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The Lower Mainland’s annual outdoor feast will be taking place at the Wellbrook Winery this year. For 15 years, our Lower Mainland Feast of Fields has always been the 1st Sunday after Labour Day…but this year, they are temporarily changing…
Vancouver is fortunate to have some great restaurants with outdoor or indoor patios that overlook spectacular views. This list represents some of the Best patios in the city with a view. 1) The Teahouse at Ferguson Point, Stanley Park Drive…
Well Seasoned Gourmet| Langley I talked with Angie Quaale who founded Well Seasoned Gourmet at www.wellseasoned.ca as well as the BBQ on the Bypass annual BBQ event. What are the most challenging elements of running a Gourmet Food store? Keeping…
The Teahouse has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Francois Gagnon. A friend joined me as we enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes on their summer menu. Ideally on a sunny…
Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, Variety – The Children’s Charity’s brand new fundraising event, is bringing together some of BC’s finest chefs in a battle for your taste buds! Mingle with friends as you sample each delicious brunch offering…
Enter to WIN, we are giving away 2 tickets ($80 value) to the Metropolis Wine, Food & Music Festival on June 12th. Event takes place at Metropolis at 7pm. This is a benefit for the Rotary Club of Burnaby-Metrotown. The…
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…
On Wednesday May 26th, I attended a fun event that mixed Wine with Social Media. Held at the CBC Audience Lounge in Vancouver and hosted by Tinhorn Creek Winemaker Sandra Oldfield. The MC explained how the evening’s almost like a…
This is a benefit for the Rotary Club of Burnaby-Metrotown. The night will include wine tasting, culinary delights a silent auction, door prizes and musical entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at the customer service booths here at Metropolis at Metrotown….
Bradley Cooper, Township 7’s award winning winemaker and educator & Angie Quaale of the Well Seasoned Gourmet, pair up to introduce you to the subtleties of perfect pairing. In the intimate setting of the Township 7’s Langley vineyard, ardent wine enthusiasts…
When people first come in they register and then select a wrapped bowl that has been generously donated by potters from all over BC. This special one of a kind bowl (theirs to keep) will be used as their eating…
Restaurateur | Vancouver What are the most challenging elements of running restaurants? Liquor Laws, staffing, getting a head start on trends before they hit (assuming that they fit your business) food critics (everybody is one these days)…I could go on…
This morning I had the pleasure of enjoying a cup of this delicious Ethiopia Sidamo Nekisse Micro Selection coffee at 49th Parallel Coffee. Vince Piccolo, coffee guru behind 49th Parallel Coffee Roasting Company in partnership with Shannon and Chip Wilson,…
The Dirty Apron Cooking School is putting kids in the kitchen this summer. Beginning July 5th the school will launch its first kids camp with the goal of teaching children aged 7 to 11 and teens aged 12 to 17…
Presented by The Gatsby Social Club & Supported by Media Sponsor Vancouver Foodster. This is a one of a kind of event, Elegance at Sea, boarding at 2pm, sailing at 3pm. Music by SKLA & Special Guest. Gourmet Seafood BBQ….
Presented by The Gatsby Social Club & Supported by Media Sponsor Vancouver Foodster. This is a one of a kind of event, Live Polynesian Entertainment, Pig Roast and traditional Luau Side Dishes. Become a member (no charge to become a…
Our 2010 Host Farm is Wellbrook Winery (4626 88th Street, Delta, BC.) For 15 years, our Lower Mainland Feast of Fields has always been the 1st Sunday after Labour Day…but this year, we are temporarily changing the date to Sunday,…
Executive Chef | Lin Chinese Cuisine I talked with Lin Zhang in his kitchen while he was cooking with the help of Stephanie Yuen who assisted with the translations. Where do you look for Inspiration to Create New Dishes? A…