Perched atop Burnaby Mountain is Horizon’s Restaurant surrounded by scenic gardens and stunning views of Vancouver, the inlet and the North Shore mountains. I was there recently to celebrate my son and daughter-in-law’s seventh wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful warm summer evening and as we arrived a half hour early, we spent some … Read more
Calling all veggie lovers! Veg Fest Vancouver will be taking place for its fourth consecutive year in downtown Vancouver on Granville Street on Saturday July 26th from 11-6pm. Come see the multitude of vendors, try the amazing vegetarian and vegan eats, and be educated on the topic of human health, environmental sustainability, … Read more
The Art Affair II Boasts Local Talent At The Vancouver Club On July 11,The Art Affair hosted an exceptional evening of fine art, cocktails and live music at The Vancouver Club’s Grand Ballroom. Art lovers and enthusiasts were invited to enjoy an evening at one of Vancouver’s most exquisite venues to connect with local … Read more
2012 Chardonnay Cedar Creek Kelowna, BC $17.95 Silver medal Tasted 2014 06 This Chardonnay has a small amount of Pinot Gris added to it. Lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and a hint of banana. Good structure. Eleven months of sur lees aging give it … Read more
THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENTS FOR PRIOR, DURING AND AFTER YOUR NEXT SEAFOOD MEAL 2013 Moscato D’Osoyoos $20.00 Inspired by the renowned Moscato d’Asti of the Piedmont region in Italy, the Moscato d’Osoyoos expresses an intense and complex array of aromatics displaying this grape’s true varietal expression. This light and merry sparkler bursts with aromatics of … Read more
Osoyoos’ LaStella Winery and 3 Phase Adventures partner for SUP & SIP adventure package Arrival by vehicle for a wine tasting is no longer the only option with the 2014 summer launch of LaStella winery and 3 Phase Adventures’ SUP & SIP package. Combining the hottest new water sport on Canada’s warmest lake, with … Read more
El Matador Spanish Tapas has just launched a tasty new promotion called “Botanas y Bebidas,” or “snacks and drinks.” Every week from Sunday to Thursday, guests will score $2 off all tapas and $1 off all drinks before 5PM and after 10PM. Why tapas? Conversation is king for owner Paul Mon-Kau, and social dining is central to all three of his restaurants: The … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more