Vancouver Culinary and Cultural Events to Plan For It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back! Does anyone else feel that something interesting is happening almost every night and day? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget that feeling in the…
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What’s Good March 20th Edition
Vancouver Events and Happenings to Plan For It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back as things are now back full-on in person. Does anyone else feel that there is something interesting every night? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget…
Halibut Season is Here
Wild Pacific Halibut is Glorious Right Now Halibut season is here, and the halibut boats are coming in. It’s Wild Pacific Halibut you are looking for to remain Ocean Wise and tasty. These fish can get to eight feet and in Latin are called Hippoglossus, translating to “hippo of the sea”. Our favourite supplier is…
Best Things To Do In Vancouver January 6 2020 Edition
Delicious Events In And Around Vancouver Happy New Year to all! January 6th seems like the real start to the new year here as it’s the first day my husband Michael is back to work and I’m home working all on my own. It’s now time to get serious about 2020 plans, as I want…
What’s Good This Week December 6th Edition
What To Do Around Vancouver This Week Well we’ve already had our holiday party for my company as well as our office building party, so I’m fully into the holiday spirit. I’ve got a hot chocolate station ready to go for Friday, with boozy treats included and I’ve been quite spoiled with items being shipped…
What’s Good This Week March 21
Vancouver Events March 21-26, 2016 There’s brilliant sunshine blasting in through our windows today in Vancouver and plenty of distractions that could keep us from our many tasks! Here’s what’s Good This Week March 21. Locals Only Wines, Meads, Spirits and Ciders at Edible Canada Tuesday March 22 Trade: 12:30 – 2:00 | Public: 2:00 –…
Avenue Q
Playing at the Arts Club Theatre Company from November 20, 2014 to January 3, 2015, Avenue Q is the far wittier adult version of Sesame Street. What seems initially as a rather childish musical will make you glad you left the children at home. Avenue Q is a hilarious romp around serious adult issues as…
Gelato 101
Classes start on November 15, 2014….more on this soon!
Canapes and the Magic of Grant Sceney-Cambie and 39th
Cocktail Hour November 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The holidays are upon us! Join Chef Lawren Moneta as she demonstrates delicious canapé recipes that are sure to be a hit at your own holiday celebrations. The recipes will be paired with four exclusive cocktails prepared by TASTE Bar Star and Diageo World Class Canadian Bartender of the Year,…
Autumn Truffle & Wine Dinners At CinCin Ristorante
Two of Piedmont’s Top Producers Make Vancouver Debut Vancouver’s definitive modern Italian eatery, CinCin Ristorante, has just announced two unique truffle and wine dinners to be held on November 6 and November 27. Shane Taylor, CinCin Wine Director, along with restaurant director Richard Luxton, are delighted to orchestrate these exclusive events, featuring two of Piedmont’s top wineries….
More Halloween-Themed Boos
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…
Boos for Halloween – Besieged Wine from Ravenswood
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…
CONTEST CLOSED Happy Planet Soup for a Month #Giveaway
Contest Closed. Congrats Emily! It’s chilly out there folks and thankfully there’s soup for those cold days. Happy Planet has just launched two new soup flavours and would like to share their soup with you. In fact you can win THIRTY gift certificates for soup and you could have soup for an entire month, or space…
Wild Game and Mushroom Festival at The Abbey
‘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…
Long Table Distillery Opens Cocktail Laboratory
At Long Table Distillery they’velways mixed a civilized gin and tonic, but now it’s time to shake things up with a newly designed tasting room and cocktail laboratory. This new space will officially open October 25, 2014 serving hand crafted cocktails from 1-7pm on both Thursdays and Saturdays with more hours to evolve over time. On…
Maenam – Thai Snacks Paired With Brewing Film, CRAFT
BEER AND A MOVIE AT MAENAM Maenam and Glassbender Brewing are proud to present a screening of the independent film, CRAFT. Film, food and craft beer buffs will gather at Maenam on November 5 for the first pairing event for Glassbender Farmhouse Ale from Postmark Brewing. Maenam—which makes an appearance in the film—is the first restaurant…
Skechers Joins Forces with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
SKECHERS is coming to Vancouver this Saturday, October 18, 2014! Partnering with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), the Canadian division of SKECHERS launched their exciting cross-country breast cancer campaign this October 1st ,the official first date to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SKECHERS is passionate about supporting the awareness. Join SKECHERS’ breast cancer event this Saturday at the SKECHERS…
CONTEST CLOSED Ungalli Clothing #Giveaway
Thanks to the Sustenance Festival Sponsor Ungalli Clothing Co. we have four shirts (male/female) and a hat to giveaway. Ungalli Clothing Co. is a Canadian clothing brand designed and ethically produced on 100% sustainable materials. Check out more of there clothing at this Sustenance Festival exhibit at the Roundhouse. Food for Thought Art Exhibit Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse…
Auction to Support Chef Tina Fineza
Our good friend and stellar community member needs your help as she battles aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer. If you can help spread the word as this is not only a great way to help her and her loved ones, but also yourself as you can enjoy these amazing packages while you wish her on her…
Real Canadian Superstore Last Minute Thanksgiving Rescue
Suddenly it’s Thanksgiving and you haven’t ordered the turkey, you’re short on plates and don’t want to break the bank just to host a memorable Thanksgiving Feast that people will actually be thankful for. No worries at all. We walked the isles of the Real Canadian Superstore and found a few items that will be…
