Granville Street is where the world came to Mix it up during the 2010 Olympics. We're carrying this same spirit into the summer with a slew of summer events including dance, music, food and drink. Come visit Vancouver's Street and get the details here.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Great Food on Granville - Eat it, Cook it!

Nestled in Vancouver’s premier shopping mall Pacific Centre and adjacent to the prestigious Holt Renfrew, sits the Culinaria restaurant, one of Vancouver’s exciting dining experiences. Proudly operated by The Art Institute of Vancouver, Culinaria features Pacific North West cuisine with an international flair inspired and created by student chefs under the leadership of industry professionals. Open for lunch only Monday to Friday, 11 am to 2 pm and also available for evening private functions, Culinaria showcases the talents and creativity of the culinary program’s senior students in a contemporary dining environment.

The tantalising lunch menu includes Hot Artichoke dip with spinach and blue cheese ($4.95), Pan Seared Ling Cod ($10.95) and New York Steak Sandwich ($10.95). Finish it off with Lemon Panacotta, Rustic Apple Cranberry Tart, Chocolate Creme Brulee, or Chocolate cake with caramel sauce, your choice for $5.95. Reservations are recommended.

See their full menu here: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver/culinary/aboutus_menu.asp

Contact: Culinaria, 609 Granville Street, 604.639.2055.


Attention Foodies:

Want to get into the kitchen? The Arts Institute is also presenting five week courses on preparing West Coast or International (European, Mediterranean and South American) Cuisine. Contact 604-738-3155 to sign up.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Hot tip for Cold weather

It's cold outside, but you can warm up with $2 lattees at Take 5 Cafe (Granville street location only).


Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Welcome Helly Hanson!

Helly Hanson has moved into the neighbourhood to join the likes of other lifestyle shops like ECO Outdoor Sports, Puma, and Adidas. Come check out the new store on the 700 block of Granville Street.

What do a Search & Rescue boat Captain in the North Sea and a world class athlete from the interior of BC have in common? Click on this image to watch a video and find out.


Listen to the Crooner.. Become the crooner!

Don't miss Neil Diamond (or more accurately, Nearly Neil) in concert. Crave the Limelight? Take part in Ceilis' Icon Competition where you could land $1000 and studio time! These great events presented by Ceilis on Granville Street.





Monday, October 1, 2007

Get your ShopGranville Bag Today!

If you appreciate the benefits of shopping local (particularly on eclectic Granville Street) and re-usable cloth bags you'll love this promotion!

ShopGranville is releasing a reuseable shopping bag in delectable chocolate to stow away your purchases in style.

Spend $50 at participating ShopGranville merchants and get a ShopGranville bag.

While supplies last.

* The next 5 readers to email shopgranville@shopgranville.ca with their name and address will win a bag with a surprise gift certificate for a store on Granville Street. No purchase neccessary.