THE CANADIAN CULINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS The Finale of Gold Medal Plates The Canadian Culinary Championships is the ultimate celebration of Canadian Excellence in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic achievement. Celebrated in eleven cities, the regional qualifiers for the Culinary Championships – called Gold Medal Plates – were staged across Canada in the fall of … Read more
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
If you have never been to Taste of Tulalip you are missing out on one fantastic wine tasting experience. I am a #winelover of Washington State wines and at Taste of Tulalp you will have an opportunity to taste the very best that Washington has to offer. “Washington State’s coveted culinary festival of the year. A … Read more
THE MIDAS TOUCH: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR CHEF ALEX CHEN TAKES TOP SPOT AT 10th ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL PLATES COMPETITION IN VICTORIA Pairing of Local Pork Terrine with Foxtrot Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Earns Chef Coveted Title as BC Representative at The Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Executive Chef Alex Chen set … Read more
THOMAS HAAS TAKES TO THE STREETS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND SHOW HIS GRATITUDE WITH SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Community via 10-Day Giveaway Across Vancouver with Unforgettable Grand Prize Trip for Two to Brussels, Belgium As a way of expressing his appreciation to local chocolate lovers who have supported the renowned chocolatier over … Read more
The 2015 Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays Tour Saturday, November 28th & Sunday, November 29th, 2014 Hours 11:00 am to 4:00 pm We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the Holiday Tour, enter to win: Like us on Facebook: My Van City Follow us on Twitter: @MyVanCity Leave a comment on this post. Celebrating the … Read more
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Fried Chicken Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their fried chicken creations into this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Fried Chicken creations on their menu from November 5 – 29, 2015. A few of the unique creations in this challenge: The Cascade Room … Read more
#WhyIWorkHere is a tribute to the people that make your job easier. #WhyIWorkHere is about the people who keep you sane in the middle of a rush. #WhyIWorkHere is about your teammates who are more than co-workers. They’re family. #WhyIWorkHere makes getting off at 3am not that bad. When industry workers are in financial need, the BCHF has the … Read more
Vancouver Foodster Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge Award Winners The Vancouver Foodster Craft Beer Cocktail Challenge was a success featuring 4 creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their Craft Beer Cocktail creation from October 1-25, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task as each … Read more
Ultimate Upcycle Challenge gives sustainable design a front-row seat at the Vancouver Home + Design Show 14 local tastemakers breathe new life into pre-loved pieces to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take A Seat, a creative … Read more