We are pleased to add Chef Ryan Stone to the list of great local chefs who are contributing recipes for our #TasteofThursday feature. Look for Chef Ryan’s Warm Kale Salad recipe on MyVanCity.ca tomorrow. RYAN STONE EARLS KITCHEN + BAR Chef Ryan Stone has had an esteemed and illustrious career to date bringing with him … Read more
2013 Syrah (Marcus Ansems) Daydreamer Penticton, BC $34.90 Gold Medal Marcus Ansem is Daydreamer’s high-end label. Marcus Ansem, the winemaker, has taken a leap of faith to put his own name on these wines, but to date it has been a prudent move. These are impressive wines. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The … Read more
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, in collaboration with wine professional Tyler Dawson and in partnership with Sciué Italian Bakery Café, is proud to launch the first wine school in Vancouver, exclusively focused on Italian wine Italian wine has never been more relevant. Italy boasts a glorious past, and stands out as a … Read more
Fall has arrived. With the arrival of the new season, and the leaves turning colour, it’s time for bringing out the sweaters and a time for new dishes in the kitchen. Chef Castro Boateng has presented a mouth-watering recipe for Braised Short Ribs Confit with garlic pommes puree and wild mushroom jus. We tend to … Read more
Celebrate the Harvest with Vancouver Farmers Markets at RIPE 2015! When: Sunday, October 18 – 4:00-8:00 PM Where: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Centre Our annual RIPE Dinner is a true celebration of the harvest – a showcase of local ingredients from our farms and producers paired with some of Vancouver’s top chefs and … Read more
LET’S TALK TURKEY: RAILTOWN CATERING ADDS EASE AND ELEGANCE TO THE HOLIDAY WITH GOURMET THANKSGIVING TO-GO PACKAGE Portion of Proceeds to Downtown Eastside Outreach Organization Mission Possible Railtown Catering is removing the hassle from the harvest holiday by introducing Thanksgiving To-Go, a gourmet dinner package available on Oct. 11 and 12 that brings together a cornucopia of ready-made … Read more
Have you ever attended a Tasting Plates event by Vancouver Foodster? If not, it is a great way to try small samples of food from different restaurants. This past week Vancouver Foodster, chose the region of “Downtown South” to show off their cuisine. I was looking forward to this event as the list of restaurants … Read more
For something just a little different we thought you might enjoy a dessert recipe. wild rice market bistro modern chinese cuisine www.wildricebc.ca Vanilla Rooibos Brulée Serves 6 ingredients: 4 tbsp Vanilla-scented roiboos tea leaves (available at specialty tea stores) 4 tbsp white sugar 3 tbsp honey pinch of salt 1 ¾ … Read more
Taste of Yaletown event reveals diverse mix of participating restaurants The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 11th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 26 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 15 – 29th, and showcase creativity … Read more
Braised Short Ribs Confit garlic pommes puree, Wild mushroom jus 1 1/2 kg short ribs 1 1/2 tbsp black pepper 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 bottle red wine 1 cup onion (roughly dice) 1/2 cup carrots (roughly dice) 1/2 cup celery (roughly dice) 6 garlic gloves few sprigs of thyme few bay leaf 2 … Read more