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Among global foodies, charcuterie is serious business. The age-old process of curing, drying and aging sausages, salamis and pate has experienced an artisan reawakening of late, with new-age gourmands rediscovering the delights of prepared meats and restaurants offering fancy charcuterie plates for discerning diners.
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Master the Art of Charcuterie in a Historic Vancouver Butcher Shop
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Fed up with the same old sweet-and-sour pork, fried rice and lo mein? Say no more.
Among Vancouver’s culinary treasures is “the best Chinese food” outside of China, according to no less an authority than The New York Times. For diners seeking a taste of exactingly authentic cuisine from across China’s many regions, it’s a virtual Shangri-La.
The savoury clams at Forage Restaurant. Photo credit: Robyn Hanson
A new restaurant on Robson is making efforts to be one of the most sustainable in the city. That, along with a cozy and intimate atmosphere and creative menu items, make Forage more like a place you might find on Main Street in Vancouver than on the busiest shopping district in the city.
Forage, which opens Tuesday Nov 20, is located in the Listel Hotel. The privately-owned hotel, one of two Listels in B.C.—the other is in Whistler—has been christened Vancouver’s “most artful hotel,” owing to sculptures, paintings and other objets d’art in the lobby, halls and rooms. The Listel is also notable for its association with the Vancouver International Jazz Festival; since the fest’s beginning in 1986, the hotel’s former restaurant O’Doul’s had been a hub for musicians and fans.
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Forage brings sustainability—and a little bit of Main Street—to Robson
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No less an authority than The New York Times declared that “the number of truly outstanding restaurants in Vancouver is astounding.” But with so many incredible eateries and mouthwatering dishes, where do you start? Here’s a cheat sheet: Taste these and you’re well on your way to discovering the culinary soul of the city.
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The Edible Bucket List: 5 Things You Have to Taste in Vancouver
There are many reasons to dim the lights during dinner. Perhaps you’re looking for some romance. Or the pot roast you just plated is a bit overdone, and you’re trying to hide the evidence.
On Thursday, October 25th, you can dine by candlelight as a way of demonstrating how simple actions, like turning off unnecessary lights, can make a big difference when it comes to saving electricity.
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Candlelight Conservation Dinner 2012 – Win a Restaurant Gift Certificate!
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