Make It Vancouver will be at the this weekend PNE Forum for its largest handmade market yet! With over 250 artists from all over Canada, this is the perfect place to find gifts for everyone on your list. There will be stylish clothing, gorgeous jewelry, fabulous art, adorable baby items, gourmet food and even things…
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Parallel 49 Ugly Sweater Milk Stout
Seasonal ale is upon us and this little number has both an entertaining label and a rewarding interior. It’s dark brown in colour and has aromas of roast cocoa beans and wood burning fire. Tastes like coffee, chocolate, hazelnut and caramel and is somewhat creamy. Finishes smoothly and makes me crave a hearty beef stew…
West Coast Christmas – Tasty Locally Made Treats
Out in Abbotsford at the Tradex Christmas comes early with the West Coast Christmas Show. Since we have the use of the Ford Fusion this week, we dressed up the car and drove out to launch ourselves into Christmas mode. Dairy Farmers of Canada (for whom I am an ambassador right now) was out there…
Brunch at Joe Fortes
It is Joe’s Eggstravaganza $9.95 breakfasts LAST WEEKEND! We headed to Fortes for breakfast last weekend to sample the $9.95 menu. A complete deal and CGLV (Chef Good Life Vancouver) ordered the Chorizo Hash and loved it! The first things the servers show up with are sparkling wine and OJ. They’d love to pour you a…
The Pumpkining – Granville Island Brewing
This seasonal Belgian ale from Granville Island Brewing is actually made with organic pumpkin puree adding distinct pumpkin notes. There’s a malty caramel aroma and the brew is crisp with slightly sweet, mildly bitter with notes of Christmas spices, and a malty finish. Love the new labels; don’t let it scare you off. Works well…
Take a Break from Shopping with The Urban Tea Merchant
Who doesn’t love afternoon a good long afternoon tea break ? It is the perfect pause from holiday shopping; a chance to relax, check over your list and re-energized. Now on at The Urban Tea Merchant is their very special Holiday Afternoon Tea Service. Cosy into their comfortable chairs at white tablecloth-set tables and choose…
Yaletown CandyTown Cocktail Tour
Initially the suggestion of candied drinks held little appeal, but after reading through the list, I think you’ll find they sound, well, sweet! GLV As part of the CandyTown festival, Yaletown restaurants have stepped up with candy-themed cocktails! From 6pm until 9pm on Saturday November 23, go on a self-guided CandyTown Cocktail tour. Just ask your server for the…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 Signed Copies The White Spot Cookbook
Contest closed and yah for Sandra! To win: 1) Follow @White_Spot and @GoodLifeVan AND 2) Tweet “#Win 2 copies #WhiteSpotCookbook via @goodlifevan @White_Spot http://ow.ly/r1wFH” Produced in celebration of White Spot’s 85th anniversary, The White Spot Cookbook is a visually-rich collection of memories and recipes conveying the spirit of the legendary restaurant, and its evolution from a single drive-in…
West Coast Christmas Show in Abbotsford
Buy Your Tickets Online & SAVE! Click here. FREE Parking Lot Shuttle – Compliments of Shuttle Trolley You will discover hundreds of exhibitors, products and new ideas you won’t find in the malls. Complete your Christmas shopping in one swoop and take a break with a cheese seminar or festive stage presentations by Food network superstar Anna Olson…
Vista D’oro Farms – Pop-Up Preservatory at 843 East Hastings Vancouver
The preserves, chocolate and macarons are perfect for gifts and for entertaining this holiday season! GLV The artisanal preserves and ‘friends’ are the featured attraction at the weeklong Pop-up Preservatory – until November 24th. Vista D’oro chose the location as the ultimate venue with the perfect neighbours – Les Amis du Fromage and just down the road from…
Winner Winner Feeds Attendees of The Rain City Chronicles Show
This looks like an interesting event coming up this week; tasty and entertaining. GLV Winner Winner, Ken Tsui and Rain City Chronicles are teaming up in a new culinary partnership, and on November 21st and 22nd, you’re invited to experience Cafeteria. With Templeton High built in 1927 and Strathcona Elementary in 1921, this event will…
Le Parisien to Throw Beaujolais Nouveau Soirée
La Table: Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner on November 21 Le Parisien presents Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked on the third Thursday of November with great festivities in France. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01am, just weeks after the wine grapes have been harvested. Parties are held…
BEER LOVERS have something to celebrate with the opening of CRAFT
On November 7 CRAFT BEER MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR “Where everything’s on tap” opened their doors. Located on 1st Avenue in the Olympic Village neighbourhood and housed in the historic SALT Building this purveyor of 140 beverages on tap is sure to be a big hit. The restaurant is impressive in stature. Seating up to…
Tasting Plates Vancouver – goes East to East Village
This should be a tasty tour of East Vancouver and we will definitely be out for this one! GLV Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday November 27 from 6pm-9:30pm as Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates in the East Village neighborhood. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to…
Kessel & March Farmer’s Feast with Urban Diggs and North Arm Farm
November 20th a family style supper at Kessel & March will feature Urban Diggs free-range muscovy ducks and produce from the farm and Pemberton’s beautiful North Arm Farm. The menu looks amazing and is only $30 per person (drinks not included of course or that would be crazy cheap!). Tasty stuff from a super talented chef. GLV parsnip…
Parallel 49 Salty Scot
This Salted Caramel Scotch Ale is not surprisingly full of caramel, dried fig and malt flavours and a definite sweetness and mild saltiness. Lots of buttered caramel on the nose with coffee, vanilla and a marked toastiness. A good sip for the holiday season and would work well with a nice creme caramel or pumpkin…
2012 Sommelier of the Year Terry Threlfall Launches TNT
Today we are pleased to welcome contributor Valerie Van Der Gracht to GLV. Here’s her coverage on TNT. Named Sommelier of the year in 2012 by Vancouver Magazine, California Sunset Magazine, and Vancouver International Wine Festival Terry Threlfall has officially launched his own wine TNT – Terry Nicholas Threlfall – Cerqueira Vineyard – 2012 Chardonnay…
Painted Rock Estate & Foxtrot Vineyards at MARKET
Winemakers’ Dinner: November 26 The guests of honour at this dinner will be powerhouse proprietors John Skinner of Painted Rock, and Torsten Allander of Foxtrot Vineyards. Like many wine enthusiasts, John Skinner’s dream of having his own vineyard was born after spending time exploring wineries in the South of France with his family. Sharing the…
Wines Of Languedoc at Vancouver Wine Bars
From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s best wine bars will feature a wide assortment of Languedoc wines by-the-glass: Brix, Siena, The Wine Bar, and Seasons In The Park. While the well-known regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy produce some stellar wines, the value in France is to be found in regions that aren’t necessarily on the radar of all wine lovers….
Whistler’s Cornucopia 2013
This year there are almost 2 weeks of celebrations at Whistler’s culinary and wine festival. they are also throwing in some healthy events (not that wine isn’t healthy!). GLV From a celebration of local fare to a journey with winemakers, farmers, brewers, master distillers, chefs and restaurateurs from far and wide; Cornucopia food + drink festival…
