BC-Based Tacofino’s Shift Change Announces New Edition of Online Speaker for Change This is important work and we’ll be listening. GLV March 9 ‘Reimagining and Redefining the Hospitality Industry’, Featuring Not 9 to 5 Tacofino is continuing its commitment to creating a space for dialogue on improving the quality of life for those in the hospitality and foodservice industry while also raising funds for local causes by announcing a second edition of its Shift Change ‘Speakers for Change’ online discussions starting Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m. PST. Speakers for Change launched in November of last year as a series…
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Coho Collective releases new hyper-local Women-Led Businesses Box ahead of International Women’s Day In celebration of International Women’s Day, Coho Collective has released an updated version of its popular Women-Led Businesses Box, filled with a variety of ten small-batch food products and handcrafted goods from women-led local businesses in its commissaries. The box is available online through their online shop Coho Market for pick-up or delivery. “The UN’s theme for International Women’s Day this year is “choose to challenge” and at Coho, we have always strived to celebrate women’s achievements, acknowledge the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, and uplift…
Zipping Around Town in the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Originally when we booked the Porsche Cayenne Coupe test drive, we had all sorts of plans to travel to the Okanagan, out to the Valley or up to Whistler, but circumstances being what they are in these strange times, we were limited to driving around town. At least we had plenty of room in the cabin to pack for our “staycation” and we looked sharp, as this is one very pretty ride. The Porsche Cayenne was the first four door vehicle from Porsche, and the Cayenne Coupe is a bit more composed,…
Oroweat Organic Sandwiches at Dalina Oroweat Organic 50 Mile Menu is now available at DALINA and we’ve sampled some delicious sandwhiches including the Roasted Chicken, Porchetta with Fresh Herbs, and Roasted Portobello Mushroom. They’re all made entirely from ingredients produced within 50 miles of Vancouver, shining a spotlight on our local farmers and the top-quality ingredients they have to offer. Developed by DALINA’s Innovation Chef, Matt Sanderson, the 50 Mile Menu features three sandwiches that are akk made with Oroweat Organic bread, and are available in three varieties and baked locally in Langley, B.C. Porchetta Sandwich with a fresh herb…
Curry 2U Delivery Service Delish Offers Each week Saffeen Jamal packs up curries, rice, dal and more for home delivery with Curry 2U. We ordered up beautiful array of dishes and each one was packed full of flavour, felt like a warm hug on a cold day! Portions are generous and the price is definitely right! Order this week by Wednesday, February 24th, 10:00 am PT for delivery on Thursday, February 25th. You may remember Curry 2U from Granville Island Market, owned by Shaffeen Jamal. Shaffeen Jamal who with his family owned the legendary Rubina Tandoori (one of Vancouver’s first, and…
Award-winning, Tableau Bar Bistro guests back with a refreshed space and new menus Great news from Tableau Bar Bistro: The award-winning Tableau Bar Bistro has officially reopened its doors following a months-long rejuvenation of its Coal Harbour space. Working in conjunction with acclaimed, Vancouver-based, commercial design firm Ste. Marie, the storied restaurant boasts a series of interior and exterior improvements that include an updated colour palette and Parisian photo gloss for the main dining room, a botanical-themed, conservatory-style redesign of the « Grand Salon » private dining room, and an expansion of the street-front patio that nearly doubles its capacity…
Love From A Distance on Valentine’s Day with Green & Blacks Chocolate Maybe you can’t snuggle with your loved one’s this Valentine’s Day, but if you pick up a couple bars of Green & Blacks and a couple other ingredients if you don’t have them on hand, you could organize a cook a long with some friends. Not just for Valentine’s Day either, make it weekly check in! How to host a cooking class: Choose one of the easy Green & Black recipes below and distribute to your friends well ahead of time. Buy wine! Wine is always fun when…
Fan the flames of love at Maenam without breaking the bank Dine-in and take-home sharing menus for lunch and dinner available for Valentine’s Weekend at Maenam Brimming with bold Thai flavours and designed for sharing, Maenam’s Chef’s Tasting Menus will bring a spicy spark to your Valentine’s Day. And dining out with loved ones can be special without being expensive, as Chef Angus An is thoughtfully celebrating love by continuing his Dine Out Vancouver menu from February 12 through 15 —one of the busiest dining weekends of the year. “Our guests are an extension of our Maenam family,” explains An.…
Butter up someone you love with The Bench Bakehouse heart-shaped cookies, baguettes and bake-at-home pastries News from our friends at The Bench Bakehouse. GLV A whole lot of love (and butter) goes into The Bench Bakehouse’s delicious pastries and classic baked goods. Freshly baked, decorate-it-yourself and bake-at-home Valentine treat options are available now for pre-order with in-store pickup starting Feb. 9. From naturally leavened heart-shaped baguettes for dreamy charcuterie presentations, to bake-at-home pain au chocolat for an impressive breakfast in bed, to freshly baked Valentine cookies for at-home decorating enjoyment, The Bench Bakehouse has something sweet for everyone. The Bench…
Neighbourly cocktails bridge the gap between physically distanced hearts Odd Society Spirits Already synonymous with comfort, Odd Society Spirits and The Red Wagon encourage safe connection through a special cocktail collaboration for Valentine’s Day weekend. Pull up a stool and let bar managers Olivia Povarchook (Odd Society Spirits) and Rob Scope (The Red Wagon) lift your spirits with their mid-month ‘Neighbourly Love’ cocktails. Inspired by their mutual love for community and a powerful desire to nurture a sense of togetherness even though physically distanced, this innovative duo partnered up to create two distinctive cocktails in support of hospitality workers while…
BC Dames step up to the plate and offer relief through new funding opportunities Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter establishes $40,000 COVID relief fund for food-focused organizations supporting women Feb. 11 2021, Vancouver, BC – Recognizing the onerous challenges that charities and community programs in British Columbia are confronting during the global pandemic, Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter has created a COVID relief fund to provide much-needed aid. The $40,000 fund was established in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the significant fiscal impact faced by many organizations and programs supporting women and their families through food security, education,…
Prepare-at-Home Packages from Vancouver’s Café Medina Include Brunch, Mimosa Kits News from our friends at Café Medina. GLV Fans of Vancouver brunch institution Café Medina can experience the ‘Medina mystique’ as part of their Valentine’s Day celebrations both by dining in for brunch or dinner, or at home thanks to new Valentine’s Brunch Kits available exclusively on Saturday, February 13. Café Medina’s Valentine’s Brunch Kits are available for $125 (for two) or $175 (for four) plus tax and offer a choice of the restaurant’s signature mains (Fricassée, Cassoulet or Fricassée Champignon) in prepare-at-home formats as well as: two or four…
Coors Organic and Bowen Island Pizza Co. Collaborate to Donate to Second Harvest National Pizza Day, a day that’s garnered more than 200k Instagram shares, is coming up on February 9, 2021. And what pairs best with pizza? Beer, of course, and Coors Organic has the solution. Coors Organic wants to help Canadians Savour What’s Simple this National Pizza Day by partnering with Bowen Island Pizza Co. to create a limited time only ‘Savour What’s Simple’ pizza that gives back. The Savour What’s Simple pizza will be made with simple, fresh and high-quality ingredients and available to consumers exclusively on…
Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown The Chowder Chowdown is going country wide as the National Chowder Chowdown Festival! This month-long celebration takes place throughout February across Canada to celebrate sustainable seafood. Ocean Wise Seafood partners from across the country will be selling sustainable seafood chowders, inspired by some of the best culinary experts out there. Part proceeds of each chowder sold will be donated to the not-for-profit Ocean Wise Seafood program. This is the perfect chance for you to find fantastic new restaurants, celebrate seafood sustainability, and support the hospitality industry during this difficult and unprecedented time. How to find your chowder: Check out…
Chefs’ Table Society of BC has a Sweet Tooth To raise funds for the CTS Culinary Library, which I’m looking extremely forward to, you can now purchase speciality chocolate bars to be delivered directly to your home to support the cause. Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) launches fundraiser featuring a speciality chocolate bar. With impacts of COVID-19 pandemic continuing, Chefs’ Table Society has expanded how the organization connects with the chef and food community in BC. CTS partnered with Cacao-Barry, Chez Christophe and Legends Haul to provide a sweet experience that supports the non-profit organization’s long-term goal of building…
Bring Romance Home with Homer Street Café’s Valentine’s Day Take-Out Dinner So many delicious menus are available this Valentine’s Day, but we couldn’t help but share this one! Advance orders begin Wednesday, Jan. 27 for the special couple’s menu at Homer Street Cafe. GLV This Valentine’s Day, Homer Street Café and Bar is offering up a romantic dinner for two at home. Available with or without a specially selected Okanagan sparkling rosé this indulgent, three-course menu can be pre-ordered starting January 27 via Tock or by telephoning the restaurant directly at (604) 428-4299. Kampachi Tuna Crudo Castelvetrano olive vinaigrette, citrus,…
Cheerios Changes Iconic O’s into Happy Heart Shapes for National Heart Health Month We’ve partnered with General Mills Canada to spread the news about their support for overall health and happiness with their limited-edition cereal and Fitbit Inspire 2 giveaway this February. Can’t wait to pour ourselves a bowl! GLV General Mills Canada makes a declaration of love, announcing the return of happy heart shapes to Canada’s favourite Cheerios flavours hitting shelves February 1, 2021. To raise awareness for Heart Health Month, the brand will switch out its iconic “O’s” to limited-edition happy heart shapes. With heart health as a…
Vancouver Restaurant Heavyweights Join Forces to Open Slim’s BBQ News from our restaurant friends! A new BBQ spot is opening soon! The Narrow Group’s David Duprey partners with restaurateurs Christina Cottell and Shoel Davidson to Slim’s BBQ to Main Street. Read all about it! GLV Mount Pleasant will soon be home to some seriously good barbecue as Slim’s BBQ prepares to open its doors on Monday, February 1. The crew of critically acclaimed Dixie’s BBQ is teaming up with The Narrow Group to take over The Rumpus Room location as the new outpost for its deep-smoked beef brisket and twice-fried…
Honda Clarity Test Drive We had originally booked the Honda Clarity over the holidays, as we had planned to head up to Kelowna to visit my parents, but when we were told that staying home would best, we had to devise other ways to entertain ourselves. The Honda Clarity is a plug in hybrid, so we’ve saved a ton on gas as it offers seventy-five km on one charge, there’s a well-equipped cabin, with lots of features such as warm seats, an eight-inch touchscreen for navigation and music, and tons of safety features such as automated emergency braking, lane departure…
The Wellness Show Goes Online for 2021 We’ve partnered with The Wellness Show At-Home, running January 31 to February 14, 2021 for a Giveaway of a Cookbook from Victoria author Eric Akis, Everyone Can Cook, and a box of Natera Life keto bars! We’re also updating you on the latest wellness trends. Scroll down to win! Each year, there are certain health and wellness trends that gain popularity, and it’s always interesting to track these developments. 2020 was a surprising year for all of us. Most industries were affected by the global Coronavirus pandemic, some more than others. Gyms, spas,…
