Coast-to-Coast Dinner Features David Bohati, Blair Lebsack, Eden Hrabec and CBC Radio Host John Gilchrist Our provincial neighbours to the east have drummed up quite a name for themselves in the dining scene over the last few years, becoming known for their rustic sophistication and ethnic influences. Alberta is quickly gaining the reputation as one…
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Food Critics & Bloggers Recommend Dishes in the 2015 Chinese Restaurant Awards
Not sure about you, but we want to try each and every one of these dishes! After months of secret tasting, the judges of the 7th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards announced of the 2015 Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards and Food Bloggers’ Choice Awards. The results will be included in the new Chinese dining guide…
Applications Available for Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
I’m proud to be an active member and board member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter. We just gave out our yearly scholarships and now also have this amazing opportunity for any non-Dame who is working in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. It’s a full week of workplace experience AND airfare and accommodation up to…
#Giveaway 2 Tickets = $250+ #CanadianFlavours Gala EAT Vancouver
AWESOME GIVEAWAY ALERT! We’ll be there, will you? Make space in your schedule for the Canadian Flavours Gala at Terminal City Club on Thursday, April 30 2015. Guests will enjoy an evening with 15 INCREDIBLE chefs from some of Canada’s best-known restaurants, sampling delicious Canadian cuisine paired with spring releases from the Naramata Bench Wineries Association. Thursday…
Luxury Home & Design Show
Luxury Home & Design Show Transforms the Vancouver Convention Centre into a 45,000 Square-Foot Mansion Returning for its second stylish year, the Luxury Home & Design Show, presented by Taste of Life, will pair many of the West Coast’s top design minds with a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exclusive high-end home decor brands…
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Got Craft? Spring Edition
There’s no better way to celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day than selecting a handmade present from Got Craft?. Just a few ideas include vintage-inspired, soy wax candles by Salt Spring Island Candle Co, minimal and geometric jewelry by HART + STONE, and sustainable wood and stone art by Reclaimed Print Co. Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair celebrating…
Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival
First Annual Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival The inaugural Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival will take place April 16 – 22. The free festival is a celebration of outdoor learning intended to connect Vancouverites to local nature. Wild About Vancouver (WAV, pronounced “wave”) Outdoor Education Festival invites students, teachers, families, individuals and organizations…
Sakura Night at Tojo’s Restaurant
Let the celebrations begin this spring with an extraordinary dining experience hosted by Tojo’s Restaurant, featuring sensational Japanese cuisine created by Tojo’s Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, Hapa Izakaya, The RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Miku Restaurant as well as Zakkushi and Bella Gelateria. Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:30pm: Cipes Brut Sparkling Welcome, 7-9pm: Standing Dinner…
EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL
UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF CHEFS FOR NEW 2015 EVENTS Tickets to Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink on Sale March 5 A gastronomic feast for the senses, the 13th annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival, taking place April 26 to May 3, 2015, announces its star-studded lineup today, with tickets going on sale…
Aging Gracefully
Now that I’m in my 40’s, I have other issues than when I was I was oh so fresh and young. My skin was pretty good to me growing up, however, now if I stare too long in the mirror, I notice the skin on my face is a little, or perhaps, a lot less tight….
Che-Licious Vietnamese Desserts & Snacks
Have you ever heard of Che, the Vietnamese beverage that is basically dessert soup? I had not. I’d once had bubble tea, a similar concept, but was not a fan of the texture. When I saw that a place was opening focusing on this strange brew, I saw no need to visit, but then saw they…
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival Returns, April 22-25
Those who follow our GLV Adventures know that we’ve not missed a local Oyster Festival if we could help it, and we’ve made this one every year. We’ll be back, and so should you! This four-day oyster extravaganza features West Coast oysters, Canadian wines and craft beers, and more. Just look at these pictures we…
Moroccan Feast – Dips
We recently hosted a Moroccan-themed dinner. A typical Moroccan meal always begins with a few dips and spreads, and we whipped up a few to ensure our guests didn’t go hungry before the main event. I always make Hummus so I wanted to venture into the land away from the chickpeas to the fava bean, so Bessara…
Nicli’s Next Door $15 Prix Fixe
A little hungry for something more than a soggy sandwich for lunch? Nicli’s Next Door now offers a prix fixe lunch menu. For just $15 enjoy a veggie-packed salad and delightful pasta. Chef Josh Gale’s menu is rustic Italian and focuses on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. He makes his pasta in house and his sauces fresh…
Costa Mesa – South Coast Plaza #TravelCostaMesa
My second day in Costa Mesa I decided to do something I infrequently do, shop. Luckily for me South Coast Plaza was a just steps away from my hotel, so after a bit of time in the gym, a hearty breakfast and a small prayer that I’d find something that fit, I was off. You can win your…
Costa Mesa – Avenue of the Arts Hotel #TravelCostaMesa
Whether you are heading to Costa Mesa to shop at South Coast Plaza, play at Disneyland, hit the nearby beaches, or attend an event at one of the city’s many art centers, you are going to want to spend a few days to explore the vibrant area. I suggest you book into the Wyndham Avenue of the…
#Win a #TravelCostaMesa Trip to Southern California and a $2,500 Shopping Spree at South Coast Plaza
We’ve partnered with the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau to help promote an amazingly, excellent contest! Win round-trip air and hotel, shopping spree and personal styling session in Costa Mesa, Orange County, CALIFORNIA! We just returned from checking out Costa Mesa and absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived at John Wayne Airport, to the excellent accommodations…
Spring Into Spring and Nail Your Nails
This spring the CND™ Garden Muse Collection has arrived colours reminiscent of floral spring gardens. I dropped my usually very nude nails and went a little bolder with some sparkly pink. I even got some fish net-like stamps done. I’m not usually a fancy pants nail person, but it’s been fun living on the wild side these past…
Sidecar Kitchen + Bar
When you think of Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District, great dining doesn’t necessarily come to mind. Sure you can grab a decent burger and there’s plenty of wing deals and lots of booze, but until recently I didn’t head to the strip looking for a true quality meal. So what changed? I discovered Sidecar at 1163 Granville Street were Chef…
The Parker introduces Happy Hour AND a $29 Prix Fixe Menu
Vancouver’s sleekest vegetarian spot has sprung its best value yet The Parker’s shiny new happy hour menu samples from ambitious executive chef Felix Zhou’s newest and best-loved creations. Happy hour gives diners the choice of three dishes from any six from our weekly fresh sheet for only $29 between 5:30 and 6:30pm, everyday. Pop in…
