A traditional southern paring, bourbon is the ying to BBQ’s yang. The complexity of the bourbon is pronounced when paired with the smokiness of BBQ, channeling the feeling of southern warmth and hospitality. Head to Memphis Blues BBQ on June 20th for an afternoon of sipping bourbon and indulging in BBQ. They’ll start the afternoon with cocktails and a history lesson on the art of bourbon making and then delve further into the complex features of different bourbons to see what makes them unique. A special BBQ pairing will delight your palate and inform on the wonders of Bourbon pairing. $55 plus GST…
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We met with six-time Canadian Champion and World Silver Medalist Joannie Rochette as she was visiting Vancouver this week for Stars on Ice. With a schedule of intense training and travel, Rochette knows more than a thing of two about good eating and meal planning and shared some tips and recipes with us. What’s for breakfast and lunch at Joannie’s house or when she’s on the road? She’s got a sweet tooth and doesn’t deny herself certain foods, instead she works with a nutritionist and aims for balance. While she loves her Nutella, she’s varies her breakfast to also include oatmeal…
Inspired by summer-like weather we have just taken our bikes into get tuned up so we can hit the roads and trails safely this summer. While many may complain about Vancouver’s bike lanes disrupting their commutes, we think it’s great that our city celebrates cycling and embraces this green means of transport no matter what the weather. There are lots of bike rental spots should you need to rent, and many events even have free bike lock up. Throw on a pair of sporty sandals, I’ve just found some lovelies, from Keen UNEEK Foot Wear, and they’re perfect for going from cycle to patio.…
Saturday, 30 May 2015 from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (PDT) Vancouver, BC 5pm – 12:30am 50+ Hawkers…Hawking up Vancouver’s most unique food offerings! DJ Sets All Night Long The Steve Z’s Covering The Life Aquatic Soundtrack at 9pm The Life Aquatic Screening 10:30pm Visit Hawkersmarket.com for lineup details Hawker Fest explores the best of Vancouver’s artisan community. FREE admission courtesy of Flook – Vancouver’s mobile marketplace. Flook is a new way to buy & sell locally in your neighbourhood. Show your downloaded Flook app at the door for free admission (download links: Apple and Google Play)
1 NIGHT. 1 TABLE. 1 COLLECTIVE SHIFT. Long table dinner on June 5th! Save a seat today! Come to Southlands Heritage Farm in South Vancouver for the 5th instalment of the FARMACIE long table dinner series. Chef Marika Richoz will be accompanying Chef Brian Skinner (formerly of The Acorn Vancouver) in the kitchen. They will be whipping up some delicious local fare from B.C. Farmers and Fishermen — this is a #dreamteam you do not want to miss! All proceeds from this dinner are going to Backpack Buddies. Backpack Buddies is a unique program that addresses a very real need in the Vancouver community while providing a tangible opportunity for kids…
You know those underground dinners you always meant to attend? Well they’re back! Plate Invaders serves up a delicious vegan meals made with seasonal local produce in an intimate setting. On May 20/31 there are two seatings, the first from 6pm til 8pm, the second from 8:30pm til late. TICKETS If you want drinks, please bring your own bottle and let them know well in advance about allergies. Kindly they also donate 10% of all proceeds to a local animal charity. The dinner happens in a private East Van location. It is up a flight of stairs and not wheelchair accessible. After you…
LOVE Santa Monica and went this spring. The article below was published in Darpan Magazine print and online. More travel writing please! Heading to Southern California has never been easier with many direct flights a day into Orange County, Palm Springs and Los Angeles. While the larger cities may sound tempting, we suggest that you take a true beach-side escape and head to Santa Monica, where you can experience a touch of Hollywood glamour in an outdoor paradise where the city meets the sea. READ MORE ON DARPAN
Owners of British Columbia greenhouses are inviting their neighbours and customers to tour four Lower Mainland greenhouses on May 23 and to see for themselves how so much can be produced from so little, and for so long. To visit a B.C. greenhouse is to look through a figurative, and rarely uncovered, window and see modern science’s solutions to the time-and-space restraints on food production that have challenged humankind since the first nomad planted the first grain seeds 12,000 years ago. In B.C., greenhouse production of flowers and vegetables accounts for 21 per cent of total agriculture production. Remarkably, that…
It’s on, the Spanish Paella Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the culture of this amazing country. June 13 from 2 pm until 2 aam at the Brockton Pavillon. Spain is trendy: Gastronomy, values, people, rich culture and joy of life have become global and everybody wants to know a little bit of it. Enjoy an Olive oil tasting, Wine tasting, Live Flamenco, DJ music and dance! Sangría and Tapas (Paella, albóndigas en salsa, chorizo con garbanzos, tortilla, ensaladilla, montaditos…) from Executive Chef Sandro Oliveri will be served. Contact to Spanishpartyinvancouver@gmail.com to get your tickets in advance for only 20$ (25$ the…
Culinary Creators, Bloggers, Entrepreneurs, Activists, Authors, and Filmmakers all take the stage at the Royal Bank Room at the UBC Chan Centre to inspire and educate with their stories of food. Sun., May 31, 2015 at 11:00 am at Royal Bank Cinema The masterful minds behind Vij’s famous menus, Vancouver’s first cold press juice truck, the most authentic French pastry café in the city, the farms popping up next door to you, the award-winning documentary that has turned into a movement, and how hunger-relief organizations are feeding and empowering the people it serves. Speakers include Jackie Kai Ellis, Meeru Dhalwala, Zach Berman, Jen Rustemeyer, Emily Jubenvill, Michael Markwick, and Aart Schuurman…
TONIGHT! May 21, 2015! A unique night of mingling and networking combined with all your favourite beauty services. Drink wine and connect while getting a blow out, a Dermalogica MicroZone Skin Treatment, an RMT back massage, a make-up touch up and a manicure. Find out first hand how it feels to help the women of the Downtown East Side through the magic of Beauty Night. 100% of the proceeds will go towards Beauty Night embracing the concept of “women helping women”. Just $50 TICKETS!
My first foray into Chinese Food was as a child at the local food fair in Orchard Park Mall in my hometown, Kelowna. I’d order up a some sweet and sour chicken, mostly consisting of batter and topped with a bright red overly sticky and sickly sweet sauce, and maybe some soggy chicken chow mein, a mess of overcooked noodles and a few sad looking veggies. I was a kid and it seemed more exotic than the other limited choices the mall offered, and the deep fried, sweet mess, somehow did the trick back in those days. When I moved…
Selfology Spa is a modern spa and salon at Granville and 16th in Vancouver who’s primary goal is to nurture you towards better health. Their treatments range from skin care to massage and makeup, as well as hair cuts and styling. This is my second very excellent visit to this spot! There is an awesome SocialShopper deal on now too! It’s a comfortable place with natural wood accents and the treatment rooms enable you to escape for an hour or two and enjoy a variety of healing treatments. My latest adventure at Selfology a including firming and slimming facial using the natural Sea Flora line…
TODAY #3 in the Greasy Spoon Diner Supper Series featuring the amazing Chef William Tse’s! Chef Tse taken the diner concept in an exciting and unexpected direction with a menu which features classic Asian comfort food delivered with a fine dining spin. Guests can look forward to a feast that includes short rib, pork belly, dumplings, crêpe and much more. The menu reflects Chef Tse’s passion for local and sustainable ingredients and includes paired drinks with every course. Greasy Spoon Diner Supper Series #3 — Chef William Tse First Course Corn Soup: Creamed corn, roasted garlic, chicken dumpling. Second Course Smoked…
This easy recipe is perfect for using up your ripe avocados. Best served fresh. I also like to cut out some of the water and use as a dip for carrots, pita bread, etc. Great with noodle salads too! 2 large, ripe avocados, peeled pitted and diced 1 large garlic clove, minced Handful of fresh cilantro leaves 5 tablespoons water, plus more if needed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup Sea salt, to taste DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Add more water for a thinner…
CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSET FOR GOOD! Vital Health Kitsilano is so awesome that they are hosting a Community Closet Fashion Fundraiser for 4 Charities. How can you help? Sort through your closet and donate to those who need it most. They’re accepting clothing, beauty items, jewelry, shoes and handbags Monday to Friday, 9:00-5:00 until May 24th at Vital Health Kitsilano, 1855 West 4th Avenue. All donations greatly appreciated. #YouAreAwesome CHECKLIST FOR CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSET: Does this fit? Have I worn this in the last 12-months? Is this in style and or does it reflect my style? If I was shopping right now,…
One needn’t spend a fortune on makeup. A quick trip to London Drugs Make Up Counter proves that makeup can be put on, and taken off, at an super reasonable price, all without compromising quality. Check out our latest beauty finds. I blend the Marcelle CC Cream in with my foundation as it’s full of nourishing ingredients and adds a glow to the entire face, without that heavy caked-on look. It works to even skin tone, is high on the SPF scale for sun protection and reduces dark spots. It’s even infused with 24K gold for extra shimmer. $24.99 To line those lips with…
If you are a bit of a tech geek like me, you’ll get addicted to the Jawbone Fitness and Sleep Tracker. This attractive looking wristband tracks not only exercise, but calories burned, and hours slept and can even track your food intake should you care to enter it, which I actually don’t. It also has a “Smart Coach” which offers “Idle Alerts”, so if you set it to go off every hour you are inactive, or whatever time you choose, it will buzz and you can choose to ignore it, or take a lap around the room, fold some laundry, or…
It’s just about that time! Craft beer appreciation is growing and what better way to celebrate than with 10 days of events focused on the craft beer community. Thousands of beer enthusiasts from around the world take part in Vancouver Craft Beer Week, which celebrates fine beer and extraordinary flavours, and will be held in Vancouver from May 29th – June 7th 2015. Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s closing festival is the most attended craft beer festival in British Columbia and showcases the craft-brewing scene in all its delicious glory, with new and unique brews from across the globe. This year there…
Starting Friday, May 15th from 3pm-7pm it’s the start of this season’s MERCATO at the Italian Cultural Centre! Our Farmer’s Market with Italian flavour will host 40+ local farmers and artisans, feature freshly made Italian food by Il Centro’s Chef Nevada, live Italian music, fun activities for children at the Kids Korner, a raffle to win a brand new Vespa Primavera or a trip 2 to Rome and much more!
