Vancouver’s Rich Francophone Cultural Scene: Concerts, Theatre, Delicious Cuisine, and Much More

Bouillabaisse at Provence Marinaside; Photo: Provence Marinaside

Pierre Rivard, Executive and Artistic Director of Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver, is eager to share francophone culture with everyone living in and visiting the city.

“We are here so you don’t have to take a five-hour flight to go to Quebec if you want to have activities in French,” he says.

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Vancouver’s Rich Francophone Cultural Scene: Concerts, Theatre, Delicious Cuisine, and Much More

Swoon Over These Valentine’s Day Menus in Vancouver

Valentine’s Day package from Hawksworth Restaurant; Photo: Hawksworth Restaurant

A lot of love is evidenced in the carefully crafted menus that restaurants in the city have dreamed up for Valentine’s Day this year. And during this difficult time, I think we can all agree that love is a welcome thing to embrace.

Whether you are planning to sup on a restaurant meal at home, go out to celebrate with a romantic partner, or take yourself out on a much-deserved self-date, there are plenty of options offered by Vancouver establishments.

Below are 10 ideas to get you started on your Valentine’s Day planning:

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Swoon Over These Valentine’s Day Menus in Vancouver

Vancouver Restaurant Meal Kits for Cooking Like a Pro at Home

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At this point in the pandemic, you may be experienced cooking fatigue after prepping and preparing often three meals a day, seven days a week. Coming up with ideas of what to make, shopping for ingredients, and then executing your plan can become tedious.

Many Vancouver restaurants have been resourceful in the pandemic by diversifying their food offerings beyond dine-in options to include handy meal kits that taste like a meal at the restaurant with very little stress on your part.

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Vancouver Restaurant Meal Kits for Cooking Like a Pro at Home

Brunchin’ in Vancouver Over the Holidays

Garganelli with pesto verde; Photo Credit: Mark Yammine

While brunch is always the loveliest of meals, it becomes especially so with the celebratory mood of the holidays. Brunch’s bringing together of sweet, savoury, and bubbly (hello, mimosas!) make it the ultimate seasonal dining treat.

Vancouver has establishments aplenty that do brunch in delectable style.

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Brunchin’ in Vancouver Over the Holidays

Put These Vancouver Seafood Events on Your Summer Calendar

Executive Chef & Owner
Jean Francis Quaglia of Provence Marinaside

July and August this year are jam packed with fun and delectable events for all the foodies out there. In particular, local restaurants and venues are showcasing seafood in a variety of menus and al fresco evenings.

So, make sure to add these seafood-themed dates to your summer line-up for more unforgettable Vancouver outings.

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Put These Vancouver Seafood Events on Your Summer Calendar

Where to Dine for Valentine’s Day 2018 in Vancouver

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With Dine Out Vancouver wrapping up this weekend (until February 4, 2018), the next big eating occasion out for Vancouverites will be Valentine’s Day. For those wanting to celebrate their love over a lovely multi-course meal, the city offers many restaurants eager to woo you with their culinary prowess.

Here are six establishments that have put together unique and sumptuous menus for paying tribute to the day of hearts.

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Where to Dine for Valentine’s Day 2018 in Vancouver

Provence Marinaside Now Offers 24 Bubbles By the Glass in Vancouver

Photo Credit: Emrys Horton

Nothing says celebration so much as a glass of bubbly. And especially with patio season nearly upon us, sipping one with a great Vancouver view before you is simply unbeatable.

Up until recently in the city, bubbly by the glass was fairly limited in selection. However, with technological innovations and establishments willing to revamp their wine lists, a wide selection of bubbly by the glass is now a reality. Provence Marinaside, for example, is launching a new bubbly program this month, making the celebratory an everyday possibility, whether you’re on a solo date, with a plus one, or a with a group of friends.

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Provence Marinaside Now Offers 24 Bubbles By the Glass in Vancouver