The Chan Centre presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, A Fierce Union of Flamenco and Greek Tragedy

  Renowned dancer Soledad Barrio returns with one of the world’s foremost flamenco companies in this spellbinding interpretation of an ancient classic   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, their critically-acclaimed work fusing flamenco and Greek tragedy, March 12 at 7pm in the … Read more

#Friday Favourites – where to take your Valentine

  LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE LA FÊTE DES AMOUREUX IN FINE STYLE AT AU COMPTOIR WITH EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE   IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES   DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE … Read more

For the Luv of Rum: February 14th at The Cascade Room  A Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting 

    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

Mamie Taylor’s Lets the Good Times Roll

  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

‘Ai’ (  爱 ) Means ‘Love’ at Wild Rice Bistro

  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

CELEBRATE A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE WITH FUN-LOVING MUSIC AND DEVOTED DINING

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

#TasteofThursday Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tart recipe

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

SERVE AND PROJECT: FARMER’S APPRENTICE CHEF DAVID GUNAWAN TEAMS UP WITH NOURISH’S DAN CHEUNG FOR PROJECT CHEF FUNDRAISER MARCH 4

  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

A Fantastic Fill at the Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl

  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

Wallflower a Review by Karin Schwagly

    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

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