Announces September Festival & Receives International Attention GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: Rebels, … Read more
When I read Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia’s recipe for Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad with Grilled Prawns and Basil Oil, my mouth watered. Sounds delicious doesn’t it? Drop into Provence Marinaside, at 1177 Marinaside Crescent (at the foot of Davie Street) and give it a try. For a salad, I’d opt for a light white fruity … Read more
Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will hold their sixteenth annual gourmet dinner and auction, “Wine’d Up”, on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Attendees at this popular event will enjoy an evening of outstanding cuisine prepared by five of Whistler’s renowned chefs. The five-course dinner will be paired with wines from California including selections … Read more
In recent years, Vancouver has been called “No Fun City,” “mind-numbingly boring,” and a difficult place to socialize, make friends, and date other singles, despite its population of over 600,000 people. Provence Restaurants believes it has the antidote to this lack of connection between residents – for women, at least. The Art of Allure and … Read more
Lively Italian taverna opens its doors to Vancouver’s Fraserhood Residents of Vancouver’s flourishing Fraserhood will soon have a bustling new tavern to satisfy their hunger for classic country Italian fare. Osteria Savio Volpe, the latest venture from three of the city’s renowned restaurant pros, will throw open its doors to the neighbourhood in early October … Read more
Gastown gastropub’s dinner series returns, along with a revamped menu Vancouver’s most authentic and traditional Irish pub is bringing back its acclaimed social dining experience. On the first and third Monday of September, The Irish Heather will once again host its highly anticipated Long Table Series. This unique series allows hungry guests to hunker … Read more
HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND NECTARINE SALAD with GRILLED PRAWNS AND BASIL OIL Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia Serves 2 For Vinaigrette: 2.5 Tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ cup extra virgin olive oil salt to taste For Basil Oil: Small bunch of basil – blanched and pressed to remove excess moisture ¾ cup extra virgin olive … Read more
It’s always fun to hang out with like-minded people, and in this case it was people who love BC wines. What’s better than hanging out with a crowd of people who all love and appreciate BC wines? Not much, in my opinion. The good news is that you don’t have to travel to wine country … Read more
In the stunning setting of the Covert Farms Family Estate Winery in Oliver, BC, a special collaborative dinner is planned for 6 pm, August 29. Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the story of the Okanagan Salmon through partners Okanagan Nation Alliance, Ocean Wise Vancouver Aquarium, and Salmon-Safe B.C. In support of the … Read more
Arts Club Theatre Company and Wines of British Columbia present CHEFMEETSBCGRAPE Signature Tasting The Arts Club and Wines of British Columbia will host the 11th annual ChefmeetsBCGrape Signature Tasting on September 16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Up to 90 BC VQA wineries will pour in excess of 350 wines at this fun … Read more