Click for playback – foodie_friday_7.22.11 or tune in at 11:05 a.m. on News 1130 every Friday for Foodie Fridays with The Good Life Vancouver. Restaurant of the week – Pink Elephant Thai Owner Desmond Chen knows a thing or two about Thai food; he’s the owner of Yaletown’s Charm Modern Thai and his family has been…
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Chef Ned Bell joins Four Seasons Hotel
One of Canada’s foremost culinary talents and homegrown chefs is ready to take over the burners at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. With the departure of Oliver Beckert to the new Four Seasons in Baltimore, the Four Seasons’ team looks forward to welcoming its newest addition, Executive Chef Ned Bell, effective August 15th. ‘Farm to…
KIM CYR, REPRESENTIN’ In Newfoundland
C’s sommelier Kim Cyr is adventuring off to Newfoundland to represent the West in “East Meets West” – a culinary competition in St. John’s that features two chefs and two wine experts from each side of the country. The “collaborative” seven course tasting and pairing menu is being held at celebrated restaurateurs Jeremy Charles and…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune in at 11:05 on News 1130 every Friday for Foodie Fridays July 15 foodie friday Restaurant of the week – Teahouse in Stanley Park With summer (supposedly) in full swing, there are many reasons to head into Vancouver’s biggest park for your summer entertainment. Check out the Stanley Park website for the full scoop….
Parks Canada Turns 100
Parks Canada’s 100th birthday party transforms downtown Vancouver into a portal to Canada’s protected places Celebrations include artist K’naan and Olympic Gold Medalist Maelle Ricker On Parks Day, July 16th, Parks Canada will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a major event at Brockton Point in Stanley Park, including a free evening concert with rap…
Beachside forno features north shore winery owners
Five-course tasting menu hosted by Kurtis Kolt ‘Know Your Neighbours’ – Tuesday, July 26, 6:30pm Spend the evening at Beachside Forno for another fun, food and wine-fuelled evening. The second in a series of summer wine evenings designed and led by Vancouver’s affable and charming wine luminary, Kurtis Kolt, Beachside invites you to get to “know…
Literary Tea Service by The Urban Tea Merchant
Join Shrabani Basu and other writers for high tea following Shrabani Basu’s reading. Spend an hour in conversation with fellow bibliophiles while enjoying an immaculate Indian-themed afternoon tea service by The Urban Tea Merchant. The Urban Tea Merchant’s Tea Sommelier, Reza Nasooti, will do a small presentation on tea. He will explore some of the finest…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Listen to the segment here – foodie_friday – on News 1130 Restaurant of the week – Wild Salmon Restaurant VCC’s widely-popular Aboriginal restaurant is open for the summer season and offering a special 15 per cent discount on lunch fare through July 31. Wild Salmon is run by 13 students in the Aboriginal culinary arts program, along with…
“Enchanted Evenings Dinner Package”
Wild Rice & Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden July 8 – September 2, 2011 Enjoy enchanting summer evenings of dinner and music in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown with a special package that includes a pre-concert menu from Wild Rice Restaurant and a ticket to the ever-popular “Enchanted Evenings” music series at the Dr….
Burrard Liquor Store Grand Opening
New to the Kitsilano neighbourhood, Burrard Liquor Store hosts its Official Grand Opening Day Saturday, July 9th. Highlights include: prize giveaways, complimentary appetizers, product tasting and 10% off everything in the store. Burrard Liquor Store appeals to the masses, while focusing on interesting and exclusive products not available at the Government Liquor Stores. The location offers…
Nonna Spends Her Summer at Campagnolo
Tuesday Night Dinners at Nonna’s Returns July 12 – August 9 Just like Dinner at Nonna’s House, a series of home-style Italian meals offered every Tuesday night at 6:00pm for $19, returns this summer to Campagnolo Restaurant, starting July 12 and ending August 9. Every Tuesday night Main Street diners can look forward to a…
News from Fairmont Hotels
Fairmont Official Host Hotels of Vancouver 125 Think of a landmark hotel around the world and chances are it’s a Fairmont property. Fairmont is a natural fit as host hotel group for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebrations as few hotels can boast their communities literally grew up around them the way Fairmont can. From 1887, when…
Well Seasoned Cooking Classes
NEW COOKING CLASSES ADDED! Kids International Cooking Camp with Chef Romy Prasad (ages 6-12 years) July 11-15 and July 25-29 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Chef Romy will make this interactive class fun, interesting and educational while giving kids an opportunity to roll up their sleeves & learn a ton of great recipes that…
Caviar has returned to C – with a conscience
Last night, C was the first establishment in the world to serve Northern Divine, the new Canadian caviar from Sechelt. http://www.northerndivine.com/ Ethical luxury, pearlized- Caviar Returns, with a Conscience MENU Kumamoto Oyster and Cucumber with Northern Divine Caviar Scrambled Egg smoked hawkshaw salmon, northern divine caviar, brioche Pan Seared Sablefish with Pomme Fondant creamed leeks, caviar-lobster hollandaise Northern Divine Caviar…
BBQ for the Downtown Eastside by Glowbal Restaurant Group and Union Gospel Mission Announced
Union Gospel Mission aligns with the Glowbal Restaurant Group to serve thousands of free, nutritious and delicious BBQ meals to the people of the Downtown Eastside. The new and improved Oppenheimer Park will be packed with guests enjoying all-natural hot dogs, BBQ’d beef brisket, ranch-style potato salad, coleslaw, and Nanaimo bars for dessert, all prepared…
Book Before June 30th for a SUITE Pan Pacific Whistler Vacation
Get the 3rd night FREE Planning a summer vacation in the award-winning resort of Whistler? Consider this suite deal! The Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Resorts are offering a Summer Early Booking offer. By booking a summer get-away before June 30th in one of the Pan Pacific’s luxury suites, guests…
Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge
Welcome to the 2011 Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge – a month-long celebration of food from July 2 to August 2 where you spend each day tasting, exploring, connecting and learning about the farmers, food producers and people who create our food through Showcase Events, hands-on workshops, tours and fun community food events. You…
WINE-SWIGGING BEEF
NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST AND ONLY WINE-SWIGGING BEEF LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION ACROSS CANADA IN TIME FOR BBQ SEASON In perfect time to hit the grill this summer, North America’s first and only wine-fed beef has officially launched distribution. Found in the kitchens of fine restaurants and butchers across Canada, Sezmu Meats treats their happy cows with a litre…
Outstanding in the Field Aldergrove
Sunday July 10, 2011 Glorious Organics, Aldergrove, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMER: Susan Davidson, Glorious Organics at Fraser Common Farm Co-op GUEST CHEF: David Gunawan, West Restaurant, Vancouver TIME: 4:00 PM For a number of years our Outstanding in the Field tour has visited University of British Columbia Farm located within the city of Vancouver. After several…
MASSIMO BOTTURA visits CIBO TRATTORIA
MASSIMO BOTTURA – named “Best Chef in the World” by the International Academy of Gastronomy visits CIBO TRATTORIA for a weekend of dining and philosophical repast. At Cibo Trattoria, we are constantly at the forefront of pushing the gastronomic envelope when it comes to the Vancouver food scene and community. Our intense love and passion…
