Keeping with under $20 wines for cash strapped January. NV Baby Bub Haywire Summerland, BC $13.99 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 12 This half bottle of pink bubbles is a perfect brunch or luncheon wine made from a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay. It is an inviting pale cherry red in colour with medium-light … Read more
Yesterday I took part in Bump N Grind Cafe’s official “Grand Opening” at their new South Granville location. Although locals know Bump N Grind has been open since late December this was my first time visiting this conveniently located Cafe. Situated just off 14th Avenue on Granville Street, next door to Meinhardt’s Bump N Grind … Read more
Vancouver Foodster & Dine Out Vancouver Festival teamed up for a series of weekend Brunch Crawls in the different neighbourhoods around Vancouver. These Brunch Crawls take you on a journey visiting 7+ trendy restaurants with a wide variety of different brunch food ranging from classics to modern twists. The Gastown Brunch Crawl, the first of … Read more
We love running and puppies so we are giving back by having Dash For Dogs with 100% of proceeds going to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. This will be a fun, non-competitive, run or walk through Stanley Park in Vancouver BC. There are no set start times so participants can start their run anytime between … Read more
MyVanCity and #TasteofThursday are pleased to introduce two new top Chefs. We are looking forward to their recipes. Jean-Francis Quaglia Chef/Owner A native of Marseille, France, Jean-Francis comes naturally to the culinary world as his mother is acclaimed Chef Suzanne Quaglia of Marseille’s famed Le Patalain and one of the very first female … Read more
BUMP N GRIND CAFÉ, a Vancouver-based independent specialty coffee house, is hosting a special 50% OFF on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20th from 7 am to 3 pm. Owners Cheryl and Kyle Wright are passionate about quality coffee and food, and explored for months to find a second location for expansion. “This location is perfect for us … Read more
Hailing from one of Canada’s most acclaimed culinary families The Summerhill Team (Stephen Cipes, founder/proprietor, Ezra Cipes, CEO, Tarrah MacPherson, VP operations, Eric von Krosigk, co-founder/winemaker) are thrilled to welcome Jonas Stadtländer as executive winery chef and begin a new era at their celebrated Sunset Organic Bistro. “I am very happy and proud to be a part of … Read more
Celebrate BC Family Day with imagination and creativity at the expanded Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, February 9. New for 2015 is the Sonic Garden featuring live musical performances and art activities all day long. Other 2015 highlights include performances by the acclaimed Beijing Shadow Play Art Troupe and hands-on plasticine art workshops with … Read more
Yes, it’s that time of year again – the month of love is just around the corner. Whether you love it or hate it (read: taken or single), finding the perfect gift to say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day has proven a daunting (and sometimes embarrassing) task. Thankfully, PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of proprietary and … Read more
This week, chef Taryn Wa, of Savoury Chef Foods has contributed a tasty dish for Taste of Thursday. Her roasted carrot salad is interesting when it comes to wine pairing as it contains many ingredients to consider. Usually most wine pairings, rightly or wrongly, focus on the protein in the meal – the ‘main’ whether … Read more