The number eight is considered highly auspicious in Chinese culture. That’s because the spoken word for ‘eight’ (baat) sounds like the word meaning ‘good fortune,’ and 2016 marks lucky year eight for the Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA). Through seven years, more than 130,000 votes cast, innumerable dishes devoured and judged; the CRA has raised awareness … Read more
Père Noël has made an early stop in Vancouver and left a sleigh-load of gourmet goodies at L’Epicerie Gourmande. Items range from small stocking-stuffers to eye-popping gourmet gift baskets. Special Discount on Gift Baskets We have beautiful Gift Baskets and Gift Sets filled with culinary treasures sure to delight every foodie on your list. … Read more
This winter, Prohibition invites Vancouverites and visitors to wind down, cozy up and indulge in Cinq à Sept – a new cocktail hour unlike any other in Vancouver. During the time-honoured social gathering – resurrected at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s debonair bar – visitors are encouraged to leave their cares at the door and catch … Read more
First annual Yaletown Kissmas helps local revelers feel the love this holiday season ‘Tis the season to catch the Kissmas spirit. With the holidays in full swing, locals can join the Yaletown Business Improvement Association for a one-night Christmas pop-up, in the heart of Yaletown. On Saturday, December 19, head down to Bill Curtis … Read more
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S IN FINE STYLE AND FESTIVE FLAIR AT BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR Unwrap Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner. Ring in 2016 with Exclusive New Year’s Eve Seatings, New Year’s Day Buffet Brunch Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will offer guests a series of festive feasts this holiday season as Executive Chef … Read more
Chef Jean-Francis’ Christmas Memories Foie Gras Jean-Francis Quaglia, Executive Chef & Owner Serves: 10 as an appetizer (thin slices), or fewer with thick slices Ingredients: 1 large loaf of Foie Gras, (approx. 1 kilo) 2 ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cloves ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ½ … Read more
Come in out of the cold and celebrate the holiday season with friends and family at Wild Rice New Dishes What could be more comforting for lunch than a bowl of hot soup and a hearty sandwich? Chef Dante has created a new Soup and Sandwich Lunch Combo ($11) which is now available Monday through Friday … Read more
singletDINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE STARTING TODAY The 2016 Dine Out Vancouver Festival event schedule is the most diverse yet: decadent feasts inspired by culinary-minded films; a whisky-focused dinner with a nod to Robbie Burns; a wine-centric debate and BC VQA wine tasting; an elegant under-the-sea theme at the Vancouver Aquarium; and … Read more
With the holiday season upon us, a bottle of Riesling makes the perfect wine pairing with a slow-roasted, turkey dinner. For local wine connoisseurs, this won’t just be any bottle of Riesling, but one that is uniquely representative of its terroir in British Columbia. To aid wine lovers in their education and selection, wine expert and … Read more
If you have never been to Taste of Tulalip you are missing out on one fantastic wine tasting experience. I am a #winelover of Washington State wines and at Taste of Tulalp you will have an opportunity to taste the very best that Washington has to offer. “Washington State’s coveted culinary festival of the year. A … Read more