Morocco West Restaurant popped up earlier this year in the West End just off Robson on Jervis. The team behind the venture, Chef Nourdine Majdoubi and Kevin Lin are a worldly crew, having worked in restaurants and hotels throughout Europe and Asia, and, now settled in Vancouver, have chosen to bring guesst a Moroccan experience with West Coast…
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Urbanspoon Releases Most Blogged
We just read through Urbanspoon’s most blogged about restaurant list for 2014 and were pleased to see many Vancouver spots on it. It seems our city has taken more than our fair share of the internet, but one has to remember that this is Urbanspoon, and Vancouver is a food blogger-filled city, so of course…
CONTEST CLOSED Epicure Holiday #Giveaway $300+ in Kitchenware and Spices
Congrats to Sean Neild on the win! Believe it! With Epicure you can make a holiday dinner in 60 minutes OR LESS and we’ve got a giveaway to help you with this easy peasy meal! See our full post on the dinner here. Epicure is a company who’s motto is “Good Food. Real Fast.”and products include a massive range…
Gifts From Vancouver’s Farmers Market #BuyLocal
There’s still time to put together some pretty awesome local-themed gift baskets when you visit this weekends Nat Bailey Winter Vancouver Farmer’s Market (10-2 pm Saturday). Why not grab some Copper Pot Preserves with their offers gourmet twist on old-fashioned homemade preserves such as jams, jellies and fruit relishes, using locally sourced berries and fruit, or…
Chef Dan Clapson’s Turkey Recipes
We’ll be publishing some recipes over the holidays to help make your holiday food prep easier. We’ll have some of our own of course, but we just had to post some from our pal Chef Dan Clapson as he has teamed up with President’s Choice for these great turkey recipes. Coconut Curry Turkey Pot Pie Ingredients…
Glenlivet Single Cask: Squadron 70
If you are a whisky lover, listen up. The Glenlivet is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience available only to Scotch whisky lovers in Canada: the rare release of a one-of-a-kind, hand-selected single cask named The Glenlivet Single Cask: Squadron 70. This bottling is to honour the descendant of The Glenlivet’s founder George Smith: Captain John Gordon Smith…
Holiday Dinner From Epicure in 60 Minutes or Less
Except perhaps a pizza and a salad here and there, I’ve never done dinner in 60 minutes or less, let alone a holiday dinner, so when I was told that a full holiday dinner could to be prepared for me in this quick manner, I was intrigued. STAY TUNED for a giveaway where you can make this…
It’s Starting to Smell A Lot Like Christmas
What’s locally made, smells delicious and is 100% natural? That would be Scentuals Body Care, a line of essential oils, bath, body and hair care that comes in all sorts of delicious smelling flavours such as vanilla, gingerbread latte and evergreen, especially for the holiday season. Individual items are great for stocking stuffers, or grab a…
Chef Dino Renaerts’ Turkey Recipes
We’ll be publishing some recipes over the holidays to help make your holiday food prep easier. We’ll have some of our own of course, but we just had to post some from our pal Chef Dino Renaerts as he has teamed up with President’s Choice for these great turkey recipes. The Turkey Sous-Vide recipe is a sure fire…
Gifts for Foodies Featured on Global TV 2014
Each year we choose our favourite gifts for foodies and present on Global TV. This year the choices were so tough, as I only have six minutes, so with apologies to all of those who know how much I love and want them under my tree, here’s the list for this year. We will also curate…
#Win Got Craft Prize Pack Worth $460+ 17 Artisan Items
Got Craft? Holiday Edition is coming up December 13-14, 2014 at the Maritime Labour Centre, celebrating its 16th show with over 70 clothing, jewellery, food, home decor, and art vendors, and free D.I.Y. workshops. Love this show and we’ll be checking people off on our gift list! We have a giveaway to celebrate as well with all these AMAZING…
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Launches in Vancouver
Recently we’ve been scrubbing ourselves clean and super smooth due to Canadian-owned Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Sugar Scrub. We’re also a big fan of the 100% natural Sugar Plum Soap and have had more than a few soaks in the tub with the Sugar Plum Bath Salts. Where to buy these fragrant products? It’s easy now…
Buy Local Week
It’s on! Buy Local Week (Dec 2-8) is on in the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia! Buy Local Week is a celebration of local retailers, products, entrepreneurs and communities during the holiday season. Visit LOCO’s member’s page and find great local businesses near you. Why Buy Local this holiday season? find unique gifts, triple the impact of your…
Christmas Pop-up: The Modern Pantry
ONLY HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Modern Pantry (originally in West Van) brings artisan foods from Europe and the USA. While completing a Masters degree in Gastronomy in Italy, the owner, Kendall, met dozens of artisan producers making incredible products and became inspired to connect people with the stories behind what we eat. Click here for more info…
BOKS for Elementary School Students in Canada
Reebok Canada Partners with Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Football League to Provide BOKS to Elementary School Students in Canada Free Morning Physical Activity Program to Commence this Fall in Elementary Schools across Canada Reebok Canada has partnered with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Football League (CFL) to expand…
Lights of Hope St. Paul’s
See the Lights of Hope display On November 27, 2014, watch this year’s Lights of Hope display light up for the first time during a special Lights of Hope Community Celebration. This festive event features fireworks, food trucks and fun for the whole family! What: Lights of Hope Community Celebration When: November 27, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m….
Holiday Lunch at Forage
Happiness and Cheer at Forage This Year Stop in to Forage this holiday season for their excellent holiday lunch, served Monday to Friday, beginning December 1st through to December 19th. Chef Whittaker offers a four-course menu for $35, with the added bonus of house made cranberry preserve for each guest to take home. This is…
AIDS Vancouver Open House
Join AIDS Vancouver on December 1 for an Open House to celebrate World AIDS Day and officially kick-off their Holiday Grocery donation campaign. When: Monday, December 1 Where: AIDS Vancouver, 1107 Seymour Street When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate bringing in grocery items or a with cash donation; and participate in the Red Ribbon awards Formal…
Amazing Clubs Canada
Looking for a holiday gift for those gourmet lovers in your life? Amazing Clubs Canada ships boxes from its 22 different clubs across Canada. Full of rare products from international and domestic artisans and sources, the club creates a one-of-a-kind gifting option. With everything from coffee to candles there is certain to be something for everyone…
Canadian Football Hall of Fame Party
We are kind of excited about The Grey Cup this year since it’s actually in our city, and will be attending many of the pre-game facilities to get in the mood. On Friday, November 28, 2014, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFHOF) invites passionate Canadian football fans to Walk Among Giants at the 2nd annual Hall of Fame…
