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Cumin Spiced Potato Cake | makes 4 cakes Description: A savoury potato cake appetizer with garam masala and cumin seeds. This recipe is perfect for leftovers – I cook with a lot of ‘waste’, ‘ugly’ or ‘imperfect’ vegetables, so number 2 potatoes and slightly squished or bruised tomatoes are amazing. And turning stale bread […]
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‘Restaurant-within-a-restaurant’ Concept Welcomes Eight Guests Per Month for Intimate Chef’s Table Dining Experience with Custom Décor, Printed Tickets, Keepsake Gifts and More Culinary aficionados will bear witness to an exclusive world-class dining experience this May when L’Abattoir co-owners, celebrated chef Lee Cooper and renowned restaurateur Paul Grunberg, unveil a brand-new chef’s-table-styled ‘restaurant-within-a-restaurant’ concept: No. 1 […]
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Canada’s best chefs collaborate for Feast Festival this May 5 Wolf in the Fog’s Chef Nick Nutting and Chef Joël Watanabe (Vancouver’s Kissa Tanto and Bao Bei) kick off Feast Tofino with an unforgettable evening of Asian and Italian inspired street eats at the Tofino Botanical Gardens on May 5 (6-10pm, $65 plus tax). […]
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Which marine mammal has the densest fur in the animal kingdom? How many arms does a pacific octopus have? What is the most common piece of garbage found on B.C. shorelines? Put your aquatic knowledge to the test at the Vancouver Aquarium’s trivia-themed After Hours on Thursday, May 11. This first-ever Vancouver Aquarium Trivia […]
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Wine takes a back seat as Cascade Room kitchen presents a five-course dinner paired with craft ciders from Oliver, BC’s Howling Moon BC Cider Week 2017 takes place April 28 – May 7, and on Thursday, May 4, Main Street’s Cascade Room hosts a dinner in honour of BC’s fantastic fruit-based libations. Its […]
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Elegant entrance welcomes guests to Victoria’s leading boutique hotel Magnolia Hotel & Spa is pleased to unveil its newly elevated and always elegant entrance and lobby, which creates an even warmer welcome for guests coming to Victoria’s leading boutique hotel. Victoria-based designer Sandy Nygaard has brought a timeless new design to the warmth of the Magnolia Hotel […]
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Students from across the Lower Mainland will perform new Music Monday anthem, Sing It Together, and more works as part of national event for music education An ensemble of Lower Mainland elementary and secondary students will give a free public concert, May 1, 10am at the Vancouver Art Gallery in Robson Square, as part […]
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1941 seizure of 1,200 Japanese fishing vessels explored through extraordinary collection of historic photographs, model ships, and replica documents The Vancouver Maritime Museum proudly announces its world premiere exhibition The Lost Fleet, on display March 24, 2017 – March 25, 2018. On December 7, 1941 the world was shocked when Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, […]
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Five-Month Complimentary Public Display of Dali’s Museum-Sized Sculpture Percentage of Chali-Rosso Gallery Sales During Exhibition Will Go to Arts Umbrella Chali-Rosso Art Gallery, Vancouver’s largest private gallery of original European Modern Master collections, today announced that it will temporarily gift the City of Vancouver with an original Salvador Dali three-dimensional, museum size, large scale bronze […]
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Victoria’s Lighthouse Brewing is pleased to announce two new additions to its family of hand-made, small-batch beers. The Citrus Shore Session Ale and the Canada 150 Heritage Ale will be making friends at barbecues and on patios throughout the summer. The Citrus Shore Session Ale was inspired by a historical maritime story. In […]
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The 2017 model is set to be the best yet with three summer outdoor concerts With two years on the clock, the Truck Stop Concert Series at Red Truck Beer is already a can’t-miss Vancouver summer highlight, and it’s returning for a third year with three great shows in East Vancouver’s historic Brewery […]
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Twenty- four hours of blissful relaxation, decadent dining, sumptuous surroundings and top rate entertainment at Tulalip Resort Casino. Easily one of my favourite getaway spots, I had an opportunity to experience a bit more of the resort than I had in previous trips. Tulalip Resort Casino makes a terrific spot if you’re thinking play-cation, stay-cation, quick unplanned […]
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YEW seafood + bar’s Executive Chef Weimar Gomez and Sommelier Adam Mayhew have teamed up with Wines of Germany to present a fun and flavourful event. Combining the two surprisingly complementary genres of Asian flavours with German wines promises delicious results. Asia’s spicy, salty, sweet, sour and bitter flavours range from delicate to bold, […]
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Revamp blasts new vitality into club’s vintage décor, modern cocktails and irresistible bites at The Emerald The Emerald Supper Club and Cocktail Lounge is known for its deliciously old-school vibe. Recent refurbishments have injected new zest into this Chinatown destination, with its quirky ‘60s décor, authentically spirited cocktails and appetizing eats. “We’ve dedicated […]
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New Olympic Village Neighbourhood Location Features Licensed Seating for 25 and Railtown’s Trademark Menu of Gourmet Sandwiches, Pastries, Build-Your-Own Salad Bar Railtown Cafe has opened the doors of its newest location, debuting a 1,185-square-foot licensed cafe at 1691 Main Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village neighbourhood. Open throughout the week from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
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It had been awhile since I had dined at Cibo Trattoria. For me a handy spot for a light dinner before heading to the Orpheum. Or a cozy romantic place for a dinner for two. Luckily it remains both of those things with it’s recent reinvention. Under the capable hand of Mark Taylor, formerly of […]
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Whether it’s steak, wine, or service, Gotham Steakhouse offers its guests only the very best every time they visit. While satisfied guests remain the ultimate measure of its success, awards are a wonderful affirmation that Gotham’s care and attention has been noticed. Gotham is proud of its entire staff for their passion, […]
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Enjoy New Vintages, Extended Hours, an Early Start Wine Experience and Preview to Summer Fun As spring descends upon Road 13 Vineyard it’s an exciting time to celebrate our newly released vintages and, fingers crossed, the end of a long winter. The warmer weather brings the season for wine tripping, extended hours and most-importantly enjoying […]
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Glowbal Restaurant Group (GRG) is delighted to announce that Vancouver’s iconic Maitre’D, Frenchy, as well as Operations Manager Scott Garrett, can now be found at Coast Restaurant. A Vancouver Icon known for entertaining regulars, tourists and visiting celebrities, Frenchy joins Coast after 26 legendary years at Joe Fortes. A 2007 inductee to […]
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