A New Culinary Director for a Storied Institution

Chef Ned Bell Brings his “Globally Inspired, Locally Created” Passion & Philosophy to The Vancouver Club   The Vancouver Club announces the appointment of Ned Bell as the Executive Director of Culinary. An award-winning chef, sustainable seafood advocate, and author of Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast, Ned Bell is featured prominently for … Read more

Valentine’s Day Isn’t it Romantic…not

Okay here we go, one of the most dreaded days on the calendar is almost here – February 14th. That’s right Valentine’s Day.   This is an article I wrote and published four years ago that I thought was worth recycling with some updates. Historically Saint Valentine was said to be a Saint from the 3rd century … Read more

Dig In, Dine Out, Pop-Up! Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise® Pop-Up Returns For Second Year During Dine Out Vancouver

  Attention seafood lovers! Back by popular demand, the Ocean Wise® Pop-Up Café returns to Vancouver Aquarium during the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. This year, diners can enjoy one of two seatings in the transformed bistro-esque Aquarium Café on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings throughout the Festival, which runs from Friday, Jan. 19 to Sunday, … Read more

LURE the cookbook – just like having Chef Ned Bell in your kitchen

  Well, maybe not exactly like having Chef Ned Bell in your kitchen but a close encounter from the Ocean Wise® chef at the Vancouver Aquarium. I love reading cookbooks and #LURECookbook is one fine read. The first thing I noticed is that the list of recipes is right at the front for easy reference. … Read more

GIVEAWAY – a copy of Chef Ned Bell and Valerie Howes Cookbook LURE

  Win a copy of Lure by Ned Bell and Valerie Howes by doing any of the following: Follow us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Follow us on Instagram  Facebook: My Van City Twitter: @myvancity  Instagram: @myvancityca   I love reading cookbooks and #LURECookbook is one fine read. The first thing I noticed is that … Read more

Ned Bell Releases First Cookbook: Lure – Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast

Chef and Sustainable Seafood Advocate Aims to Inspire and Educate the Home Chef   Popular Canadian chef and personality Ned Bell of Chefs for Oceans and Ocean Wise, is thrilled to release his long-awaited first cookbook, Lure. The creation of this thoughtful book has been a dream of Bell’s since completing his 8,700km bike journey … Read more

Ocean Wise Pop-Up With Chef Ned Bell Come Dine Out At Vancouver Aquarium

  New to the Dine Out Vancouver scene for 2017, the Vancouver Aquarium will transform its café into a unique pop-up bistro featuring a mouthwatering menu from Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell. Created exclusively for Dine Out Vancouver patrons, this three-course menu will showcase the best in Ocean Wise seafood and sustainable, locally-sourced foods. … Read more

#FridayFavourites for January 13 to January 20 (#dovf starts)

  Here is our list of favourite things to do January 13 to 20 as well as upcoming events you need to get moving on buying your tickets or making reservations. So what are you waiting for? #dovf starts January 20   DINE OUT VANCOUVER CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL FOOD AND DRINK:   WildTale plunges … Read more

East Meets West : Vancouver Collaborative Feast

  Chinese Master Chef Sam Leung  x  Canadian Culinary Icon Chef Ned Bell Friday, December 2nd, 2016 In celebration of the 9th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards, East Meets West returns this year with another experience-driven dining concept called the Vancouver Collaborative Feast. Two gastronomic heavyweights will be brought together to prepare an exquisite nine-course menu … Read more

FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER

   A bountiful harvest celebration brings chefs together with local farmers, winemakers, and craft beverage producers to raise funds for Fresh to Families Project.    Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM), the non-profit organizer of eight weekly farmers markets in the city, is partnering with BC’s top farm-to-table chefs and a selection of local farms and producers … Read more

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