#Favourites – our list of Things To Do In Vancouver and beyond…

  The Launch of The Granola Girl Foundation   Celebrate Craft Beer & Cider in Penticton at Okanagan Beer Week™ April 3 – 9, 2017   Etsell Family introduces ‘Siggy’ to the Fraser Valley   SPRINGTIME SWEETS: CHOCOLATIER THOMAS HAAS UNVEILS LATEST COLLECTION OF EASTER-THEMED CONFECTIONS   GET CHOCOLATE HOPPY    The Chan Centre presents … Read more

CLEARED FOR LUNCH: FARMER’S APPRENTICE REVIVES ITS POPULAR WEEKDAY LUNCHTIME MENU FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY BEGINNING MARCH 21

Acclaimed South Granville Restaurant Marks Start of a New Season by Adding Lunch Service to Its Signature Lineup of Locally Sourced, Organic Locavore Fare   As spring has sprung, so too has regular lunch service at acclaimed South Granville locavore restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice, which revives its midday menu Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting … Read more

#TasteofThursday recipe from Chef Dan McGee, Au Comptoir

  ‘Thon Frais et Rillon en Salade’  (Fresh Tuna & Pork Belly Salad) By Dan McGee, Chef, Au Comptoir Albacore Tuna, Crispy Cured Pork Belly, Olives, Summer Beans, Tomato Watercress Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Frisée, washed and trimmed of dark green parts 2 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed 12 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in … Read more

A TASTE OF TRADITION: HERITAGE ASIAN EATERY NOW OPEN IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

  First Solo Venture for Rising Star Chef Felix Zhou Offers Locally Sourced, Far East-inspired Fare in Casual Counter-Service Setting     A fresh, locally sourced take on the diverse flavours of the Far East comes to the heart of downtown Vancouver’s Financial District today as Heritage Asian Eatery officially opens its doors to the public at 1108 … Read more

Gotham’s lush garden patio now open for al fresco dining

  An oasis in the heart of downtown for lunch, dinner, or cocktails Gotham’s garden oasis is one of Vancouver’s best-kept dining secrets. Nestled against the south wall of the art deco heritage building, the patio is warmed by the morning and lunchtime sunshine and protected from the heat of the afternoon. Lush flowers, greenery, and market … Read more

Strike While the (Waffle) Iron is Hot!

  Celebrating National Waffle Day in Vancouver on Friday, March 25 National Waffle Day takes place on Friday, March 25. Leggo those Eggos in favour of fresh, warm options across the city. For an authentic waffle experience, check out these made-to-order options for breakfast, lunch and dinner:   Breakfast CHAMBAR (www.chambar.com) Chef Nico Schuermans hails from … Read more

Join Taste of Yaletown to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2014, October 16 to 30

As residents of Interior BC, my husband and I jumped at the opportunity to preview the 10th Anniversary of Vancouver’s Taste of Yaletown (#TOY2014) for a “big city” experience. However, I have to say that even when we lived in larger cities, staycations offered the biggest bang for the buck in a retreat from the … Read more

The District Brasserie launches lunch service

  Looking to try something a little different for lunch? The search is over! The District Brasserie in North Vancouver is launching lunch service for the first time this month, following extensive renovations by owner Paul Mon-Kau. According to Mon-Kau, the growing demand for the cult dining outpost’s offerings meant that extended hours were a no-brainer. A … Read more

Lunch at West Restaurant – Dine Out Vancouver

  What could be better than a warm sunny day in January?  Having a lovely lunch with your best friend in an award winning restaurant featuring regional cuisine in Vancouver’s stylish South Granville district; West is all this and more!     Our first course began with a creamy golden beet and orange velouté poured … Read more

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