It’s a Catch! Captain Dave Carraro, Star of Wicked Tuna, Reeled in for Vancouver International Boat Show CONTEST DETAILS: Like MyVanCity on Facebook Follow @MyVanCity on Twitter Sign up for our newsletter and leave a comment. Vancouver waters just got a lot more wicked! Star of the hit National Geographic show Wicked Tuna and Captain … Read more
This is our first Chili Challenge featuring 11 restaurants and cafes in Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster and Langley, that runs from January 8-31, 2015. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Chili creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge … Read more
GRILLED SCALLOPS with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout Serves 4 This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad. I use Qualicum Bay scallops and peaches-and-cream corn, both of which are local products, but you can substitute other varieties of either. 1 Tbsp soy … Read more
Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone and for many of us, it’s back to work. If the thought of another long afternoon in the office is bringing you down, treat yourself to a fine French selection from Faubourg Paris. From tempting pastries to mouthwatering macarons, Faubourg has it all to celebrate 2015 in … Read more
It may not be the biggest event, but it very well could be the happiest. Once again, it’s that time of year when our city’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, gelato and ice cream shops draw on their talent and imagination to create the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival. You can find everything here: www.cityfood.com/hotchocolate/ but … Read more
his is the first Wine Wednesday of the new year, and seeing as people may have over-indulged financially, I’m focusing on wines under $20. Yes, you will notice several Spanish reds in this list. There are two reasons for this, one they were included in a tasting I did a while ago and two, Spanish … Read more
On Tuesday, January 20th 2015 Free People will be hosting #FPLETSMOVE events in major cities around the world, including Philadelphia, New York City, Southern California, London, Sydney, and Vancouver. Each city will host a day of well-being filled with fitness classes, nourishing bites, and inspiration to fuel healthy lifestyle intentions for the New Year. In addition, the events will support Free People’s … Read more
At the end of December I had an opportunity to attend a wine tasting lunch at Via Tevere hosted by Sommelier Mireille Sauvé founder of The Wine Umbrella. It was a delightful afternoon that found me, a wine novice, mixing with wine enthusiasts, restaurant sommeliers and expert wine reviewers. So you will notice there are no tasting … Read more
For those of you who just want the list, here it is, just the list! 2015 Dine Out Vancouver Festival Participating Restaurants $18 Menu American Cheesesteak Co. (The) Atithi Indian Cuisine Bayside Lounge – Best Western Plus Sands Hotel (The) Bella Gelateria & Gelato – Coal Harbour Bimini Public House (The) Bitter Tasting Room … Read more
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, EAT! RESTAURANT BOOKINGS OPEN FOR THE 2015 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Ladies and gentlemen, start your palates: beginning tomorrow the list of restaurants taking part in Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 will be revealed and their menus posted on www.dineoutvancouver.com. Tourism Vancouver’s advice? Book early! Reservations at top restaurants go … Read more