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“Blush” Pop-up Bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Posted in Bar, Downtown Vancouver, Drinks, Hang-Out with Friends, Hotel Dining, Joyce, Lounge, News, Pop-up, Restaurants, Valentine's Day, Vancouver, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

This year’s Valetine’s and Galetine’s Day may be behind us, but we don’t stop celebrating love. Bring your gals, pals and valentine to this pop-up bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. It’s called “Blush” and it’s only open Tuesdays to Saturdays until February 29. It’s a collaboration between Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Saintly Wine. It’s pink and so cute, and you can order fun, romance-themed cocktails like Passion Potion and Love Letter, or mini bottles of Saintly sparkling brut and rosé. They also have nibbles and desserts like Gochujang Chicken Tenders, Fresh Oysters, Tuna Tataki, Charcuterie and Cheesecakes.

I’m quite in awe of how Fairmont Vancouver is transforming this space on the lower level for different pop-ups. First, it was Kringle’s for Christmas, and now Blush for Valetine’s Day. Make sure to look for the pink photo booth at the entrance. Will you check it out?

Disclosure: I was invited to a media preview event.

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Thanksgiving To-Go Takeout in Metro Vancouver 2021

Posted in Delivery, Dinner, Downtown Vancouver, Holiday, Home Cooking, Joyce, News, Restaurants, Roundup, Special Occasion, Surrey, Take-Out, Vancouver, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »

While we are working towards establishing some new normalcy, it is still important to remain vigilant and stay safe. Most restaurants are open for dine-in again now, but some of us may still prefer to eat in the comfort of their own home. Therefore, this Thanksgiving, some local restaurants continue to offer a to-go option so we can celebrate with friends and family safely at home. Here is my round-up. I will continue to update this list as restaurants continue to promote their offering.

And make sure to check the order details for each one to not miss out!

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Event Recap: MADE WITH LOVE 2017 Vancouver Regional Competition

Posted in Culinary Events, Drinks, Joyce, News, Vancouver, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 28, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On Monday, September 25, 11 professional barchefs and four apprentice bartenders competed at the 2017 MADE WITH LOVE Vancouver Regional Competition. The professionals were competing for a spot to represent the region at the Nationals next year.

2017 MADE WITH LOVE Vancouver Regionals2017 MADE WITH LOVE Vancouver Regionals

At the event, not only were the barchefs trying to win the judges’ heart, but they were also trying to impress every event guest. We were given two “dogtag” necklaces, to vote for our favourite barchef and apprentice bartender.

2017 MADE WITH LOVE Vancouver Regionals2017 MADE WITH LOVE Vancouver Regionals

We got to sample each cocktail, along with some canape pairings.

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[Dine Out Vancouver 2017] Notch8 Restaurant & Bar – What Beautiful Plating! #DOVF

Posted in Culinary Events, Dine Out Vancouver, Dinner, Hotel Dining, Joyce, Meat, Restaurants, Seafood, Vancouver, West Coast, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 1, 2017| 2 Comments »

Since the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver renovated the ground floor restaurant space, naming it Notch8 Restaurant, I’ve been wanting to eat there. I really like the big light fixture in the middle of the restaurant (in case you forgot, I’m often fascinated by lights!) and it just looks like a huge upgrade/improvement from what it was before. Then, without much hesitation, I made a reservation there for Dine Out.

Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

Priced at $40, Notch8’s menu was intriguing and interesting. The menu has items or ingredient combinations that you don’t often see on a Dine Out menu, or they have some unique way of preparing the usual ingredients, so I was quite excited going into it.

Food

The dinner was off to a good start. I was immediately blown away by how pretty my appetizer was. Look at this Savoury Macaron! Caviar, smoked salmon, scallop mousse, roe…all sitting on a piece of slightly sweet, slightly chewy macaron cookie. There was a good balance of sweet and savoury, and umami flavours from the seafood. It’s so pretty!!

Savory Macaron

It was a bit puzzling to us why they would serve the Forest Mushroom Tart on such a big plate, but I guess having negative space on a plate is also a thing. (more…)

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[Giveaway] Win Tickets to MadeWithLove Mixology Competition

Posted in Contests, Culinary Events, Drinks, Joyce, News, Vancouver, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 18, 2015| 6 Comments »

On August 31, 14 Vancouver bartenders will compete at the regional final of the MadeWithLove Mixology Competition. Each cocktail will be judged based on its originality, creativity and taste.

Participating bartenders include:

  • Alana Bertrand, Notch8
  • Dales Styner, The Cascade Room
  • Graeme MacLeod, Calabash Bistro
  • Graham Masters, Independent
  • James White, Independent
  • Jason Laidlaw, Blacktail Restaurant
  • Kylie Barlett, Blacktail Restaurant
  • Philipp Karatsyupa, Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
  • Rob Scope, The Cascade Room
  • Samir Sharma, The Keefer Bar
  • Stephen Tufts, Dickies Ginger Beer
  • Wesley Hardy, Calabash Bistro
  • Felix Vallières, Independent
  • Frank Palter, Fairmont Waterfront

Attendees will also get to taste the 14 creations and vote for a deserving People’s Choice winner. The People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice winners will represent Vancouver at the National Finale to be held in Vancouver in May 2016.

Photo provided by MadeWithLove

Photo provided by MadeWithLove

Interested? This could be your lucky day as we are giving away two pairs of tickets (each ticket is worth $65) to the event on August 31 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver!

3 ways to enter

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