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
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
Vancouver’s hottest new restaurant hosts 18-day celebration of caviar creations The city’s newest False Creek seawall hotspot is hosting a special 18-day festival for visitors to get a true taste of global caviar creations. Ancora, Vancouver’s hottest new restaurant serving up Peruvian and Japanese-inspired fare, launches the Caviar Festival from November 10-28. Ancora’s kitchen is offering … Read more
VINO VIRTUOSO: DIANA CLAXTON ANNOUNCED AS NEW WINE DIRECTOR AT BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR Claxton to Focus on Accessibility of Extensive Wine List and Introducing Guests to Cellar Stocked with Wide Range of Organic, Biodynamic Varietals Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar has further bolstered its already well-rounded front-of-house team by appointing Diana … Read more
Chef Ron Shaw of Grapes & Soda #TasteofThursday Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe wine pairing suggestion – Hao-Yang Wang, Sommelier. Pairing Notes: Paired with Soahc Riesling 2014 from BC, Canada General Manager and Sommelier, Hao-Yang Wang suggests pairing the Vegetable Okonomiyaki with Soahc Riesling 2014 from BC, Canada, noting: “The Soahc is off-dry, zesty and playful, with … Read more
Vegetable Okonomiyaki with Cabbage and Apple Salad Chef Ron Shaw Serves 4, 10-12 cm Okonomiyaki INGREDIENTS Vegetables ½ head small cabbage, sliced very fine 1 white onion, sliced fine 4 green onions, sliced, rinsed and drained 16 pc button, chestnut or shiitake mushrooms or 4 king oyster mushrooms, cut into small pieces 1 … Read more
OLO Welcomes Cooler Weather With Hearty Winter Menu Chef Brad Holmes prepping for Gold Medal Plates As cooler temperatures make their way to the West Coast, one Victoria eatery is unveiling a new menu to sate the appetites of hungry guests. Winter is coming, and that means diners are hankering for hearty dishes – and … Read more