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Noodlemania in Richmond

On November 30 I took part in a tasting tour ‘Noodlemania’ Dine Around Richmond event to a few restaurants specializing in Noodles. The 3 places that I visited on this tour which was hosted by Tourism Richmond, all were Asian…

Chef Lee Humphries

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…

Vancouver Foodster Taste The World Event

Let your taste buds travel the globe with Vancouver Foodster and AM Ventures. Local restaurants represent 6 cities across the world to bring you interesting flavors, traditional decor and lots of entertainment all here in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown….

Dine Out Vancouver 2011

Tourism Vancouver’s annual culinary promotion runs from January 24 to February 6 Dine Out Vancouver – the largest dining event of its kind in Canada – is back for a ninth year with more restaurants and more food events than…

Christmas Eating Festivities

Celebrate Christmas at home or at a restaurant, here is a random selection of restaurants offering brunches, buffets, dinners or turkey to go! Corner Suite Bistro 850 Thurlow Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-569-3415 Web: http://thecornersuite.com/ On December 24, 25 and 26,The…

WIN 2 Tickets to the Film King of Pastry

Enter to WIN, 2 tickets to the Film KING OF PASTRY. December 17-19 + 22-23 Pacific Cinémathèque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver Kings of Pastry takes audiences into France’s prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best Craftsmen of France), an intense, high-stakes…

Chocolate Truffles & Cookies Class at EBO

With many cooking classes taking place around the city, I wondered what the differences were between each of them, and what made each standout. Some classes include copies of the chefs cookbooks, author signings, have celebrity chefs, or are fundraisers…

Kings of Pastry at Pacific Cinémathèque

* VANCOUVER PREMIERE and EXCLUSIVE FIRST RUN* Kings of Pastry Netherlands/USA/United Kingdom/France 2009. Directors: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker With: Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sébastien Canonne, Regis Lazard, Philippe Rigollot, Nicolas Sarkozy Colour, 35mm, in English and French with English subtitles. 87 mins….

WIN 2 Tickets to TASTE BC 2011

The 17th annual celebration of local food and drink takes place January 18, 2011 (4:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. Guests will taste, sip and experience BC’s finest wine, beer and spirits accompanied by tasty fare from…

Chef Ben Berwick

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…

Chanukah Treats

Chanukah is an 8 day Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of light it is a joyous festival of lights People celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel games, and are everyone is encouraged to eat deep-fried and oily foods…

Coast Highland Park Pairing Dinner

On Sunday November 21st I had the pleasure of dining at Coast for their Highland Park Pairing Dinner as part of the Hopscotch festival. To begin the evening there was a reception to welcome everyone and to experience a signature…

Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours

The Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours event was lots of fun for all who braved the cold to come and taste some of the best gelato at Bella Gelateria on November 23rd. A food networking event that connected Vancouver’s vibrant food…

Chef Darren Brown

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…

Flavours of Italy Gala

On November 18th I attended the Flavours of Italy Gala tasting & dinner held at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. This 8th annual dinner event was hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce Western Canada and featured over 100 Italian wines…

Scallops & Citrus at YEW Restaurant

I was in for dinner recently to taste thru their Scallops & Citrus menu that is being presented throughout November at YEW Restaurant in the Four Seasons downtown Vancouver. This $35, three-course, prix-fixe menu focuses on in-season ingredients sourced close…

WIN 2 Tickets to the Film INGREDIENTS

Enter to WIN, 2 tickets to the Film INGREDIENTS and Breakfast on November 27. Projecting Change Film Festival Breakfast Screening Series presents INGREDIENTS Saturday, Nov 27th 9:00 am – Breakfast 10:00 am – Movie INGREDIENTS The local food movement takes…

Meet the Producers of our Fall Flavours Event

Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours Event on November 23rd was created to educate and enjoy the flavours of local producers and Gelato. All of these producers make their own award winning products locally and have come together to create Gelato flavours…

Contest: Win a Copy of The Ocean Wise Cookbook

Jane’s cookbook is called “Ocean Wise: Seafood Recipes that are Good for the Planet” In The Ocean Wise Cookbook, freelance writer Jane Mundy compiles together some of the most popular recipes from chefs and restaurants from all across Canada. Jane…

Ocean Wise Chowder ChowDown November 24

The 3rd annual Ocean Wise Chowder ChowDown At the Vancouver Aquarium 7 – 10pm Tickets are $40 (non-members) and $32 (members) 12 of BC’s top Ocean Wise chefs reveal their newest chowder competing for the Best Sustainable Seafood Chowder on…

Chocolate Buffet Brunch at Beyond

On Sunday October 24th I attended the West Coast Chocolate Festival’s Brunch and Chocolate Buffet at Beyond Restaurant in the Century Plaza Hotel. In addition to their regular Sunday brunch of breakfast specialities (pancakes, waffles, eggs and such) and their…

Granville Island Craft Beer & Chocolate Pairing

On Friday November 5th I attended a wonderful event that was put on by the West Coast Chocolate Festival, it was beer and chocolate pairing evening, specifically Granville Island Beer & Rogers Chocolates. The evening also saw Bella Gelateria maestro…

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