MEXOLOGY: TACOFINO INTRODUCES NEW BAR MANAGER, DRINK MENU AND HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AT TACO BAR IN GASTOWN Bar Manager Julia Diakow Ushers in New Cocktail Program Focused on Seasonal Cocktails, Flights of Tequila and Mezcal, Mocktails and Happy Hour Tacofino’s trademark Mexican-by-way-of-West-Coast cuisine gets a perfect complement this fall as Julia Diakow joins the team as Bar … Read more
THOMAS HAAS TOASTS 10 DELICIOUS YEARS A DECADE OF INDULGENCE Internationally Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Loyal Fans with Exclusive Series of Anniversary Celebrations It’s been a delicious decade since fourth-generation chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas opened the doors of his eponymous café in North Vancouver, and the internationally celebrated chocolatier is marking the … Read more
SPICY LEMONGRASS AND SEAFOOD SOUP Chef Rob Feenie Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped galangal 1 cup chopped lemon grass ½ cup chopped kaffir lime leaves ¼ cup peeled and chopped ginger 8 red Thai chilies, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cup chopped onions ½ … Read more
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: CELEBRATED LOCAVORE CHEF DAVID GUNAWAN UNVEILS MENU FOR SECOND “UGLY DUCKLING” DINNER AT ROYAL DINETTE Gunawan’s Latest Five-Course Dinner Informs, Educates Guests via Dishes Crafted from Commonly Discarded Cast-offs, Scraps Building upon the success of the inaugural Ugly Duckling Dinner this past October that showcased the concept of “Trash Cooking” cuisine, Royal Dinette Chef/Owner … Read more
Sip and Swirl With Famed Pio Cesare Winery at L’Abattoir Exclusive dinner for connoisseurs to sample world-class vintages and perfectly paired fare Gastown’s renowned French-inspired eatery is going Italian for one night this month as it welcomes a world-class winery for an exclusive wine dinner. On Wednesday, November 25, L’Abattoir, will partner with local boutique wine … Read more
New general manager announced for Yaletown’s award-winning La Pentola restaurant Daniel Burke joins the La Pentola team at Vancouver’s boutique OPUS Hotel Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Burke as the new General Manager of the boutique hotel’s award-winning Italian restaurant La Pentola. Burke joins the La Pentola team from Chinatown’s … Read more
TORAFUKU SHINES BRIGHT WITH SEASONAL ADDITIONS The “Lucky Tiger” restaurant launches new menu items, fit for the cooler months After a welcoming summer launch, Clement Chan and Steve Kuan are spicing up the menu for the cooler months at their modern-Asian restaurant Torafuku (958 Main Street). The duo has introduced new winter dishes starring … Read more
A Good Noise Christmas in Vancouver and Richmond Annual holiday concert features local guitarist David Sinclair with the glorious voices of Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir (GNVGC) presents the treasured annual tradition, CELEBRATE! A Good Noise Christmas, December 11 & 12, 2015, 8pm at Christ Church Cathedral, and December 13, 2015, … Read more
MARQUIS WINE CELLARS, MOËT HENNESSY & SUN SUI WAH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT PRESENT A VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE CHINESE CELEBRATION Known for its quality and prestige, champagne is adored by many. With its many styles, champagne is also one of the most versatile wines – all easily paired with a wide variety of foods. And a traditional … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country sparkles during the 2015 Winter in Wine Country Festival November 27-29 & December 4-6, 2015 Wrap up and join in the fun at the Winter in Wine Country Festival; two weekends of festive, family-friendly events in the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. On Friday November 27 and Saturday November 28, Oliver’s … Read more