On a recent trip to Parksville, exploring the Oceanside area brought us to Coombs Old Country Market looking for the Goats on the Roof. Unfortunately, the Goats weren’t on the roof but in their backlot enclosure. After browsing the Market shops, all the fresh produce and food products made us hungry. We didn’t have to…
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Dine Out 2014 – Bistro Sakana
The 2014 edition of Dine Out Vancouver Festival is well underway with the first weekend seeing restaurants and events filled with Festival goers. This year I start the Festival off with Billy (@billyforce) and Mary (@maryinvancity) at Bistro Sakana, in Yaletown. I’d only ever been for lunch and know it’s a great spot for quality…
Paulie’s Kitchen at Yaletown Distilling Company
There’s a new kid in town! Yaletown has welcomed a new addition to Mainland Street, but it’s a relative to a long time resident. Yaletown Distilling Company is an offshoot of the Yaletown Brewing Company, capitalizing on the recent trend in local craft distilleries. Featuring herbal infused vodkas and gins distilled in an imported…
Jamie’s Italian
Rustic, simple, authentic…three words that easily sum up Jamie’s Italian. Chef Jamie Oliver is well known for his love of rustic Italian food, first learned alongside his mentor Gennaro Contaldo, now with 40 Jamie’s Italian across Britain they are bringing this passion to the people. I stopped in for a light snack at the branch…
Taste spring’s bounty at Cento Notti
With exuberant enthusiasm Executive Chef Paul Marshall introduced the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. A stunning view over Coal Harbour complimented the simply prepared spring flavours sourced from local farmers and fishermen bringing out the best of the season. Produce from the Fraser Valley, fresh…