Ever wanted to learn how to really taste whiskey and scotch? This will be a light night of scotch sampling and sipping. Swallow Tail’s events are always delicious. GLV Join the Swallow Tail Secret Supper Club for a delicious feast and some madcap whiskey swapping. Each couple brings a bottle of whiskey to share with the group. Watch a hilarious Scottish video on how to taste and appreciate whiskies before dinner. Chef will be playing with lots of smoke and spices for the feast. $59 +tip per person Please note: there will be no vegetarian option for this Secret Supper,…
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Awards. Good to see our pal and Quinoa master Marilyn Smith in there. All great books worth of a place on your shelf. GLV Taste Canada the food writing awards drew 64 submissions this year, a brilliant snapshot of the vibrancy and diversity of Canadian culinary publishing. The winners were announced at the well-attended Award Ceremony and Gala Reception on the 4th November at the Arcadian Court in Toronto, hosted by Stefano Faita of CBC TV’s In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita. CULINARY NARRATIVES: French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can Too). Le Billon, Karen.…
If we were in Kelowna we’d be here! Very talented team uniting in the kitchen. GLV This December, Poppadoms is marking their fourth year in business with a special birthday event. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Chef/Owner Jas Dosanj (Poppadoms), Chef Rod Butters (RauDZ Regional Table/micro bar • bites/BC Restaurant Hall of Fame) and Chef Bernard Casavant (BC Restaurant Hall of Fame), and Pastry Chef Sandrine Martin (Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate), who will create their own Indian-inspired course for the one-off ticketed event. ‘4’ will take place at Poppadoms restaurant on Sunday December 15,…
This should be a tasty tour of East Vancouver and we will definitely be out for this one! GLV Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday November 27 from 6pm-9:30pm as Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates in the East Village neighborhood. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to the guests, thereby showcasing their restaurant and promoting their food and chefs. The event is a roving tour that brings guests to the participating restaurants, cafes, deli & brewery, throughout the event and they will by moped, bike, driving, walking, roller skates, skateboarding or carpooling.…
November 20th a family style supper at Kessel & March will feature Urban Diggs free-range muscovy ducks and produce from the farm and Pemberton’s beautiful North Arm Farm. The menu looks amazing and is only $30 per person (drinks not included of course or that would be crazy cheap!). Tasty stuff from a super talented chef. GLV parsnip soup beet salad mixed roast squash creamy polenta brussels sprouts free range muscovy duck (vegetarian option available) homemade apple crumble Check out this review of Kessel & March by the Vancouver Sun’s Mia Stainsby to see why you really should treat yourself to this special evening! Please RSVP…
This Salted Caramel Scotch Ale is not surprisingly full of caramel, dried fig and malt flavours and a definite sweetness and mild saltiness. Lots of buttered caramel on the nose with coffee, vanilla and a marked toastiness. A good sip for the holiday season and would work well with a nice creme caramel or pumpkin pie for the dessert course or some sharp cheeses post or pre dinner.
Today we are pleased to welcome contributor Valerie Van Der Gracht to GLV. Here’s her coverage on TNT. Named Sommelier of the year in 2012 by Vancouver Magazine, California Sunset Magazine, and Vancouver International Wine Festival Terry Threlfall has officially launched his own wine TNT – Terry Nicholas Threlfall – Cerqueira Vineyard – 2012 Chardonnay -Okanagan Valley BC – VQA. This opportunity came about as a collaboration of the Okanagan Wine Campus, a mentorship program created in 2011 by Okanagan Crush Pad, and the beneficiary of the proceeds of the wine sales, B.C. Hospitality Foundation’s Wine Scholarship Fund. The purpose…
IL FESTA DEL FUNGO ‘PUNGENT, EARTHY, INTENSE’ Friday, November 1st to Saturday, November 30th “Nobody knows the truffles I’ve seen,” says CinCin Executive Chef Andrew Richardson. The evening of November 1st will signal the beginning of CinCin’s ninth annual, month-long Festa del Fungo. Join Chef Richardson in celebrating truffles and wild mushrooms, which herald the lusty flavours of autumn. Richardson, whose Michelin-starred skills and contemporary Italian cuisine have been pleasing the appetites of his guests for the past 18 months, has been busy meeting with his suppliers. Together they have selected the finest native examples of mushrooms that best demonstrate the…
Winemakers’ Dinner: November 26 The guests of honour at this dinner will be powerhouse proprietors John Skinner of Painted Rock, and Torsten Allander of Foxtrot Vineyards. Like many wine enthusiasts, John Skinner’s dream of having his own vineyard was born after spending time exploring wineries in the South of France with his family. Sharing the Skinners’ passion for keeping things in the family, Torsten Allander and his wife Kicki believed that the key to producing world class wine was to take total control over the grape growing and winemaking process, from start to finish. Join MARKET for a specially created…
From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s best wine bars will feature a wide assortment of Languedoc wines by-the-glass: Brix, Siena, The Wine Bar, and Seasons In The Park. While the well-known regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy produce some stellar wines, the value in France is to be found in regions that aren’t necessarily on the radar of all wine lovers. Languedoc vineyards produce a wide variety of top quality wines, and they reach our market at prices far below these other regions meaning consumers can sip without empty their bank accounts. In Languedoc wines are most always blends made from a number of grape varieties.…
This year there are almost 2 weeks of celebrations at Whistler’s culinary and wine festival. they are also throwing in some healthy events (not that wine isn’t healthy!). GLV From a celebration of local fare to a journey with winemakers, farmers, brewers, master distillers, chefs and restaurateurs from far and wide; Cornucopia food + drink festival presented by BlueShore Financial is the place to be seen November 7-17. As the interest in exploring local food sources continues to grow; the chefs and restaurateurs participating in Cornucopia are showcasing their commitment to local and sustainable options. With the newly-expanded 11-day event; Cornucopia’s…
If you are oven on Bowen Island be sure to check out this excellent exhibit! GLV No, this isn’t a recipe for disaster. It’s the title for a new exhibit opening at the Gallery at Artisan Square, 589 Artisan Lane on Bowen Island and these are the materials three artists belonging to the same family have chosen to bring their visions to life. Painter Marjorie Mogridge’s lusciously coloured works – made in the early to mid-20th century before she died in 1989 – surrounded her granddaughter Joanne Mogridge (of Cocoa West Chocolatier) as she grew up. Joanne’s own creative urges…
Marquis Wine Cellars and Authentic Wine and Spirits have teamed up again to bring you a very special wine dinner. On Sunday, November 10th we will be hosting a Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker’s dinner at Market by Jean-Georges. The guest of honour at this dinner will be Bob Bertheau who has been the head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle since 2004. Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington’s founding winery with some of the oldest and most acclaimed vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Built in the 1912 the winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition. Ste. Michelle Vintners planted its…
Contest is now closed congrats to Heather on the win! Having lived with someone who was clearly gluten sensitive, it is nice to see that some companies have now come out with gluten-free offerings that don’t taste like sawdust. Udi’s Healthy Foods sent over some treats and I’ve been enjoying their millet-bread, munching on snicker doodles and even developed a recipe for breakfast strata with their baguettes. I don’t have to eat gluten-free, but in fact I do have a stomach condition that rears it’s ugly head from time to time causing me massive discomfort so I can certainly relate. According…
Cocktail enthusiasts headed to the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver where Toronto native Shane Mulvany took home the win with his Brian Lara Swizzle and Banana au Rum recipes. Mulvany works at The Chase in Toronto and also recently won the Hogtown Shakedown at Toronto’s Cocktail Week. Competitors had to make one cocktail with Angostura aromatic bitters and Angostura rum, and another with Angostura aromatic bitters and the liquor of their choice. Mulvany took home $5,000 and the trip to Trinidad to represent Canada in the 2014 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. Brian Lara Swizzle 2oz Angostura 5 Year…
Congratulations to Wild Rice of their 2nd year! This party promises to be tasty and charitable as $5 of each dinner goes to the BCHF. – GLV Saturday, November 16 – New West’s 2nd Anniversary Party: Join us for a special evening as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary. It’s been an amazing two years. Every one in the River Market and the neighbourhood have made us so welcome. In honour of this special evening, Chef Todd Bright has created a special Roast Dinner for only $35 ($5 from every dinner will go to benefit the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF). For…
Congrats to Michelle and Michaela on their tenth year! Join them for wine tasting and a what sounds like a bit of a party! GLV It was a genuine love of wine and the beginning of an incredible friendship that sparked the start of house wine 10 years ago. We’re incredibly grateful for all of the support that the local and international community has given us. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and share some funny behind-the-scenes stories. We promise a bubble bar, a Latin American corner, cheese & wine pairing, blind tasting game as well as good music,…
Toast Comox Valley celebrates ten days of culinary and rejuvenation-focused events, bringing the best of farm and sea to region’s tables As many residents of Canada prepare to accept the impending cold winter months, Comox Valley residents and visitors will be sampling the bounty of another successful harvest during Toast Comox Valley, held Nov. 1 – 10, 2013. Toast Comox Valley, with culinary and rejuvenation events including galas, seminars and cooking classes, celebrates the hard work of more than 450 producers throughout the region. Many of the region’s farmers and suppliers will be on hand to provide tours and tastings…
Udi’s Gluten Free challenged me to make something with their basket of gluten-free goodness that was sent my way. There were leftover veggies and pork in the fridge and it was breakfast time so let’s make a strata. What I like about this breakfast treat is that the ingredients are very flexible. Bread, eggs and milk are the basics, and cheese is always a bonus, but if you’ve got some left over sausage, pork, turkey or ham, chop it up and add it in. Got some spinach or Swiss chard? Throw that in for some added nutrients. Peppers, tomato, corn? …
Fall is here and menus are changing. Join the Kitsilano’s Gramercy Grill for Chef Denis Huang’s new menu. GLV Half Price Brunch Entree October 26/27 when a Second of Equal or Greater Value is Purchased. Weekend Dinner Features: Appetizers Pan Seared Sweet Breads $15 Chef’s Blend Wild Mushrooms & Edamame Red Wine Jus Rabbit Roulade $14 Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers Olive Tapenade Entrees Veal Scalloppine $22 Caper, Lemon Butter Chef’s Choice Vegetable Braised Halibut $22 oiscoise olives, tomatoes, olive oil & Fresh Basil Chef’s Choice Vegetable Maximum of 3 Discounts per Table/Reservation Looking for a Venue for Your Holiday Party? 604 730 5666 Make a Reservation
