Hopcott Meats, a third generation, family run and operated farm and farm-to-table store It is fair to say that unless you live in the Tri Cities, Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge, you’ve probably never heard of Hopcott Meats, a third generation, family run and operated farm and farm-to-table store on Old Dewdney Trunk … Read more
Buffalo Mozzarella – roasted eggplant, butternut squash, pomegranates and mint recipe from Chef Faizal Kassam, Cibo Trattoria Eggplant puree: 2 large eggplants 3 cloves garlic, sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme ½ cup olive oil Chianti vinegar to taste Method: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Split the eggplants in half lengthwise. Score the … Read more
BE OUR VALENTINE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR PLAYS CUPID THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH EXCLUSIVE DINNER SERVICE Four-Course ‘Yours & Mine’ Menu Includes Complimentary Box of Handmade Petits Fours Love is in the air at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar on Sunday, Feb. 14 as the restaurant trades in their regular à la carte dinner … Read more
This past week my husband and I took part in Noodle Mania, presented by Tasting Plates and Vancouver Foodster. Now it’s it’s third year, the event took us on a tour of 6 different restaurants throughout the city, each offering a taste of their own “noodle-inspired” dish. The event kicked off when we picked up … Read more
Celery Root Tortellini with Morel Emulsion and Parmesan – Chef Paul Moran For the pasta dough 600 g “oo” Italian flour 6 free range egg yolks 4 free range eggs 30 ml E.V.O.O. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix until a fine crumb forms Remove and knead on a cool surface … Read more
Street Food City Returns to Dine Out Vancouver Festival Popular street food pod dishes out daily specials January 16 – 24, 2016 Now in its fifth year, Street Food City, Vancouver’s week-long annual “food truck pod,” returns January 16 to 24, as part of Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, StreetFood Vancouver Society … Read more
IT’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT AT UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR AND CIBO TRATTORIA Whether you want to don a cape and spend the night in a real-life Gotham City or savour a decadent dinner inspired by the flavours of Italy, UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar and Cibo Trattoria have … Read more
Pairing Notes: Paired with an Amber Brandy Fizz General Manager and Sommelier, Hao-Yang Wang suggests pairing the Plum Clafoutis with the light and creamy cocktail, Amber Brandy Fizz by Bar Manager Satoshi Yonemori and notes the benefit of adjusting sweetness to find harmony with a dessert. Amber Brandy Fizz Cocktail Method: Shake INGREDIENTS 30ml … Read more
FELIX ZHOU APPOINTED EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BEACH BAY CAFÉ AND PATIO Beach Bay Café and Patio is amping up its West Coast cool with the appointment of Felix Zhou as executive chef. Felix joins the spacious beachside restaurant with a seasoned resume that spans Vancouver (West Restaurant, MARKET by Jean-Georges, The Parker and, most … Read more
Kaya Malay Bistro Last evening I had the opportunity to join 6 other Bloggers at Kaya Malay Bistro to sample, taste and review their Malaysian fare. Our host, and owner, Scott greeted and welcomed us to his restaurant. After almost twenty years of managing other restaurants such as Banana Leaf and Tamarind it was … Read more