Valentine’s Day Weekend at The Heathman Hotel

Give the Gift of Adventure This Valentine’s Day Weekend at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland & Trellis Restaurant   Be Fancy Free with Sweet Tea, A Romantic Dinner or Sizzling Overnight Stay Calling all modern day cupids, Valentine’s Day Weekend (February 12th-14th) at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland and Trellis Restaurant is in full effect. There’s no … Read more

#Friday Favourites – for your weekend and beyond

Our suggestions of what to do and where to go this weekend and the week ahead.   The Westside Wine Trail – Sip with your Sweetheart The highly anticipated Sip with Your Sweetheart event is back for its fifth year on Sunday, February 7th. From noon to 4 pm sipping sweethearts will be able to enjoy an … Read more

Auberge Hotel’s Favourite Traditional Foods for The Year of the Monkey

According to Chinese tradition, not only do certain foods play an important role in the celebration of the Lunar New Year, they also have special significance. In order to ensure an awesomely auspicious dose of happiness, prosperity and good fortune in the Year of the Monkey (beginning February 8th), sample some of these foods to … Read more

Top Wellness Trends for 2016

In the world of wellness, it’s important to keep an eye on upcoming trends. While it’s great to have a routine of eating, sleeping, stress management and exercise that works well for individuals, it’s also fascinating to see what new options there are out there. Could you, for example, discover something new that will make … Read more

#TasteofThursday Beef and Oyster Tartare

Beef and Oyster Tartare on Olive Oil Crostini Jack Chen, Head Chef, Royal Dinette Yields 24 crostini Beef and Oyster Tartare Ingredients: 2 ounces finely chopped beef (sirloin or tri-tip recommended) 1 oyster (shucked and finely chopped) 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 Tbsp finely chopped herbs (parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon) 1 tsp grainy mustard … Read more

Vancouver Chef Makes BC’s First Food Stadium for Superbowl

Avocados From Mexico returns to Superbowl ad lineup for second year   In celebration of the Superbowl and one of the biggest avocado days of the year, Dino Renaerts, one of British Columbia’s culinary leaders and executive chef of Bon Vivant Group, makes a food lover’s dream come true with the province’s first, chef-designed food stadium. Avocados … Read more

Brunch Crawl YVR: Yaletown

Vancouver Foodster: Brunch Crawl YVR – Yaletown   On a rainy Saturday morning, the line-up for the Brunch Crawl presented by Vancouver Foodster began to form. Everyone seemed hungry and craving their morning coffee as the sweet smell of chocolate wafted out of Xoxolat but with great hospitality, the owner started serving her selections. Although a … Read more

Vancouver Foodster Grilled Cheese Challenge Award Winners 

The Vancouver Foodster Grilled Cheese Challenge  was a huge success featuring creations from restaurants around greater Vancouver. Each restaurant and food truck featured their Grilled Cheese creation from January 8-31. 2016. Two food trucks took top spots respectively in this challenge which is very exciting in our vibrant food city. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate … Read more

DINERS CHOICE AWARDS

NEW CATEGORIES, NEW WINNERS HIGHLIGHTED IN 2016 DINERS CHOICE AWARDS   The votes are in and the people have spoken. More than 34,100 votes were cast by eager diners for this year’s Peoples’ Choice Awards at the Chinese Restaurant Awards. The results were tabulated and audited by Jacqueline Lai, CPA. Some of the outcomes could be … Read more

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