The entire team at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Okanagan Falls, BC is thrilled to accept this award at the 2017 All Canadian Wine Championships. “We are so excited to receive this recognition! Creating a beautiful, full-bodied Sparkling wine has been our plan from the first day we saw our property, Jan 1, 2001. … Read more
Music & Community Return to Alexandra Park Event: Summer Sounds Community Gathering Venue: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Avenue) Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 12 to 8 p.m. The Event: English Bay’s historic Haywood Bandstand will once again ring with music as the West End Arts Society (WE Arts) presents the second annual Summer Sounds Community … Read more
Haida-Tsimshian musical duo Sister Says have teamed up with the Bill Reid Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral to present, Giving Voice, a cross-cultural musical experience on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm. This all ages event showcases 13 Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers combining the sounds of soul, blues, and hip-hop. This musical celebration will … Read more
The Main Street Bike Expo readies for June 10 celebration at The Ellis Building Get tuned up for the inaugural Main Street Bike Expo taking place at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11am to 6pm. Celebrating creativity in the cycling world, this exhibition integrates cycling/lifestyle brands, community networks and … Read more
Even if dollars were the only determiner, Mealshare’s recent ‘Tonight For Tomorrow’ fundraiser would be declared a runaway success, but the full impact of the dining event held across Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa on May 10, 2017 that raised more than $63,000 for the local charity might not be so easily measured. Money raised during … Read more
While visiting the Okanagan we had a short list of restaurants we wanted to try. Some of the chefs are contributors to the website’s #TasteofThursday feature where we publish recipes of top chefs from Vancouver, Victoria and the Okanagan. It had been a number of years since we visited the Naramata and Oliver/Osoyoos area so … Read more
Truffled Ricotta & Hazelnut Toast *Makes two toasts TRUFFLED PU’ER TEA HONEY INGREDIENTS 1 cup Honey 1/2 oz Truffle paste or peelings 1/2 oz Dried tangerine/orange peel 2 tsp Roasted Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong tea leaves Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Add fine Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (substitute salt … Read more
Join us on Thursday, June 15 for a progressive dinner party like no other, benefiting KidSport Langley and KidSport Surrey-White Rock. Start your evening with four of the Lower Mainland’s hottest chefs plus world-class mixologists as you rotate between four luxury locations. You’ll savour a sumptuous course and a custom craft cocktail at each location to … Read more
And we are all excited at Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar. We have a brand new Happy Hour Menu available from 2-5 pm and New A-la-Carte Food Menu available until 12am. Join us daily for refreshing cocktails, a glass of wine and great bites! Grab a cozy window seat inside, or a bench on our street … Read more
JUICE SPIKED Pop-up cold-pressed cocktail bar Black Bamboo is now open The city’s newest pop-up experience, Black Bamboo, is ready to elevate the everyday cold-pressed juice with its cocktail bar at 1219 Granville Street (back alley entrance). Guests can expect to celebrate summer vibes in a tropical-inspired and intimate room, while enjoying music, live entertainment, … Read more