Dunn’s Famous is currently hosting a poutine promotion, showing off its 6 flavours and poutine styles. From now until March 21, 2012, diners can enjoy any 3 poutines for $9.99 or all 6 selections for $17.99. You can also enjoy a full size poutine Quebecois and draft beer for $9.99 after 10:00pm.
I stopped by for lunch with my mother to try their 3-poutine special, choosing the Dunn’s, Italienne, and Peppercorn. She preferred the simplicity of the Peppercorn while I enjoyed the multitude of flavours mixed together in the Dunn’s.
To promote the poutine festival, or “bonanza” as our server called it, I have 4 gift cards up for grabs, each loaded with $50 to spend at Dunn’s. I will award the gift cards to 4 different winners so they can try out Dunn’s smoked meat sandwiches and poutine combos with friends. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment here naming your ideal poutine topping (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win 1 of 4 $50 gift cards for @DunnsFamousBC from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/9ejH5
I will draw four winners who will each receive a $50 gift card at 10:00am next Thursday, March 1, 2012. Dunn’s is located at 827 Seymour and is open every day from 10:00am until midnight.
The winners are Jonathan, Amman Hirji, @winniekwan83, @b_yasmin – congratulations!
(Left) 1916 – BC Sugar Refinery picnic. Archives item# CVA 99-429. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
(Right) 1917 – Women dressed for the War Dance. Archives item# CVA 99-495. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1926 – Lord & Lady Byng at the CPR station. Archives item# Port P9. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1927 – Opening day of the Vancouver Exhibition. Archives item# CVA 99-1766. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1928 – Opening day of Landsowne Races. Archives item# CVA 99-1749. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1929 – Woman at LaSalle Recreations. Archives item# CVA 99-2059. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1929 – Society girls. Archives item# CVA 99-2408. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1929 – Polo spectators. Archives item# CVA 99-2583. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
1929 – Skiing on Grouse Mountain. Archives item# CVA 99-2002. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
(Left) 1920s – Mrs. Charlotte Williams. Archives item# Port P612.2.
(Right) 1932 – Miss Violet Barlow. Archives item# Port P490.3.
1930 – At the courthouse leaving for Hazelton. Archives item# CVA 99-2138. Photographer: Stuart Thomson
One of the most popular events at last year’s Vancouver Craft Beer Week was “Women and Beer”. Beers made by women, enjoyed by women, and paired by women. There’s another chance to enjoy an event of this kind (outside of VCBW) in March at Rogue.
WhatA Rogue Women in Beer Pairing Mingler Where Rogue Kitchen + Wetbar (at Waterfront Station) When Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:30pm (International Women’s Day) Tickets $55 per person (men welcome) plus taxes. Available online.
There will be 8 beers presented by 8 BC women in beer from 8 breweries paired with 8 creations from Rogue’s Chef Cory Chapman. The line-up includes:
Around the world, there’s the Barleys Angels network which “is committed to involving women in the enjoyment of craft beer by creating environments where women can learn more about beer in a friendly, educational and supportive atmosphere, thus creating more women beer enthusiasts, and, ultimately, involving more women in beer- and brewery-related careers.”
It was announced today that this summer Florence + the Machine will be playing one of our region’s most spectacular outdoor venues, Deer Lake Park.
Catch their powerful anthems, lead by Florence Welch, Friday, July 20, 2012 along with guests, The Walkmen as they embark on the second leg of their North American tour following the release of the album Ceremonials in the last fall.
With recent appearances on Saturday Night Live, GMA, X-Factor, The View, VH 1 Divas and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Years Eve, Florence fans will get to enjoy the star in a triumphant return to the live stage. Florence + the Machine are expected to perform songs from Ceremonials as well as songs from her multi-platinum debut album Lungs. Florence + the Machine will also be appearing on an upcoming MTV Unplugged in March.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 24, 2012 at 10:00am for $49.50 (plus fees) and this is an all ages, general admission show.
I also have a pair of beat the box office tickets up for grabs. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment here naming your favourite Florence + the Machine song (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win tickets to Florence + the Machine @flo_tweet from @LiveNationWest & @Miss604 http://ow.ly/9cUmF
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:45am this Friday. Update The winner is Ashley! (Comment February 21, 2012 at 6:50 PM).
The 84th Annual Academy Awards take place this Sunday, February 26, 2012 as millions will watch as achievements in film this year are celebrated. You can watch Billy Crystal take to the stage from the comfort of your own home, online, or at events around Vancouver.
Hamilton Street Grill Oscar Party
Where: Hamilton Street Grill at 1009 Hamilton in Yaletown
When: Starting at 4:00pm
What: Viewing of the awards show on the big screens, light canapes, prizes for costumes and Oscar voting ballots, popcorn, games, and more.
Tickets: $20 per person, call (604) 331-1511 to reserve your spot.
VIFF Oscar Par-tay
Where: Vancity Theatre 1181 Seymour
When: 4:00pm
What: Oscar viewing party on the big scren. UPDATE: This event will support Out in Schools.
Tickets: Free if you have a Vancity Theatre Membership or purchase one for $2.
Cinema Public House
Where: 901 Granville
When: From 4:00pm until 3:00am
What: Red carpet treatment with champagne fountain upon arrival. A 3 course prix-fixe menu, 4 Oscar-themed cocktails, and prizes including a $100 Holt Renfrew gift card for the best-dressed guests and winners of the Oscar voting.
Tickets: $35 VIP tickets for the prixe-fixe dinner and 2 drinks, or $25 tickets for dinner only. Available online.
VOKRA Oscar Party
Where: The Morrissey (1227 Granville St)
When: 3:30pm (earlybirds get free appetizers). Red carpet 4:00pm, broadcast 5:00pm
What: A benefit for the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association.
Tickets: Admission is a suggested donation of $20 for VOKRA. Reservations can be made for groups of six or more by calling (604) 682-0909.
Delta’s Oscar Party
Where: Sharkey’s Restaurant on the Water, Ladner
When: Doors at 4:00pm, pre-show at 5:00pm
What: Red carpet welcome, screening of the telecast, dinner, swag bags, Oscar ballot contest, and more. Net proceeds will support the Arts in Delta.
Tickets: $30 each and available online.
Watch Online CTV will have the Oscars in Canada with red carpet coverage starting at 3:00pm Pacific time. Lainey Lui will be live-blogging from the press room and you can join an Oscar live chat.
