On March 26, BC Distilled, Canada’s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, showcased 27 BC-based artisan distilleries to nearly 500 spirits connoisseurs who had the opportunity to sample locally-made gins, whiskies, liqueurs, vodkas and more. “The excitement around this year’s festival was really inspiring,” says event founder Alex Hamer. “We’re starting to see BC’s distilleries break … Read more
A pet friendly event for wine lovers in support of the BCSPCA On Saturday, April 30, Kelowna’s Lakeshore Wine Route (St. Hubertus, CedarCreek, Summerhill, Tantalus) and the BCSPCA present Unleashed! From 12:00pm – 4:00pm animal lovers are invited to bring their dogs along for treats and activities while the humans enjoy two complimentary … Read more
Food delivery service JUST EAT has released an online video that plays into the growing desire among millennials to stay in and features a number of local celebrities including musician Dan Mangan, YouTube star and prankster Ryan Cheng, aka Chengman, and Mary Zilba from the Real Housewives of Vancouver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wv41qZGnTY In the … Read more
THE HEART AND SOUL OF A GOOD JOE Sustainable Farming Practices and Social Responsibility Add to the Flavour of Mogiana Coffee Before you reach for that familiar brand of mass-produced coffee, you may want to consider the benefits of a single-origin, eco-friendly alternative. Award-winning Mogiana Coffee, hailing from a family-owned plantation in the lush Brazilian highlands, has struck a chord with … Read more
If you’ve never heard of Winspiration Day, you’re not alone. Until this year, this international event has been celebrated all over the world; but never in Vancouver. 2016 is different! On May 7th, Vancouverites can celebrate this day of love, acceptance, strength, and dream-building at the Orpheum Annex at 823 Seymour Street from 3-5pm. So what … Read more
Rusty’s BBQ takes home grand championship The News: [Chilliwack, BC] The second Annual Barn Burner BBQ Competition, presented in Chilliwack by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry was a huge success. Twenty-two teams competed for the grand championship which was captured by Port Moody BBQ veteran Rusty’s BBQ, who also received a perfect … Read more
The Vancouver Foodster Rice Bowl Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Richmond and Langley. The results were very close and we have a 3 way tie for 1st place in the media judges category. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from March 3-27, 2016. and their customers voted for … Read more
Vancouver’s Premier Rooftop Lounge to Debut Refreshed Design and Menus Inspired by the Pacific Northwest for 2016 Rosewood Hotel Georgia is delighted to announce the re-opening of Reflections, its elegant al fresco rooftop bar and lounge in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Set to reopen on April 7th, 2016, Reflections will debut a new dining … Read more
21st Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale – April 8th & 9th, 2016 Countdown to Craft in the Sudsy Okanagan – Event Updates Just one short week remains until the Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale opens its doors to craft brew enthusiast for the 21st time. Established in 1996, the Fest of Ale is not only one of … Read more
#MarketMonday vendor Warmerdam Specialty Daffodils Railtown Cafe Opens for Saturday Service April 2 Spring Foraging Tours with Chef Castro Boateng FINE FOOD and FISHY FRIVOLITY Fraser Valley Food + Gluten Free Living Show April 1-3 – GIVEAWAY SPECTACULAR 2016 SNOW SEASON CREATES RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR BIG WHITE SKI RESORT … Read more