‘Olé’ is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the exciting Spanish wine tastings events that we (The Wine Umbrella) are organizing for our client, Wines from Spain. As a wine industry consultant, I work on a lot of projects for wine companies, and most of our clients are regionally-based, … Read more
TASTE WASHINGTON is a great wine event with public tastings and seminars to please every wine lover. For the ultimate getaway, make it a Taste Washington weekend and stay downtown. Select Seattle hotels have created weekend packages for you with Taste tickets included and added bonus amenities. Check out all of the options here … Read more
It may be Spring but there’s still time for Warm Up to Winter – The Platinum Experience winery tours. This premium package developed by Okanagan Wine Country Tours (OWCT) allows you to take advantage of the slower season in the region’s wineries for a highly personalized tour in three of the premier estate wineries. … Read more
If you are anything like me you spend a lot of time during the winter thinking of your next Okanagan summer getaway. “Research” is of course one of the great joys of food and drink education, and I am forever trying to keep up with the changing face of our BC wine scene, and … Read more
Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster Mac & Cheese Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their mac and cheese into this challenge, most of the restaurants have created a special mac and cheese just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their mac and cheese on their menu from March … Read more
Exclusive dinner showcases best of local, farm-to-table freshness When: Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St., Vancouver Special Guests: Sandra and Leonardo Zambrano, Campagna Farm Price: $99pp for 5-course menu and wine pairings, plus tax and gratuity Tickets: 604.602.9570 or robert@nullcibotrattoria.ca Executive Chef Faizal Kassam is very proud of his relationships with local high quality food producers. That’s … Read more
“18 speakers from around the world, 34 concession booths, 3 days of the most powerful marketing learning and networking experience that will transform your business” Get ready to be totally inspired by an unparalleled line up of 18 online business experts from around the world and 3 days of the most powerful marketing learning and … Read more
Outstanding young chef Paul Moran, winner of the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition, recently took the reins of the kitchen as Executive Chef at the exclusive resort Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia. Joined by Chef Stephanie Noel who takes the position of Director of Food and Beverage at Nita Lake Lodge. It was … Read more
Each New Year begins with great intentions. People come to me determined to meet their fitness goals and excited to jump in and start a new program. For many, it only takes a month or two for the enthusiasm and resolve to wane. Off track and disheartened, they give up only to repeat the … Read more
YVR BLOGGERS are excited to announce that they are bringing in world-famous blogger John Chow to speak at their April YVR Bloggers Meetup at the elegant Modern Art Gallery by Stewart Stephenson. For those of you who don’t know John Chow, his website is one of the top income-generating websites in the world, consistently making six figures/month. In addition to John’s keynote … Read more