FALL INTO THANKSGIVING WITH A WHISKY AND PIE PAIRING THIS OCTOBER

Whisky Expert Jamie Johnson pairs your favourite Thanksgiving pies with a dram of whisky to maximize flavour As the fall weather starts to roll in and the final long weekend of the summer has passed, its time to look forward to the next holiday in the calendar, Thanksgiving.The October long weekend will see feasts gracing tables … Read more

Chez Christophe launches treats for fall, just in time for Thanksgiving

FALL FLAVOURS   Burnaby Heights’ Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street) has unveiled its line-up of autumn treats, just in time for Thanksgiving next month. Starting Friday, September 28, customers can enjoy an apple pie bark, hazelnut pumpkin spice dragée, pumpkin croissant, limited edition pumpkin tart, and sip on a pumpkin tonka latte. “The … Read more

Railtown Catering Announces Return of Gourmet Thanksgiving To-Go Packages

HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY: RAILTOWN CATERING MAKES ENTERTAINING EASY THIS OCTOBER WITH RETURN OF GOURMET THANKSGIVING TO-GO PACKAGES Heat-And-Serve Turkey Dinners Available for Pick-Up or Delivery from October 6 – 8 Railtown Catering is helping to remove the hassle from the holiday season once again this year with their signature ready-made turkey dinners with all the trimmings. … Read more

SIDECUT Bar at Four Seasons Resort Whistler Named One of the World’s Best by Tales of the Cocktails Spirited Awards

Enjoy an Elevated Summer Bar Experience with Signature Cocktails + Outdoor Patio Camper   Indoors or out, summer at  SIDECUT Bar is a delicious, fun and award-winning experience. SIDECUT bar was recently ranked within the top-ten for the Best Restaurant Bar for The Americas category by Tales of the Cocktails Spirited Awards. Click here to read the full … Read more

FOURTH OF JULY at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa

FOURTH OF JULY A special Fourth of July event at Blaine’s Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa     Join us for a special celebration on the Fourth of July, complete with family-friendly beachside activities including lawn games, arts and crafts, face painting, plus live music and our Seaside Sizzle, the ultimate beach barbecue experience. At … Read more

1000 Stories Bourbon BBQ recipes just in time for Canada Day

With the weather getting warmer and the nights getting longer, it’s officially BBQ season and what better day to BBQ than Canada Day? When you have everything from veggies to burgers on your BBQ, you need a drink that doesn’t overpower or underwhelm.       Recently I attended a tasting of the 1000 Stories … Read more

Celebrate Canada Day with National Cocktails

Raise a glass to Canada and make the most of your long weekend    With Canada Day right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to celebrate our nation’s birthday — and that includes a distinctly Canadian drink made with distinct Canadian features.   With such a diverse … Read more

Canada Day: Mamie Taylor’s Hosts RibFest 2018

Ninth annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grill masters against each other for the coveted RibFest Cup Calling all BBQ fans! The ninth annual Canada Day RibFest comes to Mamie Taylor’s on Sunday, July 1, sponsored by Strange Fellows Brewing, Good Company Lager and Cutty Sark Whisky. An Eastside Canada Day tradition, the cook-off competition … Read more

Weekend getaway to Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort – Parksville

On a sunny weekend in May we escaped the city to spend a fabulous weekend away in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Staying at the gorgeous Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort property. Easy to find on the “resort” strip in the seaside community of Parksville, BC. The Sunrise Ridge Resort is a 30 minute drive from Departure … Read more

Make your next BC Wine experience a sleepover

Have you ever wished your wine touring offered a more personalized experience? Most wineries will accommodate special requests or private tastings if you have made arrangements in advance, please note these will often mean an additional cost. Many of the fine wineries in BC have a restaurant or bistro which allows you to enjoy a … Read more

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