Vancouver dining

Chef Hamid Salimian bids farewell to Diva at the Met

May 17, 2013
Chaf Hamid Salimian: on the move TP photo

It’s been only a matter of weeks since we were raving about Chef Hamid Salimian and his remarkable Persian inspired tasting menu at Diva at the Met. But Chef Hamid is on the move.  June 4th, 2013, will be his last day at Diva before he leaves to take up teaching in Culinary Arts at Vancouver Community College. When [...]

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5 Reasons Why, Even in the Rain, this Cactus will Soon be Flourishing

May 7, 2013
Cactus Club Coal Harbour Vancouver Sea to Sky Terrace: It

Last night we dropped by Cactus Club Coal Harbour to check it out on what more than passed for a spectacular Summer’s afternoon. Here’s what we found, inside looking out from that “giant dormer” mentioned further on … Essentially, at the the push of a button, the entire wall of windows slides aside to bring [...]

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Fat Bastard Revisited and Gabrielle Meffre at Le Crocodile (Video)

April 20, 2013
Best selling Fat Bastard Chardonnay

I’m not sure why but I always figured that cheekily named “Fat Bastard” had to have something to do either with the guy who might drink it (me) or the guys who made it—Thierry Boudinaud and Guy Anderson. But here’s the real story, as told by Fat Bastard co-owner (and Gabrielle Meffre globe-trotting sommelier) Anthony Taylor.   [...]

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Tapping In: Wine on Tap Continues to Pour It On

April 17, 2013
Wine on Tap, Tidings Magazine

There’s plenty going on at Vancouver Urban Winery these days—including wine on tap at Gastown’s soon to be open TUC Craft Kitchen. They’ve even re-purposed a couple of vintage fire extinguishers as part of the deal! Yesterday we were tasting Blasted Church Hatfield’s Fuse on tap from a portable unit at Brix Restaurant. The occasion [...]

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The Roof at Black+Blue: Emad Yacoub Unwraps Another Stunner (Video)

April 13, 2013
Black+Blue

  I’m never really surprised but I am often amazed by what Emad Yacoub gets up to. He’s the dynamo behind Vancouver’s ever-expanding Glowbal Group. Come April 25th, Yacoub will take things at Black & Blue Steakhouse to the next level—literally—when he officially opens  The Roof at Black+Blue. Even getting a streetside patio permit in Vancouver can be [...]

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Les Dames Bid Addio to Umberto Menghi at Star Studded Soirée

April 2, 2013
umberto_highres copy

The BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier announces An Evening in Tuscany to Celebrate Umberto Menghi  When: Friday, May 31, 2013 – 6pm Reception / 7pm Dinner Where: Hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter and Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver Tickets from Eventbrite Details from Les Dames d’Escoffier… Following the long table format, a beautifully decorated Italian inspired [...]

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Umberto Menghi to Close Celebrated Il Giardino After 37 Years

April 2, 2013
Il Giardino

UPDATED, April 2: If you couldn’t get into Il Giardino before it closes (and even if you could), here’s a great way to say ‘Thank You’ to Umberto for all he’s done for Vancouver over the years. BC’s Les Dames d’Escoffier have truly put together an amazing line-up at Four Seasons. Plus, rumours are there’ll be a [...]

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Diva at the Met Chef Hamid Salimian Redefines the Tasting Menu

March 24, 2013
A small but seriously addictive "snack", crispy chicken skin, TP Photo

I’m feeling just a tad guilty because I’ve spent the last few days thinking about chef Hamid Salimian’s amazing Persian-inspired tasting menu that he rolled out for us the other evening. Guilty, because the timeline for this menu is short. It runs only until March 29th, when it will be retired for another year. I [...]

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Vintners Brunch: Wrapping Up 2013 Wine Fest (for Some) in Style

March 12, 2013
Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre—a spectacular setting, TP photo

For many people, the Vintners Brunch—for all intents and purposes the closing event —remains the highlight of their Vancouver International Wine Festival week. And that’s now even more the case, given the spectacular setting in the new convention centre overlooking Vancouver’s harbour and North Shore Mountains. Why, then, do I find it so appealing to [...]

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Selbach at Sun Sui Wah: A Great Way to Welcome Chinese New Year

February 16, 2013
Johannes Selbach: loess is more, Tim Pawsey photo

Warning: This post is NSFNRL (Not Safe For Non-Riesling Lovers) …  I’m not sure what it is but the last couple of times I’ve been lucky enough to break bread with Johannes Selbach, it’s been in a Chinese Restaurant—which makes absolute sense. That’s because Selbach Oster is (mainly) all about Riesling—good Riesling at that. And [...]

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