Still time to enjoy the Holiday delights of Vancouver Tourism Vancouver’s list of Vancouver holiday and more experiences The Capilano Suspension Bridge is twinkling with thousands of lights. Skate on a frozen pond 3,700 feet above Vancouver. Grouse Mountain becomes Vancouver’s very own North Pole during the holidays with Christmas crafts and holiday movies in … Read more
In 1990, a small group of pioneering winemakers and grapegrowers came together to create the British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) and the BC Wine Institute (BCWI). “Twenty-five years ago, we needed to implement standards for the industry,” said founding member George Heiss, of Gray Monk Estate Winery. “Establishing BC VQA was the starting … Read more
Time to check out my cellar to see what bubbly I’ll open to ring in the New Year. I always try to keep a few on hand and at least some of them in my cellar’s mini fridge. I have a magnum of Sumac Ridge’s Stellar Jay Brut, always a favourite and two from … Read more
TACOFINO GASTOWN’S NEW GRAB-AND-GO “BURRITO BAR” NOW OPEN, ANNOUNCES ADJOINING “TACO BAR” OPENING JAN. 5 Precursor to Launch of New “Taco Bar” Restaurant Offers Tacofino’s Signature, Surf-inspired Cuisine at Take-Out Counter, with Added Lunch and Dinner Service Soon to Follow Tacofino rolls out its latest evolution in Mexican-inspired fare today when the celebrated West Coast staple officially … Read more
Still time to enjoy the Holiday delights of Vancouver including New Year’s Eve Tourism Vancouver’s list of Vancouver holiday experiences The Capilano Suspension Bridge is twinkling with thousands of lights. Crane your neck at the world’s tallest living Christmas tree. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s 152-foot, 250-year-old Douglas Fir Christmas tree is dressed in 10,000 … Read more
Holiday Brunches, New Year’s Resolutions and a new line of non-alcoholic Craft Sodas + Cocktails BRUNCH at Earls Kitchen + Bar for the holiday’s Earlier this year Earls Kitchen + Bar introduced a brunch menu and guests have been loving it! Offered Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, Earls will also be offering brunch on Boxing … Read more
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, you are having a party with family and friends, but what festive wine to buy? Champagne, Cremant, Prosecco, other? Fortunately there is a wide variety of sparkling wines from around the world that you can choose from. Below are a couple that won’t set you back too … Read more
Does your list include the most difficult to buy for during the holiday season? No worries we’ve got you covered, even if… “I’ll be happy with whatever I get” “I really don’t need anything” “Thanks, another tie” “These florescent socks sure stand out” “Well if I lose a few pounds it will fit perfectly” “That … Read more
Every turkey that’ll be carved and enjoyed on Christmas Day needs a good friend that goes with white or dark meat, dressing and cranberries. The Mt. Boucherie Family Reserve Gamay Noir is a perfect choice in my humble opinion. This gold medal winning red is a mouth watering, basketful of summer berries and currants. It’s … Read more
POP THE CORK FOR 2015 AT CIBO TRATTORIA AND UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR Gala Party With Live Band, Decadent Food Menus, Boutique Hotel Package Highlight New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Chic Vancouver Hotspot Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar are winding back the clock as the calendar flips to a new year this … Read more