THE “PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK” MERGES CANADIAN FLAVOURS WITH THE ORIGINAL PILSNER Thirty-eight celebrated chefs from across Canada have contributed their favourite Pilsner Urquell-inspired recipes to a limited edition cookbook designed for the chef-at-home. From Braised Alberta Spring Creek Beef Short Ribs to Haute Poutine with Duck Confit and Quebec Cheese Curds, the PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK takes Canadian flavours to new heights by utilizing the rich, full-bodied lager as a recipe component or accompaniment. The cookbook will be available for a small donation at a series of tasting events, along with select participating restaurants, this Fall. All…
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“…IT’S SHOWTIME!”… AS CULINARY APPRENTICESTAKE THE STAGE FOR DINING DEBUT Twenty-four future chefs from the Pacific Northwest Region of Fairmont Hotelstake the spotlight to debut their culinary skills at gala dinner On Tuesday, October 30, twenty-four apprentices from Fairmont Hotels in the Pacific Northwest region will strut their cooking stuff at a culinary debut at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The evening begins with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by a six-course dinner and wine pairings at 6:30 p.m. CTV anchor Coleen Christie is master of ceremonies. Tickets are $129 per person and include the reception, dinner, wine, taxes…
Sponsored by Liberty Wine Merchants, Fall Into The Market is Granville Island’s annual event in support of the BC SPCA. An evening featuring coastal wines and tasty samples from Granville Island food purveyors, all proceeds from ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the SPCA. For more information contact any Liberty Wine Merchant location, or visit www.libertywinemerchants.com.
November 24 – 7am – 4pm or until sold out! 12740 Trites Rd, (south end), Richmond, BC http://mapq.st/rLcGJM Price: (cash only) $10 for a 20 lb bag, or bring your 5 gal pail To volunteer or sponsor email us: fhkwcinfo@gmail.com Event Updates: www.facebook.com/ fishermenhelpingkidswithcancer Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer is proud to announce their second annual charity herring sale to take place on Saturday, November 24th between 7am and 4 pm (or until sold out!) at the south end of Trites Road in Steveston, Richmond, BC (12740 Trites Road). This sale is open to the public with all proceeds going to the BC…
TAP INTO GOOD TIMES AT THE WINE BAR There’s a new ‘baby’ in the Provence Restaurant family. Starting at the end of October, construction begins on a new space at Provence Marinaside – The Wine Bar. A separate casual dining space; The Wine Bar takes over the space that formerly included Marinaside’s entrance foyer, antipasti case and small ‘room with a view.’ Designed by Bella Vivante, the same company that designed the renovation on Provence Mediterranean Grill last year, construction of the new room is expected to take a month with the opening anticipated for early December. “As the construction is…
To WIN 1) Leave a comment on this post naming the charity this event supports 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment to win ticket #giveaway @goodlifevan http://bit.ly/V0oIjf @MotionballYVR On Saturday, November 3rd, we will take you back to a 1930’s Speakeasy where you will experience entertainment, décor, food (provided by the delicious Kale and Nori http://www.kaleandnori.com/) and beverages of the Prohibition era. Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience for an amazing group of guests: rewinding the clock over 80 years. MOBSTERS & MOLLS $100: Includes a complimentary cocktail, canapés and a ride to or…
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s the answers from Jeff Van Geest from Miradoro Restaurant in Oliver. What was your first food memory? Picking strawberries with my mom on my opa’s farm What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Crunchy peanut butter and jam sandwiches Where did you first learn to cook? I’m still learning. Did you attend culinary school…
For the first time ever in Gold Medal Plates history, a 2nd generation chef takes home the title of Gold Medal Chef at the Calgary Gold Medal Plates. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Eden Hrabec, took him the Culinary Crown. Hrabec’s mother took home the prized Gold Medal in 2009. Celebrated in ten cities acrossCanada in 2012, Gold Medal Plates features the premiere chefs in each city in grueling competition to crown a gold, silver and bronze medal culinary team. Chef Eden Hrabec of Crazyweed Kitchen in Canmore proved that she’s culinary force to be reckoned with when…
Veteran bartender, Colin Turner, joins the team at East of Main Cafe as bar manager. With almost two decades of cocktail experience, Turner delivers a level of sophistication that complements the service goals of East of Main. “Colin is an incredible addition to our team,” said proprietor Maureen Webb. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and his acting roots speak to our dedication to Project Limelight Society – he is a perfect fit.” Turner spent 4 years studying acting and directing at the Gastown Actors’ Studio. Although his career has been driven by hospitality, he is still captivated by…
Chef Nathin Bye of Wildflower Grill proved his culinary prowess when he took home the gold medal for the second time at Edmonton’s 2012 Gold Medal Plates competition. Chef Bye went head-to-head with ten of the finest culinary masters at this prestigious culinary competition, held at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on October 18, 2012. He will now go on to compete at the Canadian Culinary Championships, the Gold Medal Plates Finale, held in Kelowna on February 8 and 9, 2013. To secure the win, Chef Bye wowed the judges with ‘Breakfast for Dinner’ – A Noble Tonic 01…
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here’s we chat with Chef Joe Campo of the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. What was your first food memory? My dad having caught herring and it being alive in our sink. Then on the dinner table. What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Ham and cheese sandwiches and wagon wheels. Where did you first learn…
I will pick these up tomorrow and let you know. CJA In Wednesday night’s episode of the second season of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches, civil engineer Stephen Childs from Victoria, British Columbia, was declared the winner of the Savoury Snacks category. As the winner of his category, Stephen will receive $25,000 and his Chipotle Chili Bites will be a new President’s Choice® brand product – Canada’s number one brand* – available in select Loblaw Companies Limited banner stores across the country starting this weekend. For a list of where President’s Choice® products are sold…
For more than a decade, enRoute has been combing the country for Canada’s Best New Restaurants, offering readers a mouth-watering snapshot of the country’s culinary scene as it evolves. In 2012, food journalist Sarah Musgrave once again ate her way across Canada on a month-long journey, dining anonymously wherever she landed. More than 250 dishes later, it was clear: the year belonged to Toronto, which nabbed an unprecedented 6 of the 10 spots on the list. “With a flurry of lease signings and exhaust-fan installations, the city’s dining scene is on fire,” she writes in enRoute’s November issue. The most respected and hotly anticipated…
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s Latest Catch: From the fisherman’s ship to the Granville Street strip – here, the seafood is as fresh as the crowd. So roll up your sleeves, tie on a bib, grab a mallet and dig in – The Fish Shack has arrived. The Fish Shack, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s new laid-back eatery, opens to the public today at 8 pm. Housed in the former Sanafir location, the soaring 100-seat space has been completely transformed to reflect the casual new offer. BOX Interior Design led the revamp with a nod to the nautical. Marine-blue walls are offset by cool…
I’ve got these in my freezer….will report back once I’ve cracked them open. The box is a bit scary, so hopefully it doesn’t jump out of the freezer at me late at night. CJA This week on episode one of Food Network Canada’s Recipe to Riches, home cook Jason Keary of Nerepis, New Brunswick battled against other home cooks in the Cakes, Puddings and Pies category and won the $25,000 cash prize having his signature recipe developed into a President’s Choice® product. This weekend, Canadians can purchase Jason’s President’s Choice®Mini Cheesy Bee’s Nests at select Loblaw banner stores across the…
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver on Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here we dish up Maenam Restaurant’s chef and owner Angus An. What was your first food memory? My mom trying to get me to eat broccoli, she made me plant it like a tree on rice. What was in your elementary school lunch kit? I got dumplings and fried rice while my friends got…
I had a dentist appointment this morning so I felt that I had to give myself something to look forward to afterwards as a reward for the torture I was about to endure. As it turned out, I actually had a little bit of fun at the dentist, and left with a goody bag of dental products vowing to floss daily. However, I did not want to renege on myself, so I continued on the path to my reward, which was, of course food. Having a craving for something sandwich-like I choose to check out Yolk’s, a food truck based at…
The Bermuda Triangle 1 oz Bacardi Oakheart 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Shake over ice. Pour into rocks glass and top with Ginger Beer & Port.
October 25, 2012 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $30 at Minami Restaurant (604) 683-7473 1118 Mainland Street Shake up your Thursday evening with Shake Up Yaletown! Party with the best bartenders of Yaletown as they blend premium ingredients to create award winning cocktails, exclusive to Taste of Yaletown. Held at the stunning Minami Restaurant, Shake Up Yaletown will offer guests a sampling of competing cocktails and feature menu items from Minami. Tickets are $30. The restaurant teams will craft a Taste of Yaletown cocktail using a Bacardi rum as the base spirit. The teams competing in Shake Up Yaletown on Oct…
“We’ve been open six months now and it was time to refine the menu” says owner John Blakeley of the changes he and Executive Chef Tobias Grignon are introducing to Le Parisien’s menu. ‘Refine’ might not be exactly the right word, as for Fall Le Parisien will feature more rustic dishes in addition to what Mr. Blakeley refers to as ‘nasty bits’ as daily specials. The regular menu retains dishes that have become iconic favourites since the restaurant opened – French Onion Fondue, Steak Tartare, Roast Chicken for Two, Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait. New on the menu are…
