Friday, October 19, 2012 It’s that time of year again boys and ghouls! That’s right, it’s time for one of Vancouver’s best Halloween shows to terrify and titillate you all over again. Voodoo Melodies presents Abra-Cadaver Cabaret! An evening of macabre magic, breathtaking burlesque, and horrific theatre! Hosted by magicians extraordinaire, Dr.T and Aleister Crane! Horror Burlesque by: Melody Mangler Voodoo Pixie Mama Fortuna Connie Cahoots Theatrical productions brought to you by Spectral Theatre veterans David Quast, and Andrew Harron. Art display by Anathema Photography: http://anathemaphotography.com/ Details: The Wise Hall 1882 Adanac St. Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm For mature…
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PERMANENTLY CLOSED “French café meets prairie kitchen” in Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood Armand Tencha and Jeff Jefkins happily announce the opening of their comfort cafe, Lily Mae’s. Located in historic Gastown, a neighbourhood Tencha and Jefkins have called home for the past seven years, the cozy 25-seat dining destination packs a charming punch. Equal parts Euro-flair and prairie-inspiration, a nod to its founder’s roots. “We think of Gastown as a village within a city,” says Jefkins. “People say hi on the street and stop to visit one another. Many wonderful restaurants and coffee houses help create a neighbourhood here, yet we…
Thursday October 25, 2012 Participating restaurants will turn down the lights, dial up the ambiance and demonstrate how simple actions – like flicking a switch – can save energy. To sweeten the deal, each restaurant is extending an exclusive one-night offer* – diners can enjoy free dessert, 15% off, and other amazing deals. Reserve on Open Table
Gil Hovav spills the beans on food CO-PRESENTED WITH CFHU Sunday November 25 at 8pm $18 It’s not everyday that one can savour the secrets of a diverse cuisine while getting the inside scoop on how, where and why it was created from the master chef/journalist and author himself. Here is your chance to nosh on the very delicacies created according to the recipes of the eclectic and charming Gil Hovav, a Hebrew University alumnus, and one of Israel’s leading culinary journalists and television presenters. The Jewish Chronicle Online says “Gil Hovav is Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and JK Rowling all…
While I believe in and enjoy eating meat, there’s always room on my plate for veggies and veggie-based proteins. So when I was asked to try out some of the new items at Rockford Grill made with gardein, a blend of soy, wheat, and pea proteins, organic ancient grains and veggies. I conveniently walked over to their Broadway location in Kitsilano (my hood) to sample. After all, sometimes, I’m told, it’s good to cut back on the, calories, cholesterol and trans fats on your plate. And I hopefully without too much trade-in for real flavour. The Rockford Grill is a…
October is craft beer month and Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating with its own beer festival. On October 26 and 27, Tourism Harrison will host the Harrison Beer Festival, bringing breweries from around BC to the shores of Harrison Lake. As the first major beer festival in the Fraser Valley region, this event will provide an opportunity for BC’s finest craft breweries to showcase their wares in a region rich in hop growing history. This weekend-long celebration has three not-to-be-missed events: Friday October 26: Cask Night – Three of the best local breweries in the region will present a cask…
Sunday Oct. 21, 12pm – 4pm – Roundhouse Turntable Plaza Come to the Roundhouse for a day of Vancouver’s street food celebration with many different food carts. There will be an indoor seating area for public, street performers, activities, and of course food! Pig on the Street, Guanaco Truck, Soho Road Naan Kebab, Street Meet, Ze Bite, Holy Perogy, Re-Up, Le Tigre, White Spot, Pazza Rella, JJ’s Trucketeria, Mangal Kiss, Slingers, Taser Grilled Cheese, Mogu, Roaming Dragon, Dougie Dog, Burger Bus, Kaboom Box, Shwarma It is part of Sustenance Festival as this year’s theme is: FOOD INNOVATION IN THE CITY — and the…
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GROUNDEDINVANCOUVER.CA WEED EATING! Friday, October 19th, 7pm – 8pm Tickets $10 each Location: Roundhouse Community Centre Join local forager/chef Alexander McNaughton (Umami Consulting/Late Nite Art) for a fascinating and tasty workshop on foraging, growing and harvesting what most people think of as ‘weeds’ that are tasty, nutritious, and edible! Alexander will introduce you to a variety of greens that will open your mind – and your taste buds – to think beyond the supermarket produce aisle and welcome a whole new world of edible delights that will enhance your culinary repertoire. FONDUE REVISITED & REVAMPED Saturday, October 20th,…
October 25 – Five course brewmasters dinner with Cicerone, Don Farion and Exective Chef, Stephen Chadband. An expertly paired evening with some of Canada’s best craft beers along with west coast inspired dishes. A representative of the brewery will join the dinner that evening to explain the beers and answer any questions. The beer line up is second to none; 2011 Bird of Prey Flanders Red 2012 Singularity Russian Imperial Stout 2012 Sartori Harvest Fresh hop IPA 2012 Can’t tell you it’s a surprise…. And of course there are always a couple more surprises at our dinners… Tickets will go…
Whistler’s annual wine and food extravaganza. Mix and mingle with acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Learn from the best in a variety of hands-on seminars, winemaker dinners and gala tasting events. House Wine is co-hosting four exciting and educational seminars. Argentine Treasures Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 – 3:30pm The world’s fifth-largest wine producer is so much more than Malbec. Learn how Argentinean winemakers have been taking advantage of high-altitudes and semi-arid regions to create a variety of outstanding wines. Click here for details & tickets.Pinot Noir: Prima Donna in a Glass Saturday, November 10th, 4:30 – 6:00pm Learn how…
November 3 – 55 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver 8 pm til late Join us on Saturday November 3rd for a glamourous evening of forbidden indulgence at our 1930’s Speakeasy. Behind a nondescript wrought iron gate in central Vancouver, motionball is bringing back a provocative underground scene straight out of the Prohibition era that is sure to make for a memorable night. Support the Special Olympians of Canada by purchasing your tickets now and attending a mesmerizing evening of fantastic food and drink, celebrity guests, games and top-line entertainment. Open bar available to all High Hat ticket holders. Buy tickets
Whoever doesn’t already know that October is Craft Beer Month, buckle up, because Doolin’s Irish Pub is hosting what is sure to be an epic Beer Battle Royale, a beer competition of sorts, at 7pm October 19. Four local breweries (Howe Sound, Russell, Parallel 49, and Granville Island) will be competing to see who can sell out their keg first! For just $25 you’ll get 4 pints of locally made, craft beer and help decide who gets a guest tap at Doolin’s for the month of November. Come down, have a great time and support you favorite. Contact Doolin’s at 604-605-4343, info@doolins.ca or in…
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join us on Thursday, October 18th in the 39th & Cambie kitchen for tasting and bottle signing with one of the world’s biggest celebrities, Mr. Angelo Gaja! Angelo Gaja, the reigning prince of Piedmont, almost single-handedly put Barbaresco on the fine-wine map. Since taking over the family winery in the late 1960s, Gaja has helped to transform once-sleepy Barbaresco into a center of adventurous Italian winemaking and turned Nebbiolo into a popular grape. He also pioneered the development of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as stand-alone varietals,…
Tip Out To Help is the BC Hospitality Foundation’s (BCHF’s) annual fundraising campaign. For 2012 the goal is to raise $200,000 from workers in BC’s Hospitality Industry. The campaign presents an opportunity for everybody in the Industry to contribute to the Hospitality Industry “charity” which supports people in their own Industry. Individuals or teams can participate. Teams can represent Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants, Industry suppliers or any other establishment or a group of individuals. During the campaign each team fundraises for the BCHF. How the fundraising is done is left to the team, but the concept is that the funds are contributed by members of the…
Proceeds from annual gala support Mission Possible employment and volunteer programs on the Downtown Eastside Mission Possible invites you to celebrate and support their Annual “Day of Hope” Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The gala is Mission Possible’s main fundraiser to support the social enterprise and community development programs run by the organization on the Downtown Eastside. Join local celebrities, media, business and community leaders for this not-to-be-missed event, including a cocktail and wine reception followed by a three-course dinner and a live and silent auction. Some of the donated auction items include Princess Cruise for two, hot air balloon…
Top Canadian brands and talent will unite at the Vancouver Home + Design Show from Thursday, October 11 to Sunday, October 14, 2012, offering visitors expert insight, innovation and inspiration to style, design, renovate and savour their lives. Topping the line-up are well-known personalities Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave It to Bryan, and Jillian Harris, design host of W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver, the west-coast spin-off of W’s hit series, plus celebrity stylist Janette Ewen, designer Alykhan Velji and colour expert Maria Killam, all of whom will appear on the HGTV Main Stage. For more information,…
Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM UBC Farm Harvest Hut In addition to over 250 varieties of our own fresh, organically grown produce, join us for live musicians, craftspeople, bakers and other farm vendors. This week is our last market and our annual Harvest Festival. Free public tours start at 11am. Saturday Farm Market Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, June-Oct at the UBC Farm Since 2001, the on-site Saturday Farm Market has provided a unique venue for experiential education and student research, including everything from agricultural business management and marketing to nutritional analysis. Individuals are also welcome to volunteer at the Saturday markets. In addition to…
For a limited time, part of the proceeds of each breakfast sold at restaurants across the BC Lower Mainland and Victoria will be donated to the CKNW Orphan’s Fund It may be a menu item designed for big breakfast lovers, but the Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s is also a symbol of kindness and compassion as the restaurant teams up with local Vancouver radio station, CKNW, to raise thousands of dollars for the CKNW Orphan’s Fund. Until October 15th, all Denny’s restaurants across the BC Lower Mainland and Victoria will donate $1 from every Grand Slam breakfast sold to the…
Cornucopia – An abundant, overflowing supply True to its name, Cornucopia is the fall festival for the indulgent and the connoisseur. Ideally located in the majestic resort town of Whistler, BC, the festival celebrates an exemplary culinary scene and impeccable wines for every type of bon vivant. Offering a truly sensory experience, with winery dinners, interactive seminars, gala wine tastings and electric after-parties, this high-end five day showcase fulfills its mission to put Whistler on the map as the must-experience wine and food party. Cornucopia, the 16th annual celebration of food and wine, graces Whistler on November 7th – 11th, 2012.…
November 9 2012 – Rolling out the red carpet Vegas style, Cornucopia’s newest food, wine & good times extravaganza; High Rollers! Step into a high-end casino affair with a delicious drink in one hand and Lady Luck in the other. Mouth-watering canapés and cocktails will keep you fuelled for the night ahead, so dress to the nines, don your dancing shoes and party the night away to a live performance. Beautiful dancers, awe-inspiring entertainment, gaming tables and covetable prizes galore are just the beginning. This is the perfect after-party for post-CRUSH or post-Winery Dinner excitement, melding casino cool with Whistler’s…
