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๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Brand & Communication @chefs.favourite
๐ŸŽ‡ Host @dinerenblancvancouver 2015-2024
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A big Happy Family Day from the Chefโ€™s Favourite family to yours!

If you havenโ€™t had a chance to meet the team yet, here are the people behind the scenes!

Founder & Host @grassjames 
Director & Lead Editor @kellytrerise 
Production & editing @emmalynestrada 
Director of Operations @kevinatherstone 
Digital Brand Manager @ronnoculosity 
Videographer & Editor @cameramancappo 
Merch Queen of @chefs.favourite.style @1stmatekate 

HUGE SHOUTOUT to our A1โ€™s from Day 1 @marceerae.photography & @hoganshort for being an an integral part of our digital team โค๏ธ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ 

#matesoncrates #thoseintheknow taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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8 months ago
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HOLIDAY CLUB STARTS TOMORROW!!!

๐‘๐’๐•๐ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ!
Thursday November 27: doors at 5pm

In honour of opening night itโ€™s ๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐‡๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐Ÿ—๐๐Œ! Regular pricing resumes after 9pm.

Get ready for:

$12 cocktails

$7 Guinness

Chef Alvarezโ€™s late night dirty snacks menu

Holiday Club is an annual festive speakeasy and supper club hosted by industry heavyweights. 

#holidayclubyvr #thingstodovancouver #holidayclub taken in Downtown Vancouver by @ronnoculosity
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10 months ago
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YOU CAN STILL SAVE YOUR COMPANY PARTY!
Is your corporate Christmas party about to flopโ€ฆ?!

Weโ€™ve got you covered.
Seated lunch/dinner for up-to 48 people
Standing cocktail & canapeฬs for  up-to 100
Fun, Festive Vibes for all!

โ˜ƒ๏ธ Michelin Recommended Chef
โ˜ƒ๏ธ Award winning Bar Team
โ˜ƒ๏ธ Entertainment all night 
& Surprises around every corner!

Limited dates remaining:

November 28th (evening only)
November 29th (evening only)
November 30th (lunch and/or dinner)
December 9th (evening only)

#holidayclubyvr #thingstodovancouver #holidayclub #chefsfavourite #holidayclubspeakeasy #companychristmasparty taken in Downtown Vancouver by @ronnoculosity
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a year ago
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Rest In Peace, Sean Brophy, my Grandad.

June 5, 1926 - September 21, 2025. by @ronnoculosity
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a year ago
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STARTING MONDAY, Chefโ€™s Favourite is launching the CF Bracket Challenge 2025: a March Madnessโ€“style tournament where 64 of Vancouverโ€™s most iconic dishes go head-to-head, with winners chosen by you, the people who eat, breathe, and live this cityโ€™s food scene. From fine dining showstoppers to late-night hidden gems, every round will spark debate, ignite cravings, and celebrate the restaurants that make Vancouver one of the worldโ€™s most exciting culinary cities.

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  @chefs.favourite ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ง!!!

#matesoncrates #thoseintheknow #chefsfavouritebracketchallenge taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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a year ago
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Thank you to @lindsaytakesphotos for capturing the Chefโ€™s Favourite team in action at the @legends_haul Wagyu Summit!

Missing here are Kevin, Marcee & Hogan from our incredible 8 person team.

Swipe to see Mom & Dad of the CF crew ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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a year ago
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โœจ A Note from Our Hearts โœจ

To our cherished Diฬ‚ner en Blanc Vancouver community,

After a thorough and heartfelt planning process, weโ€™ve made the decision not to produce Diฬ‚ner en Blanc Vancouver in 2025.

This event has always been about more than a dinner. Itโ€™s about the magic that happens when thousands of people come together - united by joy, elegance, and a shared sense of wonder. That magic is something weโ€™ve treasured deeply.

We truly LOVE what this event represents. It has become a meaningful tradition for our city and a labour of love for our team. But the reality is: with rising event costs, limited corporate sponsorship, and no local or provincial grants available, itโ€™s no longer sustainable for us to produce Diฬ‚ner en Blanc at the level of excellence and beauty our guests have come to expect. As a small business, we also need to be thoughtful and risk-aware in todayโ€™s economic climate.

We are endlessly grateful to each and every one of you who has gathered with us, dressed in white, full of anticipation and joy. You are the ones who brought the magic - and we carry those memories with so much love.

We also want to extend our deepest thanks to the incredible vendors and partners who helped bring past editions to life. Your creativity, passion, and support have meant the world to us.

๐Ÿค With warmth and gratitude,
Aly & The Diฬ‚ner en Blanc Vancouver 2023 & 2024 Team by @ronnoculosity
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a year ago
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Meet the Chefโ€™s Favourite teamโ€ฆ what, you didnโ€™t think it was just James and an IPhone did you??!!

@grassjames Founder & Host
@kellytrerise Co-Founder & Director 
@emmalynestrada Production & Editing
@kevinatherstone Director of Operations 
@ronnoculosity Digital Brand Manager

Want to be featured on Mates on Crates? Send Kevin an email (address in bio) and he will send you all the details!

Cheers,
The CF Team

#matesoncrates #chefsfavourite #vancouverinsider #vancouverfoodies 

Thanks for capturing this video @windfallcider taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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2 years ago
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WE ARE LIVE! 

Thank you so much for your support on the @chefs.favourite.style launch! We are so excited to let you know that our site is officially live and ready to accept your orders!
From now until Monday at midnight, use code โ€˜ThoseInTheKnowโ€™ to get free shipping on your order over $100.

Newsletter subscribers check your inbox ๐Ÿ‘€

https://shop.chefsfav.com taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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2 years ago
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1 WEEK! ๐ŸŽ‡ We're exactly a week away from the 11th edition of Le Diฬ‚ner en Blanc Vancouver! It'll be the first time I share the reigns as a host. I couldn't be more excited. 

I have so many incredible memories wrapped up in this special event. It brings people closer together and celebrates traditions like good food and wine, music, and artistry like nothing else. I am delighted to have my girlfriend Amanda, my parents, and so many close friends to share this next edition with.

To avoid the cliche, I mostly did it without them. But without them I wouldn't have done it. ๐Ÿ˜‰

I can't wait for them to see what we have in store.

I'm so proud to be producing this event alongside @eventsbyaly who has brought so much heart and passion to this first year collaborating together. She is a force with an incredible vision for celebrating elegance and French culture in a distinctly Vancouver way.

It's going to be a remarkable, beautiful night next Thursday and I can't wait to see so many friends in truly spectacular fashion.

Vive le @dinerenblancvancouver! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‡ taken in Secret Location by @ronnoculosity
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2 years ago
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This weekend we went out and used @chefs.favourite as a guide to hit up some of the hottest places in town. The results were epic!

@mountpleasantvintage for afternoon drinks. The Bipartisan cocktail that was recently recommended on @chefs.favourite was AWESOME.

@deargussnackbar for a glass of wine and pre-dinner snack. WOW! This team is packing. A cozy little space and even though we didn't have much it was phenomenal!

@elio.volpe for dinner. @bandavolpi continue to deliver. The pepperoni and hot honey pizza was NEXT LEVEL and the chocolate tart for dessert ๐Ÿคค. There was no space in my tummy, but somehow I enjoyed every morsel.

@maxines_cafebar for brunch the next morning. Shared the Full Harwood and it was the perfect recovery to the previous night's festivities. The bacon and sausage here is nothing short of INCREDIBLE. 

As I suspected @chefs.favourite delivers!! Every spot was a home-run! Can't wait to do this again with a new set of favourites. โœŒ๏ธ by @ronnoculosity
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2 years ago
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It's that time! @dinerenblancvancouver returns for a gorgeous and spectacular affair on Thursday, August 15th, 2024! I couldn't be more excited! ๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿพ

The most unique and captivating event of the year, Diฬ‚ner en Blanc is a celebration of culture, cuisine, and couture. Nothing comes close to the magic of this special gathering featuring thousands of guests elegantly dressed head to toe in white.ย The unique style that everyone contributes in their own way is one of the most exciting parts of the pop-up picnic soiree.

From those that bring their own gourmet picnic baskets to those who order the premium catered dinners, the food is exquisite all over. Add wine and champagne, great friends, and new ones waiting to be made, artists, musicians, performers. No other place brings together such culture and artistry with the warmest, most wonderful emotions at the fore.

It's an art and a celebration, combined into one.

Why do I love this event?

โšช The mesmerizing creativity on display
โšช The incredible community it brings together
โšช The long-standing rituals that define it
โšช The magic of the epic sparkler moment
โšช The sheer audacity and scale
โšช That everyone contributes in their own way

I can't wait to welcome our esteemed guests, community members, friends, sponsors, and more back for an unforgettable celebration on August 15th. Hope to see you there!

Head to vancouver.dinerenblanc.com to register for this year's event. ๐ŸŽ‡ taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @ronnoculosity
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2 years ago
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