Category: restaurant

Hervé Martin, the celebrated chef and owner of The French Table bistro on Main Street, is welcoming lovers of French cuisine back to his beloved restaurant after an unexpected twist in his retirement journey.  He trained in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and then went on to work in the elite kitchens of three Michelin-starred establishments in Switzerland and France. Hervé…

It is hard to believe that Provence Marinaside will be open for 20 years, on Feb 20, 2022.  It does not seem that long, plus to have that longevity shows how much they care about their food and guests, and guests care about Provence Marinaside.  I’ve read that 70% of independent restaurants close at the end of their first year,…

With the snow you may be pining for warmer weather, or eating food that reminds you of warmer weather.  Do you enjoy casual Mexican food, poutine with a Mexican twist, pot pies, and more?  There is a new restaurant opening in Maple Ridge called strEATS (street Eats).  I did not notice any wine or beer in their beverage list, but…

With COVID affecting us all, both personally and where and how we work, this press release I received about the trends happening in Canadian restaurants by the upcoming Restaurants Canada RC Show 2022 was very interesting.  I hope it sparks conversation. ~~~ TORONTO, December 21 2021 – As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact the hospitality industry, how we dine in 2022 continues…

We are all tired of eating at home and many of us are venturing out to eat at restaurants.  Here in BC, the digital vaccine card is now mandatory to be shown at restaurants if you want a sit-down meal.  Other provinces are having the same requirements for restaurant visits.  Below is a press release by Restaurants Canada about their…

Food and wine are enjoyed together, especially if you are in beautiful scenery like the BC Okanagan Valley.  Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, that produces excellent sparkling wines, as well as still wines, is opening a second restaurant on their property in Peachland.  Read their announcement below, and when the time is possible, go, visit, have a sip and a bite. ~~~…

Thank goodness that 2020 is over.  Hopefully we will have a much better 2021 experience.  One experience would be enjoying a nice meal at a restaurant, but still socially distanced.  Provence Marinaside has a special menu for January paired with wonderful CedarCreek Estate Winery wines.  Here is their press release. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – Phew! We all survived 2020 and…

CinCin is a long established quality Italian restaurant located in downtown Vancouver.  If you have not enjoyed their dishes yet, here is a great chance to at a special price.  Celebrating their 30 years in business, CinCin is offering a $30 Prix Fixe dinner.  The dishes sound delicious. Don’t forget about CinCin’s award-winning wine collection that consists of over 1,000…

If you have ever wanted to cook like a chef, here is your chance, by owning a copy of Hawksworth The Cookbook.  You can also enjoy dining at Hawksworth sampling some of the dishes from the cookbook. The press release about the cookbook and the dinner series follows.  This cookbook could also be a great gift for the holiday season. ~~~~~Join…

Have you been to Granville Island lately?  It has been a while for me, but I have enjoyed meals at the Sandbar Seafood Restaurant.  The restaurant is offering special 2000-era pricing for November 2020.  That should get you out for a visit.  Here is their press release. ~~~ Granville Island restaurant marks milestone by offering select menu items at their…