SAY CIAO TO HAPPY HOUR AT NICLI PIZZERIA A happy result of the recent modernizing of BC’s liquor laws has been the introduction of ‘Happy Hour’ throughout the province’s beverage and dining establishments. Bill McCaig, owner of Nicli Antica Pizzeria is very happy to announce that as of Monday, October 6, Nicli Pizzeria … Read more
Art, Culture, Food and Sustainability – Making Connections, Building Relationships From October 5 until October 19, 2014 Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival focuses on making connections in your communities through a series of events focused on food from foraging to preservation and everything in between. This city-wide festival includes everything from food inspired art exhibits to … Read more
Foodies, locavores, culinary enthusiasts, and those who just love good food and drink, are scooping up tickets to a growing series of Pacific Toast culinary and winter rejuvenation events being held the weekend of November 7-9 in the Comox Valley. Wineries, having wrapped up their harvest season, are presenting a unique series … Read more
Pacific Toast Expo developed to support increasing producers bottom line. The Comox Valley, Vancouver Island and the mainland coast boasts an ever growing number of award winning wineries, breweries, spirit and cider producers, and a new professional development and industry expansion event has been developed in the Comox Valley, to support further expansion of … Read more
October has arrived and it’s time to warm up with fresh features that will delight your inner foodie. Thankfully, Faubourg Paris is here to amp up your autumn with fall features that you’re guaranteed to love. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the chefs at Faubourg Paris whipped up an extra-special treat – Thanksgiving Cookies. Shaped as a maple leaf, … Read more
Organic and biodynamic fine food merchant Casa Gusta offers premium quality pasta, oil and balsamic vinegar to LaStella winery visitors. When two families met and shared their utmost respect for each other’s product, not only were friendships formed, but a business relationship too. LaStella has been working with Casa Gusta since 2010, providing … Read more
They say the early bird catches the worm – we’d rather a delicious three-course dinner at the The District Restaurant! Starting October 5th, The District will be launching its Sunday Suppers, offering three tasty courses for just $22 + tax before 6 PM. Chef Paul Mon-Kau has created a series of mouth-watering menus that … Read more
The Vancouver Foodster Barista Challenge was a great success featuring Baristas and their Beverage creations at cafes around Vancouver, Burnaby and Ladner. We have a 1st place tie with 2 winners beverages who couldn’t be more different than they are. Each Café featured their Beverage creation on their menu from September 8-30, 2014. and their customers voted … Read more
2010 Alibi (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon) Black Hills Oliver, BC $24.90 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 A blend of 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon, this wine is golden yellow in coloured with medium intensity. Citrus, apple and a slight nuttiness on the nose. The balance is crisp and refreshing. Clean and tangy on the palate … Read more