WE’RE HOLDING A “SING FOR A CAUSE” EVENT TO BENEFIT MUSIC HEALS, ON WEDNESDAY MAY 24 2017 AT ST JAMES HALL, KITSILANO: • On Wednesday May 24, 7.30 to 10pm, at St James Hall in Kitsilano everyone that attends (Yes! Everyone!) will be given lyric sheets and the whole venue will be taught to sing … Read more
Chefs, wineries and film-makers brought their best game to South Okanagan’s Watermark Beach Resort last weekend The second annual Devour! Osoyoos Food Film Fest had chefs and filmmakers vying for honours May 5 – 7 at the Watermark Beach Resort. The event is modelled on the seven-year-old Devour! The Food Film Fest, founded … Read more
Top chefs unite across Canada to inspire the next generation of culinary stars Competition is heating up in the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship’s 2017 search to find Canada’s top chef under 28. Hundreds of applicants from around the country have been whittled down to 10 in each regional final. The top two from each … Read more
The Lamplighter hosts Gastown bars and restaurants to find the king of wings On Sunday, May 21st, The Lamplighter Pub is inviting wing lovers to be part of the sixth annual Gastown Chicken Fight, which brings the restaurants and bars of the neighbourhood together in competition to see who can make the best … Read more
Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s 2017 Collaboration Beer: Hazy Pale Infused with Guava and Passionfruit to be Released May 18, 2017 Vancouver Craft Beer Week kicks off on May 26, 2017 but brewers from around the province have already gathered in the spirit of community to brew the festival’s annual Collaboration Beer: Hazy Pale Infused with … Read more
Now in its third year, Art! Vancouver continues to take advantage of an urban stage primed for an international art fair. The city’s natural beauty, ease of living, cultural diversity and amenities make it ripe for an international art fair, says Lisa Wolfin, director of Art! Vancouver. “After seeing what other cities have done … Read more
The Highly Anticipated Single Varietal Releases for Mother’s Day What : Singletree Release of Grüner Veltliner When: Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14 (12-5:30pm) Where: Singletree Winery (5782 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford) Just in time for Mother’s Day is the first chance to sample and purchase the Singletree 2016 Grüner Veltliner. (Retail price is $17.30 per tax) … Read more
Greeted with champagne, eclairs, a photobooth and energetic staff, the first Canadian L’Éclair de Génie opened their doors April 30th. First of it’s kind, French pastry chef Christophe Adam has creations that are bold but subtle and not overly sweet. The eclairs are all visually stunning to the point where you almost don’t want to eat … Read more
With the sun ablazing, TWG Tea is launching the world’s most luxurious collection of teabags especially crafted for the preparation of iced teas. As a trendsetting purveyor of exquisite teas, TWG Tea continuously shapes the fashion of tea appreciation by taking the global tea industry by storm with this extraordinary collection. The iced … Read more
Raise a pewter goblet to a truly meaty feast! Dictionaries define barbarians as uncivilized, primitive and wild. But to the less rigid, more convivial folks at The Cascade Room, hosting the inaugural Barbarian’s Feast on May 29th means they want to unleash your primal appetites and re-whet your giant appetite for life. The evening will … Read more