Sunday Supper: Company’s Coming Jennifer Schell and The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine & Cheese Maker Sunday, February 24, 5:00 p.m. Food and wine columnist, Jennifer Schell, joins us on this evening, and brings along a few companions from the Okanagan Valley. A beautiful book with over 160 recipes and stories contributed by some of the…
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Plated & Paired at the Public Market – Dineout Vancouver
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 -8:00PM – 10:00PM Kick off your 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival experience with the new event “Plated & Paired at the Public Market” – a rare, after-hours opportunity to taste the best of Granville Island, paired with the Wines of British Columbia. Guests will enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Market with tantalizing tastes created…
#CONTEST #CLOSED Purdy’s Basket #Win #Giveaway
Contest Closed. Congrats to @BremerVan on the win – more contests soon. To win: (Please note pick up is downtown Vancouver) 1) Leave a comment on this post naming a your favourite chocolate 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment on site to #win #giveaway @goodlifevan @purdyschocolate http://ow.ly/guYgt Sample a taste of Western Canada with this…
Gramercy Grill Ukranian Christmas
Saturday Jan 5th from 5pm Starter Choice of: Borscht topped with sour cream or Beef & Barley Soup or Golden Beet & Candied Walnut Salad grainy mustard vinaigrette 2nd Course Choice of: Smoked Trout sour cream & chives over salad greens or Mushroom Puff Pastry sweet & sour tomato compote Entrée Assortment of: Cottage Cheese Perogies sour cream, fried onions…
Vancouver Foodster’s Noodle Mania
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants throughout Vancouver! January 13, 2012 the tasting extravaganza goes from 3pm until 8pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. You will taste all types of noodles from chow mein to spaghetti to ramen, udon, pad thai and more. Touring many ethnic eateries and tasting noodle dishes from American, Chinese,…
Savour Magazine – An Interview with Kevin Brauch, The Thirsty Traveler
Head over to Savour Magazine to read my interview with Kevin Brauch, The Thirsty Traveler Savour contributor Cassandra Anderton joined Kevin for a interview and test drove a couple of drinks for us.. CA – Kevin, you are the Thirsty Traveler, so this does beg the question what do you drink when you are thirsty?…
CONTEST CLOSED London Drugs Holiday #Giveaway
CONGRATS @janeter_ Happy Holidays! We have a couple gift basket to make your holiday better, or could make a great gift should you wish to share. Here’s the first of two. To win. 1) Leave a comment on this post naming a location of London Drugs 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter:…
Kick-Off Dine Out Vancouver on Granville Island, January 18
Plated & Paired,’ an exclusive after-hours event in the Public Market, showcases the best of Granville Island’s culinary offerings and The Wines of British Columbia Granville Island Public Market will host the second annual Plated & Paired event on Friday, January 18. As part of Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival, the evening offers foodies a…
Channel Your Inner Gatsby at the Secret Supper Soiree
Our next pop-up event… Close your eyes and imagine this. You hop on a trolley and are whisked away to a secret location–maybe it’s a juice joint, maybe it’s a hideout in the forest. Surrounded by dames and fly boys, you sip cocktails and wine, as a local chef fixes up mouth-watering supper. Then you’re off…
“Operation: Full Kettle” – a food tasting event to benefit the Salvation Army on Dec 20 – only $30
Please join us on Thursday, December 20th 2012 at District 319 from 7:00pm 10:00pm for Operation: Full Kettle, a food tasting fundraiser. Come celebrate the generosity of our community by treating yourself to a night of fun, food, and drinks. Discover a new ethnic cuisine and tickle your palates by the wonderful flavors of the…
SALONTEA
I have a thing for the ritual of afternoon tea. Something about taking a break and snacking on mini this and thats alongside a good pot or two of tea just does it for me. It’s an especially good time to catch up on friends happenings, spill a little gossip and all this comes without…
New Year’s Eve Escape to Wine Country Dec 29 2012 – Jan 1, 2013
Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://nyetobcwinecountry-efbevent.eventbrite.ca/ Spend New Year’s weekend in Winter Wine Country Saturday December 29, 2012 to Tuesday January 1,2013 INCLUDES: 3 nights accommodation in luxury mountain view studio suite with king size bed at Walnut Beach Resort. (upgrades to 1 bedroom can be arranged please message cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com) Transportation from Vancouver to Osoyoos and…
Stocking Stuffers for Food Lovers
It’s that time again to get those items for under the tree organized. If there’s a food lover in your life we’ve got some suggestions that won’t break the bank. Great for hostess gifts too. Pink Spatula Marshmellows Handmade Marshmellows with real ingredients such as fresh fruit, liqueurs. Made in small batches to ensure freshness….
Eggnog – National Eggnog Month – Vancouver takes it seriously
Wow Vancouver! You’ve gone all out with your eggnog. No longer is this just a creamy overly-sweet item in the dairy section of the market. It’s popping up in everything from bread to ice cream. Creme de la Crumb – Eggnog Pecan Scones Bel Cafe – Eggnog Latte Cupcakes – Eggnog Cupcake Shaughnessy Restaurant at Van…
Two Chefs & a Table prepares to serve “Dishes our Grandparents Taught Us”
Five courses of comforting traditions from the family kitchen With the spirit of the Holidays in the air, Two Chefs and a Table is readying for its next Wine Drinker Dinner with a distinctly family-oriented theme. Dishes our Grandparents Taught Us will feature a multi-course meal of dishes that the Two Chefs team first learned…
PARAISO EVENTS PRESENT ‘Spectacular! NYE 2013’ #osoyoos
PARAISO Events Inc’s inaugural New Year’s Eve party promises a night of wonder and entertainment for the sophisticated partygoer Osoyoos-based PARAISO Events Inc, the group that redefines high-end parties in the Okanagan, announced their party plans today for New Years Eve 2013. On Dec 31st, 2012, PARAISO Events Inc will host its inaugural Spectacular! New…
CONTEST CLOSED #giveaway Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Contest Closed – Congrats Fiona The Prize pack is valued around $100.00 and includes a family pass to Canyon Lights, Glass Blowing voucher and some goodies form the Trading Post! To WIN – ALL 3 please 1) Leave a comment on this post naming the park’s newest attraction 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following…
Vancouver Foodster Burger Challenge Sampling
If you are a burger lover check out The Vancouver Best Burger Challenge from Richard Wolak – Vancouver Foodster. Twenty-nine different restaurants are offering burgers and voting takes place until December 3, 2012. Some burgers are on the regular menu and others have developed a special burger available until November 30, 2012. I sampled a couple…
Vancouver Foodster presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver” – Fall Edition
Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as Vancouver Foodster, Vancouver’s essential online food and drink guide, presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver” Fall Edition in Chinatown and Strathcona. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to the guests, thereby showcasing their…
Oyama Sausage Cassoulet with Beaujolais Noveau
CLASSIC PAIRINGS AT OYAMA SAUSAGE – CASSOULET AND BEAUJOULAIS NOUVEAU Celebrate Cassoulet and Beaujoulais with Oyama Sausage this month. From November 22 – 25, 2012, the hard working staff at Oyama Sausage are offering house-made cassoulet for sale at their store on Granville Island. One form generously feeds two people and is available for a very…
