On an evening that was the beginning of three storms, people packed into the Vancouver Playhouse to gather for the 26th Public Salon to hear more stories from Vancouverites. First up was wine educator DJ Kearney, whose speech was show and tell. She brought a clear plastic container of interesting rocks, and told us … Read more
I have written before about a private tasting group that I have been invited to sit in with from time. The most recent event contrasted BC and Argentinian wines. There were four whites and four reds, of which there were two white varieties and two red from each region. It was a blind tasting as … Read more
One of the things I most enjoy doing is conducting wine tastings for private parties. The most recent one was close to where I live and I knew a few of the dozen or so people who had been invited. It had been decided that we would do three wine wines and three reds at … Read more
The Terminal City Club was the host for the Italian Trade Commission this week for their “A Tasting of Wines from Italy” event. The event featured producers and vineyards from virtually every region throughout the country along with a detailed 200-page guidebook to help you navigate the room. The Italians take their wine seriously … Read more
One of the hidden gems of Vancouver is the Granville Island Hotel, a delightful boutique hotel located on the waterfront at the eastern tip of Granville Island. I say hidden because it’s away from the downtown core and even easy to miss among colorful variety of buildings on the Island itself. MyVanCity was given a … Read more
YOU DO WIN FRIENDS WITH SALAD WE’RE A LITTLE GREEN FOOD TRUCK THAT MAKES CLEAN, HEALTHY EATING AS EFFORTLESS AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU. BUILT OUT OF A SERIOUS LOVE FOR FOOD AND FAMILY, WE SERVE UP A SELECTION OF FRESH, DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED, GLUTEN FREE SALADS AND SNACKS TO FEED YOUR STOMACH AND YOUR SOUL. … Read more
Formerly Spacekraft, the Burnaby-based coworking brand officially relaunches as CMPNY with plans to expand in 2017 CMPNY is here and it’s redefining coworking. Founded in September 2015 as Spacekraft Coworking, the brand today officially relaunches as CMPNY, a shared, membership-based workspace that invites solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups to work fearlessly in a … Read more
There’s still one more week of summer left at Vancouver Farmers Markets with the final days of Trout Lake, West End, Kitsilano, and Downtown Markets happening between now and October 27th! Take this final opportunity of the season to visit your favourite neighbourhood markets and stock up on all the fresh and local goodness – we won’t be back until November 5th at Nat Bailey Winter Market, … Read more
Three new crave-worthy dishes available at all locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is curing comfort food cravings with its new fall menu, available starting today at all Famoso locations. Perfect for the cooler fall and winter months, the menu features the brand-new Patate Pancetta Pizza, Korean BBQ Beef … Read more
Brown butter roasted halibut with chanterelle mushrooms, corn, quinoa & sage Serves 6 6 x 5oz halibut portions 1 tbsp. canola oil ¼ pound fresh chanterelle mushrooms Corn kernels – cut off of 3 very fresh ears of corn 2 cups cooked quinoa (see below) (from ½ cup dry quinoa) 2 garlic … Read more