Bao & Brew at Wild Rice
I was excited to taste the Bao & Brew menu recently on a couple accounts, first it is always a pleasure to taste Chef Todd Bright’s modern Chinese dishes, secondly my new radio show which is about beer and food…
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Interview with Chef Poyan Danesh
Chef Poyan Danesh I sat down with Poyan at Miele last week whom I met for the first time and talked about his passion for cooking, competitions, leadership and excelling in the culinary world. Poyan is chef of Culinary Vision,…
Vancouver’s Best Desserts
It’s no secret that I have always been fond of desserts, here are some of the best desserts that I have had in the past two months in and around Vancouver. These desserts would make wonderful treats not only for…
Interview with Chef Ben Genaille
Chef Ben Genaille I met up with Ben recently to talk about his passion as a chef, teacher and love for food. Previously I had the pleasure to meet and dine with Ben at one of his Aboriginal Feasts that…
Red Cross Red Carpet Soiree May 12
The Canadian Red Cross Red Carpet Soiree is an annual gala event offering guests red carpet arrival with “paparazzi”, award-winning canapés, fine wine and a silent auction featuring items donated by celebrities, high-end retailers and Red Cross corporate supporters. This…
Vancouver to host annual gathering of Canadian Chefs
More than 500 Canadian, American and world chefs will gather for the 48th annual National Chefs Conference, June 12 – 15, 2011 in Vancouver. Hosted by the Canadian Culinary Federation Culinaire Canadienne (CCFCC) and the BC Chefs’ Association, the conference…
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Pacific Rim
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 Oliver Beckert
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…
Taste the World
On February 22nd we presented Taste The World that showcased 6 restaurants from around Vancouver as well as entertainment at Venue. Guests tasted delicious Indian food from Atithi, Carribean dishes from Calabash Bistro, Mexican treats from Dona Cata, Thai delicacies…
Chef Dennis Peckham
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…
Healthy Chef Competition March 16
A fun culinary event is coming up soon, one that you are going to enjoy. The fun of the event: 10 people to a table, 10 chefs, so each person at the table gets a different appy, entree and dessert….
Quails Gate Winemakers Dinner at Sutton Place
I attended this elegant dinner at The Sutton Place Hotel on Tuesday March 1st that featured Quails Gate Wines along with their Winemaker Grant Stanley. Following the welcoming reception that featured the 2009 Chenin Blanc and Oyster bites, we all…
Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch April 10
Calling all Foodies! Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, presented by Variety – The Children’s Charity and MarketPlace IGA, is back for the second year in a row! This fun and unique fundraising event will bring together some of BC’s…
East Van Wine Academy
The Waldorf and resident sommelier Kurtis Kolt are proud to launch the East Van Wine Academy. The series of courses and parties begins Tuesday, March 22, 2011 and will return the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The East…
Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Lounge
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…
Dining Out for Life
With a record number of restaurants participating, this years Dine Out for Life Vancouver fundraiser on Thursday March 24th is featuring 238 restaurants from around the lower mainland. Participating restaurants will contribute 25% of their sales that day to people…
Chef Dan Craig
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…
Whoopie Pie Day March 5th
Whoopie Pie Day on Saturday, March 5th at all Tracycakes Bakery Cafe locations in White Rock, Fort Langley and Abbotsford. From 10 am – 5 pm, all Whoopie Pies will be sold 2 for 1 (just $3.00 for two!) with…
Chef Hamid Salimian
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…
California Wine Fair March 11
Whether you are a casual wine enthusiast or a serious wine connoisseur, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to sample the finest wine from over 100 wineries from the Napa, Sonoma and Central Coast regions. Now in its 31st year of…
The Science of Sexy Food Feb 24
The Vancouver Aquarium invites you to a speaker series exploring the Science of Sexy Food. We’re delighted to host this free event highlighting some of the science behind getting wine, chocolate and oysters to the market with leading B.C.-based researchers,…
Quails’ Gate Winemaker’s Dinner March 1
On Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, wine lovers will have an opportunity to taste top wines from Okanagan’s Quails’ Gate Winery. Hosted by Winemaker Grant Stanley, the five-course dinner will pair the winery’s award-winning wines with cuisine prepared by The Sutton…