Congrats to Dageraad Brewing! Join them on July 19, 2014 for a celebration of Belgian music, food and, of course, beer.Dageraad Brewing has partnered with Tangent Café to designed a menu inspired by Belgian cuisine and music inspired by the great Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt. Live gypsy swing from 6pm to midnight with: CASA ROSA Pearl Jig & Van…
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Tastes of Latin America
Until July 6, 2014 This year, Carnaval del Sol is launching its Tastes of Latin America event in partnership with Vancouver Foodster. Delicious flavours featuring Vancouver’s best restaurants dishing up Latin American flavours! Ay, qué rico! Throughout the week of June 28-July 6, participating restaurants will offer special tasting menus at a special price to allow diners a…
Second Annual Great Gatsby Garden Party
Pretty Estates Resort will be hosting its 2nd Annual Great Gatsby Garden Party. Inspired by the Hollywood Hit, The Great Gatsby, this 1920s-themed poolside gathering will feature live music, swing dancers, and a craft fair showcasing local artisans. Established in 2013, the first event was a big hit with locals and out-of-town guests alike, with about…
Northwest Bay Ranch Crabfest 2014
July 12, 2014 $50 Facebook Delicious Dungeness Crab meal Our grass fed beef and lamb appetizers Local Wine and Beer tasting Live Music – The Centaurs Free Hotdogs and Lemonade for the KidsHayrides and lots of animals Free Parking on site
Joy Road presents An Evening of Effervescence
Take a turn through the swing and sparkle of the Roaring Twenties on July 18, when Joy Road Catering presents An Evening of Effervescence at Linden Gardens in Kaleden, in the South Okanagan. Perhaps best known for their magical Alfresco Vineyard Dinners held at the top of God’s Mountain just outside of Penticton, Joy Road owners…
Indian Summer Festival Opening Gala – Culinary Tour With Vikram Vij
A CULINARY TOUR OF ASIA CURATED BY VIKRAM VIJ, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WHEN: Thursday, July 3 @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St. Vancouver TICKETS: $85* Mingle with special guests, imbibe fine sips and nibbles, and experience Indian Summer magic as you explore one of the city’s most exquisite gardens. Vancouver’s gastronomic…
View the Vibe – Vancouver’s Best Ceviche
Other media – View the Vibe – Best Ceviche Whether you spell it ceviche, cebiche, or seviche, there is no denying that this marinated fresh raw fish dish – often loaded with bright, tart, and tangy tropical flavours – has the makings of a perfect summer meal. Paired with a cocktail or crisp glass of…
Care To Bid On A $25,000 Cognac?
On Thursday, June 26 at 5:00p.m., BC Liquor Stores will release the Louis XIII Le Jeroboam Grand Champagne Cognac. An extremely limited production from world-renowned cognac maker Remy Martin, there is only one available for purchase in B.C. and its’ at BC Liquor Stores. A special complimentary tasting to celebrate the release of the Le Jeroboam. Louis XIII Brand Ambassador will be…
Best Of The West
BEST of the WEST, sponsored by Grosvenor Americas, is an evening of food and wine pairings that celebrates the best British Columbia has to offer and takes place Wednesday, August 6 from 7-9 pm. Hosted by house wine, the fourth annual BEST of the WEST celebration lights up the Ambleside pier for a fantastic gastronomic event that is not to…
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine
Sixth-annual wine and food fest uncorks the fun and flavours of Vancouver Island and British Columbia…with a difference The sixth annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine is set to take place July 24 – 27, 2014 in Victoria, B.C. The Taste weekend kicks off on Thursday, July 24, 2014 with “Taste the Difference”, an evening brimming with…
Granola Girl Granola
I think I’ve finally gotten over my aversion to Granola. As a kid there wasn’t Count Dracula or any sort of Captain Crunch sugar-filled cereals available in the cupboards at our home, instead Mom made granola. When I had sleepovers all my pals loved her version and asked for seconds, but as one that was…
Vancouver Food Cart Fest
Starting June 22nd, Food Cart Fest will take place every Sunday in the Summer from 12pm-5pm at 215 West 1st Avenue (between the Cambie Street Bridge and the Olympic Village). The site is next to the Seawall and a short walk from the Canada Line’s Olympic Village Station, the Aquabus’ Spyglass Place Dock, and major…
Pedroncelli Winery Dinner at PICA
Join the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts at Bistro 101 for an evening of delectable wine paired and their talented students’ creations. On June 24, 2014 Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, Pedroncelli Winery is featured. Julie (Pedroncelli) St. John – owner, Paul Martin of Peacock & Martin Wines – importer, and our ever so suave maitre d’s Adam Butler & Tim Goodison will all be on hand…
Living The Good Life in Victoria – A Culinary Journey
Each time I visit Victoria I find something new, whether it be another fantastic lounge or restaurant, an art show or a new shoe store. I could spend days on end exploring the city, but if you only had one and food is something you at least slightly worship, here’s some suggestions for where to…
Townsite Brewing Perfect Storm
Powell River’s Townsite Brewing has brewed up the perfect storm in their oatmeal stout. Pours the darkest of browns with a nice head of foam. On the nose there is molasses, bitter chocolate, toasted nuts and coffee with some baked fig. Starts a bit sweet and follows up with cocoa, coffee and walnut flavours. Immensely…
Phillips Ginger Beer
Well it’s a sunny Friday and I have a little bit of a sore throat so I’ve been told ginger is good for it and hence it’s time to crack the Phillips Brewing Co. Ginger Beer. Lots of ginger in this one so I am on the right track. Pours hazy copper with a head…
West Coast Spot Prawn Boil Up With Swallowtail
The season is almost over so be sure to grab at this last chance to sample fresh spot prawn’s. Chef Ted Anderson joins Swallowtail Supper Club for a West coast spot prawn boil-up; BC spot prawns, clams, smoked sausage and lot of other summer goodies will be cooked up in the backyard and delivered to…
Calabash Bistro Does Brunch
Brunch just got even more laid back with Gastown’s Calabash Bistro’s launch of their new brunch menu. Stop in and stay a while with dishes that feature Caribbean flavours with Western twists. Calabash’s house-made jerk spice makes a welcome appearance here, but nothing is too spicy unless you want to add a dash of their…
Best Female Bartender in Canada Comp Cointreau
Mademoiselle Cointreau – The Quest for the Best Female Bartender in Canada began its cross-Canada tour in Vancouver at The Blackbird on June 11th. Cointreau, the famous orange liqueur to presents the very first Canadian cocktail competition exclusively dedicated to women. Danielle Tartarin took first place in the contest with Evelyn Chick pulling up in…
La Belle Pêche Nue – A Nude Revue BURLESQUE
On June 21st, Canada’s most renowned burlesque performers will doff their pasties and g-strings and appear in all their glory, fully nude, for the most stunning striptease show Vancouver has seen since the Neo Burlesque Revival! La Belle Pêche Nue presents striptease in an amalgamation of high-art theatrics, sensuality and grace, aiming to challenge conceptions…
