The Okanagan Chefs Association is celebrating International Chefs Day, Saturday, October 24th by spending the morning juicing local apples. Working with Frank Deiter, and the Mobile Juice Factory the ‘factory’ will turn tons of apples into litres of apple juice for the Kelowna Food Bank. The juice will be distributed as part of the Christmas … Read more
Join in the Fun at the Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest If you are living in the region of Black Creek or visiting the Island you will want to visit the Coastal Black PumpkinFest! Open on weekends during October, now in it’s third year, this is a “don’t miss” family event for all ages. Looking for … 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
Siena Hosts Winemaker’s Dinner Featuring Rhône’s Louis Bernard Siena Restaurant is pleased to announce that it will host a dinner featuring wines from France’s prestigious Louis Bernard winery on Wednesday, October 21 2015. The winemaker’s dinner will feature a four-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Jessica Howery. Louis Bernard’s Canada Sales Director, Guillaume … Read more
Youth Take Centre Stage to Shed Light on Homelessness. The Access to Music Foundation will present an original piece of work developed by street-involved youth actors to convey the crucial message; No-One is Disposable. Beginning Saturday night, November 7th, The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island will play host to Death in a Dumpster: The … Read more
Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival Brings Communities Together October 13-25, 2015 Art, Culture, Food and Sustainability – As We Are, Together From October 13 until October 25, 2015 Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival focuses on making connections in your communities through a series of events focused on food preservation, gardening, and the right to food. This festival is … Read more
Pairing Le Vieux Pin Elegant Wines with Savoury German Cuisine Vancouver’s Bauhaus Restaurant is teaming up with the Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin for a New World twist on two seminal European culinary cultures. On Tuesday, October 27 2015, Bauhaus will host a five-course dinner. Guests will enjoy premium bottles from Le Vieux Pin, … Read more
ICCBC introduces the “Scuola del Vino” – The first Italian Wine School in Vancouver We emphasize tasting a diverse range of wines, guided by wine professional Tyler Dawson, who provides his unique on-the-ground perspectives within historical, cultural and cuisine contexts. Our approach to learning is experiential! All classes will be held at Sciué Italian … Read more
7th ANNUAL TASTE OF TULALIP ROCK N’ ROLL COOKING & SOMMELIER CHALLENGE Hold on, this will be a fast paced culinary roller coaster with slammin’ Rock and Roll music On Saturday, November 14th, get up close and personal at the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip Rock and Roll Challenge, where three chef/sommelier teams … Read more
One of the Chefs appearing at the Vancouver Home + Design Show Calgary-born Chef Geoff Rogers first entered the restaurant industry as an expediter and quickly crossed into the kitchen, where his work ethic helped him rise rapidly through the ranks. This hands-on, trial-by-fire education was invaluable experience that would carry him to notable Calgary … Read more