Head out to Steveston for some fish and chips on Saturday Nov. 30 and pick up some herring with proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. GLV Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer is proud to announce their third annual charity herring sale on Saturday, November 30th between 7am and 4 pm (or until sold out!) at the south end of Trites Road in Steveston, Richmond, BC (12740 Trites Road). The sale is open to the public with 100% of the proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to help kids with cancer. Last year, all herring was sold out…
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Another awesome way to get in the spirit this weekend! GLV A Vancouver tradition for over 40 years! NOV. 21 – 24. If you’re crazy about Christmasyou will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! If you need a little inspiration to get yourself into the Christmas spirit,you will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! If you need some fresh new gift and decorating ideas –you will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! There’s a lot to see and do at Christmas at Hycroft as you wander through the beautiful Edwardian mansion. Inside, you’ll find all three floors decked out in seasonal splendor thanks to our fabulous decorators and the excellent second floor unique boutiques, and…
It is Joe’s Eggstravaganza $9.95 breakfasts LAST WEEKEND! We headed to Fortes for breakfast last weekend to sample the $9.95 menu. A complete deal and CGLV (Chef Good Life Vancouver) ordered the Chorizo Hash and loved it! The first things the servers show up with are sparkling wine and OJ. They’d love to pour you a mimosa, but we opted for Caesers (mine Virgin for a change) and later on a couple of very fresh coffees. I unfortunately had oysters calling my name AGAIN and then NEEDED lobster benny as opposed to the regular so we didn’t quite have the deal we…
This seasonal Belgian ale from Granville Island Brewing is actually made with organic pumpkin puree adding distinct pumpkin notes. There’s a malty caramel aroma and the brew is crisp with slightly sweet, mildly bitter with notes of Christmas spices, and a malty finish. Love the new labels; don’t let it scare you off. Works well with roast pork and root vegetable mash.
Who doesn’t love afternoon a good long afternoon tea break ? It is the perfect pause from holiday shopping; a chance to relax, check over your list and re-energized. Now on at The Urban Tea Merchant is their very special Holiday Afternoon Tea Service. Cosy into their comfortable chairs at white tablecloth-set tables and choose your favourite tea or treat yourself to Champagne of Tea-infused Prosecco; if in doubt they have a tea sommelier to assist you. The tea tray will arrive and you’ll want to linger over the vast array of carefully crafted tea-infused goodies, both sweet and savoury. We…
Initially the suggestion of candied drinks held little appeal, but after reading through the list, I think you’ll find they sound, well, sweet! GLV As part of the CandyTown festival, Yaletown restaurants have stepped up with candy-themed cocktails! From 6pm until 9pm on Saturday November 23, go on a self-guided CandyTown Cocktail tour. Just ask your server for the special CandyTown featured cocktail at participating restaurants. Lavender martini from Provence Marinaside (pictured) Cactus Club Cafe’s Nothing But Pink Martini The Distillery Bar & Paulies Kitchen’ North Pole Brandy Smash Apricot Brandy, Whiskey, Cinnamon Syrup and Trio of Bitters poured over ice Glowbal Grill’s Fuzzy Peach Elyx Mojito…
What: Come celebrate the kick off of the holiday season with a free outdoor Christmas festival for the whole family in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Who: This event is organized and coordinated by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. When: Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 12:00pm – 9:00pm 12:00pm- 9:00pm – All I Want for Christmas Gift Market – Candy Making at the Candy Hut – Roaming Musicians and Buskers – Christmas Tree Lot by the Yaletown Rotary Club – Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Toy Drive Tent by the Donnelly Foundation 1:00pm- 6:00pm – Visit with Santa in the North Pole 2:00pm- 7:00pm – Live Ice Sculptures…
Contest closed and yah for Sandra! To win: 1) Follow @White_Spot and @GoodLifeVan AND 2) Tweet “#Win 2 copies #WhiteSpotCookbook via @goodlifevan @White_Spot http://ow.ly/r1wFH” Produced in celebration of White Spot’s 85th anniversary, The White Spot Cookbook is a visually-rich collection of memories and recipes conveying the spirit of the legendary restaurant, and its evolution from a single drive-in location in 1928 to a modern family restaurant with more than 65 locations in B.C and Alberta. Fully illustrated with beautiful food photography, the book features recipes for classic dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and Fish & Chips, as well as contemporary feature entrées like…
These are two very talented chefs. Vegetarians aren’t the only ones that will scoop these tickets up. Book soon! GLV Vancouver’s finest vegetarian destination presents a 5 course menu with Curtis Luk & Jimmy Stewart. On December 2, 2013 The Parker is excited to present a 5 course dining event for $49 hosted by our very our Chef Curtis Luk and his friend from Top Chef Canada‘s Season Two, Chef Jimmy Stewart of Housexguest. The two Top Chef alumni will team up to deliver an exclusive coursed tasting menu showcasing some of the finest and surprising ingredients that highlight the end of autumn. Diners…
Buy Your Tickets Online & SAVE! Click here. FREE Parking Lot Shuttle – Compliments of Shuttle Trolley You will discover hundreds of exhibitors, products and new ideas you won’t find in the malls. Complete your Christmas shopping in one swoop and take a break with a cheese seminar or festive stage presentations by Food network superstar Anna Olson with cooking and baking tips that will make you the most sought after hostess/host this Holiday Season. And bring the kids, both young and old. They can amuse themselves with making model airplanes and automobiles and maybe even shop for gifts for you. It’s all…
The preserves, chocolate and macarons are perfect for gifts and for entertaining this holiday season! GLV The artisanal preserves and ‘friends’ are the featured attraction at the weeklong Pop-up Preservatory – until November 24th. Vista D’oro chose the location as the ultimate venue with the perfect neighbours – Les Amis du Fromage and just down the road from Gourmet Warehouse! The preserves will be available alone or in one of the five, about to be launched, ‘Trio’ packs; The Entertainer, The Bachelor, The Mixologist, The Sweet Tooth and The Epicurean. Each checkered ‘Trio’ pack comes with three (no kidding) preserves and inside each…
This looks like an interesting event coming up this week; tasty and entertaining. GLV Winner Winner, Ken Tsui and Rain City Chronicles are teaming up in a new culinary partnership, and on November 21st and 22nd, you’re invited to experience Cafeteria. With Templeton High built in 1927 and Strathcona Elementary in 1921, this event will transform their historic cafeterias into a playful food experience that finds inspiration in deliciously elevating the most nostalgic school cafeteria flavours. In partnering with Rain City Chronicles and their show series Tales from Public School, Cafeteria serves as an introduction to Vancouver premier storytelling evening in…
La Table: Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner on November 21 Le Parisien presents Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked on the third Thursday of November with great festivities in France. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01am, just weeks after the wine grapes have been harvested. Parties are held throughout the country and around the globe to celebrate this first wine of the season. Le Parisien is celebrating this grand French tradition on Thursday, November 21 with a three-course family-style dinner, paired with Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau. With a very short maceration of 3 to 5…
Cookbook signing happening this Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at Crate & Barrel in Vancouver. Celebrated baker Rosie Daykin – founder of Vancouver sweet spot, Butter Baked Goods bakery – will be coming to Oakridge to sign copies of her new book, Butter Baked Goods: Nostalgic Recipes From a Little Neighbourhood Bakery. More than 100 recipes for homemade treats and childhood favorites—old time classics, rich in nostalgic flavors, that you will want to make time and time again. Butter Baked Goods is a gorgeously illustrated cookbook, packed with delicious recipes perfect for celebrating a special holiday with family and friends, or…
Don’t miss Coquitlam Centre’s 5th Annual Unwrapped – A Charity Night of Shopping! Arguably the most exciting shopping event of the season – for one night only, come enjoy special offers, discounts, and ‘glam’ stations. Check out the most fashionable holiday-inspired looks and get ready to dazzle during this most wonderful time of the year. Come with friends and family to relish in festive tunes and entertainment and enjoy tastings from local restaurant, wineries and breweries. Pictures with Santa will also be available by donation. Over $16,000 dollars in prizes make this a night of fashionable, feel-good fun. 100% of all ticket sales…
Congrats to Cindy #winner! Each month Tea Sparrow offers a variety of world-class blends delivered to your door. Excellent Holiday gifts sourced from all over the world www.TeaSparrow.com. The Westcoast Christmas show is at the Tradex in Abbotsford: Friday, November 22nd, 2013 Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 Sunday, November 24th, 2013 11 AM – 9 PM 10 AM – 6 PM 10 AM – 5 PM Win a box of tea from Tea Sparrow and 2 tickets to West Coast Christmas Show by: 1) Follow @goodlifevan of twitter 2) Tweet “RT and comment on post at http://ow.ly/qT8cL to win tea @goodlifevan @teasparrow & 2tics to @WestCoastXMas”…
This weekend artists open their studios to the public for a once a year viewing of some of Vancouver’s best crafts. A great excuse to explore the neighbourhood. GLV Friday, November 15 – 5:00 – 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday November 16 & 17 11:00 am – 6:00 pm The 17th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl – Vancouver’s 3-day visual arts, design and crafts festival. This event involves more than 15,000 people visiting artists in their studios in the area bounded by Main Street and Victoria Drive north of First Avenue in Vancouver, Canada. NEW – Studio Preview – Thursday November 14,…
While all Burlesque is challenging, these ladies are going for a full ten minutes. Can’t wait to see those tassels twirl. GLV On November 30th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance only to perform a full ten minute act!! Will the performers be able to please, tease and captivate their audience for a full ten minutes? Expect outlandish props, projections, and over the top narratives as a stunning variety of unique and spectacular Burlesque…
On November 7 CRAFT BEER MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR “Where everything’s on tap” opened their doors. Located on 1st Avenue in the Olympic Village neighbourhood and housed in the historic SALT Building this purveyor of 140 beverages on tap is sure to be a big hit. The restaurant is impressive in stature. Seating up to 480 patrons when including the mezzanine and the private dining room for up to 25. In summertime add another 50 seats on the outdoor deck. The design and layout keep the space in perspective with seating areas dispersed about the main floor. Patrons have a…
Udi’s Gluten Free challenged me to make 2 items from something in their basket of gluten-free goodness that was sent my way. My first recipe was a savoury strata and now I move onto sweets with a white chocolate bread pudding 1 loaf Udi’s Gluten-Free baguette 3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts 4 Tbsp + more for drizzling Frangelico or other hazelnut liquor 1/2 cup white sugar 3 oz semisweet white chocolate chopped or white chocolate chips Cube baguette and place 1/2 in a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cranberries, chocolate…
