After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is continuing its tradition of success in Vancouver. “This event not only supports a great organization, with all proceeds going to the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Company, but it is an excellent opportunity for … Read more
Le Vieux Pin Winery gets ready for the new vintage of their Sauvignon Blanc and announces a Last call on their 2013 stock. Le Vieux Pin Winery is doing a last call on the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc as they get ready to produce the 2014. Rasoul Salehi, General Manager said: “From what we see … Read more
What :: On Sunday, September 28th, La Pentola della Quercia is celebrating the beginning of Italian hunting season, or La Stagione di Caccia, with a September Famiglia Supper Series dedicated to foraged mushrooms and fowl. When :: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 6:00pm Where :: La Pentola della Quercia, 350 Davie Street, Vancouver BC Why :: Honour La Stagione di Caccia … Read more
On Saturday September 27 at 6h00, a reception will kick off an evening during which 8 chefs will prepare 8 delicious dishes in 8 professional kitchens at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) FEATURED PRODUCTS: •Gooseneck barnacles •Honey mussels •Sockeye salmon •Sea urchins •Geoduck •Sturgeon •Oysters •Clams Tickets at https://slowfishmysterydinner.eventbrite.ca/ MYSTERY CHEFS: Chef 1 … Read more
We have added so much for September we can’t event fit it in one night! BESTiE Headlines this Hawkers Market with Special Guests Claire Morifee, Mausiki and DJ Cito. Get ready for a jam packed night of local bands! Made From Scratch Sunday! Our first Family Style Market form 10am to 6pm in Mount … Read more
On September 10th, a food loving crowd got together for Tasting Plates held in the West End from 6-9:30pm. After picking up our maps at Marquis Wine Cellars and sampling a blend of refreshing Chardonnay Viognier and a robust Cab Sauvignon we ventured out to visit the next 7 destinations. What’s fantastic about the Tasting Plates … Read more
MyVanCity.ca is running a contest courtesy of the good folks at Hawkers Market To enter: Leave a comment on this post telling us who your favourite “Food is the New Rock” exhibitor or artist or entertainer is. For a bonus entry: Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed of fun happenings in … Read more
Sharing food with friends and family is authentic and primal. The intimacy of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners comes from not just the rarity of gathering at one table, but the fact that everyone at your table is eating the same food from the same dish. Salted Brick is serving up their version of Family Dinners every Wednesday night for the next … Read more
What happens when you get a last minute invitation to join in on a weekend trip to Okanagan wine country? Well obviously you accept, pack and go. So leaving Vancouver just after noon on Friday away we went – destination Kelowna. The weather was ideal for a weekend away and even though there was … Read more
If you are enjoying a summer vacation in Osoyoos, or staying there while touring the many excellent wineries in the area, Jojo’s Café is the place to go for breakfast or lunch. I’ve been here twice for breakfast and will definitely be back for lunch next time. Customers make their selection from a … Read more