Donnelly Group Opens Bras Fish Tavern In The Marine Building Brass Fish Tavern opened its doors this January with a menu designed by talented Chef Clement Chan, and the dishes are inventive, far more diverse than you’d expect from a tavern, and absolutely delicious! There are three spaces in this large venue: a main floor tavern, mezzanine parlour, and sushi bar and izakaya section. We’ve been twice now, once for some snacks share including the fried chicken, ham croquettes and a good sampling of the sushi, and returned for a more leisurely paced meal, tucked into one of the comfy…
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What’s For Dinner? Little Bird Dim Sum Does Dinner Yum Cha I do Dim Sum A LOT! Mainly because I’m a Vancouver Food Tour guide and we have a Richmond Dumpling Trail Tour so you’ll often find me in Richmond leading hungry dumpling fans to dim sum and exposing our guests to many other Asian dumplings. However, I still crave Dim Sum on many of the days I’m not touring, and sometimes that craving is outside the regular hours most restaurants serve up those little bundles of goodness that I desire. Fortunately now there’s a dinner spot in my neighbourhood…
Quick Conversations In Wine – Nathalie Bonhomme Les Vins Bonhomme Unfortunately this winemaker is stuck at home for the Vancouver International Wine Festival, due to an injury, but the winery will be there! Here’s more about Spain’s Nathalie Bonhomme from Les Vins Bonhomme in our speed round of Q + A with her. There’s also more on the Vancouver International Wine Festival here. Proudest moment? To see my Monsieur Bonhomme, my dad, open my first bottle of wine, El Bonhomme 2017. Favorite grape variety? Many. Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Garnacha, Monastrell. Favorite wine you make? Why? Impossible to choose…
Quick Conversations in Wine – Caroline Schaller of Osoyoos Larose The Vancouver International Wine Festival is just around the corner, and we’d like to know more about who’s attending and what they’re interested in in the world of wine and thought you would too. Good Wine Gal’s Barb Wild and I choose some of the women in attendance for this year’s festival and have presented them with a few quick-fire questions to get to know them better. Here’s our Q + A with Caroline Schaller from the Okanagan’s Osoyoos Larose. More on the Wine Festival here. Proudest moment? When people…
Barb Wild’s Weekly Pick Is Cerejeiras Tinto Barb Wild has another bargain of a suggestion! Cerejeiras Tinto 2017! Read more on wine on The Good Wine Gal site, and her previous picks are here. A few years ago I was acting manager of a little fine wine shop in West Vancouver. I loved the shop because it was sleepy. That meant we maybe had 40 customers a day. That meant each customer spent 30 minutes in the shop learning and discovering wine. That meant agents would pop by and share their newest bottles regularly sometimes bringing customers into the tasting experience. At this shop you might…
Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Sauv Blanc or Tequila? Moet Hennessy Selections For Valentine’s Day What are you drinking this week? We’ll have a pick from Good Wine Gal for the week, or course but we’re also going to give you a few other suggestions for Valentine’s Day from Moet and Hennessy. How about a vibrant sparkling brut wine from Chandon, or an exceptional rosé from Veuve Clicquot, a fresh and fruity Sauvignon Blanc from Cloudy Bay or a fresh libation by Volcán di mi Tierra? Moët Hennessy offers champagne, spirits and wines to complement any of life’s moments, like Valentine’s Day…
What’s Happening For Valentine’s Day in Vancouver I’ve been informed that we don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day here as we celebrate our love every day. Okay then Michael, I’ll be hanging out with the gals on Friday! Don’t worry, I’m not bothered at all. However, whether YOU are single or in a relationship, even perhaps with someone that doesn’t celebrate V-Day, you can give yourself some treats, or go out to eat with friends and loved ones! Here’s a few suggestions for Valentine’s Day in Vancouver. Whole Foods Flowers First Up? Flowers. I won’t be getting any this year, or will…
Three Finalists to Pitch for the $25,000 Purse at The Odlum Brown Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Gala on February 20, 2020 We’re reading up on the projects that the three finalists are working on for the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Gala and finding their passion for success inspiring! Best of luck to all finalists. Here’s the news on the Gala. GLV. Side note! Entirely plant-based dinner menu to be served by Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Executive chef Colin Burslem FWE GALA MENU Radish Carpaccio Celeriac Tartar | Seared “Scallop”| Edamame Main Lentil and Mushroom “Tenderloin” Cauliflower Risotto | Warm Asparagus Salad…
Chef Justin Cheung to open Potluck Hawker Eatery in Cambie Village We just caught up with Chef Justin Cheung at the VCC Flourish Gala and got word of this new project over the weekend. Here’s the news from the press release. Just wish this was a little closer to home! GLV From the press release: Chef Justin Cheung is bringing the fragrant, raucous, and vibrant atmosphere of traditional Southeast Asian hawker street food markets to Cambie Village with the anticipated launch of Potluck Hawker Eatery (3424 Cambie Street) this spring. A counter-service style restaurant, the 993 square-feet, 35-seat Potluck draws inspiration…
Emily Lycopolus’ Teaches From Her Award Winning Cedar + Salt Cookbook When we first saw Emily Lycopolus’ newest cookbook, Cedar + Salt, we immediately fell in love with the stunning photography in this tribute to Vancouver Island’s producers and artisans. Lycopolus grew up on the Island and has assembled this collection of approachable recipes that tour you through the bounty of the lush lands and seas in this corner of the Pacific Northwest. The book is divided into forest, field, farm and sea and provides insight into the land as you learn a few new culinary tricks along the way.…
Odd Society Awards And Some Cocktails For Home Odd Society Spirits receives multiple awards at the Canadian Whisky Festival and Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition and we’ve got some cocktails so you can try their libations at home and an interview with Master Distiller Gordon Glanz. Click to hear more about Odd Society Spirits on the Craft Spirits Show on Bloomberg Radio 1410. On the heels of winning two silvers and one bronze for its collection of whiskies at the 10th annual Canadian Whisky Awards, Odd Society Spirits took home seven gold and one silver medal, plus a Best in…
Mon Paris’ Elena Krasnova Reveals 2020 Valentine’s Day Collection We’ve yet to make it out to Mon Paris Patisserie, but have sampled her chocolate and pastries! Don’t overlook this pastry shop when you are planning your Valentine’s Day treat for your loved ones. GLV Recently celebrating three successful years at her charming Burnaby pastry shop, Mon Paris Pâtisserie (4396 Beresford St.), Elena Krasnova introduces an exclusive collection of desserts and confections that exemplify her classic French training, combined with her innovative style. The Mon Paris 2020 Valentine’s Day collection is complete with adorable cakes and elegant chocolates embracing both modern and…
Angela Aiello Pairs Our Favourite Green & Black’s Chocolate With Wine We’ve partnered up with Green & Black’s to bring you some chocolate and Ontario wine pairings from our friend, wine expert Angela Aiello (@superwinegirl)! Angela has been busy sampling Green & Black’s chocolate and a variety of wines to satisfy all palates! She’s got such a tough job, don’t you think? Are you a romantic mastermind or a passionate provider? See below for the perfect pairing to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. The Romantic Mastermind You are a hopeless romantic searching for surprising, sweet pleasures in life, love and…
‘Mise-En-Place’ Chefs’ Table Society of BC’s new podcast looks to the future of the culinary industry Our friends at the Chef’s Table Society have launched a new podcast! Listen up! From the press release: Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) launches its first podcast Mise-En-Place, celebrating the professional cook with a look to the future of the industry through honest discussions about the complexities and creativity of the culinary industry. Mise-en-place is an integral part of the cooking process, especially within the professional culinary industry. It’s a French phrase which means “everything in its place” and it’s now also the…
Congrats To The Winners Of The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC), the only national spirit competition reserved exclusively for artisan distilleries, announces the results of its 2020 edition today. Congrats to all! GLV Now in its third year, CASC, presented by Artisan Distillers Canada (ADC), has once again attracted a record number of entries. The competition has also expanded its scope this year, including: A category for Canadian-made Bitters A Terroir category, allowing producers to highlight products expressive of place, through the provenance of its ingredients and taste profiles A Branding category for bottle packaging…
Barb Wild’s Weekly Pick Is San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Barb Wild has been sipping again and this week’s pick is San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino 2015. Read more on wine on The Good Wine Gal site, and her previous picks are here. From Barb: Happy wine Wednesday from deep in the vine lands south of Lake Balaton. I’m in Villány which is famous for red wine and considered the Beaune of Hungary. Yesterday in Budapest I sat on a panel judging 36 styles of Hungarian Olaszriesling (a few bottles of Grasvina from Romania found their way into the tasting). This is…
Flourish Green Tie Fundraiser At VCC Flourish is VCC’s, green-tie fundraising gala and it’s all for a good cause! It’s our third year attending and we’re looking forward to it. You’ll enjoy fabulous food, music, fashion, and find deals at the silent auction and wine wall. Flourish net proceeds help fund Vancouver Community College (VCC) Foundation student scholarships and bursaries. The chefs: Hawksworth Group – Hawksworth Group Jennifer Peters – Nextjen Gluten-Free Justin Cheung – Longtail Kitchen Poyan Danesh – Ocean Mama Seafood Heat Laliberte – One Arrow Meats Alan Ferrer – Aburi Restaurants Miku Restaurant Gyoza Bar Jay Pugong – Minami Restaurant Shahni Arshad – Ephemere SupperClub Tret Jordan Meet The Food…
LIVIA Celebrates The Day Of Love With A Special Menu Now this menu sounds just love-ly! Here’s the news of Valentine’s Day at LIVIA. GLV Continue the city’s love affair with Italian cuisine and celebrate amore with a cozy dinner at neighbourhood hotspot LIVIA(1399 Commercial Drive). Available for one evening only on February 14th, La Festa Degli Innamorati is a four-course tasting menu featuring Roman-inspired dishes, paired with wines and amaros. “I always feel like our space becomes so romantic in the evenings,” says Claire Livia Lassam, who co-owners LIVIA with husband Jordan Pires. “The lights get dim, and it really becomes a room you want…
Barb Wild’s Weekly Pick is Desert Hills Cactus Red Barb Wild has been sipping again and this week’s pick is Desert Hills Cactus Red. Read more on wine on The Good Wine Gal site at https://goodwinegal.blogspot.com/ Happy Wine Wednesday, y’all! Let it pour – and I mean wine. For tonight’s easy drinking midweek value I talked to Jeff Wong at Swirl Wine Store in Yaletown to get his take on BC reds in the market that drinks above its price. His recommendation: DESERT HILLS CACTUS RED $19.99 For last week click here. If you aren’t familiar with Desert Hills then check it out!…
More Than Pub Food At The New Oxford Next Dine Out for us? The New Oxford! Hadn’t been in her for a while and had no idea that I’d be craving dirty fries with queso dips for days after! This could cause some trouble for me as I was planning on eating a lot healthier this year! Thankfully there were snap peas and a veggie-filled rigatoni with a salad to balance it all out. Cause eating veggies cancels out the calories from queso fries, don’t you know? I did take the dessert home for Michael, but sampled Tess’s portion and…
