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Last night I was part of a contingent of media people who were invited to sample the menus at a select number of the thirty + restaurants that are participating in Taste of Yaletown. As we gathered at Xoxolat to taste delicious chocolate and enjoy a glass of champagne, thoughtfully provided by Swirl Wine … Read more
‘Thon Frais et Rillon en Salade’ (Fresh Tuna & Pork Belly Salad) By Dan McGee, Chef, Au Comptoir Albacore Tuna, Crispy Cured Pork Belly, Olives, Summer Beans, Tomato Watercress Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Frisée, washed and trimmed of dark green parts 2 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed 12 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in … Read more
British Columbia Wine Institute Launches Wine and Culinary Tourism Campaign The British Columbia Wine Institute launches its wine and culinary tourism campaign, BC Wine Country: Your Urban Escape, this fall to inspire British Columbia, Alberta and Washington travelers to visit BC’s wine regions this harvest season. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Destination British Columbia’s … Read more
Alive Reflexology Room Will Make You Feel Alive! Reflexology is a specialized service, not to be confused with traditional massage. Alive Reflexology Room offers reflexology services performed by a Master Reflexologist, along with a few different modalities of your choosing (optional) in celebration of your hands and feet. Alive believes that these are two very underrated & often neglected, parts of the male & female anatomy. But … Read more
YBIA announces 12th annual dining event and reveals participating restaurants The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 12th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two-week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 31 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 13 – 27th, bringing a … Read more
Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates Taco Crawl Tacos, as well as your favourite TV series and hearty laughter, are one of the things in this universe that I feel defies the rule of “everything in moderation”. The perfection of a floured shell, the juicy nature of the fillings, the vibrant flavours of the fixin’s. … Read more
Odd Society Spirits to Release Barrel-Aged Vermouth After Double Gold Win On the heels of receiving a Double Gold medal and the Best Vermouth award at the 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, Odd Society Spirits will launch the winning barrel-aged vermouth on October 21, 2016. The inaugural release is … Read more
Last Thursday Liberty Wines held another of its ongoing events that support local charities. This time it was a milestone 25th Annual Port and Chocolate Tasting Event featuring some of world’s best Port and Dessert wines, and world-class chocolatiers from BC. All proceeds from their signature “Tasting-in-the-Park” event went to benefit the Vancouver Rowing … Read more
\ Following a string of recent accolades and awards, includng a Best of Category award for its 2015 Siegerrebe white wine at the Northwest Wine Summit, Singletree Winery is announcing the launch of its all-new wine club. Membership benefits include: * 12 bottles of 100% BC VQA wines shipped to your door (each April & November) * 15% … Read more
“New Futures” is a new jazz and electronic infused CD, created and produced by trumpeter/composer Malcolm Aiken. Malcolm and his band have been playing together for three years at Guilt and Company, a musical hub in Gastown, and the songs are a natural fruition of the collaboration. Malcolm, a modern day musical Indiana … Read more