Every day is a good day for vino. But the turn of the year sure gets wine and food festivals going. From Dine Out Vancouver and the California Wine Fair, and EAT!, another major event held in Vancouver, wine tasting enthusiasts everywhere are in for a treat this spring. But extravaganzas of magnitude can be overwhelming with hundreds or even … Read more
With a shared affinity for stimulating the senses, Faubourg Paris and the Vancouver Art Gallery have partnered for the Cézanne and the Modern exhibit, open now until May 18, 2015. After enjoying a selection of authentic French delicacies at Faubourg Paris (769 Hornby Street), customers can enjoy $3 off Vancouver Art Gallery admission by using code “Faubourg 2015” at the ticket desk. … Read more
In just a few short weeks, beer lovers will assemble at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre to raise a glass or two to celebrate the 20th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. This well-loved Penticton beer festival will take place on Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11thand will feature over 40 breweries and cideries from across the province … Read more
Have you ever been to one of those conferences where you feel like you’re being lectured and just talked to? Maybe you feverishly wrote down some notes as the speakers rambled through their materials and then tried to pitch you on something for sale? Be honest. You attend a conference to get something out of … Read more
Southern and Soul Food favourites to be served in new location in East Van During it’s first go-around the Chicken Shack pop-up fried chicken joint satisfied many Southern and Soul food cravings and, after two long years of waiting, it’s coming back on for four more days of great eats. The next version of Chicken Shack will … Read more
The majestic Great Hall at the Museum of Anthropology serves as the spectacular backdrop for performances from local and visiting aboriginal artists Dancers of Damelahamid, in partnership with the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC, present the annual Coastal First Nations Dance Festival (CFNDF) – an enriching six-day event celebrating the culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples from … Read more
The last melodic notes from the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships’ gala in Kelowna muted weeks ago and the participating chefs continue to celebrate the occasion. For some time to come, everyone who attended will be humming the tunes by entertainers Barney Bentall, Spirit of the West front men Geoffrey Kelly and John Mann … Read more
The boutique ultra-premium Similkameen Valley based Clos du Soleil Winery was thrilled to be selected as the sole BC wine sponsor for events surrounding the official reopening of Canada House today by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. “An absolute honour”, said winery Founder Spencer Massie from London, “my fellow Director’s Winemaker Mike Clark, Les LeQuelenec, Peter … Read more
Local foodies and tourists alike are invited to tantalize their taste buds at our next Tasting Plates event. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types … Read more
We are offering two pairs of tickets for each performance. Here are the details of how to enter: Leave a comment on our Facebook page telling us why you would like to win and using the has tag #MinoruChapelOpera Follow us on Facebook. For a bonus entry follow @myvancity and @Richmond_BC and RT using #MinoruChapelOpera The City of … Read more