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It’s hard to imagine Sam Walton ever having dreamt of selling off Walmart and opening up a five-and-dime store. Or Ray Kroc divesting himself of McDonald’s so he could start all over with a food truck. But there is a growing trend among successful winery entrepreneurs who cash out their holdings and start over again … Read more
British Columbia events showcase “East meets West” Culinary Collaboration in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong It’s no secret that British Columbia, Canada boasts all kinds of delicious ingredients, outstanding wines, talented chefs and amazing natural beauty. British Columbia has long been a very popular destination for visitors from China, and increasingly residents of … Read more
L’Epicerie Gourmande Granville Island Public Market 1689 Johnston Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6H 3R9 Hours Open 7 days a week: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Contact Phone: 604-653-7317 T: @LepicerieGourm Email / Website / Facebook Celebrate Spring with Merveilleux Macarons Created in 2006 by famed Paris Patissier Pierre Hermé, International Macaron Day on March 20th has been widely embraced by Vancouverites and Vancouver … Read more
Guests enjoy entertainment, pampering and freebies every Friday from 12-noon to 2PM Everybody’s working for the weekend! Start the fun a day early with Feel Good Fridays at Brentwood, featuring a program of big-hearted bonuses guaranteed to put guests in good spirits, every Friday from 12-noon to 2PM. Brentwood is offering a first class guest services … Read more
This April, the avant-garde dance company, The Lovers Cabaret, who brought you shows from the essential Icon Series: Lovers of Zeppelin, Lovers of Hendrix, Lovers of Marley and most recently, Lovers of Queen, will weave a tale of the balance between Heaven and Earth and bring five goddesses of the deadly sins to life. From … Read more
With Easter only a hop away (that’s Sunday, April 5 for you bunny lovers), it’s time to hunt for unique treats for your list (hint: this year’s expectation is more than just chocolate eggs). Avoid the last minute scramble with help from PAPYRUS, whose unrivaled collection of festive private-label and third-party products offers something for everyone. From egg-cellent … Read more
This is our 1st Caesar Cocktail Challenge featuring 11 restaurants in Vancouver, North Van and Richmond that runs from March 12 – April 5, 2015. Participating restaurants are showcasing new Caesar creations invented for this Caesar challenge while some of them have entered their Caesars off their menus, all will be offered in all of these … Read more
Salad of Beet, Parma prosciutto, fresh goat cheese, balsamic dressing and pine nuts serves 4 Ingredients For the beet salad 4 medium red beets scrubbed with a vegetable brush 1 medium orange beet peeled 500g rock salt- optional! 8 thin slices of Parma prosciutto 100g piece of frozen goat cheese 20g toasted pine nuts Fresh … Read more
Pop in and indulge in a classic treat or try two new creations this spring Cherry blossoms and daffodils are now in bloom and the start of spring signals the return of Bel Café’s sought-after hot cross buns for Easter. Also, joining the line-up this spring are some brand new creations from Chef Wayne Kozinko that … Read more
No Waffling on Café Medina’s Commitment to Local Community Through Restaurant’s Support of Mealshare’s “Buy One, Give One” Outreach Program Vancouver’s beloved brunch institution, Café Medina, is set to mark International Waffle Day on Wednesday, March 25 by partnering with local charity Mission Possible through the Mealshare program to provide meals to those in need in local Vancouver communities. For every one … Read more