BEAT THE TILL AND TASTE THE BENEFITS OF NATURE Its autumn somewhere on Vancouver Island. The leaves start to turn; the days get a bit shorter and I start to track rain fall and wait for the morning when the air feels and smells just right to go out looking for specifically Cantharellus cibarius, … Read more
Holiday Market Gift Guide showcases top picks for local gift giving Vancouver Farmers Markets’ brings out the best in local food, craft beverage and handmade craft for its 20th Annual Holiday Market Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) will hold its 20th Annual Holiday Market next month on Saturday, December 12th at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The Holiday Market is VFM’s only … Read more
We are pleased to introduce you to our newest writer, photographer, videographer and contributor James Headrick. James is based on Vancouver Island and he will be contributing articles on his own experiences of life on the Island, a little bit of travel, dining, foraging, wine pairing and cooking all Island based. We look forward to … Read more
THE MIDAS TOUCH: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR CHEF ALEX CHEN TAKES TOP SPOT AT 10th ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL PLATES COMPETITION IN VICTORIA Pairing of Local Pork Terrine with Foxtrot Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Earns Chef Coveted Title as BC Representative at The Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Executive Chef Alex Chen set … Read more
Library Square and Parallel 49 Brewing Company celebrate 12 Taps of Christmas Celebrate craft beer, Advent-style starting December 1st Beer Advent Calendars are craft beer’s contribution to seasonal traditions, and this year Library Square and Parallel 49 Brewing Company are teaming up to offer the “12 Taps of Christmas”, an opportunity to celebrate Advent-style, even if you weren’t one … Read more
THOMAS HAAS TAKES TO THE STREETS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND SHOW HIS GRATITUDE WITH SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Community via 10-Day Giveaway Across Vancouver with Unforgettable Grand Prize Trip for Two to Brussels, Belgium As a way of expressing his appreciation to local chocolate lovers who have supported the renowned chocolatier over … Read more
Singletree Winery Warms up your Holiday Season Taste their Fraser Valley wine and get cozy at seasonal community events Wine lovers have a chance to taste local wine and stock up for gifting and entertaining this holiday season, at three upcoming events. Singletree Winery, the newest, small, family-owned and operated agri-business in Abbotsford, is pouring … Read more
The 2015 Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays Tour Saturday, November 28th & Sunday, November 29th, 2014 Hours 11:00 am to 4:00 pm We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the Holiday Tour, enter to win: Like us on Facebook: My Van City Follow us on Twitter: @MyVanCity Leave a comment on this post. Celebrating the … Read more
Enjoy a night of holiday fashion, entertaining tips and special savings at the Lights of Hope charity shopping event to benefit the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation at Hudson’s Bay Vancouver Downtown on Thursday, November 26 from 6-9 p.m. Join celebrity stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski, renowned chef David Hawksworth, and internationally acclaimed bartender Lauren … Read more
Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents Save the dates: January 16, 2016 — Gastown Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 17, 2016 — Olympic Village Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 23, 2016 — Downtown Vancouver Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 24, 2016 — North Van Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 30, 2016 — … Read more