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mystery chef dinner

Friday, July 16, 2010
By Jill Thomas
mystery chef dinner

Tour the palates of some of Vancouver’s best known chefs in support of the 2010 Canadian Chefs’ Congress.  It isn’t often that the Vancouver Club opens it doors to the public.  Top that with the very likely chance that your meal will be cooked by several of the top chefs in BC.  As an... »

swine and the vine

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
By Jill Thomas
swine and the vine

Big thanks to my friend and colleague Suzanne Little for collaborating on this post with me.  Suzanne edits an amazing blog Salt Spring Community.com. “I dreamed of a better beverage,” says Emory Haines, Director of Operations at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria. Emory grew up in a very small town in the Appalachians... »

taste of victoria

Monday, July 5, 2010
By Jill Thomas
taste of victoria

Taste of Victoria is Just Two Weeks Away Tickets to The Main Event are selling swiftly and are expected to sell out.  Order yours on-line now to enjoy an evening of wine tasting from over thirty British Columbian wineries along with a cornucopia of local tastes courtesy of many dedicated Victoria chefs!  Tickets can... »

sticky wicket birthday party

Friday, July 2, 2010
By Jill Thomas
sticky wicket birthday party

The Sticky Wicket is twenty years old.  Can you believe it?  It makes sense because I have a lot of great memories of hanging out there in my twenties.  It opened on June 28th 1990 and is hosting a big celebration bash on July 8th from 7pm to 2am.  There will be food and... »

dining on the docks

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
By Matt Rissling
dining on the docks

In an effort to promote ourselves in a new way, and to use the space we already have at the Marina and have fun while doing it, we are running our Dining On the Docks summer dining series this year. The last Sunday of every month, from now until September, we will showcase our... »

c wine & oyster fest XV1

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Jill Thomas
c wine & oyster fest XV1

Blue Crab Bar & Grill, 146 Kingston Street, Victoria. June 25. 7pm. The 16th annual BC Wine and Oyster Fest is proudly presented by the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marinal in support of the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation. Taste and compare samples from many of BC’s finest wineries and breweries.  Savour juicy oysters... »

chefs across the water

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Jill Thomas
chefs across the water

Hastings House Country House Hotel, Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island Truly sensational dinners are sure to be the product of this unique series. A Super-A List of BC Chefs have been invited to prepare five-course dinners in the Hastings House kitchen, incorporating Salt Spring Island’s produce, seafood, and meats.  Meals will be paired with... »

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