The Magnolia Hotel & Spa unveils a modern, classic dining room The Courtney Room, Victoria’s newest dining destination, opens this week in the lobby of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa following a four-month restaurant renovation. With Executive Chef Sam Harris at the helm, guiding a menu that honours the very best of land and … Read more
The Okanagan’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is celebrating its commitment to renewable energy by declaring Tuesday, May 15 2018 “Solar Day” at the winery. The winery will be hosting local media and guests, with a glass of Burrowing Owl’s first wine release of 2018, the 2017 Pinot Gris. Follow the story at #SolarDay. … Read more
Gastown bars and restaurants will compete to become the wing champions On Sunday, May 20th the Gastown Chicken Fight will return for its lucky 7th year of wing to wing combat at The Lamplighter Pub. Wing lovers are invited to make their way to Gastown to be help crown the wing masters from the … Read more
The MRG Group, one of Canada’s leading hospitality and entertainment companies has announced its acquisition of the majority of shares in international award-winning event producer, John Donnelly & Associates Event Marketing Inc. John Donnelly is an independent Canadian producer of large-scale entertainment properties including festivals, street parties and awards shows who has delivered hundreds of … Read more
The work “Traditional Legacy” has been reproduced on the label of a fine selection of Costasera 2000 The painting “Traditional Legacy” by Canadian artist Susan A. Point, and inspired by Masi’s iconic Costasera Amarone wine, was unveiled on 30 April in Vancouver, at the Wildebeest Restaurant. The initiative is part of the “Costasera Contemporary Art” project … Read more
Desert Park Exhibition Society is offering school children a free barn tour of joust horses May 18 at 10am at Desert Park Race Track as a prelude to the Annual Osoyoos Medieval Faire. This is a perfect way for the children and their parents to better understand the Jousting displays on the May long weekend. … Read more
B.C. charities invited to enter for a chance to win a $35,000 valued prize package Cathay Pacific marks 35 years of flying non-stop between Vancouver and Hong Kong. 35 years ago, with the launch of two non-stop flights weekly, Vancouver became the airline’s first destination in Canada, pioneering a new trend in commercial aviation … Read more
MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION! Show Mom you love her. On the heels of welcoming back Top Chef Canada’s head judge, Mark McEwan, the Wines of British Columbia is offering a limited-time Mother’s Day discount to Chef Meets BC Grape – Taste of the Okanagan – on June 23. The 15% discount applies to general and VIP … Read more
A collaboration to help the local community The concept of a Musical Feast is an elegant, enchanted evening. Chef Bill Jones of Deerholme Farm has teamed up with renowned New York City composer and pianist Misha Piatigorsky and Blue Grouse Estate Winery to present a magical triad on May 20. Guests are in for a wonderful evening of virtuoso music, … Read more
When Hy’s Steakhouse opened in Whistler in 1998, it was with the simple goal of being the best steakhouse on the mountain and, after 20 years of serving this very special community, Hy’s is proud to have been recognized as Whistler’s best, year after year. More than the awards, Hy’s is pleased to have been … Read more