Just in time for the arrival of grey winter weather and accompanying cravings for warm, comfort food, Vancouver Foodster’s Big Melt Challenge is now underway! The chefs at six local eateries have each created their own unique Big Melt dish. Fancy or simple, sweet or savoury, sandwiched or open-faced each chef was open to interpret…
On Ice at The Fairmont Empress
Victoria is known for its Christmas celebrations, the whole of downtown lights up for the season and The Fairmont Empress is always the heart of the festivities. This year, the iconic hotel is adding a new festive feature with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel’s front lawn overlooking Victoria Harbour. From November…
Broken Sex Doll at The Cultch
The Virtual Stage’s Broken Sex Doll returns to The Cultch, York Theatre, this November, bringing sci-fi musical comedy fun to break up the dreary, dark days. After a sold out run last year, the 2014 tour of Broken Sex Doll is now bigger and better, filled with singing, sex and robots. Director Andy Thompson says, “Putting this…
Saint Joan storms The Arts Club
Who would have thought that a play written nearly a century ago, about a martyr born six centuries ago would be so topical today. George Bernard Shaw’s 1924 play, Saint Joan, has many parallels to today’s geo-political/religious landscape. The protagonists leads troops into battle in the name of her god, her followers went blindly after…
Kamei Baru Happy Hour and more
Located under the Scotiabank Theatre, on Smithe, Kamei Baru is a obvious choice for a quick bite pre or post movie but there’s a lot more to the restaurant any time of day. Part of the Kamei Group which also includes Kamei Royale and Ebisu, Kamei Baru has an eclectic seafood inspired Japanese-fusion menu…
Picks of the Week – October 29, 2014
The spooks are upon us, Halloween events will be everywhere but there’s plenty of non-Halloween happenings too. The picks of the week include: Indie: Australia’s Boy and Bear bring their engaging stage rapport and lively indie folk/rock to the Commodore Ballroom tonight. YouTube: Down Under YouTube jokesters, The Janoskians, bring their pranks and laughs to…
Tasting Plates – Coffee Crawl November 22
Get ready to get your caffeine fix on Vancouver Foodster’s next Tasting Plates event – Coffee Crawl takes place on November 22, 2014. Gather your friends for a Saturday afternoon java fix as Coffee Crawl takes you on a journey around the coffee flavours in Crosstown, Yaletown, and Mount Pleasant. Kicking off at Milano Coffee…