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BC Distilled, Canada’s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, raises a glass to BC’s burgeoning distillery industry. The third annual festival, happening on Saturday, March 26, will feature 27 BC-based artisan distilleries, offering attendees the opportunity to sample locally-made gin, whisky, liqueurs, vodka and more. “Over the past two years, we’ve seen the number of … Read more
Roasted Oyster Mushroom Frittata with Marinated Tomatoes and Baby Greens Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu, Cafe Medina Serves 6 Ingredients 1.5 lbs Oyster Mushrooms, stems trimmed (or substitute with your favourite mushroom) 100 g Shallots, thinly sliced 5 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 bunch Parsley, chopped coarsely 100 g Soft Goat Cheese 1 stalk Fresh … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association’s ode to food & wine Pig Out Festival set for April 30th 2016 Celebrating its fifth year, the Pig Out festival offers a perfect way to herald the coming of the summer season in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. On Saturday April 30, Covert Farms will be the backdrop for the … Read more
As I made my way down the residential streets of Marpole on a drizzly Sunday afternoon, it didn’t strike me as the type of place in which I was likely to find some riveting theatre with a sprinkling of opera. I was wrong. Seated in the quaint Marpole United Church I got to enjoy … Read more
AT 2016 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL VINTNERS BRUNCH Railtown Executive Sous Chef Mathew Koyanagi’s Black Rice Congee with Pinot Noir-Braised Duck Singled Out as Toast of Annual Wine and Food Pairing Competition Professionals from Vancouver’s food and wine industry raised a glass to Railtown Catering and Executive Sous Chef Mathew Koyanagi on the … Read more
French Made will be celebrating the 5th Macaron Day in Vancouver on March 20 and you are all invited to share the love of macarons and support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation! “Le Jour du Macaron” started in Paris in 2005, invented by famous Chef Pierre Hermé and French Made initiated the tradition in Vancouver … Read more
Chez Christophe celebrates spring with a new location and Easter chocolate egg collection Burnaby Height’s Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie celebrates the arrival of spring next month by “hopping” across the street to a larger location at 4717 Hastings Street, along with unveiling two new handcrafted eggs to his Easter chocolate collection. … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 4th Annual East Side Beer Fest tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which helps provides food for up to 25,000 people in need each week. All proceeds from both ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the GVFBS. The evening … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad Expands in Three Canadian Provinces and Europe New trade partners will strengthen the winery’s promotion Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) is expanding its market presence beyond British Columbia with concentrated efforts in Western Canada, while at the same time, making its first foray into Europe, in March 2016. Alberta-based Magnum Wine & Spirits has been … Read more
RAILTOWN CATERING MAKES SERVING UP THE PERFECT EASTER FEAST EASY WITH GOURMET EASTER TO-GO PACKAGES Available in Ready-To-Eat and Ready-To-Bake Options, Portion of Proceeds from Each Package will be Donated to DTES Charity Mission Possible Preparing the ideal holiday meal for friends and family this Easter is made easy thanks to the latest edition of Railtown Catering’s … Read more