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…
I was into Market at the Shangri-la Hotel to taste their Spring Menu last week, Chef Wayne Harris presented us with a 6 course menu of some of their new dishes. First Course was the Salmon Sashimi with green chilli,…
As a part of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, on April 2nd I attended the Espana grazing Lunch celebrating the wines of Spain. The event was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre and their chefs created a wonderful lunch…
1835 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-568-6177 Web: http://thebibo.com/ Twitter: @Thebibo Advice: You can get half the pizza with one variety and another with a different variety, just ask your server. Slicing the pizza is not recommended, best to use…
On Thursday April 7th, I attended the 1st Anniversary Party of Guilt & Co. in Gastown. Appetizers such as their tasty beet wrapped pea shoots, crisps and olives, hummus and selection of cheeses were served, along with wine, cava and…
Attending the 22nd Annual VanMag restaurant awards yesterday was lots of fun, this was my 6th time attending these awards and as usual there were surprises, cheering and some award winner no shows. This is my favourite event of the…
“What’s better than a new wine release? A not yet released Barrel! This year Naramata Bench wine makers are bringing wines in barrels and their wine thief to treat guests to a preview of tastes from the Barrels of the…
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…
138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Tel: 604-986-7437 Web: http://pinnaclepierhotel.com/the_lobby.html Twitter: @PinnaclePier Advice: Located inside the Pinnacle Pier Hotel. Overlooking Burrard inlet and the downtown Vancouver skyline, my friend Meena joined me for dinner and we were delighted with the…
On March 16th I attended the 12th Annual Healthy Chefs Competition held at the Hyatt Regency. This was the second time that I had attended this event. Guests mingled about enjoying appetizers and drinks while bidding on silent auction items…
On Monday March 28th, I had the pleasure of dining at The Apron in the Westin Wall Centre Hotel to experience their 9 course tasting menu to celebrate the Persian New Year. Chef Hamid Salimian had created this wondrous fine…
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…
On Tuesday night March 15th, I attended the opening party for The Bibo Italian Restaurant in Kitsilano. Once inside a wide selection of Antipasti was being served to the invited guests and media, red and white Italian wines poured Montepulciano…
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…
160-3900 Bayview Street, Richmond Tel: 604-272-7264 Web: www.hogshack.ca Twitter: @hogshackca Advice: Share one of their BarbQ platters if you dine with friends so that you can try all of their BarbQ. They specialize in Kansas City style of BarbQ. I…
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…
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….
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…