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Spinal Chord! A partnership fundraiser between Vancouver Cantata Singers & ICORD (International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries)

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  Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 7pm Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver $110 (with a tax receipt for $80 issued) Tickets and Info: www.spinalchordgala.com Now in its 8th year, the Spinal Chord! Gala is an elegant and fun event bringing together Vancouver’s Arts & Science communities. This interdisciplinary event celebrates the … Read more

ChopStick Festival 2016

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  Chopstick Festival, Vancouver’s first food festival surrounding Chinese cuisine is being held until October 30th. The festival aims to expose Metro Vancouver to Chinese food other than the staple Dim Sum and fried rice dishes. Similar to Dine Out, the participating restaurants will feature a prix fixe menu ranging from $15 – $50/person. However, … Read more

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria cures comfort food cravings with new fall menu

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Three new crave-worthy dishes available at all locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario   Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is curing comfort food cravings with its new fall menu, available starting today at all Famoso locations. Perfect for the cooler fall and winter months, the menu features the brand-new Patate Pancetta Pizza, Korean BBQ Beef … Read more

SWINE MEETS WINE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR EXTENDS SUNDAY SUPPER SERIES BY ADDING STRING OF “PIG AND PINOT” EVENTS THIS FALL 

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‘Nose-to-Tail’ Dinners Feature Family Style Feast Along With Cedar Creek Pinot Gris Reception When: Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard St., Vancouver B.C. Price: $52 per person plus tax and gratuity ($82 with wine pairings); two-guest minimum Tickets: Available online at boulevardvancouver.ca/events   This fall, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar adds … Read more

#TasteofThursday Brown Butter Roasted Halibut with wine pairing

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  Brown butter roasted halibut with chanterelle mushrooms, corn, quinoa & sage     Serves 6 6 x 5oz halibut portions 1 tbsp. canola oil ¼ pound fresh chanterelle mushrooms Corn kernels – cut off of 3 very fresh ears of corn 2 cups cooked quinoa (see below) (from ½ cup dry quinoa) 2 garlic … Read more

Yalla brings true Middle Eastern flavours to Victoria

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  Restaurant blends bustling Israeli and Arabic culinary traditions   Inspired by the street food and cafés of Israel and the West Bank, Yalla brings the flavours of the Middle East to Victoria. Located at 1011 Blanchard Street, Yalla serves fresh, homemade falafel, hummus, and shawarma with counter service in their bijou dining area or … Read more

“TALKING TURKEY” DAY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO 

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  The Culinary Team is Whipping Up Thanksgiving Madness Throughout The Resort Thanksgiving Day celebrations are abundant this year for the whole family at Tulalip Resort Casino. The esteemed culinary team at Tulalip are whipping up turkey madness for November 24. Below are highlights of the featured feasts from around the Resort, such as relaxed-casual … Read more

MOVEMBERS ONLY: CAFÉ MEDINA RELEASES LIMITED ‘FRONT OF THE LINE’ SPOTS TO RAISE FUNDS, AWARENESS FOR MOVEMBER MOVEMENT

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 Brunch Hotspot Serves Up Three Time Slots Per Day By Donation Throughout November With All Proceeds To Benefit “Movember” Global Men’s Health Movement   While Café Medina normally operates under a strict no-reservations policy, the beloved downtown brunch institution will allow locals and visitors alike a golden opportunity to skip the line and book tables for … Read more

Join the BC Chefs Association on International Chefs Day (Oct 20)- Lunch on the Downtown East Side

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  BC Chefs Association Honour International Chefs Day by Providing Lunch on the Downtown East Side On Thursday, October 20, 2016 dozens of British Columbia’s chefs will celebrate International Chefs Day by serving lunch to the homeless and hungry in Oppenheimer Park from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Chef’s associations all around the world and across Canada … Read more

10th Annual Fall Into the Market – GIVEAWAY

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  a Rafflecopter giveaway Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its annual Fall into the Market tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the BC SPCA, to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. All proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction directly … Read more