Events to check out if food is of interest. GLV Ned Bell Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Okanagan native Ned Bell is committed to creating globally inspired dishes with locally grown ingredients. As exclusive corporate chef at the Urban Cultivator and executive chef of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, which includes YEW seafood + bar, Ned doesn’t stray far from his farm to table cooking philosophy. Ned is no stranger to the media and has worked with many culinary stars, including Rob Feenie and Michel Jacob, among others. Presenting: The “Big Red” Chowda Sunday, October 20 at 1PM* Trevor Bird…
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Now this sounds delicious! Duck tacos, devilled eggs and southeastern inspiration! GLV From October 18 to 31, MARKET by Jean-Georges will be welcoming Atlanta’s famed Cook Hall. Featuring regional American fare, updated and refined for the modern diner’s palate, Cook Hall is a fun and contemporary take on the traditional American gastropub. Under the direction of renowned Atlanta chef David Gross, Cook Hall offers global gastropub fare with an emphasis on shareable plates of varying size. A playful take on gourmet small bites is composed of dishes like Devilled Egg with Gulf Blue Crab, Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Egg and Parmesan…
Head down to East Van’s Powell Street for their Oktoberfest family-style supper on October 18 and 25th. With breads, salads, meats and veggie sides, pretzels, salads, bratwurst, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and desserts such as Black Forest Cake, you’ll have everything you could ever want for Oktoberfest without having to travel to Germany. This is a delicious restaurant even on non-festival nights. They are serving up Seasonal Beer from Parallel 49 as an added bonus!
Each year Hastings House hosts guest chefs at their excellent country house hotel for an event entitled “Chefs Across the Water”. I’ve attended several of these events in the past, but they’ve never had an entirely vegetarian menu. In general I thought this was a good thing as I do like my meat; however after dining on Cotter’s plates, I’ve definitely changed my view. This year Hastings House focused on just one event instead of the usual three or more. Proceeds from the event kindly go to Salt Spring Agricultural Alliance’s effort to establish a produce cold storage and production facility.…
Lynn Crawford comes to us with another book, this time featuring recipes she likes to cook at home. I am very tempted to try many of these trendy and retro recipes myself; our Lynn is obviously influenced by the best from eras past and present. GLV We are very pleased to pair Lynn with Forage, a new-ish eatery in town, one that relishes the cooking traditions of the past and offers a casual and amiable atmosphere for their guests. On Wednesday, October 16th, we will welcome Lynn to Forage Restaurant at the Listel Hotel on Robson Street. The time for…
This fall, Languedoc Wines are sponsoring an exciting new promotion in four of Vancouver’s top wine bars: The Wine Bar: 1167 Marinaside Crescent Brix: 1138 Homer Street Siena: 1485 West 12th Ave Seasons in the Park: Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s hottest wine bars will feature a wide assortment of Languedoc wines by-the-glass – a great opportunity for active Vancouverites to discover the flavour of the South of France! Languedoc is proud to shine a Vancouver-wide spotlight on their premium quality wines from now until November 14th. Folks…
Fan of chowder? Sample many at this tasty event. – GLV Ocean Wise™, a national sustainable seafood initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium, proudly announces this year’s line-up of Ocean Wise chef finalists in Vancouver who will brandish their ladles and battle to take home the city’s best sustainable seafood chowder title. Tickets for the 2013 Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown competition, on November 20 at the Vancouver Aquarium, are available online at vanaqua.org/chowdown. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment as the event sells out early every year. Although considered a friendly cook-off, the annual Vancouver…
Grab A Glass And Help Conserve Aquatic Life at the Aquarium on October 18, 2013. Join over 500 foodies and wine lovers as the Vancouver Aquarium is transformed into a magical after-hours experience, in support of our conservation and education programs. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Aquarium at night, this is one of those special nights where young professionals gather to celebrate great wine, fine food—and most importantly—the greater social conscience that has made Toast to the Coast one of the Aquarium’s top fundraising events. Nosh on exquisite canapés from leading Ocean Wise™ Restaurants, sample the best of B.C.’s local wines, enjoy…
Check out @fablekitchen @theaugustjack @romersburgers for Thanksgiving Feasts! Fable – Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner: one night only harvest table seating Sunday October 13th; 6:30pm, $60 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage; daily, $9 August Jack – $1 Oysters all night Sunday, from 5pm. La Cigale…
Heading out tonight on West 4th? Lots to do. Oktoberfest, Mexican, butter chicken….come hungry! GLV The August Jack – Celebrate Oktoberfest October 12th!; $20 includes 1l stein of beer, bratwurst, spaetzle & house-made sauerkraut. Reservations a must: 604-428-007. Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage;…
Head to the BCLDB TODAY for the #bestofbc release. – GLV Every year, BC Liquor Stores carefully selects a small collection of BC wines which are in limited supply and high demand for their ‘Best of BC’ release. In the interest of fairness to all of their customers, the whole selection is released at once, and this year’s release takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Signature BC Liquor Stores across BC. It’s ‘first-come, first served’, so BC wine fans are encouraged to hurry down and snap up the very best that our province has to offer. In support of…
Skills and Spills, the BC Hospitality Foundation’s much-anticipated first-ever industry games, takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Hellenic Cultural Centre (4500 Arbutus Street) in Vancouver from 12noon to 5pm. Registration opens at 10:30am. Skills and Spills is the industry’s chance to take a day off work, dress up in outlandish costumes, team build and compete against approximately 25 properties from across the city during what may be the ultimate ‘Sunday Funday’ ever! PLUS – it’s a chance to raise funds and awareness for a charity that has given back so much to the community. Confirmed participants include…
Only 3 more days for Feast of Fourth! Live music, beer tasting, restaurant hop. – GLV Tangoo Night Kitsilano – 3 resto hop (O5 Tea, Trattoria, The Bimini) 1 price – $60 (incl. tax & gratuity). Book now – these nights sell-out fast! http://tangoo.ca/?q=/tangoo/night/80 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Rowan’s Roof – Live music 9pm – no cover; NY Steak & Prawns: juicy 8oz striploin & 4 jumbo prawns, roasted potatoes, vegetables &…
Still deciding whether you’ll cook up the turkey or head out? A couple spots around Kitsilano are making it easier for you. – GLV Gramercy Grill Sunday & Monday from 5pm Reservations Recommended A p p e t i z e r C h o i c e Soup of the Day or Mixed Lettuces & Yam Chips miso ginger vinaigrette E n t r e e C h o i c e Oven Roasted Turkey cornbread, sausage & pine nut stuffing buttermilk mashed potatoes & gravy citrus cranberry compote roasted red pepper, zucchini & carrots Glazed Honey Ham mixed mushroom sauté pineapple ginger chutney roasted red pepper, zucchini &…
In SEARCH OF 1000-Year-Old Majestic Sake Rice Pidgin invites guests to join Vancouver’s preeminent sakemaker Masa Shiroki to explore the unique flavours of Toshimori Shuzo’s Sakehitosuji collection. On October 29th at 6PM, Masa matches rice wines with a five-course tasting menu designed by Pidgin’s executive chef Makoto Ono. Toshimori Shuzo is a boutique sake producer, crafting sake of the highest quality from the warmer western region of Okayama since 1898. The brewery devoted years to reviving “Akaiwa Omachi”, an extinct wild rice stock known to be the grandfather of a number of popular sake rice varieties. Mr. Tamura, Toshimori Shuzo’s…
A battle of IPAs with dinner by Chef Whittaker? We will be there! GLV Wednesday, October 30 6:30 pm @ Forage Yes, we love the flight of the bumblebee, but the Flight of the IPA at Forage is a way better buzz! Rick Green of @BCBrews and president of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will host a four course dinner at Forage, each course designed by Chef Chris Whittaker, with Rick Green pairing two different three ounce IPA samplers. You decide your favourite beer per course, and your favourite overall. From appies to dessert, this is a beer lovers’ delight. Added…
Free Wine Tasting, Beer Dinners, Palm Reading, 50% off wine! Deal! GLV Kitsilano Wine Cellar – Free wine tasting with That’s Life Gourmet Wines; 4pm to 6pm The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe – Palm Reading with Madame Anna – every Thursday, 3pm to 5pm Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 The BiBo Pizzeria Cucina – Sagra del Vino: our entire wine list is 50%…
Contest Closed Congrats to SANAZ! In honour of the Oakridge Style Heist GLV is giving away a $50 Gift Cert to Oakridge. To win: 1) Post “RT 2 win $50 gift cert from @goodlifevan to @Oakridgestyle http://ow.ly/pCu4r” 2) Follow @goodlifevan 2) Leave a comment on this post as to your fav Oakridge store OAKRIDGE TO STAGE FIRST EVER ‘STYLE HEIST’ THIS FALL This fall, Oakridge Centre wants to know what’s on your style wish list, as it hosts its first ever Style Heist, starting October 1st and running though November 8th, 2013. Shoppers are invited to share why they are most deserving…
Part of the @SustenanceFest Eat Green year round! GLV Thursday Oct 10th 7 – 8 pm Eating Green Workshop Location: Choices Markets’ Annex Kitchen, located at Choices Floral Shop and Annex – 2615 West 16th Ave, Vancouver Host: The World In A Garden Reducing red meat consumption has been identified as number three among the ‘Top 5′ biggest potential Ecological Footprint-reducing contributions being used by Vancouver’ s Greenest City Lighter Footprint “Feet to the Fire” Committee as a baseline. Learn to Eat Green with nutrient- dense greens that you can harvest year round, with Holistic Nutritionist and Urban Gardener, Tricia Sedgwick. You…
More Tasty Adventures! GLV DAVIDs Tea – Purdy’s Chocolate/Tea Pairing Night: prize draws, free samples of Lattes, chocolates & teas; 6-9pm, FREE The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage; daily, $9 The BiBo Pizzeria…
