Food Fight: Come Together for a Friend, a Benefit for Vancouver Chef Battling Cancer
It’s no secret that Vancouver is filled with talented chefs. However, it’s not everyday that I meet one that is equally talented, genuine, humble, and kind. That’s how I would describe chef Owen Lightly of Butter on the Endive. (Check out a blog post I wrote about a dinner that he hosted last year). Owen has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. While Vancouver’s culinary scene is shocked by the news, our emotions are surpassed by our senses of hope and...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Dish n’ Dazzle 2013 Returns May 30
The much-anticipated Dish n’ Dazzle returns! On Thursday, May 30 at the Pan Pacific Hotel (999 Canada Place, Vancouver), The BC Hospitality Foundation and the Wines of Chile present a spectacular night of food, wine and cocktails, that is sure to delight and entertain. 19 wineries from across Chile’s diverse wine regions will pair up with good from 12 of Vancouver’s best restaurants, and a high-stakes cocktail competition will ensure things stay spirited. Tickets are only $75...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Win a Dame Dinner of a Lifetime at Big Night 2013
On February 8, 2013 Vancouver Magazine will host one of Vancouver’s most exciting yearly culinary events – Big Night. The food and wine centric evening will feature top local chefs who have specially created delicious dishes to match award-winning wines from the 2013 International Wine Competition. If the event itself isn’t enticing enough, there is now an added bonus of having the chance to win the Dame Dinner of a Lifetime – a six-course dinner with wine pairing for...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: bake cupcakes, raise funds, save animals with BC SPCA
Calling all extraordinary bakers in Vancouver! If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to showcase your baking skills and recipes, look no further than National Cupcake Day! British Columbia SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to bake their hearts out and offer their delectable cupcakes for donation on February 25, 2013. All proceeds will go to BC SPCA in support of homeless, abused and injured animals. By registering, baking and fundraising for National Cupcake Day for SPCAs &...
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