Valerie van der Gracht 
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West and Federico’s Supper Club are set to host media to kick off the Expo Milano 2015. The event will take place on March 4, 2015. The announcement of the premier of the online platform www.Italianqualityexperience.it will be presented. The online platform will coincide with the launch … Read more
Okay here we go, one of the most dreaded days on the calendar is here – February 14th. That’s right Valentine’s Day. This is an article I wrote and published two years ago that I thought was worth recycling. Historically Saint Valentine was said to be a Saint from the 3rd century who practiced the sacrament of … Read more
Paul Moran’s journey to award winning chef started with humble beginnings as a dishwasher in a small Italian restaurant in West Kelowna. By high school graduation Moran knew exactly what career path he would take. That path took Moran to Vancouver where he intended to enrol in Culinary school while working part time at West … Read more
Frankie’s Bar is upping the ante for the Superbowl this year with an all-inclusive party with door prizes, great food from the kitchen and all the refreshments needed for a great Superbowl Sunday. The kitchen team will be hard at work whipping up a menu of classic game time food all done the right way. … Read more
Yesterday I took part in Bump N Grind Cafe’s official “Grand Opening” at their new South Granville location. Although locals know Bump N Grind has been open since late December this was my first time visiting this conveniently located Cafe. Situated just off 14th Avenue on Granville Street, next door to Meinhardt’s Bump N Grind … Read more
MyVanCity and #TasteofThursday are pleased to introduce two new top Chefs. We are looking forward to their recipes. Jean-Francis Quaglia Chef/Owner A native of Marseille, France, Jean-Francis comes naturally to the culinary world as his mother is acclaimed Chef Suzanne Quaglia of Marseille’s famed Le Patalain and one of the very first female … Read more
At the end of December I had an opportunity to attend a wine tasting lunch at Via Tevere hosted by Sommelier Mireille Sauvé founder of The Wine Umbrella. It was a delightful afternoon that found me, a wine novice, mixing with wine enthusiasts, restaurant sommeliers and expert wine reviewers. So you will notice there are no tasting … Read more
This past weekend I snuck away for a quick holiday mini-vacation of sorts. Whether you’re an Islander or from the Mainland Victoria is so easy to get to and so much fun at this time of year. Here’s what I did, where I went, dined and stayed in Victoria: For me the must see and … Read more
With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, it’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones to Faubourg Paris‘ divine collection of festive delicacies. From sweet hostess treats to scrumptious stocking stuffers, there’s every reason to indulge this holiday season. A classic French Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Bûche de Noël … Read more
Recently I attended Taste of Tulalip for the first time. Wow, it was everything I had heard and more. We just had the most fun. Although I don’t think “wow” quite covers it. The event hosts, Norma and Allan, did just a fabulous job coordinating everything and the hotel staff were so efficient we felt … Read more