Browsing “Food and Drink”

Welcome to the latest series of Super, Neighbours blog posts where we highlight incredible travel destinations in British Columbia! Feast Tofino is back for it’s third year and it’s better and longer than ever. Stretching throughout May, it features “Stay and Dine” packages as well as $29, $39 and $49 “Dine About” set price menus, special events, and celebrates “the abundance of seasonal produce, seafood and sustainable “boat-to-table” practices commonly adopted by the area’s restaurants” and the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild. In this 5 part series I’m going to show you everything from the ease of travelling to Tofino, to the amazing food you can eat, activities you can try, places you can stay and people you can meet. If you missed it, here’s Part One: Getting There! Presenting Part Two: Where to Stay!

So I told you about how to get to Tofino in my last post and today I get to share one of the places you can call home on your trip!

There are so many incredible places to stay in Tofino, and Bob has highlighted a few on his previous trips, but when I saw I would be staying at the Ocean Village Resort I was pretty excited…

They’re located on beautiful McKenzie Beach just a few minutes from the airport and downtown Tofino and have a wide range of housing options!

The cabins at Ocean Village are known for their “beehive” design, and are available in single-story 1-2 bedroom units or upper and lower studios. Each cabin features a private bathroom with a shower and full size tub, full kitchen, bed linens and towels, private entrance, private patio and …READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY>>>

Welcome to the latest series of Super, Neighbours blog posts where we highlight incredible travel destinations in British Columbia!Feast Tofino is back for it’s third year and it’s better and longer than ever. Stretching throughout May, it features “Stay and Dine” packages as well as $29, $39 and $49 “Dine About” set price menus, special events, and celebrates “the abundance of seasonal produce, seafood and sustainable “boat-to-table” practices commonly adopted by the area’s restaurants” and the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild. In this 5 part series I’m going to show you everything from the ease of travelling to Tofino, to the amazing food you can eat, activities you can try, places you can stay and people you can meet.Here is Part One: Getting There!

I haven’t been to Tofino in almost 10 years I’d say…and after this trip, I don’t know what I was thinking waiting so long. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, our fearless leader, Bob Kronbauer, has frequented this oceanside paradise more than a few times in the last few years, and I’m glad he let me have the chance to cover Feast Tofino this go around!

I had never been to the South Terminal at YVR before, nor had I even flown in a plane to Tofino, so this was all new to me! The kind people at Destination British Columbia set me up with a flight on Orca Airways, and I navigated my way to the terminal with ease: Canada Line to the airport, down the elevator and sauntered over to the shuttle pick up for the South Terminal.

Once there, I checked in, in a matter of 2 minutes (seriously), and decided to have a beer and lunch on the patio (no lies) of the cafe attached to the airport.
Yes, I’m not making this up…it’s the heaven of airports.

I’ve been in a floatplane once before, and flew around Howe Sound last year, but never travelled in one of this awesome little planes that …READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY>>>

VANCOUVER DAZE showcases and highlights the lifestyle and cultural scene of our beautiful city, uncovering all the INTERESTING THINGS, misadventures, and shenanigans beyond social functions and local happenings. We fiercely promote all the fun times, food, culture, and entertainment the city has to offer, along with the creative minds behind them. Follow more of my work/coverage over at RICKCHUNG.COM and on Instagram at @RICKCHUNG.

Volume 117: Tête-à-Tête cocktail party at Tableau Bar Bistro in Coal Harbour on May 7, 2013. More photos available on Flickr and Tumblr.

Coal Harbour’s tucked away seafood eatery and bar inside the Loden Hotel celebrated the oncoming summer festivities with a seafood and ice inspired cocktail party.

As you can see, I was all smiles (along with Georgia Straight editorial assistant Michelle da Silva), enjoying some tropical themed cocktails.
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We’re giving away a prize pack courtesy of EAT! Vancouver! One lucky winner will receive:

- One family pack of tickets to EAT! Vancouver (4)
- One copy of Weber Canada’a New Real Grilling cookbook
- One VIP Voucher for 4 to Dairy Farmers of Canada Cheese Seminar

All you’ve got to do to enter is SUBSCRIBE to the FREE V.I.A. weekly newsletter below, before May 13th. Every couple of weeks we do draws for prizes for our subscribers, so once you’re on our list you’re entered to win any and all of them!

The EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival is Canada’s largest consumer food show. Celebrity chefs, local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three-day public extravaganza at BC Place Stadium. EAT! Vancouver encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and culinary competitions, food, beverage and cooking related exhibits, and of course, fantastic shopping opportunities.

11th annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival
Friday May 24 – 2-9pm
Saturday May 25 – 10am-9pm
Sunday May 26 – 10am-5pm
BC Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver BC V6B 4Y8
Info and tickets: www.eat-vancouver.com
Tickets: Adults $16 ($14 online), Seniors $14, Youth 13-16 $9, Free for kids 12 & under

Facebook Page: fb.com/eat.vancouver
Twitter @EAT_Vancouver, #eatbuzz
Instagram: eatvancouver
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/eatvancouver

Getting asked to cover the hockey game and then getting to try local Vodka cooler brand was an easy sell, and a couple days since hanging out with the Jaw Drop Cooler Co.  crew at the game I am still going strong on a happy hangover.

One look at the packaging and design of their product puts a smile on the face, and with cheeky flavours like “Squeezing Melons”, it’s impossible not to want to try.  I came, I tried, I loved them.  To hear that Jaw Drop is a three person operation, completely local, and run by people that take a grass-roots approach to the liquor game, made the cooler taste even better.  Available in most lower mainland Liquor Stores at about $10 for 4 tall cans, I imagine this baby will be filling beach coolers in no time.

With the Canucks down three games, at least now you know how to drink the pain away.

Thanks to Samantha and the rest of the Jaw Drop crew for one of the best kick-offs to the summer, and for the taste of your awesomeness.

Jaw Drop Crew. photo: Aaron Alexander

For more info on JawDrop visit their website or find them on Twitter: @JawDropCoolerCo

24/604 is the new Vancouver lifestyle show that will take you on a journey to introduce you to some of the gems of our city! From active activities, to amazing places to eat, and the best spots for a night out, we’ve partnered with V.I.A. to bring you a new segment each week here on the blog. 24/604 is a locally created show by Red Line Media Inc, and Produced by Var Bhalla and Derek Wong.

The NHL Playoffs have begun so head out, kick up your feet and enjoy a great drink while you watch the game.  Food and Drink Host Momona Komagata sets out to discover one of Vancouver’s own Micro Breweries. Get ready to whet your palate as she takes you inside of the Storm Brewing Company.

For more information Follow us on Twitter at @24604tv and Like us on Facebook at fb.com/24604

24/604 airs every week on the Shaw Community Channel (Channel 4) on Tuesdays at 2pm & 9:30pm, Saturdays at 8am, and Sundays at 1:30pm.