Metropolis Wine, Food & Music Festival June 12

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….

Township 7 Perfect Pairings July 21

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…

Project Empty Bowl June 10

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…

Interview with Sean Heather

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…

YUJI’S JAPANESE TAPAS

  UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2059 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-734-4990 Web: http://yujis.ca/ Advice: Bring a friend so you can share the dishes. Brown rice can be requested for the sushi. Found a gem, I had a heard…

Imagine1day One Sip at a Time

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,…

Kitchen Uncorked at the Four Seasons

On Tuesday May 26th I attended this indoor beach bbq party held inside the kitchen instead of outside on the pool deck due to the inclement weather. I tasted many items from the new summer menu for their YEW Restaurant…

Yacht Club Boat Cruise August 22

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….

Mele Khai Ho July 30

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…

Lower Mainland Feast of Fields August 29

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,…

Interview with Lin Zhang

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…

Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races June 27

Presented by The Gatsby Social Club & Supported by Media Sponsor Vancouver Foodster. This is a one of a kind of event to kick-off the summer, a day at the races with a Gourmet Southern BBQ. Become a member (no…

LIN CHINESE CUISINE

1537 West Broadway, Vancouver Tel: 604-733-9696 Web: http://www.linchinese.ca/ Advice: Dim Sum style is Shanghainese. Known for their Xiao Long Bao and for how Yu Miao makes her over 700 handmade dumplings each day. My friend and fellow food writer Stephanie…

Van Mag Awards 2010

The 21st Annual Vancouver Magazine Awards were held on May 18 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel. Chef Frank Pabst of Blue Water Cafe took a few of the top awards including Chef of the Year, Restaurant of the Year…

Nimby Burger Opening

Last night was the opening party for Nimby Burger in Kitsilano, a late night party outside on the deck across from Kits beach. This new burger joint is a take out spot that has burgers, fries and milkshakes. My favourites…

Chefs for Life 2010 at Goldfish

On Sunday May 16 Chef William Tse of Golfish Pacific Kitchen hosted the annual fundraiser to benefit the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Guests paid $350 each to attend this star chef studded event that featured some of the top…

Interview with Harry Kambolis

Restaurateur | Vancouver I sat down with Harry recently for a chat. Harry opened his first restaurant in 1992 and has been a leader on the local restaurant scene ever since. First it was the Raincity Grill in 1992, then…

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