Roasted Brussel Sprouts #TasteofThursday

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Burrata and Chili Gastrique Chef Ron Shaw of Grapes and Soda   Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 ½ Cups brussels sprout, halved 1 piece 250g burrata 2-3 pieces dried bread olive oil kosher salt, to taste Gastrique 1/3 Cup caster sugar 150 ml fruit vinegar (raspberry is ideal) 10 ml chili (chilis … Read more

Celebrate 2016 at L’Abattoir

Celebrate 2016 in Style with a Decadent New Year’s Eve at L’Abattoir New Year’s Eve never looked so classy. On December 31, L’Abattoir invites revelers to an elegant evening that shows off the French-inspired dining destination at its finest. Party-goers keen to socialize with fellow guests can lounge in the main dining room, selecting from an … Read more

2015 Holiday Collection launches at Soirette

This holiday season, the pastry team at Soirette has prepared a wonderful assortment of festive treats for you to enjoy with friends and family. Soirette Holiday Macaron Collection – warm up this cozy winter holiday with six wonderful macarons:  †Maple & Candied Pecan  †Candy Cane  †Blackberry & Pear  †Santa’s Milk & … Read more

“HOLIDAY RAWk”

Vancouver RAW: Natural Born Artists presents “HOLIDAY RAWk”  You are cordially invited to attend. . .     Thursday, December 10th, 2015 Doors open at 8PM    @CELEBRITIES NIGHT CLUB 1022 Davie St. Vancouver, BC    Featuring 30 local artists!  www.RAWartists.org/vancouver/holidayrawk      LIVE MUSIC: sounds by Phony Pony (Duo) and Gabriela Geneva (Band)    FASHION SHOWS: featuring … Read more

DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL

LOCK DOWN YOUR DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE WITH EXCLUSIVE HOTEL AND AIRFARE OFFERS   Who says you can only eat, drink and be merry at Christmas? Extend the seasonal cheer and start 2016 off with a palate-sparking bang on a winter getaway to Vancouver, Canada, for the 14th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Thanks to … Read more

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy – December 12 – 13th

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy unites local artists, designers and makers 12th annual show planned for December 12 – 13th at Heritage Hall in Vancouver, BC   At Christmas, our consumerism seems to be at its highest. It’s when we spend too much time standing in malls, purchasing gifts in volumes, and not even considering the human … Read more

A CELEBRATION OF CHINESE CUISINE

The number eight is considered highly auspicious in Chinese culture. That’s because the spoken word for ‘eight’ (baat) sounds like the word meaning ‘good fortune,’ and 2016 marks lucky year eight for the Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA). Through seven years, more than 130,000 votes cast, innumerable dishes devoured and judged; the CRA has raised awareness … Read more

Père Noël at L’Epicerie Gourmande

Père Noël has made an early stop in Vancouver and left a sleigh-load of gourmet goodies at L’Epicerie Gourmande.  Items range from small stocking-stuffers to eye-popping gourmet gift baskets.   Special Discount on Gift Baskets  We have beautiful Gift Baskets and Gift Sets filled with culinary treasures sure to delight every foodie on your list. … Read more

#MarketMonday – pottery by dave and family

Welcome to the #MarketMonday feature. Each week we will feature a different vendor, either a farmer, food merchant, food truck operator, or craft person.   Meet Dave from pottery by dave and family: I’ve been quietly making pots on and off since 1975. i live in Abbotsford with my wife Val, daughter Aisa, and our 2 cats. during … Read more