This is our first Chili Challenge featuring 11 restaurants and cafes in Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster and Langley, that runs from January 8-31, 2015. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Chili creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge … Read more
GRILLED SCALLOPS with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout Serves 4 This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad. I use Qualicum Bay scallops and peaches-and-cream corn, both of which are local products, but you can substitute other varieties of either. 1 Tbsp soy … Read more
Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone and for many of us, it’s back to work. If the thought of another long afternoon in the office is bringing you down, treat yourself to a fine French selection from Faubourg Paris. From tempting pastries to mouthwatering macarons, Faubourg has it all to celebrate 2015 in … Read more
It may not be the biggest event, but it very well could be the happiest. Once again, it’s that time of year when our city’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, gelato and ice cream shops draw on their talent and imagination to create the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival. You can find everything here: www.cityfood.com/hotchocolate/ but … Read more
For those of you who just want the list, here it is, just the list! 2015 Dine Out Vancouver Festival Participating Restaurants $18 Menu American Cheesesteak Co. (The) Atithi Indian Cuisine Bayside Lounge – Best Western Plus Sands Hotel (The) Bella Gelateria & Gelato – Coal Harbour Bimini Public House (The) Bitter Tasting Room … Read more
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, EAT! RESTAURANT BOOKINGS OPEN FOR THE 2015 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Ladies and gentlemen, start your palates: beginning tomorrow the list of restaurants taking part in Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 will be revealed and their menus posted on www.dineoutvancouver.com. Tourism Vancouver’s advice? Book early! Reservations at top restaurants go … Read more
As light snow flutters by my window, my thoughts turn to our vacation in Cayman where birdies, beaches, boating, batmobiles and blue iguana etched into our memories. It was our first foray into this area of the Caribbean and hopefully won’t be our last. The Cayman Islands are comprised of three islands including Grand Cayman, … Read more
Still time to enjoy the Holiday delights of Vancouver Tourism Vancouver’s list of Vancouver holiday and more experiences The Capilano Suspension Bridge is twinkling with thousands of lights. Skate on a frozen pond 3,700 feet above Vancouver. Grouse Mountain becomes Vancouver’s very own North Pole during the holidays with Christmas crafts and holiday movies in … Read more
TACOFINO GASTOWN’S NEW GRAB-AND-GO “BURRITO BAR” NOW OPEN, ANNOUNCES ADJOINING “TACO BAR” OPENING JAN. 5 Precursor to Launch of New “Taco Bar” Restaurant Offers Tacofino’s Signature, Surf-inspired Cuisine at Take-Out Counter, with Added Lunch and Dinner Service Soon to Follow Tacofino rolls out its latest evolution in Mexican-inspired fare today when the celebrated West Coast staple officially … Read more
Holiday Brunches, New Year’s Resolutions and a new line of non-alcoholic Craft Sodas + Cocktails BRUNCH at Earls Kitchen + Bar for the holiday’s Earlier this year Earls Kitchen + Bar introduced a brunch menu and guests have been loving it! Offered Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, Earls will also be offering brunch on Boxing … Read more