Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event Eight + Moon Rabbit An evening at Eight (recently crowned No. 2 on NA50B) eclipses dining; it is an intimate, ultra-exclusive culinary journey through the rich mosaic of Canadian culture, where Chef Darren MacLean transforms the country’s best ingredients into a breathtaking masterwork. For this Visa Infinite special event, … Read more
CHEERS TO 16 YEARS This year, L’Abattoir celebrates 16 years in the heart of Gastown. Since opening in July 2010, the restaurant has grown into one of Vancouver’s most enduring dining destinations, shaped by our historic setting, French-influenced West Coast cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, one of the city’s most celebrated bars, and an award-winning wine program. … Read more
FIVE SAILS ENTERS A NEW ERA AS FIVE SAILS BY ALEX KIM National Champion Chef Alex Kim Becomes Chef-Partner and Co-Owner of Five Sails “Five Sails has long been one of Vancouver’s most iconic restaurants, and it’s an incredible honour to become a partner in its future,” says Alex Kim. “I’m excited to continue shaping … Read more
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: CHEZ CÉLINE SOMMELIER TEAM DIVES DEEP INTO WIDE WORLD OF WINE WITH NEW REGIONAL MONTHLY SHOWCASES Sommelier David Lawson Pairs Unique Finds from Celebrated & Lesser-Known Regions with Dishes from Head Chef Margaux Herder at Fraserhood Hotspot The team at award-winning Québécois restaurant Chez Cèline is inviting guests to raise a glass and say … Read more
If you haven’t been to the Cowichan Valley you are missing one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island. About an hours drive from Victoria the Cowichan Valley is a must visit for wine lovers. Temperatures are moderate with a year round pleasant climate. Grapes are grown on site and enjoy warm days and … Read more
Here’s what is happening on the dining scene in August Honey Salt Honey Salt is celebrating Pride Weekend on August 1 and 2 with a colourful brunch experience designed for gathering, sharing and celebrating together. Available from 10:30am to 3pm, guests can enjoy a vibrant Pride-inspired menu featuring a grand tier of savoury and sweet … Read more
Friday was a bit of a turmoil. We were dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency resulting in a major flood in the kitchen. Mops, the shop vac and fast thinking helped save the day, sort of. Lots of restoration work going on with huge fans and heaters making the house very uncomfortable. The solution? an … Read more
GET FIRED UP: FANNY BAY OYSTER BAR & SHELLFISH MARKET TEAMS WITH HOLY DUCK CHILI FOR WEEK-LONG COLLAB MENU Executive Chef Alex Guido Incorporates Locally Made Condiments In Spicy Dishes & Drink Available July 28 to Aug. 3 Exclusively MICHELIN Guide-recommended Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market Head Chef Alex Guido is firing up a week-long menu … Read more
SALTY MAGAZINE BRINGS JOHNNY SPERO OF PASSAGE TO MICHELIN-STARRED BURDOCK & CO FOR ONE-NIGHT VANCOUVER DINNER Andrea Carlson and Johnny Spero unite for a Pacific Northwest tasting menu on August 11 The Salty Magazine Dinner Series will bring chef Johnny Spero, executive chef of Passage at The Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island, Washington, to … Read more
BURDOCK & CO RETURNS TO ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD ROOTS WITH A NEW WALK-IN BAR MENU PLUS Gobo in the Garden dials up the vinyl and yakitori heat O’Rourke Family Estate and Peak Cellars announced as official wine partners for Burdock x Passage dinner on Aug. 11 Michelin-starred Burdock & Co returns to its neighbourhood roots with … Read more