MEET OUR BC FOOD & BEVERAGE AWARDS FINALISTS – CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE WINNERS! I recently judged the BC Food & Beverage Product of the Year and the competition was tough! Now’s your chance to give your input for the rest of the categories. BC Food and Beverage is delighted to introduce the finalists for the BC Food & Beverage Awards with voting open until September 19th at BCFBAwards.com for the public to select the 2023 winners in each category! Hosted by BC Food and Beverage (BCFB), the 16th annual BC Food and Beverage Awards celebrates the leaders and rising…
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Sizzling News: Canada’s Le Burger Week Returns for its Twelfth Year! Join the Bun Fun Pa(r)tty with Over 1000 Local Restaurants! Join the pa(r)tty and get your taste buds ready for the juiciest celebration of the year! Le Burger Week, delivered exclusively with DoorDash is back in town, and promises to be bigger, bolder, and beefier than ever before. Celebrating its 12th year, mark your calendars from September 1st to September 14th, 2023 as Canada’s most mouthwatering event takes over your city. Prepare to embark on a burger quest as Le Burger Week unites 1000 local restaurants across the nation…
One Night Only Exclusive Fundraising Dining Experience Dames Dine Around Tickets are now available for the limited, one-night-only Dames Dine Around fundraising celebration on September 12th hosted by some of our favourite restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC at Dames Dine Around Tickets and Menus. 100% of all proceeds go to Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter scholarship, and outreach programs, which include Okanagan Chefs and Growing Chefs! Globe@YVR has just divulged its menu. Celebrate the flavours of Vancouver and dine against the unique backdrop of YVR’s active runways. Pair spectacular meals with stunning views of the mountains for a…
Summer Cocktail Recipes Made Simply With President’s Choice Lemonades What’s more refreshing in the summer than lemonade? A cocktail made with a lemonade base. Try these summer cocktail recipes, many can be prepared ahead for your next party, or any night of the week, cause you don’t need company over, you should just spoil yourself. More cocktail recipes Calamansi & Cucumber Slush This isn’t the corner store slush of your childhood. A combination of sweet-tart PC® Calamansi Lemonade, cucumber (yes, there’s even a vegetable in here), and gin is the ultimate refresher. This recipe is easily scaled up for a…
Celebrate Farmhouse Ales and Cider at Farmhouse Fest August 12 marks the 7th annual Farmhouse Fest! A celebration of Saison, Sour, Lambic, Wild Ale, & Cider, find 50+ breweries and cider makers pouring a wide variety of funky wonders all at the beautiful setting of UBC Farm. Check out FarmhouseFest.com for full event information including Breweries, Cider, Satellite Events, Natural Wine Fair, and more! All-Inclusive Tickets, no tokens! Early Entry – $140, General Admission – $110, Half Day – $75 WHAT’S POURING – THE LIST Local Breweries – Barnside, Brassneck, Category 12, Container, Dageraad, Field House, Four Winds, Herald Street, House…
Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair Celebrates Natural Wines The Farmhouse Wine Fair, one of the largest outdoor wine festivals of its kind in Canada, has just unveiled its exciting full line-up of 27 Canadian and international participating wineries. The event, which celebrates the making of natural, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines, is curated by Bar Susu’s wine director Brittany Hoorne and features more than 55 different varietals, as well as some new releases exclusive to Wine Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Guests will have the chance to meet producers, sip the juice, and enjoy a sun-soaked summer day amongst UBC Farm’s…
August 5th is Food Day Canada! It’s time for all of us to come together to celebrate our incredible food, farming, and the people who make it all happen for Food Day Canada. You can celebrate in your backyard or restaurants and shine a light on Canadian cuisine in your region. Food Day Canada encourages you to cook and eat Canadian Food, grown and raised right in our backyard. Share your stories and pictures with us of your favourite foods, farms, and people. @FoodDayCanada #FoodDayCanada and you could win! Shop. Cook. Dine. Celebrate. Canadian. Shop. Visit your local markets, look…
Robin Goodfellow Pairs Grand Marnier and Tequila for National Tequila Day The tequila cocktail game has been catapulted to a whole new level as Grand Marnier has teamed up with Robin Goodfellow, one of Toronto’s top mixologists, as well as local bartenders from major Canadian cities, to create unique tequila cocktails that will be must-tries for any National Tequila Day celebration. Platinum Margarita (Blended – 4 Servings) Tasting notes: Tart, agave, floral, rich Description: Bringing back blended drinks, this easy-to-make Margarita variation will impress friends and family when you serve up a drink that looks and tastes like a cocktail-bar-quality…
Watermark Resort Anniversary Stay What’s not to love about Osoyoos? There’s the lake, wineries, delicious winery restaurants nearby and great accommodations, including Watermark Resort with spectacular views of Osoyoos Lake, and the surrounding mountains. We did a spring getaway before the lushness of summer colours settled in, but we like it when it’s cooler there as summer temperatures can be a bit testing. Although, with air conditioning and that pool on site, cooling off is not a problem. There are kitchens full of everything you need to cook your own gourmet meals, groceries nearby, and plenty of wine glasses should…
Crab Fest at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf It’s the first-ever False Creek Crab Fest on Saturday, July 15th from 12 pm to 4 pm hosted by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Mitch’s Catch at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf! Feast away on a delicious crab boil prepared by Chef Vish Mayekar with Chef Robert Clark and Chef Dez Lo, enjoy live music & games and sip on Granville Island Brewing beer and Fabrique St-George wine and Sapsucker sparkling water in the heart of False Creek. Ticket includes: One crab boil plate Crab crackers and crab bib One drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) And now for a special shout-out to our partners… Chef Vish Mayekar, along…
Vancouver Golf Club’s Food and Beverage Team Expands Vancouver Golf Club, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most historic and distinguished private golf clubs, recently relaunched its food and beverage program. In addition to hiring acclaimed chef Rob Feenie as Culinary Director and Chef-In-Residence, the members-only establishment has bolstered its team with several of Metro Vancouver’s most experienced hospitality professionals – including Food and Beverage Manager David Lew, Assistant General Manager Axel Flores, Bar Manager Justin Taylor, and Pastry Chef Wendy Boys. “When we embarked on a multi-month renovation of our kitchen, our goal was to transform the club experience when…
Bard on the Beach celebrates Summer with the Return of Bard Fireworks Nights and other Special Events Make plans to get to Bard on the Beach this summer! We’ve just seen As You Like It and agreed it was the best Bard yet, and exceptionally entertaining. There’s even more reason to head to Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival as its 34th Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park as special events are taking place throughout the month of July and August. The highlight summer event is its signature Bard Fireworks Nights. Other events include a Canada Day Relaxed Performance, the all-ages…
What would Barbie’s Dreamhouse look like in the top countries to live in the world? I’m intrigued by the upcoming Barbie movie, and even more intrigued by these images of Barbie’s Dreamhouse from around the world. The much-anticipated Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig is set to be released on 21st July 2023, relighting the spark of the much-loved dol. and the movie has a rather adult-themed plot. According to Harper’s Bazaar – “An additional (but unconfirmed) snippet of a potential plotline from World of Reel went viral on Twitter recently. It claims that in the film, Barbie grows disillusioned with…
Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest Shellebrates Tasty Crustacean Whether you prefer steamed, grilled, boiled, or sautéed, everyone can agree they love the sumptuous flavour of fresh Atlantic lobster. Until July 15, lobster lovers can indulge their crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Fest Menu. News on Provence’s Wine Bar This year Wine Director Joshua Carlson has paired the menu with wines from Nova Scotia’s multi-award-winning winery Benjamin Bridge. “In keeping with our philosophy of what grows together goes together, I chose to pair the menu of Nova Scotia lobster with wines produced there as well,” he comments. “Benjamin…
Global flavours, grilling must-haves and over 50 new PC products arriving in stores across the country For most Canadians, the May long weekend signals the start of summer – longer days, warmer nights and more time celebrating with friends and family. To kick off the season of fun, President’s Choice® has once again delivered the highly anticipated PC® Insiders Report™, one of the most well-loved summer entertainment guides filled with everything you need to be inspired to create a delicious summer to remember. Featuring over 50 new products, recipes, and entertaining ideas, the PC Insiders Report helps Canadians do summer…
Granville Island Public Market and in the Public Market Courtyard Allow Alcohol A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, Smoked Salmon and Sake, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can enjoy it while taking in the spectacular views and entertainment in the Public Market Courtyard on Granville Island! Granville Island is the latest location in Metro Vancouver to offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages in a designated public area, which includes both the Public Market and the adjoining Courtyard. For those rainy…
Nourish Your Body and Mind June 2-30 Join your friends from Cornucopia for a true celebration of the spring season with fresh menus, fresh cocktails, and a fresh perspective. Savour local cuisine with invigorating farm-to-table dinners, Sunday brunches and a cultural spring feast. Join in farm visits with tastings, free exercise classes, forest walks and art picnics. It’s a spring culinary and wellness series that will nourish your body and mind. 2023 Events and ExperiencesThe Nourish Spring Series features signature events including wellness dinners, brunches, and farm visits, not to mention many other wellness activities on offer to nourish yourself…
Seafood Lovers Delight as the BC Seafood Festival Heads to Mount Washington – June 23 – 25 I can’t believe it’s the 15th annual BC Seafood Festival! I went to the very first one in 2008 when it was the BC Seafood and Shellfish Festival and at least again in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2022, maybe more that I can’t find photos from. Do anyone else’s years just blend all together? There are now Three Days of Events with an All-Star Lineup of Chefs!!!! Here’s the scoop from Hatch PR. Check out some photos from last year on the GLV…
Chef Demos, Brunch and Bisque for the 2023 Spot Prawn Festival Anyone that knows me knows I love spot prawns. I’ve been around for a while and I saw the evolution of the acceptance of the BC Spot Prawn, due to the efforts of Chef Rob Clark, who has done so much for our seafood industry that he recently received the Order of Canada. Chef Clark will be at the festival, along with Chef Julian Bond, who are both at Organic Ocean, and they’ll be serving up the amazing Spot Prawn Bisque designed by Chef Poyan Danesh. This is a…
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Calls for A Cookbook Celebration Try out new versions of your favourite recipes from these cookbooks by some of the best chefs out there for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and all year round! And if you’re still craving more dishes, check out Brandon Jew’s Lunar New Year recipe perfect all year round and mouth-watering meals featured in Asian American literature. Discover more books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors and share these incredible narratives year-round using the hashtag #RepresentAsianStories. More Cookbooks Cook Real Hawai’i by Sheldon Simeon and Garrett Snyder Two-time…
