Tag Archives: Greek Food

Gourmet Warehouse Cooking Classes This Fall

14 Sep

Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes to this Fall. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and some great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is after each cooking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye.  For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. Heads up, do you see a class you like? We encourage you to book your spot, classes regularly sell out.

ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD – SEPTEMBER 24

Chef Giampaolo Posteraro hosts this demonstration cooking class which will teach you how Italians master the art of transforming simple everyday ingredients into spectacular dishes. In this class we hear that you will learn how to make the most simple, inexpensive ingredients shine with expert techniques to elevate your everyday dishes into something amazing. The menu for this upcoming class includes:

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• Brodo di Pollo; Amuse Bouche of Classic Italian Bone Broth to Start the Meal
• Panzanella Salad; Prawns, Fresh Herbs, Local Tomato
• Chicken Milanese; Radicchio Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette
• Rhubarb and Pistachio Crumble; Vanilla Ice Cream

DATE NIGHT IN THE GREEK ISLANDS – OCTOBER 2

Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu is back to host this cooking class in which you will learn about the vibrant flavours from this part of the Mediterranean. You and are a partner are invited to immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of these sun-soaked shores of Greece and learn to prepare a delicious feast. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:

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• Roasted Garlic Hummus with Freshly made Pita Bread
• Pan Roasted Prawns with Ouzo, Garlic, Caramelized Lemon and Fresh Herbs
• Wild BC Salmon Souvlaki, Greek Salad with Olives and Feta,
Summer Lemon Potato Salad, Traditional Tzatziki
• Traditional Walnut Baklava with Chantilly

INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD CLASSICS –
NOVEMBER 7

Chef and Owner, Caren McSherry, hosts this demonstration cooking class in which you will learn some delicious hearty dishes to help keep you warm over the Fall and Winter season. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below.

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• Eggplant Parmesan
• Classic Italian Cannelloni
• Portuguese Chicken with Olives, Artichokes, Lemon, Chorizo, a True Meal in One Pan
• French Flourless Chocolate Cake

To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.

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Vancouver’s Greek Summerfest On Boundary July 6-9 and July 13-16

27 Jun

The very delicious Greek Summerfest on Boundary is back!    If you haven’t checked this event out, it is a true culinary experience you don’t want to miss. Along with great food, they have lots of great entertainment lined up including performances by Jim Byrnes, Johnny & The Walkers, Heart and Sole and Alpha Video and along with many others. Food includes souvlaki, BBQ lamb, spanakopita as well as delicious Greek donuts (loukoumades) which are an absolute must try. We understand vegan options have been added to the menu line up.    Greek Summerfest on Boundary takes place at 4541 Boundary Road at 29th Avenue, close to Moscrop Avenue on the Burnaby side. Admission is free. To learn more, visit them online at Vancouver Greek Summerfest.

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Greek Summerfest on Boundary July 7-10 and July 14-17, 2022

7 Jun

Greek Summerfest on Boundary is back for its 36th year.   If you haven’t checked this event out, it is a true culinary experience you don’t want to miss.   Along with great food, there is lots of great entertainment by local performers.  Food includes souvlaki, BBQ lamb, spanakopita the ever delicious Greek donuts (loukoumades) one must try.   Greek Summerfest on Boundary takes place at 4541 Boundary Road at 29th Avenue, close to Moscrop Avenue on the Burnaby side.   This year we hear there is also a To Go option for food. To learn more, visit them online at Vancouver Greek Summerfest.

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Vancouver Greek Summerfest July 4th to July 14th, 2019

2 Jul

GreekSummerFest2019The Vancouver Greek Summerfest is back for its 33rd consecutive year at the edge of East Van, 4541 Boundary Road.  Vancouver Greek Summerfest kicks off Thursday, July 4th and runs till July 14th.  This is a free fun community event with great Greek food including BBQ Lamb, Loukoumade, souvalaki, gyros and more available for purchase. The event features dozen of live singers and dancers on the Performance Stage including belly dancing, folk dancing and Serbian dancing.  Organizers also have a great music line up including performances by bands Zougla, Urban Myth, Asi Somos, Dolphin Jazz and legendary Blues musician Jim Byrnes. If you love George Michael, you may wish to mark July 6th on your calendar, Gotta B George Michael will be performing that day kicking off the fun at 7:30 pm.  When there are not live performances, a DJ will be spinning tunes.   The event takes place in the parking lot behind the Greek Orthodox Community Church of East Vancouver at 4541 Boundary Road which is located on the border of Vancouver and Burnaby.  If you are coming from Vancouver, the intersection is 29th Avenue. If you are coming from Burnaby, it is Moscrop.  The event is free to attend. Note, as there is food and lots of moving bodies, pets are not permitted.  During the week, Monday to Wednesday, activities take place from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm and from Thursday to Sunday, things go from Noon to 11:00 pm. To learn more about the event, what’s available for food or which musician is playing on which date, check out Greek SummerFest. Opa! Live and eat like a Greek for a day.

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Vancouver Greek SummerFest July 6 – 16, 2017

5 Jul

 

GreekFestival2017The Vancouver Greek Summerfest is back for its 31st  consecutive year. The festival kicks off Thursday, July 6th and runs until Sunday, July 16th.  This is a fun community event with great Greek food including BBQ Lamb, Loukoumade, souvalaki, gyros and more. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the dancing, there will be lots of it, belly dancing, folk dancing, Serbian dancing and of course those attending will be encouraged to dance.  Organizers also have a great music line up including performances by bands Zougla, Urban Myth, Asi Somos, Dolphin Jazz and Golden Thread Orchestra, Jim Byrnes as well as Steve “Elvis” Elliot tribute artist.  When there are not live performances, a DJ will be spinning tunes.   The event takes place in the parking lot behind the Greek Orthodox Community Church of East Vancouver at 4641 Boundary Road which is located on the border of Vancouver and Burnaby.  If you are coming from Vancouver, the intersection is 29th Avenue. If you are coming from Burnaby, it is Moscrop.  The event is free to attend. Note, as there is food and lots of moving bodies, pets are not permitted and in the summer heat, they’ll be happier at home. During the week, Monday to Wednesday, activities take place from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm and from Thursday to Sunday, things go from Noon to 11:00 pm. To learn more about the event, what’s available for food or which musician is playing on which date, check out Greek SummerFest. Opa! Live and eat like a Greek for a day.

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