Find Fuel, Fitness and Fun At the 2015 Wellness Show!

New Rave Productions presents The 23rd Annual Wellness Show, the largest trade show in Western Canada dedicated to helping you live a more healthy lifestyle. This year’s Wellness Show takes place February 13th, 14th and 15th, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. When it comes to healthy living, The Wellness Show has been … Read more

Dine in for Dine Out with L’Epicerie Gourmande

Dine In for Dine Out with French Gourmet from L’Epicerie Gourmande   It’s that time of year again when Vancouver celebrates all things culinary with the annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival running January 16 – February 1 and featuring  value-priced three-course menus at many of the city’s finest restaurants. Several were booked up within minutes of … Read more

Dine Out Vancouver Has Begun taking Reservations – Don’t Miss Out!

Dine Out Vancouver Festival, with over two hundred and seventy participating restaurants, is a very popular local event and those who have gone once know to book early.   The list of participating restaurants has grown this year to include Frankie’s Italian Kitchen and Bogart’s.  Earlier this week, I was invited to a top-secret preview … Read more

Parksville hosts the 7th annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival, February 19 – 22, 2015

Parksville will play host to a unique celebration of B.C. wine, beer and food during the annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival set to take place February 19 through 22, 2015.   Going into its seventh successful year, Parksville Uncorked hosted by The Beach Club Resort and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, has grown to … Read more

TACOFINO’S NEW GASTOWN “TACO BAR” UNVEILS MENU OPENS FOR DINNER SERVICE TONIGHT JAN 9

Flagship Location Serves Up Tacofino’s Trademark Mexican-inspired Fare in New Restaurant Featuring Separate Take-Out Counter, Bar and Patio   The New Year sees another new member added to the flourishing Tacofino family, as the celebrated West Coast brand of fresh, Mexican-inspired cuisine officially opens the doors of its flagship Taco Bar tonight. Located in a fully restored … Read more

Wine Recommendation – Taste of Thursday

Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout   In case you haven’t heard the good news, Chef Rob Feenie has joined My VanCity and contributes recipes for Taste of Thursday from time to time. This week’s recipe is Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout. It sounds absolutely delicious doesn’t it? … Read more

Opposites Attract: Contrasting design from MOE’S Home Collection

Sticking to a single style is an easy way to design an interior, but mixing unexpected elements elevates a space from tired to inspired. With an eclectic collection of home furnishings and décor pieces, MOE’S Home Collection offers a myriad of style combinations to suit any taste. From classic with contemporary to minimalist with embellished, … Read more

WIN TICKETS to the Vancouver International Boat Show

It’s a Catch! Captain Dave Carraro, Star of  Wicked Tuna, Reeled in for Vancouver International Boat Show   CONTEST DETAILS: Like MyVanCity on Facebook Follow @MyVanCity on Twitter Sign up for our newsletter and leave a comment.   Vancouver waters just got a lot more wicked! Star of the hit National Geographic show Wicked Tuna and Captain … Read more

Vancouver Foodster presents the Chili Challenge

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

Chef Rob Feenie #TasteofThursday Grilled Scallops recipe

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