The day began with a pre-awards reception, which featured a variety of beer, food and wine samples. I began with a cool refreshing new Double IPA from Stanley Park Brewing, which was the perfect way to wake up my taste buds for what was to come. My first stop was Culmina, a Triggs family winery … Read more
New Happy Hour, fresh menus and return of Sunday Supper Series signals start of spring at OPUS Hotel BIRDS OF A FEATHER: ROYAL DINETTE’S JACK CHEN AND BURDOCK & CO.’S ANDREA CARLSON TAKE FLIGHT FOR FIFTH “UGLY DUCKLING” DINNER, APRIL 26 BEACH BAY CAFÉ & PATIO’S CHEF FELIX ZHOU DEBUTS NEW SPRING … Read more
rhubarb & ginger tarts 3-4 rectangular tartlets It’s rhubarb season ! This unusually tangy vegetable is used for sweet as well as savoury dishes during the months of April and may and sometimes June. My friend and neigbour was kind enough to bring me about two and a half kilograms of rhubarb stalks … Read more
The Italian Cultural Centre presents: Pasta Class: Gnocchi (May 2) $55.00 (CAD) •May 2, 2016 •6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Register here If you always dreamt of being able to make authentic Italian Gnocchi by hand, here’s a chance to learn from Marzia Molatore, a born and raised Italian who learned cooking from the best teachers available – … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant Maître d’ moves on up to manage new Vancouver venture Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s latest venture, Nightingale, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Taylor Mikasko as General Manager. Victoria-born Mikasko has been honing his hospitality skills alongside Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s Operations Director, Chad Clark, for two years now as floor manager and maître … Read more
Enjoy fresh seafood and sunset cocktails on the perfect patio for the sunny season Beach Bay Café’s patio is now open for the season and Executive Chef Felix Zhou’s newly refreshed menu makes it the perfect place to enjoy happy hour get-togethers, sunset cocktails and to tuck into delicious, fresh seafood just steps from the beach. “Spring brings … Read more
Latest Edition of Ongoing Dinner Series Unites Like-minded Chefs To Spotlight Food-Waste Awareness, Sustainability Issues Through Multi-Course Dinner Royal Dinette adds another entry to its popular series of Ugly Duckling Dinners on Tuesday, April 26 when Head Chef Jack Chen welcomes guest chef Andrea Carlson of Burdock & Co. and Harvest Community Foods … Read more
OCEAN WISE YELLOW FIN TUNA TOSTADA Serves 10 people as an appetizer Preparation time is 3hr Ingredients 500g fresh single origin, organic, non GMO corn, masa 1.5 litre grape seed oil 500g yellow fin tuna “ocean wise” 2 avocados 250g chipotle paste 1 egg yolk 100 ml lime juice 1 leek 10g charcoal … Read more
Beaucoup Bakery launches several new treats to celebrate rhubarb season Spring’s favourite vegetable makes a sweet arrival this season as Beaucoup Bakery & Café brings rhubarb to life in three limited, new pastries and one special iced tea. From April 11, 2016 until June 20, 2016, customers can enjoy an Olive Oil Roasted … Read more
Cannoli King Vancouver has been locally handcrafting Sicilian Cannoli for over 35 years. We make everything from scratch, from our dough to the fillings, its all done right here at Italia Bakery Vancouver. We also hand roll, deep fry, and fill fresh Sicilian Cannoli while you wait!!! Sam started working at the family bakery … Read more