Once again the Steveston Rotary is proud to present the one and only Grapes, Hops & Bites Festival at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery! Assisted by Sommelier and Wine/ Beer Industry Consultant Ryan Lewis, we have made some exciting changes for this years charity event. The theme for this year is “The Pacific Northwest”. We will … Read more
2011 Chardonnay (McLean Creek Vineyard) Meyer Family Okanagan Falls, BC $26.09 Silver Medal Lemon yellow in colour with medium intensity. Toast, butter, apple and citrus on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. Varietal character on the palate and a medium-long finish. 2010 Chianti Rufina (Sangiovese) Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Italy $24.99 Bronze Medal … Read more
Kelowna foodies have eagerly marked their social calendars for March 7 as Kelowna’s highly anticipated decadent social night-out DEVOUR returns! The event’s promoter, Social Magnet Productions, market DEVOUR as, a culinary showcase for social foodies, featuring the Okanagan’s best chefs, mixologists, winemakers, master distillers, brew masters and purveyors of fine food and drink in a … Read more
L’Epicerie Gourmande Granville Island Public Market 1689 Johnston Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6H 3R9 Hours Open 7 days a week: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Contact Phone: 604-653-7317 T: @LepicerieGourm Email / Website / Facebook GIVE THE GIFT OF A LUCKY YEAR With Valentine’s just passed, L’Epicerie Gourmande’s owner Chef David Izquierdo has turned his creativity to celebrating the next major holiday … Read more
Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl When’s the last time you spent a day strolling along Commercial Drive? From Venables, south to 12th Avenue, there are a plethora of funky shops and eateries. You could spend a month eating your way around the world with restaurants featuring cuisine from Mexico, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Italy to … Read more
There’s no more enjoyable week for a wine lover than the annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Where else can you try so many wines, share so many tips, pick up the hot buzz and make new wine friends? This year’s festival celebrates the wines of Australia. With that in mind I’m recommending you warm up for … Read more
Take a Trip to the Butcher with La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series Who: Inspired by eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, whose shop in Panzano draws crowds from all over the world, Northern Italian restaurant La Pentola has collaborated with Windsor Meats to create sumptuous dishes reflective of a visit to the neighborhood butcher.What: Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, La Pentola invites you to experience the first Famiglia Supper … Read more
Paul Moran’s journey to award winning chef started with humble beginnings as a dishwasher in a small Italian restaurant in West Kelowna. By high school graduation Moran knew exactly what career path he would take. That path took Moran to Vancouver where he intended to enrol in Culinary school while working part time at West … Read more
Vancouver Hobby Chefs open homes to diners across Canada for the return of #dinnerpartyYVR presented by Cressey Social Bites and Cressey Development Group today announce the third annual #dinnerpartyYVR, the charitable cooking event where hobby chefs open their doors to local diners for a home cooked meal, all to benefit the charity of their choice. On Saturday, March … Read more
Earls Cilantro Salmon 5 oz Mini New Potatoes (steamed and tossed with Olive Oil and Fine Salt) 6 oz Skin on Steelhead Salmon (scored) and lightly sprinkled with medium fine salt, sear skin side down 1 oz Roasted Corn 1 oz Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes 0.5 oz Poached Fennel 0.5 oz Marinated Artichoke 0.5 oz … Read more