A Quest for the Best Meatballs
Meatballs are a staple on many menus not only here in Vancouver, also in many parts of the world. We often would find these little balls of goodness on the menu at an Italian restaurant on their own or served…
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A Taste of India Tea at the Urban Tea Merchant
Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…
Chef Robert Belcham
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
Interview with Jason Browne
Jason Browne | Calabash Bistro | Vancouver Jason Browne is a Bartender at Calabash Bistro in Vancouver, where he has been mixing drinks for the restaurant since they opened in 2010. He was previously a Bartender at the Revel Room…
Street Food aka Sweet Food at Night at the Aquarium
Yes Vancouver is a paradise for great food it also has a growing mecca of Street Food carts! Students of the Pastry Class at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts have created a selection of desserts dubbed ‘Street Food’ from…
WIN a Summer Gelato Party
Kick-off summer in Vancouver with a sweet Contest where you have a chance to win your own Summer Gelato Party for you and 20 of your friends hosted by Bella Gelateria! Bella Gelateria is dedicated to preserving the true artisanship…
Indian Summer Festival July 7-17
In celebration of Vancouver’s 125th anniversary and the official ‘Year of India in Canada,’ the high-profile festival of arts and ideas, running July 7-17, 2011 in downtown Vancouver, will feature top contemporary and classical Indian talent in music, dance, literature,…
Dish n’ Dazzle June 17
Wines Chile presents Dish n’ Dazzle 2011 Pacific Rim Hotel – 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC Friday, June 17th 6:30-9:30pm Meet visiting winemakers and taste wines from wine regions across Chile from over 25 visiting wineries, each pouring up…
Interview with Arthur Chen
Arthur Chen| Vancouver Vancouver is home to some of the best pastry chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Star Pastry Chefs is a series…
Jason Browne’s Rum Cocktails
Jason Browne is a Bartender at Calabash Bistro in Vancouver, where he has been mixing drinks for the restaurant since they opened in 2010. He was previously a Bartender at the Revel Room and prior to that he worked as…
Summer Splash at Goldfish June 22
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen heats up for charity swimwear event, Summer Splash Third Annual Fundraiser to benefit the Vancouver Native Health Society Sports Illustrated – Anna Kosturova (holding glass in centre) The weather this year might have had you thinking…
Tree Brewery Dinner at Rogue Kitchen
I attended this one of a kind dinner at Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar on Tuesday May 10th that featured a variety of beers from Tree Brewing along with their Brewmaster Stefan Buhl. I was fortunate to dine with the team…
Enter to WIN, 2 tickets to the Film ‘Repeaters’
First Weekend Club presents Thursday May 26th at District 319 Carl Bessai’s REPEATERS is a thriller that follows three young addicts in a rehab centre who are stuck living out the same day’s events over and over again, stuck in…
Interview with Chef Bruno Marti
Chef Bruno Marti I recently had the opportunity to visit with Chef Bruno Marti at his restaurant La Belle Auberge, over a glass of wine and some delicious food we talked, shared stories and some laughs. As many chefs have…
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine July 21-24
Local culinary aficionado Kathy McAree is cooking up a whole lot of good things these days as she prepares to launch the third-annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, a gastronomical event set to take place July 21 –…
The C Blue Film Festival May 19
Water quenches our thirst. It cleanses our bodies. It cooks our food. It baptizes our young. We spend the first nine months of our existence in water. Our ashes are spread over water; some are buried at sea. We’re up…
Interview with Simon Kaulback
Simon Kaulback | Boneta | Vancouver Simon was recently named 2011 Bartender of the Year in Vancouver. He is the head Bartender and Manager of Boneta Restaurant in Gastown. I met up with Simon last week to talk …. Would…
Italian Day June 5th on the Drive
Experience the Flavors of Italy “La Dolce Vita” with culture, food and live entertainment Sunday, June 5th, 2011 12:00PM – 8:00PM Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC Public event open to all ages and cultures The Italian Day Committee and the Commercial…
Refuel’s Annual BC Spot Prawn Boil Just Got Bigger
Roll up your sleeves, BC spot prawn season is upon us and Refuel is hosting its annual BC Spot Prawn Boil, twice. Thursday May 26 and Thursday June 2 at 7:00pm, guests will gather around communal tables in the dining…
Chef Michael Deutsch
Vancouver is home to some of the best chefs in the world, many have worked for the top chefs and restaurants around the world as well as around the city. Dishing with the Chefs is a series of Interviews with…
WIN 2 Tickets to Rose Revival
Liberty Wine Merchants & Bridges Restaurant proudly present the 3rd annual ROSÉ REVIVAL tasting event. Join us for an evening of fine rosé wines, fabulous hors d’oeuvres and great company. Monday May 16, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm Bridges Restaurant {Dining Room}…
Naramata at the Bayshore
On April 21st, I attended a food and wine pairing tasting that featured a large selection of wineries from all over the Naramata Bench area as well as a selection of local and Naramata region restaurants. The ballroom tasting along…