Introducing Gourmicious – A Unique Gourmet Dining Experience You like to explore the World of Cuisine You’re looking for a unique dining experience You’re a gourmet enthusiast You want to do more in-home entertaining. You need the services of a professional chef. You like to host your friends somewhere that isn’t your own home. … Read more
LEADING SOUTH AFRICAN WINE BRAND RETURNS TO W NETWORK FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS A BROADCAST SPONSOR Two Oceans Wines is once again gracing screens as a broadcast sponsor and bringing Canadians a refreshing combination by joining Chris Leroux as he searches for ‘the one’ in the latest installment of W Network’s The … Read more
I am not a fan of most sour beers, though many people, (especially women in my experience) are. As a wine judge, the hardest class of wine for me to wrap my head around for years was dry sherry. I remember clearly, the first time I sampled a fino sherry. Ugh! So oxidized. I … Read more
In September I was touring Kelowna and I was thrilled to be able to include a visit to the home of Doug and Dawn Reimer to taste their three Mirabel wines. The Reimer family is originally from Winnipeg and more recently from West Vancouver where they raised three sons. The South East Kelowna … Read more
Pot roast The lowliest cut of beef turned into the most succulent comfort food. I mean what says comfort more than pot-roast? Immediately thoughts turn to Sunday evening meals; family is near, there’s good conversation amidst the bickering (it is family after all) and always a decent bottle of wine or two … Read more
Explore the dark side of the ocean this Halloween at Vancouver Aquarium After Hours event on Tuesday, Oct. 24. When the lights go down, the intrigue goes up as guest witness the nocturnal habits of the 50,000+ aquatic creatures during this adults-only spooky soiree. Come eat, drink, and be scary, and grab … Read more
This is the second in the series of recipes from the spectacular – Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience event held August 25, 2017. This week we are excited to share the recipe for Heirloom Tomato Essence from Chef Trevor Bird of Fable Kitchen, the First Course at the Icons of Food & … Read more
When you’re balancing golf with life’s other activities and the hours needed for an 18-hole championship round aren’t available, it’s divine to do nine. Happily, in the South Okanagan, you’ll find several fun nine-hole options. While peak season is waning, there’s time to catch a few rounds now and plan your strategy for next … Read more
New Beer Hall Offers Extensive Craft Beer Selection, Ballpark-inspired Fare, Interactive Games Room and Big-League Sports Action Vancouver’s burgeoning Fraserhood/Cedar Cottage district welcomes a brand new beer hall and casual dining concept with the official launch of Bells and Whistles at 3296 Fraser Street. The latest high-profile project for Gooseneck Hospitality – the Vancouver-based team behind … Read more
Explore the Victoria you wouldn’t expect with salmon run hikes, wine tours and much more As the leaves change colour and the mornings grow cooler, autumn is the perfect time to explore. Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s new Curated Journeys help guests dive deeper into the scenic beauty of Vancouver Island via partnerships with … Read more