November typically marks the end of peak harvest season in British Columbia, but the stalls at Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) winter markets are still full of a wide assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Popular produce items like kale, cucumbers, and tomatoes are in abundance but shoppers will find more than just trendy … Read more
The Vancouver Foodster 3rd Annual Burger Challenge was a huge success featuring several Burger creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their burger creation from October 14-November 6, 2016. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task as each judge who tasted each creation with a rigorous process based … Read more
Whether you have attended or hosted an event, you know how important the food is. From finger sandwiches to feasts, we all get that spark of excitement when we see what’s being served up at a party. Food brings people together and therefore Executive Chef and Owner of White Linen Catering & Events, Ariana … Read more
Figs and Goat Cheese Soufflé With beets and maple truffle vinaigrette It’s often the surprise factor that makes a dish memorable. A sweet and unexpectedly salty lemon soufflé I once enjoyed in Paris fits the category. My version of that dish for my restaurant started with sweet figs and salty goat cheese, but I … Read more
Chez Christophe unveils 2016 Christmas Collection Newly minted Cacao Barry Ambassador Christophe Bonzon is ready to enchant people of all ages this festive season with his 2016 holiday chocolate collection at Burnaby Heights’ Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street). This year, expect several new imaginative chocolate art sculptures inspired by nature, as … Read more
Oyama is delighted to announce that we are again at the top of the list in Westender’s Best of the City Dining readers’ choice awards. Thanks to all the readers who voted us GOLD and the #1 choice in the Best Stall at Granville Island category, as well as GOLD for Best Deli. We … Read more
Celebrating 8 Years in Port Moody & 17 in Coquitlam This past summer, Lisa and Patrick Beecroft opened their 4th successful local business in Port Moody, Gabi & Jules. Having spent years perfecting the perfect pie and fresh baked goods recipe, it was time to open the independent shop. So where did it all … Read more
Sometimes when you live in the area, you can be the last to know about new places. When Tasting Plates Port Moody was announced, it gave me the perfect opportunity to visit places I had heard about or driven by, always with good intention to try them some other time. Registration took place at Gabi … Read more
“TALKING TURKEY” DAY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO The Culinary Team is Whipping Up Thanksgiving Madness Throughout The Resort Thanksgiving Day celebrations are abundant this year for the whole family at Tulalip Resort Casino. The esteemed culinary team at Tulalip are whipping up turkey madness for November 24. Below are highlights of the featured feasts from … Read more
Add some fun to fall shopping with one of Ladurée’s limited edition Caramel Cat macaron boxes, released today ($29 with six macarons). Showcasing a sweet sense of humour, the new gift box features a whimsical ginger cat and can be used to carry any six of the flavoured macarons from Paris’ quintessential purveyors of … Read more