On March 8, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course collaborative fundraising dinner at Quails’ Gate Winery in West Kelowna. All profits will be donated to The Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna and Slow Food Thompson Okanagan. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Aman Dosanj (The Paisley … Read more
Celebrate “All Things Piedmont” with a nine-course feast on February 19 Yaletown’s Italian-inspired culinary gem, La Pentola will be celebrating “All things Piedmont” at its next Family Supper Series on February 19. Chef Travis McCord has created a special nine-course menu ($65pp) in homage to the historic Italian region, which is known for its rich … Read more
Canada’s largest artisan distillery event expands its April 8th festival with tastings and Distillers Dinner at Forage Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual BC Distilled Festival on April 8, but serious fans will want to sign up for the three-day tasting series at Legacy Liquor and the Distillers Dinner at Forage … Read more
Good people collaborate and bring great wines to the market HQ Wine + Spirits is the newest beverage alcohol sales agency in British Columbia. Owned by Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie, who also own Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, the new agency will sell the Haywire and Narrative labels, and debuts with wineries from … Read more
LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE LA FÊTE DES AMOUREUX IN FINE STYLE AT AU COMPTOIR WITH EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE … Read more
Chinatown restaurant celebrates Mardi Gras beginning Feb. 17 Mamie Taylor’s is bringing at little of the Big Easy to Vancouver for Mardi Gras. Imported to La Louisiane by French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville in 1699, Mardi Gras is time of excess and celebration before the fasting of Lent. Since the … Read more
You’ll love the Valentine’s features created by Chef Dante especially for Valentine’s. Available only only on Tuesday, February 14th from 5p.m. til closing, and meant for sharing, these value-priced dishes (Lover’s Starter Plate plus two Special Mains), are a wonderful way to say ‘I love you.’ Splurge and order a cocktail or two – … Read more
Love. Passion. Spice. Special Someone. Rock ’N’ Roll. Lust. Love is all around! Take the light of your life to Tulalip Resort Casino this Valentine’s Day for a titillating night of fun-loving Rock and Roll music and perfectly matched plates. The Resort’s centerpiece events are the annual Rock Ballad Ball, which features music from … Read more
Chocolate Tart 1/3 cup milk 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp butter 240 gr (8.5 oz) dark chocolate (55 to 70% cocoa content recommended) 4 eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla 1 sweet shortcrust pastry shell Sweet Shortcrust Pastry (Pâte Sablée) Prep Time 1 9″ pie 20 min Cook Time Passive Time 20 min 12 hours … Read more
Gunawan and Cheung Collaborate on Four-Course ‘Eat. Learn. Gather.’ Event that Underscores Importance of Making Informed Food Choices while Giving Back Reconnecting people with the importance of embracing local, organic and sustainable food comes into clear focus when Chef David Gunawan of Farmer’s Apprentice and Owner Dan Cheung of Nourish Vancouver team up to … Read more