Whether you call it Year of the Goat, Ram or Sheep, Chinese New Year is upon us and it’s worth celebrating. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver presents a special Asian tea as well as introducing Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. Their tea service includes: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Char Siu Pork Puff Sesame Prawn Toast Green Onion Pancake and Pickled Vegetables Dungeness Crab Salad with Jalapeño, Lime, and Cilantro Mayo Desserts Blood Orange Mousse Mini Steamed Coconut & Cream Bun Chinese New Year Rice Cake Mango Pudding with Lime Meringue and Pineapple Scones Tea Scones Freshly Baked – Plain, Raisin Orange Seasonal Fruit Preserves and Clotted Cream $44 per person Includes your choice of loose-leaf tea Premium Pu’erh Tea additional $6 per person Add a glass of sparkling wine $11 Add a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne $29 Guests can view Huadong’s performances every Saturday and Sunday in Xi Shi Lounge at the following times:…
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SocialShopper Selfology Spa Deal here. Should you not be feeling quite yourself, it may be time to treat yourself to Selfology, a spa and salon at Granville and 16th in Vancouver. Peter Tu and Jessica Yu, the owners of this unique spot take self-care a step further and believe and practice with healing first in mind. By visiting the spa for one of their many treatments you will be nurtured and healed towards better health. Peter’s father’s unfortunate death ignited a passion in him to pursue preventative health and share this with the community. The spa hosts wellness seminars and speeches and runs a…
Vancouver’s top culinary talent, including chefs, fishmongers, sommeliers, and distillers are poised to set palates ablaze at the BC Home + Garden Show, happening from February 18-22, 2015 at BC Place Stadium. Following the much-anticipated Meat & Tweet (With Beer) on opening night, the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage will host the first ever Master Series, featuring seminars and live demos from leaders in all aspects of the food industry. CULINARY CAN’T-MISSES: Meat & Tweet (With Beer) February 18, 7PM-8PM YVR Beer Tweet Up and engaged guests are will set the interwebs ablaze with BBQ and brews on opening night. Featuring…
A Spectacular Evening To Benefit The Conservation Of Our Oceans Journey to an enchanting aquatic world at Night at the Aquarium—Vancouver’s most unforgettable philanthropic event of the year. Come face to face with some of the greatest mysteries of the deep while enjoying fine food, wine, exciting entertainment and incredible live and silent auctions. We can’t wait to welcome you at this unique night dedicated to supporting the Vancouver Aquarium’s important education, research and direct action programs that affect the conservation of our oceans. With the success of last year’s event in the stunning new space, interest for Night at…
New brunch menu makes a run for the border The sun may rise in the east, but Mamie Taylor’s is looking west — Southwest, that is. At the vanguard of Chinatown’s culinary renaissance, Mamie Taylor’s was the first to bring the delicacies of the Deep South to Vancouver’s brunch lovers. Now, the regional American restaurant is setting its sights on America’s Southwest by featuring a new brunch menu inspired by the sights, sounds and flavours of the U.S. border states. Chef Tobias Grignon’s twist on regional specialties includes the Fried Green Tomato B.E.L.T.’s thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, fried green tomato, arugula, fried egg…
Hosted by Audi Downtown Vancouver, this fantastic annual wine auction brings Vancouver’s most refined oenophiles together to taste some magnificent wines. Pick up some rare wine finds and network with the 300 business professionals attending the event; all the while raising much needed funds for the mentoring programs of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. This exclusive event will run from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Audi Downtown Vancouver with a cash bar, silent auction wine items and wine tasting stations. What if every girl fulfills her potential? Helping girls reach their full potential through mentoring…
February 18 heralds the Year of the Sheep (also called Ram or Goat as the Chinese word is the same for all) or the year 4713 on the Chinese calendar. From February 19 through 22, Wild Rice will mark the occasion with feature dishes that have been created especially for you by Chef Todd. According to Chinese tradition, the name of a dish, or its ingredients, convey wishes for health, riches, children or prosperity. At New Year’s, such symbolic meanings are doubly important. On Wild Rice’s Menu, you’ll find these dishes wishing you good fortune: Lamb Turnip Cake (Luo Bo Gao): Pan-seared turnip…
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is ready to ring in the Year of the Goat with an exciting addition to the team. The hotel welcomes Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. On 19 February, 2015, the hotel’s Chinese New Year festivities will include a traditional Eye-Dotting Ceremony and Lion Dance in the lobby, starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by Huadong’s premier performances of the Chinese Face Changing Opera and Kung Fu Tea show in Xi Shi Lounge. Under the private tutelage of mentors and well-respected sifus – masters of…
It’s back, and this year #dinnerpartyYVR is even bigger than before! Last year we opened up our home to six lucky dinner guests who graciously agreed to dine with us in the name of charity. We are doing so again so this year, and are honouring Beauty Night and the work of Caroline MacGillivray and her incredible team. Our tickets were scooped up right off the get go, BUT, the great news is there are still some amazing meals that are open. AND, if you really want to dine at our place, we can make that happen another time. :o) Thanks to…
We are not waiting until official BBQ season to try Brian Misko’s House of Q’s Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs! Check him out at The Earlybird RV Show in Abbotsford at the Tradex. House of Q’s sessions will take place: Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Friday, February 20 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Saturday, February 21 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 PM SERVES 6 TO 8 What says summer more than hot dogs? From the ball game to the backyard, no celebration is complete without these smoky treats that appeal to kids and…
Whisky Tasting & Canapés! Thomas Chen & Barry Dunner request the pleasure of your company at a Companions Whisky Tasting Event Theme Dare to compare 16 whiskies A Blind Head-To-Head Tasting Moderator: Jordan Cran of Legacy Liquor Store Pairings • Blend vs blend • Blend vs single malt • Single malt vs single malt • • Sherry cask vs sherry cask • Bourbon cask vs bourbon cask • • Sherry cask vs bourbon cask • Peated vs peated When & Where Saturday, the 21st of February at six o’clock Legacy Liquor Store • Olympic Village • Vancouver, BC Companions of the Quiach 140-6751 Graybar…
So you forgot to reserve that table for the big day and now you’re in big trouble. Fear not, Vancouverites, there’s still a few to be, but act quickly! This list is current as of 1:30 pm Feb. 13, 2015 and we’ll add a few more once and if we hear of them. Granville Island – Dockside 6:15 and 6:30 Book here North Vancouver – El Matador 7:00 pm Book here West End – Morroco West 7:00 pm Book here Gastown – Blacktail 8:00 pm Book here – NOW BOOKED Check Opentable as many have opened more up!
Raise a glass to top-notch improv comedy Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) will hold its 10th annual Grapes of Laugh Gala, on Thursday, February 19. Guaranteed to beat the winter blahs, this value-packed, not-to-miss event features toast-worthy wines, delicious canapés and daring comedy, all in support of Vancouver TheatreSports’ community and youth programs. A live improv show will showcase VTSL’s top mainstage improvisers. Local media personality Fred Lee, and Principal of Point Blank Entertainment, Howard Blank, will co-host the event. Grapes of Laugh will also feature a live and silent auction brimming with covetable items, including: – Dinner for two with…
When there is any mention of yoga in Vancouver, Lululemon Yoga Clothes might come first to mind, but it would be quickly followed with Semperviva. Semperviva is an amazing place to practice all kids of yoga; I started the year with an excellent workshop “Detox Now – A Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Gloria Latham” and danced, sang and chanted my way to a positive start to the year. They’ve got four locations now, luckily all very near to me in Kitsilano, and run over a dozen classes a day with everything from Kundalini to Vinyasa Power Flow, as well as hosting…
Jerkface 9000 Set to Launch at ‘Jerkface Comedy Fiasco’ Event February 17th 2015 East Vancouver’s Parallel 49 Brewing Company is announcing the release of their brand new Dry Hopped West Coast Wheat Beer Jerkface 9000. The launch will be celebrated at ‘Jerkface Comedy Fiasco,’ an official event hosted by Parallel 49 Brewing Company at the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver, BC on February 17th, 2015. The Jerkface Comedy Fiasco will give guests an opportunity to enjoy snacks, including pizza from the Blackbird kitchen, mingle with beer lovers and taste three Parallel 49 brewing beers – including…
Butchers hold a revered spot in Italian culture. Inspired by eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, (whose shop in Panzano draws crowds from all over the world) ) La Pentola has collaborated with Windsor Meats on February 22, 2015 to create sumptuous dishes reflective of a visit to the neighborhood butcher. Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, experience the first Family Supper Series of the year, where you’ll dine family style at communal tables with your friends and neighbors. This 10+ course meal will feature a charcuterie plate, house-made sausage, slow cooked lamb leg, and stuffed pasta. Call 604.642.0557 or email info@lapentola.ca to reserve. $55…
Are you prepared for Valentine’s Day, or do you still need some sweet treats for the loved ones in your life? We’ve got a list of a few decadent creations you can pick up to ensure the foodies in your life love you even more! Whether you need a four piece treat ($8.50) or a larger box or lace heart ($49.50), Chocolatas in Granville Island has a selection of gorgeous locally made chocolates just waiting for you. West Vancouver’s Temper Pastry features 4 heart shaped chocolates; 70% dark chocolate ganache, mango martini, raspberry & lemon and strawberry caramel and a beautiful selection of…
This Saturday Long Table Distillery celebrates 2 years of distilling Craft Spirits in Vancouver. Celebration from 3-5 for a Happy & ‘Appy Hour from 3-5pm – open ’till 10pm. Don’t miss the limited release of their Batch #03 Bourbon Barrelled Gin in 750ml bottles. Long Table Distillery Ltd. 1451 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W8 T: 604.266.0177 Looking to book an event or private tour & tasting? Please email info@longtabledistillery.com
Find Fuel, Fitness and Fun The 23rd Annual Wellness Show is dedicated to helping you live a more healthy lifestyle. Check it out February 13th, 14th and 15th, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. The show includes 300 exhibitors in all areas: whole, organic, non GMO, gluten-free health foods and snacks, cutting-edge supplements to help make you leaner and stronger, and the latest fitness equipment and exercise crazes to help you find a new, fun, and motivating workout. In addition to our 300 experts answering your health and wellness questions, sampling options abound! In the Organic Market section, sponsored by…
Many rush through the grocery store with lists in hand, grabbing what is needed and getting out of there as fast as possible. As a food obsessed person, I generally completely loose track of time in any food shop and end up checking out new products and leaving with way more than I had planned. There is a happy medium though, as at West Vancouver’s Whole Foods Market tours can be booked to guide you through the store, ensuring you won’t be overwhelmed by the vast selection. Justin, the store’s tour guide and concierge was on hand last week as I toured the West…
