This is the 25th season for Bard on the Beach. Anyone who has attended a play there knows what a marvelous venue it is. This year’s offerings, which include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Equivocation and Cymbeline, run from June 11 until September 20th. The back of the main stage is…
Experience farm to table at its freshest with Chef Paul Moran’s seasonal eats Ingredient-driven, vegetable-forward recipes feature on the new summer menus at Aura Restaurant, located at Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler’s only lakeside boutique lodge. Dine à la carte from Aura’s fresh new seasonal menu or let Executive Chef Paul Moran take you…
Cathay Pacific Airways has once again been named “World’s Best Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. This is the fourth time Cathay Pacific has received the World’s Best Airline honour – the only airline to achieve such a feat. The carrier also took the title in 2003, 2005 and 2009. The latest…
Friday, July 18, channel your best “Great Gatsby” and sashay through the verdant grounds of the Linden Gardens in an “Evening of Effervescence” designed by Joy Road Catering. Download the Menu You won’t want to miss Joy Road’s inaugural and exclusive sparkling wine and food pairing event held in these idyllic gardens in Kaleden,…
The How, What, Why, When and Where What :: On Sunday July 27th, join La Pentola della Quercia at 6:00pm to dine alla famiglia style at a communal table with your neighbours and friends. Experience the Mediterranean as La Pentola takes you on a journey through Sicily with the July Famiglia Supper Series, hosted by Chef Lucais Syme…
WASN’T THAT A PARTY! I just had a blast at the West 4th Avenue Khatsahlano Street Party, the biggest music and art festival of the summer. Billed as one of Vancouver’s largest music and arts festivals #Khatsahlano took place on Saturday, July 12 with free entry. It doesn’t get much better than this festival, so well organized you would…
It’s summer time, hot, and hard to be productive. Don’t you agree? Sipping a nice refreshing Sangria on your patio would be a great way to spend the afternoon. I recently went to Spain and enjoyed some Sangria at a restaurant there. Back in Vancouver, the pitcher can be filled with slices of oranges, lemons,…
“We need to let go of the brick walls that form a prison around our mind.” This is something I read recently which led me to write this, as it’s something that seems to be coming up a lot lately in my everyday conversations; people appear to be so afraid of letting go…
AN EXCLUSIVE WINE CLUB EVENT Friday, July 18th | 3-6pm A complimentary afternoon of delectable Okanagan bites and wine held on our sun-drenched patio with views of Osoyoos Lake and our rolling vineyards.This is a Club member’s exclusive event, one of four (or more) events we hold for our most cherished wine enthusiast followers.Interested in joining…
Vancouver is known for a few major things like…food and expensive real estate. It never ceases to amaze me at how everyone in this city is obsessed about food and willing to try new and fun things. What is the Hawkers Market you ask? It’s an opportunity for local food entrepreneurs to introduce their businesses…
In 1976 the handsome #CLAUDEMONTANA hit the stage. Without any fashion design schooling whatsoever, he took sexy #leathers, glamorous furs with a mix of #punk, the #NewYork and #London scene to create a line of clothes. With such extreme fashion combinations he remarkably produced a look that changed fashion forever. His first show indicated how…
The most anticipated hockey event of the summer just got better! The first ever Potential Apparel Charity Hockey Game is pleased to announce the addition of two new professional hockey players to its already stellar roster. Derek Grant from the Ottawa Senators and Ryan Olsen from the Winnipeg Jets will take to the ice on Friday, July 25 with a long…
Innovative Open-Air Urban Grocery Cart Showcases Local, Farm-Fresh Produce, Wares Beginning today, the freshness of the farm comes direct to the city as FarmCity Fresh Cart makes its debut on the streets of downtown Vancouver and New Westminster. FarmCity Fresh Cart — a partnership between Re-Up BBQ and FarmCity Co-op (24 Avenue Farm, Barefoot Farms, Cherry Lane Farm, Earth Apple Farm, Farmers on 57th,…
Recently I attended a special evening of wine tasting at Hellam Vineyard, a popular wine store and wine bar in La Conner, Washington. It was a very special wine tasting with Italian winemaker Barbara Tamburini arriving fresh on the heels of ten days at the Kapalua Wine Festival which was preceded by three days of seminars…
Cedar Creek Estate Winery founder, Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, was honoured in Kelowna Tuesday with the BC Wine Institute’s BC Wine Industry Recognition Award. “The Senator exemplifies the intent of the award, which was created to recognize those who have helped to develop the wine industry in our province,” says BC Wine Institute Chair, Josie Tyabji…
If you are fan of Pinot Noir (and if you’re not, you should be) you should try Gamay Noir wines. It is safe to say that Gamay has not gotten the recognition it deserves. Wines labeled PTG (Passe-Tout-Grains) are a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Gamay Noir is the smooth, fruity, juicy grape…
“It’s always about the story,” Sal D’Angelo agreed. We were talking about a book project I have going, my pal Sal and I, when I stopped in to pick up a case of Sal’s excellent wine at his Naramata tasting room. “Did I ever tell you the story about how I discovered ML?”…
The Mediterranean region’s incredible contribution to world cuisine will be honoured at a garden party held at Burnaby’s Hart House at Deer Lake on Wednesday, July 16 2014. The event will celebrate the diversity of the food and wine cultures of Spain, Italy, France, and Greece with an al fresco wine reception and dinner. The…
Known for creating jewelled masterpieces, exclusive Tiffany designer Paloma Picasso adds to her vibrant ring collection, Paloma’s Sugar Stacks, with pavé gemstones that are as big and luscious as the cabochon gems that launched the collection. Paloma’s Sugar Stacks include her favourite gemstones: amethyst, blue and pink sapphires, rose quartz and blue topaz. Tiffany…
Man Behind The Mirror explores Michael Jackson’s message to the world, detailing how and why he had become such a powerful enigma in our modern society through his music, live performance, philanthropy and poetry. 2.5 Billion people tuned into Michael Jackson’s funeral, making it the most televised event in history. ‘Michael Jackson – Man…
