Saturday, 27 July 2013 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Vista D’oro Farms & Winery 346 208 Street Langley, BC V2Z Canada View Map Head to the farm! , Saturday July 27th, to celebrate the Green Walnut at Vista D’oro Farms & Winery! Join Vista D’Oro’s favourite chefs/creators/farmers to spend the day at the farm and celebrate Green Walnut. A day to share a little taste of what they do and give them a chance to tell their unique story! Share this event on Facebook and Twitter Vista D’oro Farms & Winery http://www.vistadoro.com/
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If you love to cycle and enjoy discovering the local bounty from the surrounding land and sea, register for the 3rd annual Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour. The 2013 event takes place on Saturday, Aug 10th and Sunday Aug 11th. Stay the weekend and explore a variety of farms! A new route on the beautiful Comox Peninsula will be attractive to returning and new riders. This years 4 unique tours includes berry to dairy farms, wine tastings to heritage vegetables, sprouts to oysters, and the Comox Valley Farmers Market. The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour is great way to cycle some of the regions most stunning rural…
Today’s the day! Good Life Vancouver has a tent at 4th Avenue and Cypress where we will be presenting The Gramercy Grill (meatballs and lemon tarts at 1 pm), The Butcher The Baker The Wine and Cheesemaker – An Okanagan Cookbook, Vancouver Food Tour, Sip Natural Soda and Kind Snack Bars to give you a break from the crowds and a spot to hang out for a bit. COME VISIT 11-4 pm. Created with love in 2011 by the members of the Kitsilano 4th Avenue Business Association, this year’s festival will feature TWELVE stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver’s top musical performers – a veritable…
With cherries in season, and tasting oh so very very good, I thought fruit for breakfast and went with muffins. Recipe courtesy of BC Tree Fruits. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all purpose flour 1/4 cup (60 mL) white sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt 1 egg 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter 1 cup (250 mL) B.C. Brand cherries, pitted, chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) white sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) all purpose flour 1/2 tbsp (7.5 mL) butter Directions Preheat oven…
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL & HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING JULY 8 – AUGUST 17, 2013 Enjoy an evening under the stars July 8th – August 17th at Malkin Bowl (610 Pipeline Road) in Stanley Park as Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Legally Blonde: The Musical and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for its 67th season. Tickets available now by phone 604.696.4295 or online www.tuts.ca. Legally Blonde: The Musical, written by Heather Hach, Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin, is an exhilarating re-imagining of the hit film about sorority girl Elle Woods, her little dog Bruiser and…
What’s the most popular vegetable in the world? Tomato! Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Will Beere is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with just about everything and our three-course menu come with difficult choices because of it. Three course Tomato Prix Fix menu for $48 is only available from July 10th to the 28th and also available à la carte. Reservations essential: 604-731-5020 / http://www.bistropastis.com/reservations/ Tomato Menu July…
On Monday, July 8, 2013, the MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition held its Vancouver finals at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 250 participants enjoyed an evening of culture and creativity whilst tasting original cocktails specially created by 11 mixologists selected in last April’s regional qualifiers. Of the 11 finalists, Mike Shum of the Fairmont Pacific Rim was awarded the MWL Jury’s Choice for his “The Roundhouse Kick”, a Campari and SKYY Vodka variation of the classic “High Kick”, while Shea Hogan from The Shameful Tiki Room received the Public’s Choice award for his Canadian Club based cocktail, “Walker”. As a…
On Saturday, July 13th Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria will be hosting an evening of food and wine with internationally acclaimed Neapolitan pizza chef Roberto Caporuscio of the wildly popular Keste Pizza & Vino and Don Antonio by Starita Pizzeria in New York City. In his first visit to Vancouver, Roberto will be giving a presentation on the making of a traditional Neapolitan Pizza as he prepares an exclusive three-course meal that includes his unique Neapolitan pizza creations. Caporuscio’s restaurants have earned him a world-renowned reputation that has led to high critical acclaim. New York Magazine designated his pizza as the “#1 Pizza in…
CONTEST CLOSED Two of Calgary’s best burlesque stars, Raven Virginia and Miyuki Divine will be rocking the burlesque stage at the Electric Owl Friday July 12th at Blue Morris’ Rock and Roll Burlesque show. To win: 1) Comment on this post with the name of one of the performers on July 12, 2013 2) Follow @goodlifevan of twitter 3) Tweet “RT AND comment #win 2 tics July 12 #burlesque #giveaway @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/mLIa4 ” Miyuki Divine has been an avid burlesque performer since 2006 and is a permanent member of Calgary’s Garter Girls Burly-Q Revue. Both Raven Virginia and Miyuki Divine recently…
Two of Calgary’s best burlesque stars, Raven Virginia and Miyuki Divine will be rocking the burlesque stage at the Electric Owl Friday July 12th at Blue Morris’ Rock and Roll Burlesque show. “It’s especially exciting to have the opportunity to perform with Blue’s live band” says Raven Virginia, who runs the Garter Girls School of Burlesque in Calgary. Having met Blue Morris at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival a couple years back, they have been talking for some time about joining forces for a show in Vancouver. Miyuki Divine has been an avid burlesque performer since 2006 and is a…
While the Best of Bridge has always been my go to for old-school recipes, I now have another cookbook on the shelf which is a treat to both read and cook from. Rebecca Klemke has managed to pen a memoir to her grandmother and a recipe book all in one. Take more than a few moments to enjoy her writing and anecdotes of her food memories throughout the past few decades in her family kitchen. There certainly aren’t any molecular gastronomy techniques or fancy foams between these covers, but experienced and beginner cooks will enjoy her recipes and stellar cooking…
I used to think of Burgoo as a place to head to in the winter for stews and heavier dishes. They even bill themselves as a soup and stewhouse, but they are in fact much more than just that. On Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano, they have a lovely patio and there’s a new seasonal menu showcasing summer items such as ceviche and poke as well as salads and lighter soups. The wine and beer list is locally focused and service is prompt and friendly. We stopped in for a meal and gobbled up the fresh Summer Greens salad with bacon,…
Glowbal Group has an empire of restaurants and is responsible for filling the bellies of many both night and day, week after week all around Vancouver. In Kitsilano they’ve gone Italian with Trattoria , a great place to grab a quick lunch, or linger and enjoy a few bottles of wine at dinner. Perfect date spot as it’s hopping and therefore provides content for conversations and there’s also a few cuddly corners romantics can snuggle into. Pasta nights are Tuesday where everything is $11, but if you want in get there early. I’m a huge fan of their carpaccio served atop…
The Kaboom Box is so good they have to have two! Famous for the Gulf Island Fried Oyster Po’Boy made will local panko-breaded oysters, their own tartar sauce and a side of slaw and skinny fries as well as the cart-smoked Smoked Salmon “Salmwich” served on a whole wheat bun with a smear of spicy mayo. This food truck is 100% Oceanwise and 200% great! There’s also veggie burgers, BC venison burgers and poutine with mushroom gravy and a tasty crab cake salad. A lot of local love can be found at this truck. Usually at Granville Street and West Georgia…
Join the Misha Piatigorsky Trio – Misha Piatigorsky, Chris Wabich and Neil Swainson on a tour of the best of Cowichan’s Wineries before their performances at the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival Stage (6pm) and the Duncan Garage Showroom on (8:30pm). The Juice & Jazz Wine Tour: Averill Creek at 11 am Venturi-Schulze at 12:30 pm Blue Grouse at 2 pm Zanatta Winery at 3 pm finishing with a meal with Chef Fatima da Silva at Vinoteca Zanatta. Please RSVP for the meal to Chef Fatima at 250.709.2279. Please RSVP to Mary Ann at contactmaryann@me.com for the Juice and Jazz Tour. We need to advise the wineries…
For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille. Guests are invited to celebrate this national holiday on July 14 at Vancouver’s very own two corners of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano and Le Parisien in the West End. Bastille Day is a time for sharing good food and wine with friends and neighbours. Both restaurants have planned festive menus so guests can relax and enjoy with loved ones. In addition to great food, Bistro Pastis presents Vancouver’s very own chansonnier, Josh Minsky. Guests may find themselves singing along with Josh in a rousing rendition of…
July’s Bittered Sling Bistro features the huge portfolio of historically important spirits from Brown-Forman, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Stepping up to the plate this month are two bartenders equally engaging when it comes to the history of cocktails and our industry – reigning BSBistro Season 1 & 2 winner, Gerry Jobe (currently the Okanagan Brand Ambassador for Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, formerly of Raudz Regional Table) steps up on July 10. On July 31, award-winning bartender and corporate beverage director from the Donnelly Group, Trevor Kallies (he’s also a manager for the Tales of…
Along Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue there are many places to shop for a sip of something special. There’s everything from wine to coffee, but O5 Tea is certainly one of the more exotic shops along this street; they are serving up tea creations in an ultra modern space. Sourcing teas from around the globe, these people know how to brew up an excellent cup of tea and serve green, white, oolong, dark, black and tisane from regions such as China, Taiwan and the Himalayas. Along with teas they also have a selection of savoury and sweet treats crafted with their…
Street Meet is a Mediterranean-themed food truck with a keen focus on serving local and sustainable food. Chefs Alessandro Vianello and Chef Mike Carter, well-known to the Vancouver food community are behind this tasty truck which can be fond around town frequently on Burrard at Pender. The menu currently includes their amazing cripy risotto balls a vegetarian poutine, pork belly bites and a pork sandwich and a tuna nicoise salad along with other equally delicious items. Catch the truck at the Khatshalano Art + Music Festival July 20, 2013. MENU Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich $12 – Organic Local Pork, Apple Chutney,…
THE ARTS CLUB PUTS THE CELEBRITY IN ITS SPECIAL PRESENTATION SUMMER COOKING CLASSES The Arts Club Theatre Company’s duo of July Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes will showcase sumptuous summer fare and fine B.C. wine. Top chefs from YEW seafood + bar and La Quercia move from the kitchen to the patio to demonstrate how to prepare refined menus with distinct themes. The first evening is dedicated to the art of the barbecue, and the second to delectable Northern Italian cuisine. The popular fundraising classes are held in private luxury homes in Vancouver and West Vancouver. Sean Murray of YEW seafood…
