Celebrate Love Lakeside This Valentine’s Day at Nita Lake Lodge 

Get ready for romance with special culinary, engagement and spa delights With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge is the ideal romantic backdrop to make your sweetheart swoon complete with breathtaking lakeside views, culinary indulgences and relaxing spa treatments. Recently awarded the accolade of being one of the Top 25 Romantic Hotels in … Read more

Something sweet is in store at Faubourg this Valentine’s Day

Tired of the standard box of Valentine’s chocolates? Go gourmet this Valentine’s Day with handcrafted delicacies from Faubourg Paris, guaranteed to please palates and hearts alike. Known for their irresistible culinary creations, Faubourg’s expert pastry chefs have taken it upon themselves to ensure this year’s romantic revelry takes the cake.   Spoil your one-and-only with the following scrumptious goodies and watch their … Read more

Curry Cup returns to Vancouver

Vancouver’s Curry Cup Returns Tickets Now on Sale for The Chefs’ Table Society of BC 2015 Curry Cup The News The much-awaited second annual Curry Cup competition presented by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia  returns as eight acclaimed BC chef teams compete for the ultimate Curry Cup Championship on March 3, 2015 at the Heritage Hall … Read more

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Celebrates Indigenous Cultural Expressions

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Continues Legacy of Traditional Stories, Songs & Dances for Artists and Audiences    New educational opportunities for youth and emerging artists  nurture future generations at eighth annual festival     Dancers of Damelahamid in partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology (MOA) present an unforgettable six-day celebration of the Indigenous … Read more

Vanier Park hosts family-friendly, cultural discovery event February 7

On Saturday, February 7, Vancouverites are invited to spend the day exploring the six cultural institutions of Vanier Park, at the fourth annual Winter Wander, presented by Port Metro Vancouver. Vanier Park is home to Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver Academy of Music, … Read more

Vancouver’s top culinary experts to take centre stage in the first ever BC Home + Garden Show Master Series

The city’s foodie elite will heat things up on the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage, February 18-22, 2015 at BC Place Stadium     Foodies, take note! Vancouver’s top culinary talent, including chefs, fishmongers and the finest sommeliers, are poised to set palates ablaze at the BC Home + Garden Show, happening from February 18-22, 2015 … Read more

Eat, Drink and Cozy Up to Your Favourite Person This Valentine’s Day at L’Abattoir

Whether Valentine’s Day is something you loathe or love, it still provides a perfect excuse to treat yourself to a great evening out. This year, L’Abattoir, Gastown’s much-loved French-inspired restaurant, will be offering a special set menu in its private dining room. Chef Lee Cooper has designed a three-course menu, which will include classic dishes … Read more

Vancouver Foodster and Dine out Vancouver Festival Brunch Crawl: Downtown

The fourth Brunch Crawl of the series, the Downtown Brunch Crawl boasted a diverse selection of eight different restaurants. From newly-opened bakeries to a taphouse under a hotel, this crawl covered everything. For this crawl, the check-in was at Kingston Taphouse and Grill. Check-in is quick and easy, you present your ticket or give your … Read more

My Blood Alley Valentine at Salt Tasting Room

This Valentine’s Day, take your date to Salt Tasting Room and enjoy the My Blood Alley Valentine menu. Priced at $60.00 per person, the menu will include three courses: a starter, a tasting plate and a shared dessert for two. Allow your wine-savvy server to assist with specially selected wine pairings for an additional cost. … Read more

#Taste of Thursday recipe by Chef Alex Chen, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Pan-Roasted Octopus with Marcona Almonds and Sherry Vinaigrette Served with Maple Butternut Squash by Alex Chen, Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar   Yields 6-8 servings  Sherry Vinaigrette:  3 shallots, diced 2 tbsp grainy mustard ½ tsp kosher salt 3 tbsp sherry vinegar (available at gourmet food stores) 1 tbsp honey ¼ cup olive oil 1 … Read more