Royal Dinette (905 Dunsmuir Street), downtown Vancouver’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurant, has a new executive chef at its helm, Chef Alden Ong. Ong previously served as sous chef and embraces the same heart and thoughtful approach to sustainable cooking Royal Dinette is known for. “It is a privilege to lead one of the city’s … Read more
Le Crocodile participated in Good France on March 21st, 2017 this year and I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to meet with Chef Michel Jacob, owner of the world renowned French restaurant. I waited at a beautiful long bar. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient, asking if I had been taken … Read more
40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery is in a David and Goliath battle with Loblaws Companies Limited. Ziggy, their Vineyard whippet, is nicknamed after their estate grape Siegerrebe (zee-geh-RAY-buh), and owners Brenda Hetman-Craig and Layne Robert Craig named this wine in Ziggy’s honor. Their Ziggy wine was first introduced by 40 Knots in spring of … Read more
Enjoy the bounty of the season on Granville Island with friends and family Easter is one of the best occasions in the calendar to gather family and friends around the table to celebrate the season together. Dockside Restaurant at the Granville Island Hotel is proud to have been part of so many celebrations over … Read more
The 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the biggest and best know craft beer and cider tasting events in the Pacific Northwest, takes place next week at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th . Tickets are still available, but are selling quickly. 65 craft breweries from BC and … Read more
I cannot believe it took me so long to try out the popular Chinatown restaurant – Juniper. Thanks to a friend I had an opportunity to attend a media tasting menu evening in February. The food was so good and I’m definitely going back before the winter menu is but a faint memory. Handy when … Read more
Winery and Vineyard of 2017, named by Luxury Travel Guide Now that the Cowichan Valley is thawing out, Blue Grouse Estate Winery‘s Spring Schedule is blooming with activity. Here’s everything you need to know: Winery and Vineyard of the Year 2017 Hot news! The Luxury Travel Guide has named Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard the best in Canada. This … Read more
For anyone familiar with the “hot spot” circuit of restaurants in Vancouver it’s not surprising that Mott32 would fit the bill and, at least temporarily, be the place to be and be seen. Shortly before the grand opening of the hotel that houses the Mott32 Restaurant I was invited to a media dinner to … Read more
This past Saturday, The St. Regis Bar & Grill located in the historic St. Regis Hotel, launched a new brunch menu under Executive Chef Daniel Ackland. In line with the hotel’s commitment to quality service, the menu was designed to offer classic brunch favourites using ingredients locally and sustainably sourced, with everything made from … Read more
FRESH HOOK-AND-LINE CAUGHT HALIBUT SPECIALS FROM TULALIP KITCHENS THIS APRIL AND MAY Tulalip Resort Casino restaurants are cooking up a halibut storm starting April 3 through May 31 in celebration of the 2017 halibut season. Working with local fish suppliers for the freshest fare available, Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and his culinary team are planning … Read more