Contest Closed Congrats A.J. Ariel and Megan #HeritageClassic merchandise, provided by the NHL and Tim Hortons? Gift pack will include: A #HeritageClassic mug An NHL Team Tim Card pre-loaded with $20.00 An official 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic t-shirt (Men’s Large) To Win: Comment on this post with your favourite Canuck past or present!
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Taboo Revue Burlesque Variety Show
This Saturday head to The Wise Hall for this amazing show. GLV Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society presents Vancouver’s biggest and longest running showcase of singing, dancing, variety, comedy and striptease acts. The show is funny, sexy and empowering and is a great time for everyone. *Twice nominated for ‘Best Group’ by the Burlesque Hall of…
The Spoke Songs Foster Bikes Program
Have an old bike laying around or thinking about getting a new one? Donate your old bike to this amazing cause! GLV Spoke Songs and The Portland Hotel Society Present https://www.facebook.com/spokesongs Your bike has taken you to some beautiful places now let it take someone else on an adventure. Come down to the Spoke Songs…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win $500 GIFT CARD for Hudson’s Bay #CONTEST #GIVEAWAY
CONTEST CLOSED CONGRATS EVA! Win a $500 Gift Card at the Hudson’s Bay! Enter SocialShopper’s Contest and you might just be their Lucky Winner! All you need to do to enter for a chance to win is click on this link and follow the simple steps. Hurry up, the contest ends this Friday February 21st at…
Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Airport
Afternoon tea at the airport could just be the perfect way to spend a layover, or perhaps just the right activity while waiting for that late flight. Then again, the tea itself is worth a trip to the airport, and with parking included it’s easy peasy. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel is located conveniently right in…
Caviar & Cocktails
Thursday, March 6 marks a culinary collaborative to remember at YEW seafood + bar as some of the city’s best mixers and makers participate in this spirited “Caviar” & Cocktails event. YEW seafood + bar’s own top toque, Ned Bell and lead bartender, Justin Taylor play host for this ‘mix and match’ multi-course event. Joining Ned and Justin in this fun…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway #Chocolate Green & Black’s Bars
If you didn’t get chocolate for Valentine’s Day and had no luck in any way, here’s your chance for some chocolate love! Good Life Vancouver and Green and Black’s have seven bars to send your way! To win comment on this post with your favourite flavour and who you would share a bar with! ***Please note…
Fish House Tasting Menu
When travellers visit Vancouver, Stanley Park is on the must do list. People walk, cycle and tour through the park and many are fortunate to stay to eat at The Fish House in Stanley Park. Eat for 2 for $85 The Fish House has been serving hungry Vancouverites and visitors for over twenty years and holds…
Vancouver Olympic-Themed Culinary Offerings
Canada is already ahead in the medals, but what are we doing for them here at home? I’ve been able to find a couple Olympic culinary offerings and I’ll be adding to this list as we get further into the spirit. GLV Gotham’s Steakhouse Putin Poutine – Braised short ribs on french fries with cheese curds…
Whisky Cake with Green & Blacks Organic Dark Chocolate
This week I took a chocolate class at Chocolate Arts, made some chocolate banana waffles and finally completed the chocolate circle with this chocolate cake. I used local Urban Distillers Whisky as we live in BC and drink mostly local so that is what was in the “pantry”. The recipe is surprisingly quick and easy…
A Very Vancouver Valentine’s Day – Chocolates
This Valentine’s if you have a true chocolate lover in your life so those drug store chocolates are just not going to cut it. Thankfully Vancouver is full of chocolate experts who have fortunately crafted amazing creations that will help you win your way into anyone’s heart. and we’ve rounded them up here. Wow that…
Burlesque Duos ~ Valentines Day!
Burlesque Duos ~ Valentines Day! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 AT 7PM We went last year and loved this. Tickets already bought this year! It takes two to tango this Valentines Day at the Rio Theatre! Back after last year’s sold out show, the highly anticipated Burlesque Duos will feature never seen before Burlesque duets featuring eight…
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Escapes
It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day and you’ve just realized that your love deserves a little more than a cheap bouquet and a some waxy chocolates. It’s not too late to book an escape and with a just a quick drive and perhaps a little help from BC Ferries you’ll be sure to…
Curry Cup with BC Chef’s Table Association
EVENT ALERT! BC Chef’s and Curry! Chefs’ Table Society of BC introduces The Curry Cup – Eight of Vancouver’s top chefs to compete On Tuesday, March 4th, eight of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete to win the inaugural Curry Cup held at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver. Join the Chefs’ Table Society of B.C., emcee Fred…
A Gold Medal Canadian Culinary Achievement
Congrats to all the competing chefs in this year’s Gold Medal Plates. Looking forward to seeing all the photos! GLV The competition was fierce, the determination was evident, as eleven of Canada’s best chefs competed for top honours during the coveted Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships on February 7 and 8, 2014 in Kelowna,…
The Massacre Improv Tournament and Festival
Last Saturday night we checked out improv at Granville Island and had an excellent time. The teams were evenly matched and they even pulled up a group of kids from the audience who were incredibly talented. Fun was had by all! This coming week (Feb 11) international players take the stage. Get your tickets now!…
Good Things to Do February 7 +
It may be chilly out there but don’t let that stop you from enjoying yourself this weekend. Much to sip and savour in this week before Valentines Day! February 7 tonight Big Night A CELEBRATION OF FOOD & WINE Join us as the top chefs in the city serve dishes specially created to match award-winning…
Interview with Danny St. Pierre Auguste Restaurant Sherbrooke
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from across Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Danny St. Pierre from Auguste Restaurant Sherbrooke. What was your first food memory? * potatoes and a ton…
Interview with Chef Trevor Robertson Radisson Hotel Saskatoon
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here are the answers from Chef Trevor Robertson from The Radisson Hotel Saskatoon. What was your first food memory? Camp fire cooking, bannock and popcorn…
Interview with Chef Marysol Foucault Edgar Ottawa
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Merysol Foucault from Edgar in Ottawa. What was your first food memory? Dim Sum with my parents every Sunday….
