Dublin Calling opens Rooftop patio and bar on the Granville Strip The MRG Group is pleased to announce the launch of the Dublin Calling Rooftop . The rooftop patio and bar will be the only rooftop bar on the popular Granville strip offering guests an unparalleled outdoor experience. Guests can enjoy the sun while … Read more
Chef Hawksworth returns to The West Coast Fishing Club for a culinary adventure this summer Renowned Canadian Chef David Hawksworth shares his love of food and fishing at the 12th annual David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary Adventure on July 15-19, 2018. Join Chef Hawksworth and other top BC chefs at Canada’s leading luxury fishing lodge, … Read more
Barbecue season has arrived! The 2015 Boswell Syrah from Quails’ Gate makes the perfect accompaniment to your favourite BBQ fare. With only 600 cases produced, the Syrah is only available at the winery or online at QuailsGate.com You definitely want to get your hands and palate on this one. The Boswell Syrah is in limited … Read more
Our #FavouriteThings includes our recommendations for Spring sipping It’s patio season already and it’s time to grab a favourite #bcwine. So many to choose from so we are featuring our #FavouriteThings recommendations to enjoy on the patio, at the beach, by the lake and around the picnic table. These are BC wines we have tried … Read more
On Friday, April 13 the Naramata Bench Wineries Association member wineries were on hand for an afternoon media/trade tasting followed by Wines for Waves in the evening. All in all it was an incredible wine tasting experience. My day started with a blind tasting of four Naramata wines presented by Naramata Bench winemakers – Val Tait … Read more
Results are in for 2018 BC Best of Varietal Wine Awards ENCORE Vineyards is proud to share that Summerland’s Evolve Cellars’ Riesling 2016 ($19) has won BC Wine of the Year at this year’s British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Awards, presented by Okanagan Wine Festival. A classic Riesling that is well-balanced with stone fruit, … Read more
BC Wine Institute released its annual Vintage Report indicating slightly lower yields and phenomenal fruit quality delivered an excellent 2017 vintage. The professionals agree. Last week, invited media, sommeliers, wine buyers and educators gathered in Victoria and Vancouver on April 24 and 26, respectively, to taste the first BC wines of the 2017 vintage at … Read more
80 Cities Worldwide Host Annually the Legendary Pop-Up Culinary Event, Vancouver will celebrate its 7th Le Dîner en Blanc on August 23, 2018 2018 marks the 30thAnniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc in Paris and its 7th edition in Vancouver, BC. The pop-up, elegant and secret affair has quickly become known as THE August el fresco event of … Read more
CTYP’s Artistic Director Carole Higgins is thrilled to announce an exciting new 2018/2019 season of theatre for young people and families on Granville Island. This year’s theme is The Gift of Friendship – characters in each of the plays embark on adventures, big and small, and make important discoveries about themselves and the world … Read more
Renowned Canadian fiddler Daniel Lapp joins for powerful season closer Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir (Good Noise) explores the intersection of two historic genres in the final concert of their 2017–2018 season: Jazz Meets Gospel on June 2 at 3pm & 8pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Audiences will be brought to their feet, as the … Read more