#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 West Restaurant’s Chef Quang Dang’s answers. What was your first food memory? Fresh berries from my mothers garden. What was in your elementary school lunch kit? My parents figured that if I made my own lunches, I would eat it all – and we always ate healthy foods. Where did…
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On September 24th, eight of the city’s top fine-dining chefs pulled out all the stops to compete in Toronto’s Gold Medal Plates 2012 competition, a prestigious annual qualifier for the much-anticipated Canadian Culinary Championships. Amongst the talented group was Marc St. Jacques, Executive Chef of Canada’s pioneering fine-dining establishment, Auberge du Pommier, who took home Gold for his expertly-crafted foie gras terrine dish. Toronto is the first of ten cities across Canada to have its chefs compete for a spot at the celebrated Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C. this February. The meticulous judging process took place at each competing…
(Oh how’d I love to attend this! Go Canada!) Limited tickets now available online at jamesbeard.org Set to showcase Canada’s best at James Beard House Thursday, October 25, a clever collective of five popular Canadian chefs and restaurateurs announce the menu, pairings and opportunity to partake in a Canadian culinary milestone in Manhattan. Calgary, Alberta’s John Jackson and Connie DeSousa of CHARCUT Roast House; St. John’s, Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles of Raymonds and Todd Perrin of The Chef’s Inn and Mallard Cottage; and Toronto, Ontario’s Rob Rossi of Bestellen will work the kitchen and the room as culinary ambassadors for Canada…
On Friday October 26, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 at Cecil Green Park House 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales are extremely excited to celebrate SMWS launching in BC and the start of our new partnership being the exclusive retail home for their whiskies in Vancouver/BC Mainland! News this big deserves a party or two, so Rob & Kelly from SMWS Canada will be in town to open twelve fantastic bottles of single cask single malt whiskies, put out some good food, and they invite you to come find out what…
#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 scoop on Chef Mark Filatow from Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar in Kelowna. What was your first food memory? The smell of my Mom’s soups simmering on the stove What was in your elementary school lunch kit? Rye Bread and Salami Where did you first learn to cook? Tweeds Gourmet Grill if “learn…
The pancake challenge features local chefs in and around Vancouver as they battle to craft the ultimate pancake. Chefs were invited to get creative and dream up savoury and/or sweet pancake available on their menus throughout the promotion at brunch, lunch, dinner or all day. Each creation must have a minimum of 3 Local ingredients in the dish. Participating restaurants will be featuring their specially created Pancake dishes in this challenge from October 18 – November 18. http://vancouverfoodster.com/2012/10/18/vancouver-foodster-pancake-challenge/ Check out all the different creations here from local prawn pancakes from Chef Victor Bongo at Establishment to the Pulled Pork Johnny Cakes by…
Pumpkin – The New Bacon – News headlines rang out this week declaring pumpkin the “it” ingredient du jour. Well then. This may just be the case as pumpkin is seasonal and has always been an essential part of fall menus. And these days it seems pumpkins gone on a marketing blitz and it’s not just pies and soups where we see this tasty squash, but a whole whack of items; everything from pizza to milkshakes. Doing a survey of what our local chefs and bakers are doing with this big orange globe, we’ve come across the following so far…
Mon. October 22 – 3-6 pm in the atrium at Woodwards Join us for a fun little event in the spirit of a country fair this coming Monday! Vendors, food preservation demonstrations, displays of apples and squash & kids’ activities. Following the market, stay for the W2 Dinner and Dialogue – tickets are just $15 and available all weekend markets & online.
The Baker’s Market in Vancouver runs Oct. 6 – Dec. 8, for 9 Saturdays, (closed Oct. 27) – Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 1C7, Selling sweet and savoury baked goodies to the local community. http://www.bakersmarket.com/
November 14, 6:30 – 9:00pm This year, set in the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver, this popular event offers an elegant ballroom setting where guests can meet over 25 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on wine auction packages all while supporting Arts Umbrella. Tickets: $65.00
Flavours of Italy Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and enjoy a selection of the newest listings and best-selling Italian wines. Try them with authentic Italian delicacies. Guest will have an opportunity to try some of the following wines. PRODUCT NAME WINERY PRICE Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG Rocca della Macie $19.99 Riff Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder $19.99 Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso MASI $16.99 Briccotondo Piemonte Barbera DOC Fontanafredda $17.99 IL Romano Sangiovese Cantine…
The Cornucopia wine festival in Whistler, B.C. will be hosting “The Best of the Vinos” as part of this year’s festivities. It will be taking place on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at 9 pm in the Theater and Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Center. This gives you one more great reason to come up to Whistler this year for Cornucopia! This fun-filled event will feature a screening of the best of the hilarious Vino submissions from the last three years, and an amazing array of B.C. wine to sample and enjoy! During the screenings a “People’s Choice Award” will…
On November 10th, 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 performers push the boundaries in Burlesque- Long Form! Starring: APRIL O’PEEL CHERRY ON TOP LOLA FROST LYDIA DECARLLO MELODY MANGLER NICKY NINEDOORS…
November 13, 6:30 – 10:00pm Back by popular demand! Arts Umbrella will welcome winemakers from esteemed Sonoma wineries for two unique dinner experiences in one gorgeous setting. Guests will choose between a multi-course dinner in either a garden courtyard setting or the elegant dining room, both at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Yaletown, plus enjoy a pre-dinner reception with the winemakers at George Lounge. Tickets: $150.00
Aura Restaurant & Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Showcase the Abundance of Autumn Whistler Restaurant’s Winemakers’ Dinner features Oliver, BC wines for Cornucopia On Friday, November 9th, Whistler’s lauded Aura Restaurant will celebrate the award-winning wines of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food. With a menu inspired by seasonal organic vegetables, Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge specializes in modern, Pacific cuisine that is rooted in classical culinary craft. Led by Executive Chef Michael Guy, Aura sources sustainably from local farmers, foragers, ranchers and fisheries to bring the best that the west has…
Companions of the Quaich Single cask whisky release dinner Sutton Place Hotel October 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m. sharp Reception (Small Bites- passed around) Blue cheese & Apple Balik Salmon Tempura rolls Royal Lochnagar 9 yr old Dinner Vanilla Bean Duck Breast Compressed pears, celeriac salad, radish 1985 Littlemill 25 yr old (closed distillery) Beef Tenderloin and Smoked Braised Beef Brisket Oyster mushrooms, corn “brulee”, honey beets, sweet potato Macallan 14 yr old single cask Dessert Coffee cake, Chocolate Gelato and Caramel Sabayon Usquaebash old rare blended whisky Members: $70 Non-members: $80.00 Reservations: Kathryn Wilder kw@excalibur-vc.com Or, Sutton Hotel- 604-682-5511
The World In A Garden & FarmFolk CityFolk present A FARM TO CART EVENT. Thursday November 1, 2012 Doors 7:00pm (to 9:30pm) at the Ridge Theatre. Sponsored by Festival Cinemas, this thoughtful event includes a screening of the film, THE APPLE PUSHERS, food, drink, fun, community information tables, and of course, our famous gift bag for every guest. Tickets are $29 each. Tickets and information are available at: theworldinagarden.com 9 Great Reasons to be at A Farm to Cart Event! Thursday, November 1st @ The Ridge You will be supporting the work of 2 great organizations that make local food happen:…
A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party Sunday, October 21st at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Early Bird Tickets $149 Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Doors 5:30pm Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Ave. For tickets call 778.885.1308 or email us to purchase directly, or purchase online. We’re bringing together some of the city’s most prominent chefs and mixologists and the region’s best growers and producers for a fun night of canapés, B.C. wine and beer pairings, cocktails, and tasting stations! Wander through the PICA’s classroom kitchens on a culinary adventure and watch the chefs in action as you sample food and drink…
CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm. A signature event of the official British Columbia Craft Beer Month, over 250 guests attended the sold out event to enjoy the award ceremony as well as 24 cask and keg-only craft beers from across British Columbia. The full list of winners is available now at facebook.com/BCBeerAwards. The BC Beer Awards presentation was…
11th North Shore Rotary Wine & Food Festival featuring: 144 wines from 30 wineries, 20 food vendors, 3 musical ensembles, taxi ride home 7:30 – 10:00 Saturday, October 20, 2012 PARK ROYAL NORTH in support of North Shore Youth Safe House and North Shore Schizophrenic Society 60.00 CAD Tags: WINE FESTIVAL
