Month: March 2017

VO PRESENTS THREE NEW OPERA PRODUCTIONS AND BOLD PROGRAMMING AT THE INAUGURAL VANCOUVER OPERA FESTIVAL April 28 to May 13, 2017

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    Otello, Dead Man Walking and The Marriage of Figaro Vancouver Opera feature superb singers, stunning designs. Vancouver Opera Festival will be a wide ranging celebration of the vocal arts, designed to appeal to diverse audiences, all set conveniently in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Programming also includes a new commissioned video art installation by award-winning … Read more

Bistro Pastis Chef Mike Mikoda Embraces Classical French Cuisine for #GoodFrance March 21

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Chef Mike Mikoda is still relatively new at the helm over at Bistro Pastis, but his love of classical French cuisine has inspired him throughout his 15 year career. And he’s excited to have the opportunity to showcase his interpretation of time-honoured dishes at the third Annual #GoodFrance event on March 21. “I appreciate the ingredients, … Read more

Limitless Laughs Abound in Western World

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  Vancouver TheatreSports™ League’s (VTSL) improvisers will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their lightning fast wit as they play the ‘Hosts’ to audience ‘Guests’ in Western World opening April 6 at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Inspired by the popular HBO series Westworld, this improvised parody relies on audience suggestions to set the … Read more

#NoFilter – a review of Vancouver TheatreSports latest improv by George Froehlich

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  In comedy, improv is the art of responding instantly in a live theatre format. And the response can be dialogue, a story or just a statement that a comedian has to respond to. And while it can be hilariously funny it is also one of the hardest things in comedy to do right and get … Read more

#TasteofThursday Yarrow Meadows Duck Curry with Potato Rösti By Felix Zhou, Chef, Heritage Asian Eatery

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  This week’s #TasteofThursday recipe is a prize winner! Courtesy of Chef Felix Zhou of Heritage Asian Eatery straight from his exciting win at the 4th Annual Curry Cup.   Yarrow Meadows Duck Curry  Ingredients 750g Yarrow Meadows Duck Legs  12 cloves Garlic 6 Shallots 1 medium piece Ginger 4 Lemongrass Stalks 12 Kaffir Lime … Read more

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler 

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  Canada-themed menus and spa treatments celebrate all things Canadian Oh Canada! Nita Lake Lodge celebrates the nation’s 150th birthday this summer with special Canadian winemaker dinners, themed menus and spa treatments. Situated on Nita Lake, amongst some of BC’s most beautiful scenery, the Lodge offers the perfect surrounding to wish Canada a happy birthday … Read more

Celebrate Spring at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival, April 19-23

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  Sixth annual festival dishes up delectable oysters, remarkable craft beers, memorable wines, and the joy of winter’s end The sixth annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival returns to the South Okanagan, April 19-23. The festival offers the perfect opportunity to dive into spring with outstanding dining experiences, tastings of oysters from around the world, and glasses … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews

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2015 Cliffhanger Red Moraine Penticton, BC $17.50 This is a blend of Merlot and Malbec. Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Bright red berries, red currants, strawberry jam, brambles along with hints of earth and spice. Good balance. The bright fruit carries through onto the palate followed by a medium finish. Serve with a T-bone steak, … Read more

Celebrate Craft Beer & Cider in Penticton at Okanagan Beer Week™ April 3 – 9, 2017

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  Join 5000+ craft enthusiasts and 65 craft beer & cideries at the 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale™, April 7 & 8, 2017 and taste your way through town at one, or more, of the craft themed events taking place during Okanagan Beer Week™ April 3rd – 9th, 2017 in Penticton. In addition to … Read more

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