Later Ranch and Nk’Mip. All wines will be paired with dinner and will be presented by Executive Chef Matt Richmond & a representative from Constellation Brands. Simply call Stake at 604.523.5368 to reserve your spot. Registration is now…
Explore the Spooky Seas this year at the Vancouver Aquarium
This Halloween season, explore the spooky seas with the 50,000 mesmerizing and mysterious aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. On Wednesday, October 29, join the Vancouver Aquarium’s next adults-only event, After Hours*, for a frighteningly fun evening as event guests enjoy special hair-raising programs such as Snakes on a Stage, a special appearance by…
Pidgin offers guests rare Japanese sake and whisky flights
PIDGIN PRESENTS POETRY IN A GLASS WITH 5,7,5 Gastown’s PiDGiN is pleased to introduce their 5,7,5 Japanese sake and whisky flights, each accompanied by a haiku-inspired description of three premium quality liquors. Start your journey with sake, and taste the rhythmic flavours and aromas of smooth and superior varietals. Continue your poetic flight through the unique moods…
Umbria at La Pentola
Known as the ‘Forgotten Province’, Umbria is slowly escaping the shadow of nearby Tuscany and is becoming a popular destination for food, wine, and cultural exploration. La Pentola is celebrating Italy’s “Green Heart” by paying tribute to this alluring and often overlooked region. Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, experience Umbrian cuisine by dining family style…
Van Westen at The French Table
Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery from Naramata Bench will be pairing some of their best wines with special dishes from The French Table designed to showcase both our food and wine. The price for the menu is $125.00 including tax but not service. Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery Reception from 5:30…
Maenam – Thai Snacks Paired With Brewing Film, CRAFT
BEER AND A MOVIE AT MAENAM Maenam and Glassbender Brewing are proud to present a screening of the independent film, CRAFT. Film, food and craft beer buffs will gather at Maenam on November 5 for the first pairing event for Glassbender Farmhouse Ale from Postmark Brewing. Maenam—which makes an appearance in the film—is the first restaurant…
Restaurants For Change
Everyone should have access to healthy food. On October 22, 2014, gather your friends, family and colleagues and come out to dinner at one of 25 participating Restaurant for Change restaurants. Vancouver Hawksworth Restaurant PH: (604) 673 7000 Address: 801 West Georgia St Vij’s Restaurant PH: (604) 736 6664 Address: 1480 W 11th Ave Please note that…
Toronto Food & Wine Festival
Following Success in LA, NYC, South Beach and Aspen, FOOD & WINE Expands its Roster of Festival Cities to Toronto FOOD & WINE, the ultimate authority on the best of what’s new in food, drink, travel, style, and entertaining, is proud to announce they will be the official media partner for the Toronto Food &…
Legendary French Restaurant Le Crocodile Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Guest Chef Dining Series
Chef Michel Jacob Teams up with Chefs David Hawksworth, Ned Bell and Rob Feenie for Three Exciting Dinners on November 4, 5 and 6 Le Crocodile, Vancouver’s most cherished French restaurant, will mark its 30th anniversary this fall. To celebrate, it welcomes back three of its star alumni for a series of spectacular dinners. As well…
