What better way to say good-bye to 2016 and welcome in 2017, that with a delicious glass of BC bubbly. We are so lucky to have so many top quality, locally made sparkling wines to choose from in our province. One of the very first was Stellar’s Jay, which captured a lot of attention … Read more
Vancouver Christmas Market is thrilled to announce they will be hosting a Dry New Year’s Family Celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 11am-9pm at Jack Poole Plaza. This family-focused, dry event will offer a host a children’s entertainment, live music, food and gift vendors so you can ring in the New Year as … Read more
PuSh Festival headliner will see acclaimed Aboriginal artists combine intoxicating music with stunning documentary film The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) and Coastal Jazz present the sweeping, visually-stunning multimedia experience, dirtsong, February 4, 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Australia’s Black Arm Band, an ensemble of acclaimed Indigenous artists, will perform intoxicating … Read more
The Five Thieves of Happiness is the latest book by well-known author and speaker John Izzo. Inspired by his long sabbatical which included walking the Camino Santiago in Spain , Izzo thought deeply about the happiness we all seek but seem unable to find in our modern world. According to Izzo, the good news … Read more
Ring in 2017 at The Cascade Room, December 31 In keeping with The Cascade Room’s UK pub vibes, the Main Street restaurant has planned a British-themed New Year’s celebration, kicking off at noon on Saturday, December 31. Come in and enjoy brunch (from 12 to 3 pm) and take in the World Junior Hockey … Read more
Newest Outpost for Railtown Cafe Offers Signature Handmade Sandwiches, Build-Your-Own Salad Bar, Pastries and Licensed Seating for 45 It’s full steam ahead for Railtown Cafe as the popular counter-service restaurant has officially opened the doors on the first of three new cafe locations at 968 Howe Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver. With the original … Read more
An unmatched gift for any foodie this holiday season The Chefs’ Table Society of BC‘s fourth annual Curry Cup returns to Heritage Hall (3102 Main St., Vancouver, BC) on March 6, 2017, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds will be gifted to Project Chef. Early bird tickets are available until January 16, … Read more
Lemon Cookies It’s Christmas and it is time to bake some delicious cookies, and I highly suggest you to try to make this delicious Lemon Cookies. I discovered this fantastic recipe last year in one of my favorite Italian Blog http://www.misya.info/. Her recipes are always the best. Ingredients: 120 grams sugar 100 … Read more
The holiday season comes with it’s own unwritten checklist. The last 2-3 months of the year are like a scavenger hunt of activities including: rewatching classic holiday movies, trimming the tree, inevitably breaking an ornament while trimming the tree, and Christmas cookie decorating. A new gem in Vancouver’s up-and-coming Strathcona neighbourhood, The Uncommon Cafe, … Read more
You know once the festivities are over… We are going to want some healthy food again! Yes, but not the boring kind, right? And we still want to learn something too, because it’s part of our new resolutions, to cook more at home, right? Tartine & Maple can help! Demo & Dinner: Cook the … Read more