Chefs whose love of food dates back to their childhood brought their unique styles and passion for French cuisine to this year’s #GoodFrance global event on March 21. Chefs from more than 2000 restaurants in five continents prepared a multi-course dinner that paid homage to French cuisine. In Vancouver, Bistro Pastis, Le Crocodile and Save-On … Read more
From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates its ninth annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair corresponding to our April Fool’s Day filled with whimsical pranks and games (background & history) . “Poisson d’Avril is an opportunity to welcome spring with a bit … Read more
Ready-Made Meals Include Choice of Honey-Glazed Ham, Lemon-and-Rosemary-Crusted Lamb and Full Complement of Side Dishes Available in Both Ready-To-Eat, Ready-To-Bake Options for Easter This Easter, let Railtown Catering make entertaining friends and family the least of your concerns with the company’s popular Easter To-Go package, available for pickup or delivery on Sunday, April 16. Offered … Read more
Explore Vancouver and Victoria in award-winning style Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary by exploring the Best of the West Coast during a dual-destination package with Vancouver’s Loden Hotel and Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Through this unique and exciting partnership, guests will enjoy a combined four-night stay with the ‘Best of the West Coast’ … Read more
Acclaimed South Granville Restaurant Marks Start of a New Season by Adding Lunch Service to Its Signature Lineup of Locally Sourced, Organic Locavore Fare As spring has sprung, so too has regular lunch service at acclaimed South Granville locavore restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice, which revives its midday menu Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting … Read more
Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Black Garlic Hummus Black garlic hummus: Ingredients: 1 large can of chick peas (save 1 cup of chick pea juice from can) 6 cloves of black garlic 10 cloves of roasted garlic 1 tbl spoon of tahini Juice from 1 lemon Method: Steam chick peas for 10 minutes in a … Read more
Okanagan Fest of Ale™ veterans Cannery Brewing of Penticton Who doesn’t want a great pour of favourite craft brews? As the popularity of craft beer and cider continues to climb, the Okanagan Fest of Ale Society (OFOAS) is thriving and has grown from a two-day consumer tasting to Okanagan Beer Week, April 3 to 9, … Read more
A month or so after having the opportunity to sample CheckMate’s Chardonnay wines, I was invited to a Gastown restaurant for the launch of their 2013 Merlot. A group of invited guests gathered in a private room at L’ Abattoir. After a bit of socializing and a brief audiovisual presentation, where (former) principal Ingo Grady … Read more
Drawing on extensive research, world premiere production aims to enhance understanding of First Nations’ contributions to Canadian efforts during World War I Hardline Productions presents Raes Calvert and Sean Harris Oliver’s historical drama REDPATCH, April 12 – 16, 2017 at Studio 16. Opening on the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the moving production follows … Read more
Chez Christophe unveils bunny line-up of new Easter treats with part proceeds benefiting BC SPCA Starting March 18, 2017 a brigade of bunnies is hopping over to Burnaby Height’s Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street) to ensure chocolate is the only kind of rabbit being gifted during Easter. Pastry chef and owner Christophe Bonzon … Read more