Offering a sneak peak of what is designed to be Vancouver’s biggest and best cocktail event, the Punch Brunch is a luxe and lively midday event at the award-winning Botanist in the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
The culinary team at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver is taking over your kitchen this year by offering their Festive Turkey Feast — a great way to ease the stress of holiday cooking.
Some of California’s best wine and food events happen in the winter months. During California Restaurant Month in January, eateries across the state offer special rates on prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. Restaurant Week promotions run in various cities throughout the month. This year, Sonoma County extends its Restaurant Week celebration from Feb. 21-March 1.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, the entertaining part of the season is here: visiting people’s homes, and having guests into ours. Being time-pressed, you don’t want to show up empty handed, and you definitely want to be the hostess with the most-ess.
Rocky Mountain Flatbread has the perfect New Year’s Eve party planned for Vancouver families – and the best part is that no babysitter is needed! The family friendly festivities include dinner, balloon twisting, face painting, pizza making and an early New Year’s Eve count down.
One of our favourite wineries to visit Poplar Grove sits high above the lake with cascading vistas that can be enjoyed from their restaurant and patio. It is a lovely place to visit.
Well known for their fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noirs we suggest you try Tantalus Chardonnays. We love them and that’s why they are included in our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions.
On Tuesday, December 31, Tableau Bar Bistro will offer a special three-course dinner menu with suggested wine pairings for each dish. Created by Chefs de Cuisine Thomas Shorthouse and Levi Johnston, the first course, plats principaux and dessert features will showcase fresh West Coast ingredients in traditional French favourites.
Craft cocktails are a huge trend for holiday gatherings and beyond, and both still and sparkling wines can be a part of that experience. Not only does wine provide a lighter alternative to spirits, it pairs exceptionally well with a variety of cocktail components. California wines make a particularly fitting match for the state’s bounty of local, sustainably grown produce and fresh herbs.
Looking for a fabulous holiday gift for your foodie friends? Why not get them the ultimate wine country cookbook from America’s leading wine region—California? More than just a cookbook, it takes readers on a wine country road trip of California, the leading wine and food destination in the U.S.