Looking for a chance to enjoy from fabulous music and food all while supporting UBC’s Opera Program? The look no further! On Friday, you can do it all by attending the UBC Opera Ball at the Chan Centre.
I will be there singing a few tunes with the Dal Richards Orchestra - hope to see you at this GREAT event!
Dawn
Received this release about a great event happening next week!
Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. as Vancouver Foodster, Vancouver’s essential online food and drink guide, and Taste and Sip Magazine presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver”.
Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to the guests, thereby showcasing their restaurant and promoting their food and chefs.
The event is a roving tour that brings guests to the participating restaurants, cafes & food trucks, throughout the evening and they will walk, bike, transit or drive around the downtown area to the various participating restaurants.
Let your taste buds travel the city with Vancouver Foodster and Taste and Sip Magazine. Some of the participating restaurants include: Phat Deli Yaletown, Notturno Paninoteca, Cosca Restaurant, Juice Truck, Bonchaz, Soho Road and Footo Delights. More restaurants will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets: $25 per person (eventbrite fee extra) – ticket price includes tasting plates at each of the participating restaurants throughout the evening. A donation of $2 from each ticket purchased will go to support the Vancouver Food Bank. (Beverages are not included, you are welcome to purchase wine, beer, cocktails or mocktails at each of the participating restaurants).
Tickets are available for purchase ONLINE ONLY.
The first 300 people to purchase an advance ticket will receive a copy of the new book “Vancouver Foodster’s guide to dining and drinking in Vancouver “ written by Richard Wolak (value $21.95), approx 200 pages, publishing February 2012.
“When I first started Vancouver Foodster over 2-1/2 years ago, it was because I had a great passion for food and wanted to share it with the public,” explains Richard Wolak, Editor and Publisher of Vancouver Foodster. ‘Tasting Plates Vancouver’ is a chance for people to try something different, foods from restaurants, food trucks and cafés in Vancouver!” Richard Wolak
I’ll be there…will you?
Dawn
Had a roaring great time on the Live Eye today - and so this week’s Friday Fave is an event! Monster Jam taking place on Saturday, February 4 at BC Place Stadium!
I had a chance to ride in Cam McQueen’s Northern Nightmare - What a Rush!
with Cam McQueen!
If you missed the segements, please click HERE to watch!
Fun for the whole family – just be sure to bring your earplugs!
Have a great weekend!
Dawn
Had a great time celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Water Dragon today at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden ! We had Author and Cultural Educator Stephanie Yuen talking about food and some fabulous Lion Dancers!
Be sure to attend the Chinese New Year Parade this Sunday (you will see some of your favourite OMNI personalities ) , but please take the time to go to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden for more festivities – admission is by donation on January 29th!
Gung Hay Fat Choi!
Dawn
It’s the most wonderful time of the year….
No, not talking about the holiday season…I am talking about Dine Out Vancouver!
Initially created to get people to go to support the restaurants at a time that is slow for business – it has become a great way to also try some great restaurants you have never tried before at 3 great pricing options – a chance to introduce yourself to some new favourites!
At the media dine around, we started off at The Bacchas Bistro at the Wedgewood Hotel for some tapas – honestly, one of my favourite rooms in the city (we had our post wedding brunch there!)
I also had a chance to try Salmon n’ Bannock - which had the most AMAZING Elk (yes, it’s more than just Salmon) and a really great bannock dessert (who knew!).
I also had the privilege of trying the menu at Hawksworth Restaurant - Every dish was divine…but the buttermilk panettone was really unique.
The Glowbal Group also had their own dine around….so COAST, Black + Blue and The Italian Kitchen …everything was excellent – but at Black + Blue, we had breakfast for dinner -”“Bacon ‘n’ Eggs” thick cut double smoked bacon, fried duck egg, spicy maple syrup, wild arugula” – super unique!
with Glowbal Group Executive Chef, Josh Wolfe
Planning to take my dad to L’Abattoire this weekend….so lots of great options – and if you have guests in from out of town – there are some Hotels that you can add to your package as well!
Either way…there’s never been a better time to Dine Out Vancouver!
Enjoy,
Dawn
I don’t think I’m up for skydiving…you know, that whole jumping out of a plane thing kind of freaks me out – but this MAY be the next best thing! It’s called Fly Zone , and you get to experience the part “after” the jump!
The instructors were awesome – here’s the VIDEO if you missed the segments on BT! They are only at the location until mid-February until they have to move to a different location (TBA) – so give them a call!
Highly recommend this experience!
with the instructors of Fly Zone
Have a great weekend!
Dawn
Just a quick post to thank EVERYONE who came to the gig with Dal at the River Rock Casino! A great time was had by all and the dance floor was full right from the 1st song (In the Mood).
Performing New Year's Eve with Dal Richards!
I have decided that I would like to make 2012 the year I put out a new recording – whether it is one song, or a whole album – I am going to record and release “something” !
In the meantime, feel free to check out my WEBSITE for more details on performances (both fronting my own group as well as one of Dal’s Gals)
Thanks for your support, and feel free to post your own goal or resolution on this page…it’s all about “putting it out there to the Universe!”
Dawn
This year I am thrilled to be performing New Year’s Eve with the Dal Richards Orchestra at the River Rock Casino in Richmond! I will be one of Dal’s Gals (which also includes Diane Lines, Jennifer Hayes and the newest addition, Caroline Markos) as we ring in 2012 – how cool is that?!?
Just one of Dal's Gals! photo by Linsey Hulls
On January 5, 2012, Dal will turn 94 years old! To celebrate this BC Legend, Breakfast Television is devoting the Live Eye that day to host an on-air birthday party at his home during the broadcast (imagine having to get up at 6am on your birthday and have guests over? What a guy!). We will hear stories, see pictures and some of his memorabilia from his 7 decades of performing.
We are also expecting a few special guests to join us, so please tune in to BT on January 5 and celebrate with us!
I also encourage you to post your birthday greetings to Dal here on my blog…I would be happy to print them off for him and present your wishes that morning. I know he will be thrilled and grateful for your support!
Have a wonderful New Years Eve! Please be safe and don’t drive if you are drinking. We all deserve a great start to 2012!
Please be sure to check out my Official Website for upcoming gigs with Dal Richards as well as my own Jazz Stylings.
You may also follow me on TWITTER and FACEBOOK - thanks for keeping in touch!
Dawn
This week’s Friday Fave…Ucluelet!
My Husband, In-Laws and I had been to Tofino a few times, usually at Christmas which falls right into Storm Watching Season.
This time, we made our way to Ucluelet’s Black Rock Resort which can only be described as AMAZING. The weather was stormy coming in…Christmas brought some sunshine and Boxing day we were back to storms. All in all a PERFECT getaway.
the view from our balcony
I also have to give props to the Float Lounge for my new favourite (bonus Friday Fave!) warm drink: the Ukee Fog! It’s Steamed Milk with Navan Cognac and then you top it with some chai tea (you make a little pot and keep topping it off). Delish!!!!
Have a great Weekend!
Dawn
Spent a wonderful morning at Solly’s Bagelry as we celebrated the first day of Chanukah (last night was Chanukah eve). Leah was able to show us through her production kitchen, we made Jelly Donuts, Ragolah and Latkes and learned of the significance of each of these foods as well as the significance of lighting the Menorah.
If you get a chance to go to Solly’s – be sure to have a potato and onion Knish or the Borscht – they are my fave!!
Happy Channukah!
Dawn