One of my own Dine Out Fest experiences this year was dining at the long table in the York Room at Hawksworth Restaurant for one of their Side Dishes dinners. A unique event that I attended on January 20 featuring…
John Blakeley has been serving classic French bistro fare for over 15 years. Executive Chef, Spencer Watts continues creating dishes with French techniques that are perfectly executed. The restaurant is named after Pastis of which the restaurant carries an extensive…
Last night I attended this wonderful event hosted by the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver along with House Wine. The weather was beautiful, the backdrop of the local mountains and Burrard Inlet were magnificent, guests mingled eating delicious bites…
On June 17th, I had the pleasure to attend this cocktail pairing dinner that featured Chef Alvin Pillay of The Blackbird along with Chef Duncan Ly of the Yellow Door (Calgary); and Bartender Jay Jones of The Blackbird along with…
Last week I took part in an exciting tour with some other invited media guests around the city that wined and dined us at four of Vancouver’s top wine bars. Travelling by a bus limo we made our way around…
On April 24, I attended a wonderful dinner at Zest Japanese Cuisine that paired Sake from Tengumai with specially created dishes from Executive Chef Tatsuya Katagiri. Tengumai is made by hand, using the sake master’s sense. Shata Shuzo uses a method…
On January 29th, I dined at Darby’s Public House for the Gluten Free Dinner which was paired with Magic Moments Vodka Cocktails. The vodka is made from rice and is Gluten Free so it was fitting for this dinner. Chef…
A few days ago I took part in a very different Dine Out Vancouver dinner experience. Pizza making paired with some local craft brews! It was a three course prix fixe meal for $25 at Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Main…
Last night I attended an Italian style Railtown Supper Party at the Vancouver Urban Winery. They have been doing this unique supper parties over the past few months, this week during the Dine Out Vancouver festival they had been offering…
On November 15th, I dined at Whet Kitchen Bar for their Tullibardine Pairing Dinner as part of the Hopscotch festival. Executive Chef Peter Gray created a 4 course dinner that was paired with 4 of Tullibardine Scotch Whiskys. One of…
Last month on October 11, I attended an educational dinner that featured Yoshi and Yoshi. First of all there was Chef Yoshi Tabo of Ki Modern Japanese then there was Koji Kawakami of Yoshi no Gawa Brewery. This night of…
Last week I attended a wonderful “Spirited” dinner that featured Joanne Sasvari, known for her Good Spirits column in the Vancouver Sun, she is also one of the most known experts of spirits in the city. The evening was educational…
On August 28th I attended an extraordinary dinner that featured two of this countrie’s finest chefs in a seven course dinner. Executive Chef Jeremy Charles of Raymonds Restaurant in Newfoundland and Executive Chef Quang Dang of West Restaurant in Vancouver,…
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is taking place May 18-26 at many restaurants, pubs and other locals all over the city. They are offering 9 Headliner events, 6 Opening Acts, 36 Neighbourhood Gigs, and 12+ week-long specials dedicated to all things…
The First Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. It is sponsored by Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and the Consulate General of Mexico. Proceeds will benefit the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation…
On Thursday, January 26 I attended this Market Dinner with visiting Chef Andrea Nicholson of Top Chef Canada & Killer Condiments. The Food Network’s Top Chef Canada made Chef Andrea Nicholson a well-known name in the culinary world, but for…
On February 2nd I attended this Kronenbourg beer sponsored Mystery dinner of sorts at the Salt Building in Olympic Village. Over 5000 people had entered their name online for a chance to have their name drawn to attend this dinner…
Last night I attended a Secret Supper Soiree Speakeasy tour, one of the playful events in this years Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2012. This was the first time that I was able to attend a Swallow Tail event and I…