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Summer Splash at Goldfish June 16

Get ready for the 2nd annual swimwear and summer event at Goldfish, with tasty bites from Chef William Tse, live dj, dance performances, fashion show and drinks. Buy your tickets early this event will surely sell out in advance. Check…

Chat with the Founders of Legendary Noodle

I recently sat down with Papa Li and Mama Li, the owners of Legendary Noodle at 4191 Main Street to talk about their noodles as this is what they are known for in Vancouver. Tell me about your dough The…

Interview with Ken Liang

Executive Chef | Ken’s Chinese Cuisine How long has Ken’s been in business? 10 years How would you describe your style of Chinese food? I am trained as a traditional Chinese chef with Malaysian and Thai influence and Hong Kong…

Wine Tasting with a Social Twist at CBC May 26

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has always been a leader in the BC Wine industry and embracing the age of social media has proven no different. The Tinhorn Creek team are avid tweeters, Facebook followers and are very LinkedIn. So, to meet…

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at Wild Rice

Last night, I tasted some of the Asian Heritage dishes that Wild Rice will be featuring during Asian Heritage Month at the restaurant from May 7-31. My favourite from the selections were the Curry Vegetable Bao, I could have eaten…

Behind the Scenes with Chris Janik

In Part Two of my interview with Chris Janik we go Behind the Scenes with him into his open kitchen where he creates all the desserts for Miku Restaurant. Follow the photo stream below along with the recipe and story…

Salud Chile at the Vancouver Winefest

On April 24th I attended this wine and grazing lunch held at the magnificent Teahouse in Stanley Park. This sold out event featured wine producers from all over Chile showing off their wines for people to taste. The crowd ate…

Vancouver Winefest 7th Annual Awards Lunch

As a part of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, on April 23rd I attended this 7th annual awards lunch that was full of restauranteurs, sommeliers, wine makers, and other interested folk. Since New Zealand and Argentina were both the…

Mothers Day Dining on May 9

Celebrate and treat your mom, your friends mom, your mom’s mom or any other mom to Brunch or Dinner on Sunday May 9th. Here are some of the dining options of places that have sent in their details. Bacchus at…

Cellaring on a Budget June 9

Collecting wine is not just for the most prosperous among us. Many well-priced gems can stand the test of time. We will reveal what it takes for a wine to age and what happens to it over time. Try some…

Interview with Chris Janik

Chris Janik | 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…

Fourth Annual Spot Prawn Festival May 8

The annual Spot Prawn Festival will provide another local, fresh, and sustainable ingredient for our restaurant chefs and home cooks to enjoy. Those who take pride in serving the bounty of British Columbia can use this annual six-to-eight week window…

Mendoza Medley Winemakers Dinner

I attended this wonderful dinner at Brix Restaurant on Tuesday April 20th as part of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.  Since Argentina was one of two theme regions this year, I chose to attend this dinner that featured wines…

Sommelier of the Year award 2010

The Sommelier of the Year Award was handed out at the Awards Lunch during the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival held on April 23rd. Kurtis Kolt of Salt Tasting Room was the 2010 Award winner. Every year, a panel of…

Quady Dessert Competition Winners 2010

The 22nd Annual Quady Dessert Competition was a trade competition within the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. The winners of this annual competition were announced at the Awards Luncheon held April 23rd at the Vancouver Convention Center. Tomiko Mayede of…

Interview with Henry Lee

Executive Chef | Jade Dynasty Restaurant Henry has been the Executive Chef at Jade Dynasty Restaurant in Chinatown for the past 5 years, he has been cooking for 18 years and he was trained in Hong Kong. In Vancouver at…

Dine Out at The Westward Ho!

I was invited to taste a preview of Chef Ron’s Dine Out menu the other day. Since I hadn’t been to The Westward Ho at the University Golf  Club before I had no idea what to expect, all I knew…

WIN 2 tickets to the Malene Grotrian Fashion Event

Win 2 general admission tickets to the Malene Grotrian Ice Water Fashion Event on April 29th at District319. The event will have some great gift bags, a theatrical finish and lots of surprises. Submit your favorite link, photo or story…

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