Posts Tagged "Vancouver, B.C."

Unique Birthday Brunch for Papa Fury at Market by Jean-Georges

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 | 8 comments

Unique Birthday Brunch for Papa Fury at Market by Jean-Georges

I racked my brain on where to take Papa Fury for his birthday brunch this year. We wanted somewhere with more zest than plain ol’ eggs benedicts.

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The Vancouver (Canucks) Cocktail

Posted by on Jun 15, 2011 | 2 comments

The Vancouver (Canucks) Cocktail

The last time our boys were in the Stanley Cup finals was in 1994 so it’s no surprise that the city is beyond hyped. Add to the equation the fact that we’ve reached game 7 and you can imagine the dense anticipation that fills the air.

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Suck the Head, Freeze the Body – BC Spot Prawns Reminder

Posted by on Jun 4, 2011 | 4 comments

Suck the Head, Freeze the Body – BC Spot Prawns Reminder

Maine cracks their lobsters, Alaska crowns their king crab, and the South boil their crawfish. In B.C., our seasonal, sustainable seafood sweetheart is the spot prawn.

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Breaking Down the Celebrity Chef Restaurant Paradigm

Posted by on May 27, 2011 | 41 comments

Breaking Down the Celebrity Chef Restaurant Paradigm

It’s rare for me to criticize a restaurant in writing for various reasons. For example, the restaurant might have had an “off” night, the article might be irrelevant to readers in other cities, or it’s plainly not worth my while.

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Cocktails: My Favourite Winter Poison in Vancouver BC

Posted by on Nov 22, 2010 | 2 comments

Cocktails: My Favourite Winter Poison in Vancouver BC

Cocktail ninja extraordinaire. You may catch a glimpse of me skipping from one bar-stool to the next throughout the night

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Sustainable dinner of a lifetime on SS Floating Dining Room

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010 | 5 comments

Sustainable dinner of a lifetime on SS Floating Dining Room

A memorable meal on the School of Fish Foundation’s Floating Dining Room puts a lens on dire state of our oceans while offering a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience.

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