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Seared Albacore Tuna and Fennel Carpaccio Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia Serves 4 Ingredients: 10 oz Albacore Tuna loin 2 tbsp ground fennel seeds 1-2 fresh fennel bulbs (cleaned and cored, reserve some of the fronds) 1 fresh lemon (juiced) 3 tbsp + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 400 grams mixed … Read more
THRICE AS NICE: THOMAS HAAS WINS THIRD CONSECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR NOD AT 2015 VANCOUVER MAGAZINE RESTAURANT AWARDS Celebrated Chocolatier Carves Out Fourth Win in Five Years For the third consecutive year and fourth in the last five, chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas was crowned Pastry Chef of the Year as the 26th edition of the annual Vancouver Magazine … Read more
BEST IN SHOW: LAUREN MOTE NAMED BARTENDER OF THE YEAR AT 26TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER MAGAZINE RESTAURANT AWARDS Bartender, Sommelier and International Spirits Diplomat Becomes Only Second Woman To Claim Prestigious Award Bittered Sling Bitters co-proprietor and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar manager Lauren Mote celebrated her 33rd birthday in fine style last night at the 2015 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, … Read more
Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards recognized with 4th Gold at 26th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek, was honoured with a gold medal for Best Winery/Vineyard Dining, for the fourth consecutive year at yesterday’s 26th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Vancouver Magazine describes Miradoro’s Chef Jeff Van Geest as having … Read more
Presented by vaneats.ca, SPRING FLING is available from April 12 – June 12, 2015 with limited passes available for $27. The MOSAIC restaurant is located on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The SPRING FLING package includes: Your choice of appie: “Earth Apple Farms Mixed Kale”, radishes, garlic scape dressing “White Asparagus Bisque”, parmesan lavash Your choice of … Read more
Vancouver Foodster presents the Pasta Challenge This is our Pasta Challenge featuring 11 restaurants in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Langley, that runs from April 22 – May 17, 2015. Participating restaurants are showcasing new Pasta creations for this Pasta challenge, all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge period . These are just … Read more
Announcing the 2014 Vivace Pinot Grigio. The Vivace is showing robust and bright flavours for the 2014 vintage. It greets you with a very expressive nose of apple and pear aromas, mountain herbs and Meyer lemon zest. The palate is packed with fruit cocktail flavours that enter the mouth in a concentrated fashion before they … Read more
VENI, VIDI, VINO: CIBO TRATTORIA TO UNCORK EXCLUSIVE SERIES OF FIVE-COURSE DINNERS SPOTLIGHTING ITALIAN WINE Cibo Trattoria is set to take aficionados of all things Italian on an inspired tour of the country as the restaurant launches a series of five-course dinners that shine a light on some of Italy’s most famous cuisine and wine-producing … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen…start your pencils! The 23rd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference Writing Contest is now underway. The Contest If you’re a writer who would love to be published and make a little cash, this contest is for you! Every year, the event calls for something new; but this year, the focus is on short … Read more
This Mother’s Day, all that glitters is gold. PAPYRUS’ (now extra) sparkly shelves have been stocked with the latest trend, just in time for some last minute – yet, thoughtful – Mother’s Day shopping. Choose from only the finest cards, fashion accessories and home décor to wish your mom a “happy mother’s day” in style. From … Read more