The Cascade Room is hosting a Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting on Tuesday, February 14thfrom 3 to 4 pm. The event will offer guests an opportunity to sip, taste and learn about Havana Club Rum from Brand Ambassador Donnie Wheeler. Guests will enjoy complimentary rum samples and snacks during the educational — and fun! … Read more
Chinatown restaurant celebrates Mardi Gras beginning Feb. 17 Mamie Taylor’s is bringing at little of the Big Easy to Vancouver for Mardi Gras. Imported to La Louisiane by French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville in 1699, Mardi Gras is time of excess and celebration before the fasting of Lent. Since the … Read more
You’ll love the Valentine’s features created by Chef Dante especially for Valentine’s. Available only only on Tuesday, February 14th from 5p.m. til closing, and meant for sharing, these value-priced dishes (Lover’s Starter Plate plus two Special Mains), are a wonderful way to say ‘I love you.’ Splurge and order a cocktail or two – … Read more
Love. Passion. Spice. Special Someone. Rock ’N’ Roll. Lust. Love is all around! Take the light of your life to Tulalip Resort Casino this Valentine’s Day for a titillating night of fun-loving Rock and Roll music and perfectly matched plates. The Resort’s centerpiece events are the annual Rock Ballad Ball, which features music from … Read more
Chocolate Tart 1/3 cup milk 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp butter 240 gr (8.5 oz) dark chocolate (55 to 70% cocoa content recommended) 4 eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla 1 sweet shortcrust pastry shell Sweet Shortcrust Pastry (Pâte Sablée) Prep Time 1 9″ pie 20 min Cook Time Passive Time 20 min 12 hours … Read more
Gunawan and Cheung Collaborate on Four-Course ‘Eat. Learn. Gather.’ Event that Underscores Importance of Making Informed Food Choices while Giving Back Reconnecting people with the importance of embracing local, organic and sustainable food comes into clear focus when Chef David Gunawan of Farmer’s Apprentice and Owner Dan Cheung of Nourish Vancouver team up to … Read more
The last day of Dine Out Vancouver, Sunday Feb 5, was a Brunch Crawl for me on Commercial Drive. Quite luckily it did not snow that day. Just crisp air to make your cheeks rosy and ready for something warm to drink and eat. Commercial Drive fit the bill. Below are a few comments … Read more
The wines that Val Tait, viticulturalist and winemaker at Bench 1775, makes all have their own character and are enjoyable in their own right, yet there is a common thread running through them that speaks to her style and commitment to quality. Look for these wines at the Vancouver International Wine Festival – February … Read more
2015 Chardonnay (Crofters) Houghton Margaret River, Australia $16.99 This Aussie chardonnay is delicate and elegant. Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of citrus, ripe apple, vanilla and butter. Well balanced. The oak is well integrated with the fruit followed by a medium-plus finish. This is a good value wine. 2013 Cabernet … Read more
The Wallflower is a contemporary dance performance that relies on the personal memories of the performers to create each individual production. Quarantine, the Manchester-based group that performs Wallflower is known for its innovative and inclusive theatrical work. The stage is configured into a small rectangle, surrounded on three sides by the audience. Off … Read more