Ready. Set. Grow. The moustache is Made in Movember and it’s time to get growing, Canada. Last year, over 173,000 Canadians showed their support of the moustache, raising an incredible $33.9 million CAD for men’s health. Movember funds support prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male mental health initiatives across the country. Make your support count and sign up today at Movember.com. KNOW WHY YOU MO Thanks to the power of the moustache Canadian Mo Bros and Mo Sistas are making an impact on men’s health. To date Movember Canada has funded over 200 men’s health programs, including: Canadian Mental Health…
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From now until November 16th, Burnaby’s Hart House at Deer Lake is showcasing the amazing abundance of seafood with which BC is blessed. The three-course Seafood Celebration menu gives guests a choice of appetizer, main, and dessert at $38 per guest. Born and raised here in BC, Chef Michael Genest has designed a menu that rejoices in local flavours: Appetizer Sockeye Salmon Chowder (a la carte 10) Fried Leeks, Corn, Lobster Oil or smoked Fish Croquettes (a la carte 16) Pickled Fennel, Micro Greens, Charmoula Aioli Main Course Butter Poached Prawns (a la carte 28)Squid Ink Risotto, Chorizo, Peas, Bottarga…
Friday, November 7th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 8pm – 11 pm Visit every booth knowing that you’re getting the best of the best. Cellar Door is a smaller, more intimate tasting featuring more than 25 wineries and showcasing more than 100 wines priced at $35 and up per bottle. Wanting to find wines for that special occassion – this is the event for you! This is your chance to experience first class wines from different regions. Sip, swirl and savour the best of the best…at every booth!
More people in British Columbia will be able to dine with a conscience and feed the hungry this holiday season with the expansion of StreetSmart Canada. November 1 – December, 2014 So far this year, 23 restaurants in Vancouver have signed up to partner with the charity—giving guests an opportunity to make a donation of a few dollars to the local food bank when paying their bill. Restaurants include Provence Marinaside, Lupo, España, The Fat Badger, Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Fable, La Cigale French Bistro, The Fish House in Stanley Park, Hamilton Street Grill, Chamber, and all four Milestones in Vancouver. This year,…
Time: November 4, 2014 from 6pm to 8pmLocation: Little Mountain Neighbourhood HouseStreet: 3981 Main StreetCity/Town: Vancouver Event Description: During next week’s Potluck-Workshop (with Village Vancouver), we will be launching a hard copy and online community Food Asset Map to show what resources are available in our community: affordable food, local and organic food, gardens, bees, honey, apples, workshops, restaurants, etc—with food donated by Graze restaurant, along with a potluck. There will be child minding available (please let us know in advance if you require child minding). See you there! See more details and RSVP on Village Vancouver: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/event/show?id=4670368%3AEvent%3A114911&xgi=4b2pOT9bWVBAVp&xg_source=msg_invite_event About Village Vancouver Village engages individuals, neighbourhoods…
If you haven’t tried the fall menu at Siena Restaurant at 12th and Granville, you are missing out. The mushroom-themed $24 is on through November. Crimini & Oyster Mushroom Soup crispy garlic chips, toasted pine nuts or Chanterelles on Brioche madeira thyme cream, aged balsamico, arugula Grilled Lamb Sirloin & Morels red wine jus, rosemary and asiago potato torta or Roasted Free-Range Chicken lobster mushroom marsala, sage farro or Porcini Ravioli portobello confit, chestnut cream, mascarpone, crispy shallots White Chocolate & Black Truffle Panna Cotta hazelnut shortbread cookie
Now in its 18th year, Cornucopia’s 11 day calendar is teeming with a diverse selection of events fit for the connoisseur’s palate to those eager to learn. From cooking demonstrations to drink seminars, winery dinners to gala tastings and late-night celebrations – this year’s festival will leave patrons counting down the days until next year. Festival packages are also available offering accommodation and choice of new tasting events such as Cellar Door or Cornucopia’s signature events such as House Party and Crush Gala Grand Tasting with the option to add on a selection of additional event tickets in an easy…
Chef Eligh proved his culinary prowess last night, taking home the gold award at the Victoria 2014 Gold Medal Plates competition held at the Victoria Convention Centre. Chef Eligh went head to head with eight of the province’s finest chefs at the prestigious culinary competition and will now go on to compete at the Canadian Culinary Championships, the Gold Medal Plates Finale, in Kelowna on February 6 and 7, 2015. “I am elated,” says Chef Kristian Eligh. “It’s an incredible feeling. This is my hometown. To win here with my family and friends is what means the most. It was…
Taste some of the Blue Chip natural wine producers of the world with world class cuisine. This select group of winemakers resist fad and fashion and believe in their soil and techniques which allow them to create wines of purity and pure pleasure. Working without chemicals, enzymes, or commercial yeasts to raise wines to showcase their unique terroir and philosophy. Enjoy this level of winemaking with with Alta Bistro’s outstanding cuisine created by Chef Nick Cassettari inspired by these rare and fine wines. 7pm Arrival. Friday November 7th Time: 7pm-10pm Tickets: $155 – AMUSE – FRESH LOCAL OYSTER WITH NASTURTIUM…
As part of the global dialogue on family farming and in conjunction with the UBC Future of Food Global Dialogue Series, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Liu Institute for Global Issues are co-hosting a screening of “The Family Farm.” Canadian documentary film maker Ari Cohen explores the current context and diversity of small-scale farming across Canada. The screening will be introduced by Dr. Hannah Wittman and Jessica Dennis from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and will be followed by refreshments and discussion. Trailer: The Family Farm [vsw id=”107501264″ source=”vimeo” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]
BC Uncorked: The art of food and wine is a unique BC focused food and wine festival. The event showcases wines from top BC wineries, matched with intriguing foods provided by some of the best local restaurants and cafes. This season we are thrilled to partner with Ride2Survive in hosting BC Uncorked, which is in its 10th season. The Ride2Survive is a non-profit society registered in British Columbia that operates a one-day cycling event from Kelowna to Delta to raise funds for cancer research as an Independent Fundraising Event for the Canadian Cancer Society. Their vision is that everyone is…
In honor of the Day of the Dead Celebrations and Halloween we’ve got some recipes for five top Mayan dishes so you can incorporate a Mayan and cultural twist to this fun holiday. I think it’s time for another Mexican-themed night or better yet a trip to the source very soon! Some of the most popular Cancun Mayan dishes include: Mucbipollo: Buried Chicken in Mayan, this traditional meal is eaten during Day of the Dead celebrations. It is considered the quintessential meal of the dead, made with corn dough and wrapped in leaves and then cooked in an underground pit. Pan de Muerto:…
I went in search of a few more Halloween worthy booze buys. First up a Shiraz from Fullglass Wines out of Australia where it’s all about the spooky skull label. “A deeply coloured, monster of a wine packed with bold red and black fruit aromas with a touch of licorice and vanilla. The palate is dense with floral, smoky oak, vanilla and spice with firm tannins.” $20 Next I encourage you to take a ride on a witches broom with Sea Cider’s Witch’s Broom Cider, a semi-sweet cider full of fall spices. A portion of the proceeds goes to combat invasive…
Winemaker Joel Peterson worked solo to collect the grapes for this spooky wine. As he picked, the story goes, ravens circled above, but instead of bringing doom, these birds brought good luck and became the totem for the winery. Now in Western Canada for the first time in limited release, Besieged will arrive on shelves just in time for Halloween night. I just saw it tonight at West Broadway and Arbutus. In the bottle there is a blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre, all from Sonoma, California’s North Coast, Central Coast and Lodi winegrowing regions. The…
What is food security? No, it is not being sure your chocolate bars are hidden from your spouse, or being food safe and making sure food is served without contamination, i.e. safely. Food security is defined by the World Food Summit as being achieved “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”. The Trick or Eat for Food Security campaign addresses the rising rates of hunger in Canada. As of 2012, 4 million individuals, including 1.15 million children, do not have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food in…
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will be abuzz with some great Canadian artists in support of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Blue Rodeo will be joined by special guests Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson and country band High Valley for an evening of great music. Concert proceeds will support the 20,000 Homes Campaign, which is a national movement of communities working together to permanently house 20,000 of Canada’s most vulnerable homeless by July 1, 2018. Tickets are available at www.bandtogetherconcert.ca and start at $79. “The un-natural disaster of homelessness in Canada requires urgent and immediate…
On Thursday, October 30, the Portside Pub will be transformed into a bone-chilling haunted pirate ship for the first ever Halloween for Hunger in support of the Backpack Buddies program. Entry will be by donation with 100% of the proceeds going to feed children in need. The event kicks off at 9:00 pm with the DJ hitting the stage at 9:30 pm. While entry is by donation, those who contribute $20 or more will receive a free beer as well as a choice of a sailor hat, pirate hat, or an eye patch to match the evening’s theme. Supported by…
Last year we journeyed out to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and it’s taken me this long to give it some proper attention on this website. Luckily there’s still time to plan your trip out to Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs for this year’s festival. I recommend planning for a day or two to honour these amazing birds and spend some time in an incredibly beautiful part of our glorious province. It’s a quick and scenic drive out to Harrison Mills, just ninety minutes from Vancouver along the Lougheed Highway/BC-7. Just head east to Mission and follow the signs to…
‘Tis the season for all things wild and forest-like and that definitely includes mushrooms and game meats. Several restaurants around town are celebrating the bounty with ingredient-forward menus . At La Buca, Pied a Terre, The Sardine Can and The Abbey, the Wild Game and Mushroom Festival takes place October 16 to November 2 with three or four course prix fixe menus at the first two mentions and chalkboard specials at the latter two. We checked out The Abbey ‘s offerings last week and had an excellent and memorable meal, perfect for a chilly night. The Abbey is a fairly new spot on West…
Canada’s award-winning inflight magazine, Air Canada’s enRoute, is pleased to announce the Top 10 list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014, as well as the winner of the Air Canada enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2014 People’s Choice Award. On a month-long culinary journey that took noted food writer Andrew Braithwaite from Tofino, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, he discovered a group of chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who continued to explore this country’s terroir and redefine what it means to dine out in Canada. The Top 10 restaurants in order are: 1. Wolf in the Fog (Tofino): “On the…
