Dine Out Vancouver – it’s on! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations. Along with the regular dineout menus there’s also some pretty cool events this week as well. Check out Vancouver Foodsters West End Brunch Crawl January 19, Atlantis Night Circus and Swallow Tail’s Secret Supper Soiree. The VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL January 18 – February 14, 2014 New participants for 2014 include: East Van Roasters (Gastown), Last Crumb Bakery & Cafe (Main St.), Koko Monk Chocolates (Kitsilano) and Uva Wine Bar (Downtown), as well…
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CLOSED! Want the #WIN chance to relax in a beautiful Suite at the Pan Pacific Hotel? Kick off 2014 in style and comfort with SocialShopper! Enter to win a fabulous two-night stay at the Pan Pacific hotel right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! The winner will also receive 4 tickets to Fly Over Canada, incorporating state-of-the-art technology to bring you some of Canada’s most thrilling sights. Winner picked January 21! CLICK HERE TO ENTER SocialShopper currently has a great deal for a One-Night Stay for Two People at Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, Plus 2 Tickets to FlyOver Canada & More,…
Looking for a way to try some new local food? Hawkers Market is coming up February 8 and is always full of tasty treats, wine and craft beer, and even a DJ. Food trucks are on site should you need more than just a sample. Isn’t it time to restock the cupboards after all the holiday entertaining? GLV Picture the lovely ladies of OMG Cajeta! Mexican caramel spread made with goat’s milk in vanilla, espresso and rum flavours! Tickets here
Beer and food pairing 101 and more. An event for beer lovers. GLV Tuesday, January 28 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm We are excited to welcome award winning brewery, Central City, as host of our first Brewmaster Dinner in 2014! Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting! Executive Chef Cam McGowan will create a special four course menu to pair with our partner Brewmaster’s selection of beers. Tickets sell fast! Don’t miss out on a night filled with good company, great food and local brews! Here for details.
The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is the last step in the final competition. Saturday, February 8, 2014 Saturday, February 8, 2014 The format of this Grand Finale event will be the same as the Gold Medal Plates event that was held in each city. 5:45 pm VIP Reception – to be held in the same rooms as the Chef’s…
This is a not to miss event for seafood lovers. GLV Chef Pabst’s ‘Home Grown’ Initiative Draws Crowds This February executive chef Frank Pabst of Vancouver’s Blue Water Cafe will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his sustainable seafood festival. Aptly named “Unsung Heroes”, Pabst initially created the month-long event to bring awareness to local and unique seafoods and to avoid species that are over-fished or harvested in ways that can damage ocean beds. It is now one of the most-anticipated events on the city’s culinary calendar. “Our objective was – and is – to utilize lesser-known ingredients while introducing guests…
EVENT ALERT! You may not need gluten free beer and you may not think you like cider, but I am sure you will find some great examples of both at this event. GLV February 8th @ 12:00PM – 4:00PM More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult, however more and more gluten-free options exist, such as most ciders and the increasing number of Gluten-reduced and Gluten-free craft beers. Join us at CiderWISE to try some of these unique and delicious alternatives. We’ll be showcasing ciders and gluten free beers made locally and…
Would You Like to Be a Farmer? This workshop is for people thinking about farming, on any scale, as a new career. Start your exploration into all aspects of farming from crops and land to business. Learn what is involved daily, seasonally, and continuously. Offered in partnership with the Organic Farming Institute of BC. PEN: Jan. 25, Sat, 12:30 – 4:30PM $44 (+ GST) The direct link to registration on the Okanagan College website is here: http://bit.ly/1kbw633
You don’t have to be a student to appreciate a sweet deal, $5 dessert tasting on the evenings of January 20th and 21st in the SUB Ballroom. Fantastic desserts accompanied by specially selected teas from David’s Tea. Chocolate Frissant – Swiss Bakery The hottest hybrid of 2013; a blend of a French croissant and an American fritter. Image courtesy of Food Gays. Red Bean Green Tea Bavarian Cake – St. Germain Bakery A fluffy and delicious dessert that could probably win the final round on Chopped. Pavlova Cake – Sweet William’s Desserts An Australian dessert named after a Russian ballet dancer.…
Some of our best dishes from the past few years have come out of the Kitsilano Daily Kitchen’s kitchen so make 2014 the year you try the restaurant again or for the first time! Kits Daily is not doing Dine Out Vancouver, instead they will be sampling four plates for $42 and the tasting menu will change every night between Jan 13th and Feb 19th. The Daily Six Course Culinary Adventure will be offered each night for $65 per person – and will include all the best bites, and some of the more adventurous bits. (…ask and we can cook the nasty bits too.) New…
DEAL ALERT! Annual Due Per Uno Sale at the Olive Oil Merchant! Grab one for you and one for your… friend! This year’s selection includes duos from a good cross section of the boot: Bianchini Cuvee from Le Marche, Tenuta Rasciatano and De Carlo Organic from Puglia, Geraci from Sicily, Librandi Organic from Calabria and Vantera from Campania. Quantities are limited. Sale ends midnight on January 25th or whenever the shelves are empty. http://www.oliveoilmerchant.com/Annual-DuePerUno-Sale-s/51.htm
EVENT ALERTS! Tuesday, February 4th 2014 Sonoma County Vintners will host two exceptional winemaker dinners in Vancouver. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar will feature the wines of Sonoma County’s Siduri Wines and Novy Family Wines, hosted by Siduri Proprietor Adam Lee. Blue Water’s Executive Chef, Frank Pabst, will prepare a special four-course dinner menu to match the wines. On the same evening, Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar will showcase Rodney Strong Vineyards, Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 American Winery of the Year. The Sonoma County region winery’s top wines will be presented by Winemaker Rick Sayre and paired with an unforgettable…
EVENT ALERT! On January 25 & 26 at the PNE Forum over 60 vendors along with educational speakers. Nutritionists, registered dieticians and media personalities like Kathy Smart and Desiree Nielsen will be on site giving cooking demonstrations, and offering invaluable advice and tips for living the gluten-free lifestyle. Tickets are available online for $12 until January 24, 2014, and for $15 (cash) at the door. Children ages 10 or under get in free and must be supervised by an adult. For the first time this year, attendees can also download the Gluten Free Expo app from the Apple and Android app…
EVENT ALERT! Come meet the Chef, interact with the raw food community and sample delicious culinary creations! I did the vegan cheese making class in December and loved it! GLV 1. How to make a green coktail 2. How to make almond milk and green tea mocha late 3. Kale chips 4. Cheese-dip 5. Chocolate balls 6. Zucchini pasta with Marinara sauce 7. Avocado chocolate cream with fruit salad $65(Raw BC members 10% off) ($58 for RawBC members) Indigo food cafe,2589 W 16 Ave, Vancouver For additional information Lovena B Galyide Raw Food Chef and Instructor 1-604-537 7288 lovena@indigofood.org
The weekend is here and you’re hungry to get out and try something new. And yes I meant to be that bad. Dine Out Vancouver – coming very soon!!!! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations. Temper Pastry West Vancouver Grand Opening – January 11 8am-5pm The Temper Team is very excited to invite you to their Grand Opening! Amazing pastries made fresh daily, hand crafted chocolates, delicious…
EVENT ALERT! The VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL is back for its fourth year, and this time, even more chocolate makers have come together to spike their hot chocolate drinks with the wildest, most delicious flavours you can imagine. 25 CHOCSTARS — 28 DAYS — 60+ CRAZY FLAVOURS! How much fun is that?! January 18 – February 14, 2014. Chocolate will make you happy. ~~~~~~~ FIND A HOT CHOCOLATE BY VENUE ~~~~~~~ Click a link below or choose from the column on the left. BEAUCOUP BAKERY BEL CAFE BELLA GELATERIA + TO DIE FOR BANANA BREAD BLENZ COFFEE New! –(4 locations) CHOCOLATE ARTS CHOCOLATERIE DE LA NOUVELLE FRANCE COCOA NYMPH…
EVENT ALERT! This is an event not to be missed. I may just be reciting some poetry here. GLV When Scottish and Chinese cultures blend in Gung Haggis Fat Choy. Enjoy traditional Chinese New Year’s foods along with HAGGIS. January 26 2014 Floata Restaurant 180 Keefer Street Vancouver COST: $65 single ticket or $625 for table of 10 CONTACT: Kristin Cheung or Todd Wong604-872-3464.E-mail http://www.gunghaggis.com
EVENT ALERT! Taste BC is an incredible chance to try food, wine and beer from our BC producers. We will be there! GLV Every January for 20 years, Liberty Merchant Company hosts a fundraising event that sets the bar high for the new year. Liberty is once again recruiting British Columbia’s finest food and beverage purveyors for Taste BC: a fundraiser for the Oak Tree Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s Hospital’s Oak Tree Clinic provides specialized HIV care for infected women, pregnant women, partners, children and youth, and support services for affected families. Thanks to the generosity of…
EVENT ALERT! Presented by Tourism Vancouver, Street Food Vancouver Society, and the Downtown Vancouver BIA January 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 11am – 3pm Wednesday through Friday 11am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday North Plaza, Vancouver Art Gallery FREE ENTRY Returning for a third year, Street Food City III; Vancouver’s original street food gathering, is your opportunity to sample from a collection of Vancouver’s Street Food carts all in one convenient location. This was a huge success the last two years and now it’s back again!! BTents, tables, seating and music make for a festive mid-winter outdoor festival! Gather and…
EVENT ALERT! Presented by Vancouver FanClub and the Vancouver Friends for Life Society Vancouver FanClub, 1050 Granville January 23 $25 $50 Doors open 6:00pm 7:00pm Dinner, 8:30pm Show Welcome to the Birdcage! The Vancouver Friends for Life Society and Vancouver FanClub partner again to present this live glam re-interpretation of a cult classic drag cabaret. Enjoy a three-course dinner at Vancouver FanClub along with a stellar cabaret show starring celebrity Vancouver Drag Queens Joan-E, Carlotta Gurl and Coco. This high heeled evening of Drag Queen glamour is sure to delight, with partial proceeds benefitting the Vancouver Friends for Life Society.…
