D’oro Jam 32 Events and Delicious Giveaways in BC Liquor Stores this October Fall flavours abound in BC Liquor Stores throughout the month of October with an extensive tasting program – 32 FREE events, hosted by the BC Wine Institute and its myriad BC VQA member wineries as part of their BC VQA – Or You could call it BC … Read more
Jim Wyse, proprietor of the Okanagan’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Pacific 2015 in the Hospitality and Tourism Category. On September 24th he accepted the award at a regional award banquet held at Vancouver’s Trade and Convention Centre and emceed by Chris Gailus. The EY Entrepreneur Of The … Read more
We are pleased to add Chef Ryan Stone to the list of great local chefs who are contributing recipes for our #TasteofThursday feature. Look for Chef Ryan’s Warm Kale Salad recipe on MyVanCity.ca tomorrow. RYAN STONE EARLS KITCHEN + BAR Chef Ryan Stone has had an esteemed and illustrious career to date bringing with him … Read more
Susie Wall’s views on what’s trending in the worlds of fashion, beauty and design have earned her a spot on HELLO! Magazine’s Canada’s 50 Best Dressed List, international red carpet moments with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and regular guest expert segments on Citytv’s Breakfast Television Vancouver and Toronto, plus Canada’s #1 daytime talk show, Cityline. … Read more
2013 Syrah (Marcus Ansems) Daydreamer Penticton, BC $34.90 Gold Medal Marcus Ansem is Daydreamer’s high-end label. Marcus Ansem, the winemaker, has taken a leap of faith to put his own name on these wines, but to date it has been a prudent move. These are impressive wines. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The … Read more
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, in collaboration with wine professional Tyler Dawson and in partnership with Sciué Italian Bakery Café, is proud to launch the first wine school in Vancouver, exclusively focused on Italian wine Italian wine has never been more relevant. Italy boasts a glorious past, and stands out as a … Read more
Vancouver has a HUGE yoga collective, and the practice is only gaining more and more traction with those inspired to live a healthy lifestyle. Touted as a great way to connect with the mind, body, and soul, yoga seems to be everywhere. Which is why we think it’s a shame that Yoga Teacher Training is … Read more
Fall has arrived. With the arrival of the new season, and the leaves turning colour, it’s time for bringing out the sweaters and a time for new dishes in the kitchen. Chef Castro Boateng has presented a mouth-watering recipe for Braised Short Ribs Confit with garlic pommes puree and wild mushroom jus. We tend to … Read more
As a colour and design aficionado, lifestyle expert, and DIY doyenne, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault has spent years crafting a unique philosophy for design that fuses ingenuity, whimsy, and quality workmanship – all on a “frugalista” budget. She believes that we shouldn’t take our spaces too seriously, and that great design is not about how much money … Read more
Celebrate the Harvest with Vancouver Farmers Markets at RIPE 2015! When: Sunday, October 18 – 4:00-8:00 PM Where: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Centre Our annual RIPE Dinner is a true celebration of the harvest – a showcase of local ingredients from our farms and producers paired with some of Vancouver’s top chefs and … Read more