Mac & Cheese For Snack For Kids For one week only (October 19th to 26th), the following top restaurants will be featuring their versions of the comfort classic Mac and Cheese with all proceeds benefiting the Vancouver Firefighter Charities’ SNACKS FOR KIDS Program. This is an unique campaign as Chefs from Vancouver’s top restaurants have teamed up for this important and meaningful cause. Teahouse (photo attached) – roasted garlic, smoked cheddar baked mac & cheese. Cardero’s – smoked cheddar, panko crusted, baked mac & cheese. Seasons – four cheese classic mac & cheese with smoked gouda, blue, white cheddar, swiss. Sandbar – three cheese mac & cheese with bechamel sauce & bread…
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New Local Focused Cafe Lot185 Cafe + Wine Bar From the Press Release: LOT185 Café + Wine Bar opened in the Vancouver Convention Centre recently. Overlooking Jack Poole Plaza, this new space will embrace the modern aesthetic of the Convention Centre while offering a casual dining experience for both visitors and Vancouverites. Inspired by the laid-back atmosphere of European cafes, and tapas and wine bars, the menu at LOT185 will focus on sourcing local ingredients while embracing the diverse landscape of British Columbia. An in-house bakery, overseen by Executive Pastry Chef Maurizio Persichino, will provide fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and other…
Mixing Up a Blood Orange G&T It’s that time of week again, so kick back and relax and mix up yourself something that Karen’s been drinking! From our pal Karen: “It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. I found bags of Blood Oranges @costco_canada and they’re perfect for making a colourful and delicious welcoming cocktail for our family dinner guests. Wishing you all the best. Cheers! #whatskarendrinking Blood Orange G & T Makes one serving. Note: I fine strain the blood orange juice for more clarity and you can prepare this drink in a large batch ahead of time (just don’t add…
Food Gays Launch Their First Cookbook And It’s Gorgeous I’ve known the Food Gays, Adrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett for a few years now and I feel proud to see them accomplish so much and have so enjoyed watching their journey. Their food styling and photography is so well done and also well documented on Instagram (@foodgays), and once I was lucky enough that Adrian gave me my own private lesson. Over the last year or so they’ve been dedicating much of their time to creating a cookbook, Cooking In Color, and it’s finally arrived and it’s stunning. I know how hard they…
Commercial Drive restaurant to re-open its doors today after 9-week closure From the press release: After a nine-week closure due to small kitchen fire, the Havana Vancouver team is thrilled to announce the official re-opening of the Cuban meets Pacific Northwest restaurant. (photos by Sweet Pea Photography) Opening at 10am today (Wednesday, October 3), guests will again have the opportunity to enjoy Havana’s signature dishes including the Cubano, Poblano & Maiz Dip and Tacos de Carne alongside the restaurant’s popular Mojito and Sangria cocktails as well as new fall menu items from Chef Andrew Hounslow, including: Ropa Vieja Pappardelle with tomato braised flank steak, roasted red pepper, manzanilla olives, heirloom…
Elisa A Modern Steakhouse Concept From the press release: Toptable Group proudly launches Elisa, its new steakhouse venue in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Set to open this fall, the restaurant offers a reimagined take on the signature steakhouse experience featuring a Grillworks Infierno wood-fired grill. “Elisa was inspired by the values of sharing memorable moments around the table with family and friends,” says Michael Doyle, President of Toptable Group. “Designed as a response to the traditional steakhouse experience, Elisa exemplifies a refreshing spirit of hospitality through its unique and feminine details.” Joining the Toptable Group portfolio of eight restaurants in Vancouver and Whistler, Elisa opens with an outstanding team…
Meaty Festival Takes Over The Cascade Room For the second year in a row Husband Michael and I attended the Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room, and this time Tess knew better that not to miss it as well. There was so much food that I didn’t even get to try half of the offerings, and it was my cheat meal for the week, so I wasn’t holding back. It started with a tasting of legendary whiskies, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniel’, a trip along the American Whiskey Trail and then the meat was unveiled and the feasting…
Faye Smith Make Up Studio Yumi Lash Lift & Tint Last year I loved the lash extensions but they just weren’t sustainable. I must be an aggressive sleeper because I’d wake up with the lashes having come off on my pillow and I can’t stand sitting still, so when I had to go get a fill I would get very fidgety. Another alternative, I learned, is the lash lift, so I decided to give this one a try as I am rather disadvantaged on the eyelash front, so I can use any help I can get. Faye Smith has a…
Sustenance Festival Until November 22, 2018 Sustenance Festival is a city-wide festival that celebrates arts, food, and culture in Vancouver. Alongside community groups, artists, and local organizations, Sustenance Festival pushes the boundaries of food innovation. “Since 2009, the Sustenance Festival has served Vancouver as a platform for community groups, artists, and social service organizations to celebrate and push the boundaries of food innovation in our city. The festival planning committee maintains a deep commitment to reflecting on, and responding to, global trends and current issues impacting the everyday intersections of Vancouver’s food systems with its people. The Sustenance Festival is…
Mixing Up A Brown Derby Our pal Karen is at it again and mixed up The Brown Derby! From Karen “BROWN DERBY 🍂🐝 I love using Honey in Fall drinks and the Brown Derby is a favourite. This classic cocktail from the golden age of Old Hollywood was named after the famous celebrity spotting restaurant in L.A. Cheers! #whatskarendrinking” Makes one serving: @buffalotrace Bourbon 1.5 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. – .5 oz. honey syrup. Shake with vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe. To make the honey syrup mix equal parts liquid honey(runny) and warm water until combined. Check…
Eat, Drink and Be Fröhlich at H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s Oktoberfest Party Traditional German fare, local craft beer, music and more, for one night only — Friday, September 28! If I owned lederhosen, I certainly be breaking it out for this one! H2 Rotisserie & Bar — The Westin Bayshore Hotel’s urban resort restaurant, boasting refined comfort food, premium artisan cocktails, serene harbour-view settings, and much more — introduces an Oktoberfest celebration unlike any other in Vancouver. Taking place Friday, September 28, from 6pm to 9pm, H2’s garden-side terrace becomes the scene of a lavish German volksfest — traditional, yet elevated! In…
Food Network Reveals Chef to Battle Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Ten Accomplished Chefs from Across the Country Face Off Against Canada’s Iron Chefs Who else is pretty damn excited about this one! Can’t wait! The stadium is stocked, the secret ingredients are selected and the battles are set – but whose cuisine will reign supreme? Each week, Iron Chef Canada sees one notable chef, spanning from Vancouver, B.C. to Montreal, Que., competing in a head-to-head competition for culinary supremacy. The worthy challengers battle against the renowned Canadian Iron Chefs, Hugh Acheson, Amanda Cohen, Lynn Crawford, Rob Feenie, and Susur Lee…
Buy tickets to Passions 2018 We’ve heard there’s less than 20 tickets left to this year’s Passions! We attended last year and were blown away by the culinary creations and the amazing prizes at the silent auction. Great people watching; mix and mingle with some wonderful supporters of the Dr. Peter Aids Foundations mandate to feed those with Aids properly. You’ll see the chefs from the city’s top restaurants, bakeries and caterers, and taste their delightful dishes, sip on Mission Hill and New Zealand wines, bid on fantastic auction items and socialize with trend-setting business and media professionals, all while…
What Up In Vancouver This Week Fall is upon us and I’ve been pulling the coats out of the back of the closet and keeping an umbrella close this past week. The weekend seems to be calling for rain, so I’ve sussed out a few things for you to do inside this week. Vancouver Interior Design Show – September 20-23 Check out some of our local designers and more at IDS this weekend. Individual designers, artists, makers and design-centric brands are all coming to Vancouver to showcase their current works, concepts and products. In addition to experiencing installations and features,…
Slow Fish Dinner at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts One of my favourite venues for events is the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Granville Island. They’ve got eight kitchens where chefs can set up and strolling around between them with a glass of wine in hand is pure bliss! Now add in a celebration of local sustainable fish and seafood and some great BC wine and you really have a party. This is exactly what’s happening September 23 at PICA! Following a reception, during which Salmon-Safe St-hubertus and Oak Bay Frizzante Rose wine will be served along with canapes prepared by…
Les Dames d’Escoffier Marketplace at Lazy Gourmet THIS SUNDAY As many of you know I am a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and we are having our annual treasure-filled Culinary Garage Sale this Sunday and you’d be smart to come early! (Following is an excerpt from Dame Cate Simpson). Fellow dames spent last week unearthing all the treasures we have collected over the past year for Les Dames d’Escoffier – BC Chapter Culinary Garage Sale, Sunday, September 16th. With boxes stacked to the rafters, the most exciting discoveries were from the estate of Chef James Barber. The large donation included vintage…
Feast of Fields A Wet But Tasty Day at UBC Farm This past Sunday we ventured out to UBC to soak in Feast of Fields (pun intended), and despite the rain, the chefs and drink providers were all smiles. We got pretty wet, so didn’t stay as long as we usually do, but we left having tried some great dishes and a few new brews as well. Kiki’s Kitchen, purveyors of vegan soups,served up some grilled zucchini with cauliflower bolognese. Excellent pate from Nomad on Main. Chicken liver mousse atop plums from Vancouver Island’s Wickannish Inn Fable went the veggie…
What To Do In Vancouver This Weekend Onward It’s already been a busy September and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down yet. Husband Michael is busy with UBC going back to school with all the sports venues back in full swing and the food trucks more active again, and I’ve been devoting myself to getting back to working out and generally being more organized. How’s your September Going? This weekend there’s a ton to do and it doesn’t slow down at all as September moves along. Here’s a few things to keep you active this week. Skookum Festival -…
Meaty Festival Takes Over The Cascade Room The Barbarian’s Feast at The Cascade Room, Sunday September 23rd 6pm Dictionaries define barbarians as uncivilized, primitive and wild. But to the less rigid, more convivial folks at The Cascade Room, hosting the 2nd annual. Barbarian’s Feast on September 23rd means they want to unleash your primal appetites and re-whet your giant appetite for life. The evening will be devoted to robust feasting and drinking. Legendary whiskies, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniel’s will be in full display as you will get to indulge in generous samples of some of America’s finest…
24TH ANNUAL METRO VANCOUVER FEAST OF FIELDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2018 – 1:00 – 5:00PM at UBC Farm I can’t believe it’s been 24 years of Feast of Fields! I can’t recall how many I’ve been to, and I’ve even done a couple in the Okanagan and on the Island and they are always a good time. This year it’s at UBC, which is not only in a super convenient place, but also in a a super gorgeous setting. Here’s a couple pics from 2015. BC’s largest local food and beverage festival, where you can spend the day wandering UBC…
