RESTAURANTS RAISE ‘SEED MONEY’ – ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME Nowadays one dollar, a Loonie, doesn’t seem to buy much – not even a cup of coffee or a litre of milk. You can’t feed anyone for $1… or can you? You might want to re-think that assumption. For the entire month of June, several…
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Poisson d’Avril at Provence Marinaside
Something is fishy at Provence Marinaside in April!! We are welcoming spring by pulling out all of our fishy best for our annual Poisson d’Avril celebration! April’s fish – April fools! In France Poisson d’Avril is a national excuse to poke a little fun and play a practical joke or two. All over the country…
THIRTEEN YEAR-OLD GETS FACELIFT
In these days of everyone from seniors to starlets signing up for botox treatments and tucks, you might be shocked to hear of a 13 year-old getting a full facelift. However, in the restaurant world, 13 is getting on in years. The original Provence restaurant, Provence Mediterranean Grill in Point Grey is beginning to show…
Provence Donates to A Better Life Dog Rescue
Drop by Provence Marinaside on Tuesday, March 8th for either breakfast or lunch and make a difference to a dog’s life. That day, Provence Marinaside will be donating 20% of breakfast and lunch sales (including alcohol purchase) to A Better Life Dog Rescue. Better Life Dog Rescue rescues and re-homes neglected and abused dogs.This is…
Provence Marinaside Poplar Grove Winemaker’s Dinner With Ian Sutherland
Wednesday, February, 23rd 2011 at 6pm Please join us for a great evening of great wine and food. Ian Sutherland co-owner of Poplar Grove will be hosting this evening with rare vintages, new releases, as well as a dessert wine not sold and only used for Poplar Grove’s wine dinners. Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia and Sous…
Blue Mountain and Friends: A Feast for the Senses
Join us on Monday, January 17, 2011 for an evening celebrating the premium wines of BC’s Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. The event will be grazing style which will allow guests to wander the room sampling wines paired with cuisine from twelve of British Columbia’s top restaurants. The following is a list of the twelve…
MISSION HILL WINEMAKER DINNER FEEDS THE FOOD BANK
Over the summer, Provence Restaurants have been partnering with Mission Hill Winery to raise money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. For each bottle of Mission Hill Wine sold at both Provence locations, Mission Hill donates $1 to the Food Bank. To date more than $1,000 has been raised. Now Mission Hill and Provence Marinaside…
Meatless Mardi, A Healthy Dining Choice
Starting Tuesday, October 19th and for every Tuesday from then on, Provence Restaurants (Marinaside in Yaletown and Mediterranean Grill in Pt. Grey) will be offering a special vegetarian three-course table d’hôte menu for $25. Dubbed Meatless Mardi the special menu is aimed at the growing number of people who are trying to cut down on…
News from Provence
Sitting on our seaside patio eyes toward the low-slung harvest sun, we raise our glasses in salute to our family, our friends and our city. The flash of a sun-kissed shoulder shrugged in resignation of the longer shadowed nights makes us laugh and pour more wine. We talk of sunflowers heavy with seed and the…
Tomato Fest at Provence
YOU SAY TOMATO AND I SAY TOMAHTO, BOTH ARE TASTY AT PROVENCE Ahhh tomatoes – the ultimate summer food – ripe, juicy and brimming with sunshine goodness. Tomatoes are a passion for many people; including Provence Chef/Proprietors Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia. “There isn’t any flavour that says ‘summer’ more to me than tomato,” says Chef…
French Inspired Tea at Provence
Le Grand Thé Makes A Refreshing Break When most people think of ‘afternoon tea,’ the traditions and quaint tea-rooms of England pop to mind. However, there is another, more seductive version of this elegant mid-afternoon break – the French salon de thé. In France tea is très chic. From great food emporiums, to the most…
Provence Marinaside Extends Hours
Provence Marinaside, located only a few blocks from major Olympic venues and City Live Sites, will be open for special extended hours February 1 – March 15, 2010. Please check the web site for menus www.provencevancouver.com EXTENDED HOURS Feb.1 – Mar.15, 2010: Breakfast: Monday to Friday: 7 – 11:30 a.m. no reservations Lunch: Monday to Friday: 11:30…
Provence Marinaside Update
November is here, bringing crisp winter air, gray rainy days and long dark nights. We love the nights as they are perfect for spending time with family & friends. We at Provence Marinaside believe in celebrating family & friends with exquisite food and wine. Therefore, for all of you, our Provence family, we invite you…
Provence Marinaside celebrates Caribbean Feast
September 10, 2009 As the summer begins to wind down, Provence Marinaside Sous Chef Cullin David celebrates his heritage with another Caribbean Feast. Join us on September 10, 2009 for an evening of celebration island style. This time around, we are offering an amazing three course Caribbean Feast for $48 per person. And never fear,…
Chef Jean-Francis and Alessandra go to Provence
The Chefs Jean-Francis and Alessandra are going to Provence! Join them on this exciting adventure to one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Chefs will share all of their love and deep knowledge of France during this 13 night culinary experience. The adventure begins June 30, with three magical nights in Paris…
News from Provence
We at Provence Marinaside are giddy with summer frivolity! Now that school is out and summer is in full swing it is really time to relax! Join us on our sun soaked seaside patio for our new July Chef’s menu. It is our true love of the West Coast that inspired these creations. This month…
June Chef’s Menu and Summer Patio @ Provence Marinaside
June is finally here and le soleil is our inspiration!! We bask in it, we celebrate it and we sit ocean side on our glorious patio enjoying the fruits of the sea! We are extending the Spot Prawn extravaganza for another month!! We have a new June Chef’s menu featuring the B.C. Spot Prawn! As…
