Make it SLOW! Make it WILD! A Fundraiser Dinner Wednesday, June 26th Burdock & Co is a big fan of the Slow Food movement, a global grassroots activist network that champions local traditions, sustainable practices, and the joy of eating. Wednesday, June 26, a special *fundraising dinner* in celebration of all things slow, wild, local and delicious to support our home community of advocates, Slow Food Vancouver Coastal with take place at Burdock & Co. One special night to raise funds to send delegates from BC – including an indigenous representative from Turtle Island, as well as members of Slow…
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VANCOUVER’S BIGGEST PATIO TO POP UP AT BC PLACE FOR LONG WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER The 1,000-capacity patio will showcase local live entertainment, food and drinks. Vancouver, BC – There is a new way to celebrate Vancouver’s best months this summer. For the first time, BC Place, Western Canada’s largest multi-purpose event venue, is opening the city’s largest licensed outdoor patio at Terry Fox Plaza with a capacity for over 1,000 guests. The pop-up patio will be hosted on the long weekends in July, August, and September. It will feature the best local musical talent, various social-worthy food and drinks, and an…
Bocuse d’Or Team Canada wins Silver at the continental semi-finals of the world’s toughest culinary competition CHEFS CANADA is thrilled to announce that our national culinary athletes to the Bocuse d’Or placed second at the continental competition in New Orleans today and qualified for the 2025 finals that will take place in Lyon (France). Chef Keith Pears and his team wowed the panel composed of the cream of the crop of the culinary world with dishes that included mandatory ingredients such as wild boar, alligator and shrimp, but also Canadian staples such as buckwheat, ice wine, rhubarb and beet, winning silver and a…
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC is now accepting membership applications until July 15, 2024 I am a proud member and Immediate Past President of Les Dames BC and would love to see more women leaders join us in our quest to better lives in hospitality and raise funds for scholarships for women in this field. Here’s more on Les Dames d’Escoffier BC and how to join if you are interested. If you’re a woman in food and hospitality who loves supporting other women and giving back, there’s an organization for you. Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter will accept membership applications until…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 James Beard Media Awards The James Beard Media Awards took place in Chicago on Saturday, June 8 and honoured the nation’s top food authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social media content creators. Join us in celebrating the winners below! More Cookbook Coverage 2024 James Beard Foundation Book Award Winners Cookbooks and other non-fiction food or beverage-related books published in the U.S. in 2023 could enter the 2024 James Beard Book Awards. Books from foreign publishers must bear a 2023 U.S. copyright date and/or must have been distributed in the U.S. during…
Celebrate Seafood at the BC Seafood Festival On Mt. Washington In The Comox Valley We love heading to Vancouver Island for a family visit in Qualicum and inevitably get our fair share of seafood on our journey; but is there ever enough? But, if we time it right we can ensure we get a ton of oysters, crab, geoduck, sablefish and spot prawns at the BC Seafood Festival On June 21-23. BC Seafood Festival History The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island produces 50%+ of British Columbia’s shellfish and the most oysters in Canada, and where the BC Seafood Festival, celebrating its…
Vancouver Culinary and Cultural Events to Plan For It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back! Does anyone else feel that something interesting is happening almost every night and day? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget that feeling in the a.m. when you didn’t go out the night before. Balance is the key folks! I’m working on it! Openings Monarch Burger Opening May 15 Chef Robert Belcham is opening a brick-and-mortar location of Monarch Burger on Wednesday, May 15 at 3034 Main St in Mount…
West Coast Food and Drink at Tofino Wine & Dine Raise a glass to the West Coast’s most creative food and drink. We attended the inaugural Tofino Wine & Dine last year and it was a wonderful day by the beach with delicious food, wine and music. This year the festival will be held over 2 days with 2 different options to enjoy on June 1st and 2nd 2024. TICKETS Situated on the front lawn of Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort and overlooking Mackenzie Beach, this outdoor festival is inspired by the natural beauty and culinary traditions of Vancouver…
Mother’s Day Brunch Perhaps you forgot about Mother’s Day (yes, it’s THIS WEEKEND) or maybe you always leave things to the last minute due to an overly ambitious work or social schedule, but either way, brunch must hit the table. We’re here to rescue you with some last-minute Mother’s Day brunch ideas. AS HEARD ON CBC RADIO WITH STEPHEN QUINN More Recipes Pick Up and Go Picnic Pack up a picnic and head out into the gorgeous weather we will have this weekend. Grab some BC Bubbles such as a bottle of Haywire the Bub or my favourite cider, Sea…
Pizza Week Until May 7 🍕 🍕 Canada’s Biggest Pizza Party is on – Pizza Week🍕 🍕 500-plus restaurants nationwide will unveil their unique twists offering a slice of fun to pizza lovers from coast to coast. Dine in or order through DoorDash for Pizza Week. During La Pizza Week, participating restaurants are putting forth a limited-edition pizza crafted for the festival. It’s an opportunity for restaurants to push their culinary boundaries, ignite inspiration and foster teamwork in the kitchen as chefs collaborate to brainstorm unique recipes and experiment with unconventional ingredients. This year La Pizza Week is…
Jarritos announces Limited Edition Off-Menu Collaborations with 13 independent restaurants in Vancouver Jarritos is hosting a Food Crawl across Vancouver with 13 local restaurants from May 3 – June 14, 2024. Each restaurant is offering a unique limited edition “off-menu” dish specially created for the campaign, paired with one of Jarritos’ 11 vibrant flavours. Foodies can indulge in a range of delectable offerings, from mochi donuts coated in Jarritos-infused glaze to savoury fried chicken sandwiches and fiery Mexican poutine. To view the full list of restaurants and menu items participating in the Vancouver Food Crawl, please click here. Chewie’s Chicken…
A Night of Too Many Chefs: A celebration of food recovery Join Vancouver’s top chefs for a collaborative dinner experience at A Night of Too Many Chefs. Although with this group of chefs, there are never too many! Featuring food stations from Chefs: TJ Conwi – Ono Vancouver Deseree Lo – Top Chef Canada Warren Chow – Wildlight / Michelin Young Chef of the Year Derrick Sibayan – Holts Café Kunal Dighe – Parq Marriott Mark Singson – Private chef and pop-ups Sean McDonald – ReRoot Kitchen Janice Quinto – Ono Private Dining AND Sea Cider Sampling with ME! Superstar cider sampler with…
Water St. Cafe Presents the Hillside Winery Winemakers Dinner Spring releases are coming out from BC Wineries and it’s time for those winemaker’s dinners that show off what’s new from the winery paired up with some delicious menus. Join Water St. Cafe as they host Hillside Winery for a Winemakers Dinner on May 9th! Winemaker Kathy Malone of Hillside Winery will speak to the wines and update us on the winery. Why not grab a spot at the table for this lively 5-course experience? More Events Share a night of conversation, spirits, food, joy and community. Enjoy the Best of…
Unleash Your Senses at Science World’s 7th Annual Science of Cocktails: A Night of Libations, Science, and Surprises! Science World, a non-profit organzation, is thrilled to announce the return of its largest fundraising event, the 7th annual Science of Cocktails, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This soiree, held at the beloved institution, promises to be a night like no other, blending the best of Science World with the unparalleled creativity of the city’s food and beverage industry. Eventgoers will have the chance to sip and savour while exploring exhibitions with other 19+ adults. Tickets are on sale now at scienceworld.ca.…
The Magic of Maple — A Sugar Shack Dining Experience News from the Bearfoot Bistro – Bearfoot Bistro has launched the Quebec Sugar Shack Dining Experience for the first time in Whistler. Available from April 10th to 30th, 2024 three family-style menu options start at $49 per person. Reservations and more information, click here. A tradition rooted in centuries of Quebec culture, Canada proudly recognizes the sugaring season as part of its heritage. Celebrating the maple tree sap harvest in Quebec (sugaring season), where maple trees are tapped to collect the prized sap (liquid gold), is a spring tradition. Sugar shacks are…
Entertainment, food, and fun at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival The Osoyoos Oyster Festival is returning on April 19-20 with two events guaranteed to please fans of fine wine and the briny delight of fresh oysters. The Festival was put on hold during the pandemic and has been revived this year through a collaboration of several partners and under the umbrella of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce. The partners include Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association, the Times Chronicle, Walnut Beach Resort, the Osoyoos Golf Club and Codfathers Seafood Market. “We are thrilled to help welcome back the popular Osoyoos Oyster Festival,”…
Davie Street’s Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines at FREE Consumer Tasting in Advance of Malbec World Day Saturday, April 13th, 2024, Marquis Wine Cellars will host a FREE tasting focused on great-value wines from Argentina. Guests will taste a selection of Argentine Malbecs paired with empanadas. Your chance to get prepared for Malbec World Day. More Events Dedicated to Argentina’s food-friendly flagship varietal, Malbec World Day is celebrated annually on April 17th. It’s a perfect time of year to stock up on your faves in preparation for BBQ season. The Marquis event will feature 7 Malbecs paired with empanadas from Panaderia…
Purdys Chocolatier Is Hopping Into Easter With New “Where’s Philbert?” Game and Chocolates Galore News from Purdy’s – Canada’s beloved chocolatier is spotlighting its much-loved mascot; an adorable plush hedgehog toy by the name of Philbert among its exciting Easter chocolate collection. For the first time, Philbert is bringing fun, mischief, and tons of Purdys treats to households across the country in the form of a game called “Where’s Philbert?” In addition to Easter fun, Purdys Chocolatier will be well-stocked with best-selling chocolates to enjoy and purchase in-store and online. “We know that kids are most excited about two things leading…
L’Abattoir Vancouver Cocktail Week 2024 Scotch Lovers enjoyed L’Abattoir for Vancouver Cocktail Week as Diageo showcased the relationship between Scotch whisky and cuisine. The evening explored the intricate nuances of Scotch whiskies from diverse Scottish regions, and the versatility of Single Malt and Blended whisky both neat and as craft cocktails. World Class Bartender, Jeff Savage and L’Abattoir’s Jenna Gillespie lead us through the Scotch pairings served alongside a five-course dinner curated by L’Abattoir’s culinary team. A Culinary Exploration of Scotch Menu Bluefin tuna, Onion tart, olive Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Chicories, pear, granola, burrata, Caramelized honey vin…
Quick Conversations In Wine – Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you can meet at the 2024 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery in Lillooet, British Columbia. Find more on the Wine Festival here. When and how did you know the wine industry was where you belonged? In our mid-thirties, my husband and I had long talks and did some “self-reflecting” to decide on how we wanted to spend the rest of our working careers and how we could best…
