Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde Pays Homage to South American Roots with Pair of Exclusive Three-Course Holiday Menus Featuring Optional BC Wine Pairings Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde will put his Peruvian culinary heritage in the spotlight when the False Creek restaurant hosts a pair of exclusive dinner services to … Read more
Downlow Burgers to moonlight in The Downlow Chicken Shack spot on Mondays Doug Stephen and Lindsey Mann, the restaurateurs behind The Downlow Chicken Shack and Merchant’s Workshop, are launching a juicy new venture named Downlow Burgers on October 1, 2018. A pop-up within The Downlow Chicken Shack (905 Commercial Drive) on Mondays only, the menu … Read more
Kid Koala Presents: Satellite From October 5-7, the iconic DJ Kid Koala is bringing his latest album Music to Draw to: Satellite to life with the help of Vancouverites. Through six interactive performances, the Satellite Turntable Orchestra will invite audiences to recreate the album’s soundscape with 50 individual turntables, LED lights and stacks of colour-coded vinyl records. This is … Read more
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. […] And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came … Read more
Whisky Expert Jamie Johnson pairs your favourite Thanksgiving pies with a dram of whisky to maximize flavour As the fall weather starts to roll in and the final long weekend of the summer has passed, its time to look forward to the next holiday in the calendar, Thanksgiving.The October long weekend will see feasts gracing tables … Read more
FALL FLAVOURS Burnaby Heights’ Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street) has unveiled its line-up of autumn treats, just in time for Thanksgiving next month. Starting Friday, September 28, customers can enjoy an apple pie bark, hazelnut pumpkin spice dragée, pumpkin croissant, limited edition pumpkin tart, and sip on a pumpkin tonka latte. “The … Read more
Chocolatier’s Latest Collection Adds Touch of Whimsy to Autumn with Signature Seasonal Treats Featuring Pumpkins, Spooky Ghosts and Moustache-Themed Décor Acclaimed chocolatier Thomas Haas has captured the flavours of fall with his latest seasonal collection of handmade chocolates and pastries celebrating Thanksgiving, Halloween and the ‘Movember’ men’s health movement available for a limited time … Read more
Anniversary Menu at Gastown Hotspot Revives Popular Dishes From Tuc’s Past Such as Chicken Confit, ‘Crop Pot’ and Hanger Steak à la Bourguignon Tuc Craft Kitchen will dig deep into its culinary catalogue and bring back a number of past comfort-food favourites to celebrate its fifth anniversary when Executive Chef Roy Flemming debuts a new fall … Read more
On Saturday, October 20th, 2018, the Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will hold its annual “Wine’d Up” fundraising dinner and auction. The evening includes a five-course dinner prepared by some of the resort’s top chefs, paired with select wines from California. Brad Sills, the President of WSAR, notes that Wine’d Up is the single … Read more
Celebrating the Nations Favourite Beverage with an Alcohol Twist! Canada Loves Coffee According to the Coffee Association of Canada, the Canadian coffee industry is worth a staggering $6.2 billion, supports over a huge 170,000 jobs and imports from over 30 developing countries. Additionally, two thirds of adult Canadians enjoy at least one cup of … Read more