Part 3 of my favourite eats from 2013 takes us into August with highlights including lots of home cooking, grilled meats, Ottawa, Chicha, House Guest, Mosaic and a variety of chicken wings. For details click on the individual picture in the slideshow or comment below for further info.
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Best Dishes of 2013 Part 2
Part 2 of my fav eats from 2013 takes us into April with highlights including the Oyster Festival in Oliver Osoyoos, a Top Chef Canada dinner at Fable and a dinner at Forage. For details click on the individual picture in the slideshow or comment below for further info.
Best Dishes of 2013 Part 1
I was going through my photos and was going to pick the top 12, or perhaps the top dish I sampled from every month, but there were too many damn delicious things to account for. I decided to break it up into a few posts and started in January when I had the great fortune…
Where to Dine New Year’s Day Vancouver
It’s the morning after the night before and no matter what your New Year’s resolutions are you’ve still got to eat. Start the year with something delicious and set the tone for a tasty year. Guu Garden Serving Osechi for lunch – Japanese New Year Food bento-style. Only 100 – better reserve. M101-888 Nelson Street,…
Where to Ring in 2014 – Vancouver
Now that we’ve almost got Christmas out of the way, it is time to think about New Year’s Eve plans. While I have spent the last few years at home (don’t worry not ALONE) there’s a few spots that are VERY tempting and I may just hit the town this year (WATCH OUT). Here’s a…
The O-Spot, An Evening of Oysters, Wine & Entertainment
O My God we want to go to this. What an awesome line up of our very favourite things. Oysters, bubbles, geoduck, BC Wine, Beer and Bubble! GLV Valentine’s Day February 14, 2014 O-SPOT is an incredible evening of fine food, drink and entertainment created by the BC Shellfish Festival and BCSGA. Sample oysters on…
Take-out BBQ at Edible Canada
If you are shopping down in Granville Island on a December Saturday from 12pm – 5pm and hunger strikes, head to the Edible Canada Patio (1596 Johnston Street) for some quick BBQ bites to tide you over until you’re shopping is done. Who doesn’t love a little pork on a Saturday afternoon? The Menu: Fraser Valley…
Gifts for the Foodies in Your Life – As Seen on Global TV December 13, 2014
It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to sort out your gift list. If you’ve got a food lover to please chances are one or all of these ideas will bring squeals of joy once pulled from under the tree. Some great stocking stuffers and host/hostess gifts too! Jackson Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve…
#CONTEST CLOSED London Drugs Holiday Hamper $100+ #Giveaway #win
Congrats Maria! Just in time for the holidays London Drugs has provided a holiday hamper that you could WIN! London Drugs stocks all the holiday necessities and many treats! To win this basket. AT LEAST TWO: 1) Please like Good Life Vancouver on Facebook and Like and Share the competition post on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/GoodLifeVancouver 2) Follow…
Ricotta and White Bean Dip
Dips are super easy when you’ve got a food processor – a must for all kitchens. I have the Kitchen Aid 7 cup processor which I highly recommend. 1 cup ricotta cheese – we used Bella Casara 100% Canadian Cheese 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinced Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La – Tea Time
Until January 5, 2014 afternoon tea with an Arabian twist is being served in the Xi-Shi Lounge at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. Skip lunch and feast instead on the sandwiches, scones and sweets offered at afternoon tea; it’s just so civilized. The hotel lobby bar, where the tea is served, is especially appealing right now…
Hawkers Market December 14
Check out the holiday edition of Hawkers Market for holiday treats, festive food and a glögg bar! We’ll be there this time for certain. GLV HAWKERS MARKET IS A MONTHLY DOSAGE OF FOOD & MUSIC Hawkers Market is a monthly dosage of Food and Music where vibrant and exciting local food can be discovered. Hawkers…
Round Up of Good Things
As I cruise the internets I often find things I love and would make or eat if I had all the time in the world. Other links are just cool reads. So here’s my lastest round up of things of interest. Enjoy! Food and Wine – Five Common Cookie Mistakes – A must for those…
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy (SFM) presents Canadian artists and from jewels, clothing and clay; therefore the name – Shiny, Fuzzy, Muddy. It’s free and held Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, 2013 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street in Vancouver, B.C. This is all very high quality designs from 27 top designers. Vendors exclusive to SFM in 2013 are Dear Pony (pictured…
Not So Fast and Mamie Taylor’s Serve Pierogies for Charity
What better excuse to get out and try a new restaurant if you haven’t stopped by this place already than this tasty fundraising venture. From December 1-14 Mamie Taylor’s restaurant has teamed up with not-for-profit Not So Fast and will serve an stellar Pierogi dish with profits benefiting the “Inside The Box” Friday food program at the Strathcona…
Swallow Tail Murder Mystery Holiday Party
Love murder mysteries and want to be part of one at a sinister house in Stanley Park? It’s your last chance to get seats to Swallow Tail’s Murder Mystery holiday party, The Last Supper, Dec 5, 6 (7,8th are SOLD OUT). Swallow Tail will donate $15 to Growing Chefs if you use this promo code GCHEF…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La Hotel
At the Shangri-La Hotel they’ve turned Xi Shi Lounge into an Arabian paradise until January 5, 2014. Sip signature cocktails, enjoy live music and dance and wander through the Merchants Market at the hotel. Menu items include hummus, baba ghanooj, homemade pickles and spice-marinated olives, as well as falafel, tabboulleh salad, lamb kibbeh, and halloumi…
CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day Radio-thon
I will be manning the phones from 3-5 pm on December 6th from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for this event so please do call in and contribute! If you donate $98 you get an excellent prize package too and all that donate will be entered to win a trip for 4 ANYWHERE Westjet flies.Call at 604-222-9898…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway $50 #giftbox @LesleyStowe Goodies
Congrats to @maryinvancity In honour of Lesley Stowe’s crisps and cookies being served on @westjet flights we have decided to celebrate with a giveaway of: 1 Lesley Stowe Cook Book 1 box oat and rosemary raisin oat crisp 1 box oat and cranberry crisps 1 box oat seed crisps 1 apricot, ginger and slivered almond…
Black Friday (+Weekend) Restaurant Deals in Vancouver
If you are heading out for Black Friday shopping this Friday/Saturday/Sunday, you are in luck. Not only will you save significantly on items from clothing to outdoor sport equipment, but many of the restaurants along West 4th, South Granville, the West End, Yaletown and Mount Pleasant have dining deals for you. We’ll be hanging at…
