Vinho Verde Wines Pair Well With A Variety Of International Dishes Vinho Verde wines are finding their place on international tables, you will find them in some of the top restaurants around the world. The region’s new generation of winemakers are producing serious wines that are food friendly and can be found on wine lists that serve more than just typical Portuguese Food. The unique aromas and flavours of the region’s white wines include citrus, floral and mineral notes and have a nice freshness and length. These premium, quality wines can pair with a variety of cuisines from around the…
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Fresh Roots Farms adapts annual fundraising dinner in the era of COVID-19 2020 Schoolyard Harvest Dinner At Home Edition promo, image supplied by Fresh Roots In the summer of social distancing, Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society has completely transformed its annual fundraising dinner with the Schoolyard Harvest Dinner At-Home Edition on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Funds generated from this highly anticipated dinner directly benefit Fresh Roots’ Sustainable Opportunities for Youth Leadership (SOYL) program, which empowers youth to connect with the food on their plate by experiencing where it comes from, how to grow it and how to prepare it.…
Do Chay, a plant-based Vietnamese eatery opens second location We had an excellent meal at Do Chay’s first location and were pleased to here second location is opening closer to home. Here’s our coverage of the Kingsway location. GLV From the release: Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian has soft opened its second location. Located at 1269 Hamilton Street, the plant-based Vietnamese restaurant brings its popular dishes to Yaletown. Guests can expect all-day menu classics such as its cast iron seared coconut rice cakes, black garlic eggplant, and vegan pho, along with neighbourhood specials and an expanded cocktail list. During COVID-19, the…
Intimate New Patio Offers Guests an Oasis in the Heart of Upper Kitsilano at Yuwa Japanese Yuwa Japanese Cuisine has now added a new outdoor patio that will allow guests to enjoy intimate-yet-distanced, al-fresco dinner experiences in the heart of Upper Kitsilano throughout the summer. The City of Vancouver’s Temporary Expedited Patio Program allowed Yuwa to incorporate a licensed exterior area with seating for 12 guests that overlooks West 16th Avenue and features cushioned chairs, lattice dividers, a large 11-foot umbrella and plenty of greenery. In keeping with the same health and safety protocols instituted throughout the restaurant when it reopened for dine-in service, Yuwa…
BC Blueberry Lemon Loaf From Well Seasoned’s Chef Angie Quaale When you are out in the valley, you are going to want to stop in at Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store at 20353 64 Avenue and pick up a thing or two for your home kitchen. Owner, Angie Quaale, sources sauces and spices from near and far, a freezer full of ready to heat meals, all the cooking tools you’ll ever need, and even hosts online and in person cooking classes at the shop. Here’s here recipe for an easty BC Blueberry Lemon Loaf. More more BC Blueberry Recipes from…
The PearTree Restaurant closes after twenty-three years of dedication to service. Terribly sad news indicative of the incredibly brutal time the hospitality community is going through, the PearTree’s from Scott and Stephanie Jaeger announce they are closing on August 15. This establishment set the tone for hospitality in our province and many chefs trained under Chef Scott Jaegar, and went on to their own culinary successes. The wine program was epic, and front of house was taught stellar food and wine service alongside Stephanie Jaeger and their front of house team. Wishing these BC Restaurant Hall of Fame couple, the…
Sabrine Dhaliwal’s Basket Goodies Cocktail at Juke Fried Chicken’s Chickadee Room This week I interviewed bartender Sabrine Dhaliwal at The Chickadee Room and while it was a little too early for cocktails, she tempted me with her descriptions of the many that are offered at this new spot on Keefer Street inside Juke Fried Chicken. The Basket Goodies Cocktail is made with BC Blueberries, and sounded particularly good, so we scooped the recipe for you to make at home. However, I highly recommend venturing out to the Chickadee Room and bringing a few of your closest friends, as it’s all…
Food Day Canada Celebrates Canadian Food on August 1, 2020 This year may be a little different as your Food Day Canada celebrations will be a little smaller and socially distant, but there’s still so many reasons to celebrate Canadian Food and all it has to offer. Come together for Food Day Canada and shop, cook, eat and honour those who produce and prepare our food across the nation. The spirit of pride will shine as iconic structures are being lit red and white in honour of our Canadian cuisine from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland; see below for the light…
Salmon With BC Blueberries From Chef Jesse Zuber BC Blueberries are all the rage, all year long, but right now they are super fresh and available at all your local markets. For those more adventurous, there’s you-pick too; locations listed HERE. To get you even more jazzed about these local BC gems, BC Blueberries has a website full of all things Blueberry and you can even win $1,000 worth of gift cards and more at GoBlueBC.ca. The Go Blue BC Virtual Event is online until August 3rd at GoBlueBC.ca, where how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and…
Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre opens its doors to small to medium sized agri-food producers in the Fraser Valley We’ve been waiting to here about when the Plenty & Grace Food Hub would open. We are big fans of The Preservatory, Dame Lee Murphy’s jam centre, and now she is sharing processing at this huge facility. GREAT NEWS – GLV Plenty & Grace Co Ltd , is excited to announce the opening of its brand new 5000 square foot processing facility, the Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre (FHIC). Located at 101-18977 32nd Ave in South…
Exploring Portugal’s Vinho Verde Wine Region Vinho Verde wines are more that just the light, fresh wines that they have been known for in the past. There is a new generation of winemakers who are crafting top level wines from the many local grape varieties, and these wines have complex aromas and flavours and some are even capable of aging a decade or more. The Atlantic climate is challenging here as vines can become dense, but new training systems have contributed to the increase in quality of wines from Vinho Verde. There are 45 grape varieties grown in Vinho Verde,…
BC Blueberries Go Blue Until August 3 With GoBlueBC.ca If you are a fan of BC Blueberries, and face it, who isn’t, you’ll want to check out GoBlueBC.ca for all things Blueberry! You can even win $1000 in gift cards. From the official release: July 15th is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect kick off to the Go Blue BC Virtual Event. This online hub at GoBlueBC.ca will house how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and an exciting grand prize contest. Naturally, the website will also feature links to all our BC Blueberry producers, helping you…
Weekend Brunch At Cibo And A New Uva Caffè Bar News from SMC Communications this a.m. about Uva and Cibo. Sounds like a good reason to get up in the morning! Uva Caffè Bar Offers Two-for-One Espresso-Based Drinks Throughout July, Cibo Features Create-Your-Own Mimosas, $15-Across-the-Board Weekend Brunch Dishes Already beloved by night, Cibo Trattoria and Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar are excited to announce expanded daytime offerings with ‘Uva Caffè Bar’ and a reimagined weekend brunch at Cibo, now available at the twin downtown destinations. UVA CAFFÈ BAR The new Uva Caffè Bar menu is available for dine-in or takeout seven…
What’s Up In The Wine World This Week BC Wine Country is up and running (for the most part), but there’s still a few of those great virtual tastings for those who prefer the safety of social distancing, or want to dive deeper into Bubbles, BC Wine or Chardonnay! Follow our drinks contributor Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild for more on wine. Tuesday July 14 at 7:30 pm it’s Bubbles 102 with Van Doren Chan as we explore the modern era of sparkling wine and Champagne. We still have seats available. Click here to reserve: Perfect Pairings: If you like…
Until July 13th, Water Street Cafe Features Delicious Lobster Water Street Cafe is open for dining in with lots of space and safety protocols, and plenty of seats on their regular and special addition patio. Until July 13th they’re featuring lobster many ways (menu here) along with their regular menu. Check out the Second Floor for live music and additional dining space. Whether you prefer lobster steamed, grilled, boiled or sautéed, fresh Atlantic lobster is a treat and at Water Street Cafe they’ve got a variety of menu items to give you lobster your way. My friend Nanci and I…
Bubbles 101 and 102 June 30 and July 14 – All About Sparkling Wine With Good Wine Gal Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild presents “Bubbles 101 and 102 – What’s All the Fizz About?” with Van Doren Chan” on that infamous ZOOM that we are all now slaves to! Van Doren is a Vancouver-based wine professional with multiple Gold and Platinum awards from the Vancouver International Wine Festival as well as a noted food and wine educator, speaker, judge, television and radio guest. REGISTER HERE. “Bubbles” are synonymous with celebration. It is one of the fastest growing categories as consumers…
Taste Canada releases the shortlist for the 2020 awards, with authors from 6 provinces represented So excited to see some of our friends here and we highly recommend checking out all of these books! In a year where cookbooks have taken centre stage in the homes of Canadians across the country, it has never been more important to promote the incredible authors that share their recipes and traditions with our great nation. “Now, more than ever, people are cooking at home and taking culinary adventures in their very own kitchens. This is a tremendous opportunity to wave our Canadian flags…
Black Hills Iconic Canadian Wine Pairs Well with Iconic Canadian Personalities 2018 Nota Bene buyers gain access to a celebrity-filled online party and more What does the iconic Canadian 2018 Nota Bene wine by Black Hills Estate Winery have in common with celebrities Steven Page, Jason Priestley, Erin Cebula, Prevail and Kelsey Serwa? Besides being Canadian icons, each will be attending Black Hills Estate Winery’s exclusive virtual release party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nota Bene. The virtual party will take place on Friday July 17, 2020 from 6-7:30 pm PT. 20th Anniversary Nota Bene Virtual Release Party As…
Add Flavour By Cooking With Melitta Coffee We’ve partnered up with Melitta to bring you a couple coffee recipes to honour their new colourful coffee makers. First up Coffee-Rubbed Slow Cooker Pork Sliders and for those looking for alternative baking methods, paleo muffins. Coffee-Rubbed Slow Cooker Pork Sliders Looking for the perfect recipe to celebrate Father’s Day, entertain cottage guests, or make your family smile from ear-to-ear? This Coffee-Rubbed Slow Cooker Pork Sliders recipe will be the star of your next BBQ, cottage party or family dinner! Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely ground Melitta 100% Colombian Whole Beans 1…
Chef Tojo joins countless chefs and fans worldwide to celebrate Bourdain Day on June 25, Anthony Bourdain’s birthday. Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo’s Restaurant prepares an experience that celebrates Anthony Bourdain and calls attention to depression and mental health. During a time of unprecedented uncertainty within the restaurant industry, the need to discuss depression and support the workforce is greater than ever. Since Anthony’s passing, fellow chefs and fans worldwide have celebrated his birthday, June 25, as Bourdain Day. Tojo will celebrate Anthony by creating a commemorative omakase experience – the menu will feature items Bourdain tried during a visit to Tojo’s along…
