Books to Cooks on Monday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. Acclaimed chef and owner of Toronto’s North 44, Bymark, One and Fabbrica, Mark McEwan flexes his cooking muscles in the Books to Cooks kitchen with his new book, Great Food at Home. Mark translates his culinary artistry into real home cooking. Joining him in the kitchen…
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Women in Wine at C
Celebrated wine women Kim Cyr (C Restaurant), Heidi Noble (Joie Farm), and Sandra Oldfield (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards), with Chefs Jennifer Peters and Tina Fineza host a five-course dinner at C on Wednesday, November 10th. Reception begins at 6:30pm. Please email kim@crestaurant.com to reserve your seat for this very special evening. P.S.: Of course, men are…
Yellow tail Reserve Tasting
I’m always up for a wine tasting that involves big Ozzy reds, so when Yellow tail rolled into town to show off their reserve line, I was keen to taste. I understand the consumer friendly regular Yellow tail line’s appeal, but for my palate, I find there is too much residual sugar in the bottle,…
EAT DRINK LOCAL
This fall, many of the Downtown East Side’s (DTES) best restaurants are joining together for Eat Drink Local, a celebration of the food scene in Vancouver’s most energetic culinary neighbourhood. Drawn by accessible heritage commercial spaces and the growing community of restaurateurs, the neighbourhoods of the DTES—Gastown, Railtown and East Hastings– have emerged as the…
Executive Chef of Jean-Georges’ Spice Market NYC Vancouver-Bound
Signature Spice Market Dishes and Intimate Cooking Class on the Menu for Market by Jean-Georges For three weeks in November, a spicier side of Jean-Georges comes to life in Vancouver. From November 8 to 30, guests of Market by Jean-Georges will have the opportunity to taste the dishes and spices of the famed Spice Market,…
BRING A DATE FOR THREE COURSE PLATES
Tantalizing Tastes at The Fairmont Waterfront’s Herons Restaurant Tuck into Herons Restaurant’s appetizing dinner promotion and enjoy the riches of this region for as little as $48 that includes a starter, entrée and dessert. Pick your three items from the entire menu inspired by the season and let Executive Chef Patrick Dore and his talented…
Paris at Pastis Menus – Squash
Bistro Pastis’ Paris at Pastis Menus inspired by Barbara-jo McIntosh’s book Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance continues next week with a menu featuring Squashes (see below). It will be available October 26 -31, $45 for three courses. Bistro Pastis is also offering a special discount of 25% off its wine list during…
Chatelaine’s Modern Classics Cookbook Visits Vancouver
Gorgeous cloth-bound hardcover collector’s edition packed with glossy photos, fresh modern recipes and easy entertaining ideas — perfect for everyday of the week! Chatelaine‘s MODERN CLASSICS is filled with time-saving tips, cooking tricks and tasty variations that offer you simple, irresistible solutions for every meal of the day. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, the…
Winemaker’s Dinner at Beyond Restaurant
HALF PRICE!!! The Winemakers Dinner is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The WineMakers are flying in from Italy to present and pour their wines. Chef George Koay is using the finest of Italian Products as well as the freshest of BC products. This dinner is being offered to our Chocolate Festival Friends at the…
It’s BRING A FRIEND WEEKEND at the West Coast Chocolate Festival!
Who do you want to get chocolate with? HALF PRICE tickets are available: http://www.chocolatefestival.ca/en/tickets/ Discount Code = BringAFriend Great Gatsby Chocolate & Martini Evening – Speak Easy Martini’s paired with chocolate infused canapés, Friday, October 22 at 7:00pm-midnight Presented in partnership with Leigh Square Community Arts Village and Christine’s Catering Company. This cocktail event was…
Fall Flavours at Beachside Forno
There is a chill in the air and the leaves are turning shades of amber. Our culinary team has been feeling nostalgic for home-cooked meals and they want to pass that feeling along to you. The test kitchen has been buzzing about our new Butternut Squash & Shiitake Risotto with warm spinach, parmesan, and crispy…
BC Wine Trails Magazine announces history making moment in Okanagan winemaking – crush on water.
On Wednesday October 20th, one of the Okanagan’s most exciting wineries, The Vibrant Vine will be performing a mobile grape crush while sailing up Lake Okanagan on a barge pirate style. Tony Lewis, Winemaker at Vibrant Vines along with his crew – including Rich Priske, WIne Trails writer and former bass player for the Matthew…
Slow Cooking – Cookers and Recipes
As the thermometer starts to drop, I start thinking more about comfort foods and slow cooked meals. I have a couple slow cookers and I use these from everything from soups to dessert. There are many models of cookers out there, and it can get a bit confusing when you’re purchasing, but I am big fan…
Pan Pacific Hotel Deals
As Fall gives way to Winter in the northern hemisphere, it’s the perfect time to start planning a winter escape. From family getaways to romantic retreats, options abound with Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts. Whether you’re looking for a picturesque, ski retreat in Whistler, a peaceful setting on the waterfront in Vancouver or a city…
The Breast Party Ever!
Do polyester, rayon, and roller skates get you going? Tired of staying in to watch to Saturday Night Live… every Saturday night? If this sounds like you, you’re in luck….. October 23, 2010 at 8 PM kicks off the breast-er-best party this side of the dark side of the moon. The Breast 70s Disco Party…
Craft Beer and Chocolate – Granville Island Beer and Rogers Chocolates
#giveaway – 2 tickets to the West Coast Chocolate Festival and Rogers Chocolates at the Granville Island Brewery Taproom. COMMENT ON THIS POST TO WIN!! A fabulous tasting and pairing seminar, showcasing the best of great ales and beers, and the magic of Rogers Chocolate. The first Rogers’ chocolates were made in 1885 by Charles (Candy) Rogers in…
Feast on Arts and Culture at the SUSTENANCE Festival
The Roundhouse and FarmFolkCityFolk’s Get Local Project are pleased to announce the return of “SUSTENANCE Festival: Feasting on Art & Culture.” A unique celebration of food and the art it inspires, SUSTENANCE Festival starts on Friday, October 8 and culminates on World Food Day: October 16th. SUSTENANCE Festival kicks off with the opening celebration on Friday, October 8. …
In a Pinch
Effortless Cooking for Today’s Gourmet By Caren McSherry Having friends over for dinner doesn’t have to be a big production. With In a Pinch, Caren McSherry will show you how to make a 5-star meal in nothing flat. Gone are the days of 3-day preparations, obscure cooking utensils, and clean-ups that last longer than the…
From Farms to Forks – A Harvest Kitchen Party
Join us for the second annual Growing Chefs! fundraising party! From Farms to Forks: A Harvest Kitchen Party will pair some of the city’s best chefs and bartenders with some of B.C.’s finest growers and producers. The evening will feature tasting stations and cooking demonstrations, passed canapés, cocktail making demonstrations (and tastings!), and B.C. beer…
News From Well Seasoned
It’s the end of September already? Seriously, where does the time go? We love Fall at Well Seasoned. Our customers, chefs and staff start to change the way they cook and think about food. The cookbooks and slow cookers come out and we start searching the pages for comfort food recipes like soup, stew and…
