RAISING THE BAR: JS DUPUIS NAMED NEW BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR

    Award-winning Bartender to Showcase Top-shelf Local, International Spirits in Cocktail Program That Complements Restaurant’s High Standard of Food and Service Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar has added another industry all-star to an already well-established front-of-house roster by naming JS (Jean-Sebastien) Dupuis to the role of Beverage Director. Originally from Quebec, Dupuis headed west … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening this weekend and the week ahead

  Evita: Superb Cast, Evocative Costumes and Set Make Up for Opening Night Glitches   Vancouver Farmers Markets starting Sunday, May 1 and May 5   Global supermodel Heather Marks to open Obakki + Holt Renfrew Show, May 10   THE MOTHER OF ALL OCCASIONS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, DINNER SERVICES … Read more

It’s Friday…what are you doing this weekend and week ahead

  Tinhorn Creek Vineyards releases first vintage of Golden Mile Bench Chardonnay    Kelowna’s Lakeshore Wine Route returns with “Unleashed”   If Pigs Could “Moo” Popular Pig Out festival signals that summer isn’t far away     Vancouver Farmers Markets starting Sunday, May 1 and May 5   TIME TO JAM All-day breakfast joint Jam … Read more

THE MOTHER OF ALL OCCASIONS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, DINNER SERVICES SUNDAY, MAY 8

  Restaurant Pays Homage to Moms by Offering Special Three-Course Brunch, Dinner Menus   On Sunday, May 8, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will help guests make the most of Mother’s Day by offering exclusive three-course brunch and dinner menus in both its expansive dining room and chic outdoor patio, which recently opened for the warm weather … Read more

#FridayFavourites…places to go, things to do this weekend and thru April 28

    New Happy Hour, fresh menus and return of Sunday Supper Series signals start of spring at OPUS Hotel   BIRDS OF A FEATHER: ROYAL DINETTE’S JACK CHEN AND BURDOCK & CO.’S ANDREA CARLSON TAKE FLIGHT FOR FIFTH “UGLY DUCKLING” DINNER, APRIL 26    BEACH BAY CAFÉ & PATIO’S CHEF FELIX ZHOU DEBUTS NEW SPRING … Read more

#FridayFavourites…what are your plans for the weekend?

  Here are our favourite happenings April 15 to April 21     Vancouver Garagiste Wine Festival Date April 17, 2016     Celebrate Malbec World Day in BC with Free Wine Tastings   Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series   SAIL INTO SPRING WITH THE BLOSSOM BARGE   SPRING-FRESH RHUBARB   … Read more

#FridayFavourites – things to do in Vancouver

  Celebrated Pastry Chef Tamera Clark Returns Home to   Sip, Savour and Celebrate at the 2016 Fest of Ale   ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF REFLECTIONS   PAELLA DAYS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR ADDS NEW CHAPTER   FINE FOOD and FISHY FRIVOLITY   EarthBites Long Table events at Rocky Mountain Flatbread   … Read more

#TasteofThursday BOULEVARD PAELLA recipe courtesy Chef Alex Chen

TasteofThursday

  BOULEVARD PAELLA   Yields 4 servings PAELLA STOCK Ingredients: 1 L Lobster Stock 500 mL Clam or Mussel Stock 1.2 L Chicken Stock Method: Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot. Set aside. Note: yields more than you will need for the paella recipe. CHORIZO SOFFRITO Ingredients: 6 medium Onions, minced 3 tbsp Garlic, … Read more

#Friday Favourites – what’s happening this week and weekend

  #MarketMonday vendor Warmerdam Specialty Daffodils   Railtown Cafe Opens for Saturday Service April 2   Spring Foraging Tours with Chef Castro Boateng   FINE FOOD and FISHY FRIVOLITY   Fraser Valley Food + Gluten Free Living Show April 1-3 – GIVEAWAY   SPECTACULAR 2016 SNOW SEASON CREATES RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR BIG WHITE SKI RESORT … Read more

Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

  Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will offer an exclusive Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 27 for $49 per person ($25 for kids 12 and under) in their elegant dining room. Signature Easter cocktails will be offered throughout the day and all kids will go home with a special housemade chocolate bunny.   … Read more