This past long weekend marked the debut of the twelfth annual Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF), the largest festival of Latin American cinema in Canada. This year’s audience response has been unprecedented as the festival reached record-breaking attendance. The festival’s activities kicked off on August 28 with the opening film LION’S HEART by Marcos … Read more
It all comes together at the Vancouver Home + Design Show Vancouver’s premier lifestyle exhibition hits BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2014 The Vancouver Home + Design Show is the ultimate authority on all things design, entertaining and home improvement. With big names like Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan, stars of Cottage Life TV’s … Read more
This is our first Fish and Chips Challenge featuring 7 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and North Vancouver, that runs from September 4-26, 2014. The interpretation of fish and chips takes on different meanings in many cultures and you will find several variations in the fish and chip creations the chefs have entered into this challenge. … Read more
Mystery Chefs Host ‘Slow Fish’ Dinner Well known chefs cook together to raise awareness for sustainable seafood Lovers of seafood and social times are alerted to mark their calendars. On September 27 the inaugural Slow Fish Canada Mystery Chefs Dinner kicks off at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), and like-minded Vancouverites will … Read more
Inspiring tomorrow’s culinary stars and raising funds for the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship A true all-star line up of Canada’s most revered chefs will assemble to judge the second annual Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition in Vancouver this month. When judging duties are over, the celebrity chefs will join forces in the kitchen to cook a special six-course … Read more
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal neighborhoods in West Vancouver. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different … Read more
Just a few steps from the rustic timber and brick of central Yaletown I discovered one of Vancouver’s little gems. The Provence Marinaside location combines the upbeat and trendy feel of one of our cities more popular dining locales with ever-popular waterfront views. Having the opportunity to sample the seriously delicious dishes from the ongoing … Read more
Founding partner The West Coast Fishing Club announced yesterday that the 2014 Fishing for Kids tournament has raised $800,000 for Canucks Autism Network (CAN). Tournament winner, Bruce Langereis, President of Delta Land Development Ltd. caught a winning 42.4 lb. Chinook in the three-day event. The 41 participants returned to YVR South … Read more
Yes, there’s a new restaurant in town and what a place it is. The media launch for the Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar was held earlier this month and a lavish event it was. We were greeted outside by a string trio and welcomed with a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne. Inside, David … Read more
