Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … Read more
Savour the Wild Dining Experiences in the Heart of Nature In conversation with Chef / Founder Colton Armstrong-Ashley and Creative Director / Founder Saman Rezapour of Savour the Wild prior to their appearance at Culinaire in Victoria. The BC duo redefining live-fire dining. When did you first develop an interest in cooking? As soon as … Read more
THE STARS ALIGN: FIVE SAILS AND MICHELIN-STARRED TANIÈRE3 CHEFS JOIN FORCES FOR ‘FOUR HANDS’ COLLABORATIVE DINNERS FEB. 26th & 27th Five Sails Culinary Director, 2025 Canadian Culinary Champ Alex Kim Welcomes Tanière3’s François-Emmanuel Nicol for Visa Infinite Dining Series Experiences Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim will welcome François-Emmanuel Nicol, Chef/Owner of Quebec City’s two MICHELIN-Starred Tanière3 for two exclusive Visa Infinite Dining Series Experiences at … Read more
Valentine’s Day Sipping Reimagined: Celebrating with the world’s finest sparkling tea With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and more Canadian consumers looking for elevated non-alcoholic alternatives, celebrations today are being redefined by a desire for quality and intentionality. For those seeking thoughtful alternatives to alcohol to reach for at every occasion, enter the world’s … Read more
You may have seen the viral buzz south of the border about DQ’s Valentine’s Cupcakes, with fans racing to their local stores to try the mini version of the iconic DQ cake. This had Canadians feeling a little left out. Well, now until March 29th, Canadians can get in on the action! Thanks to overwhelming … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
GASTOWN CLASSICS Our second annual Gastown Classics takes over L’Abattoir during Vancouver Cocktail Week on Monday, March 2nd from 7pm. For one highly-anticipated evening, the entire restaurant is dedicated to cocktails, featuring activations throughout the space in partnership with Fords Gin and Maison Perrier. The dining room and bar come alive as the setting for … Read more
Fairmont Pacific Rim and Fairmont Spa Earn Coveted Five-Star Recognition in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards Double Five-Star honor award for the fourth consecutive year Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2025 Star Awards. Fairmont Pacific Rim earned its eighth consecutive … Read more
What can you say about love that hasn’t already been said many times over? Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine. This Valentines share a glass of wine with someone you love. Love, an intense feeling of deep affection. Hester Creek 2021 OLD VINE BRUT WINE PROFILE Tasting Notes Defined and delicate … Read more
HENNESSY USHERS IN THE YEAR OF THE HORSE WITH A NEW LIMITED-EDITIONS COLLECTION Limited-editions of Hennessy V.S.O.P and Hennessy X.O, feature bold designs that celebrate the spirit of the horse. In celebration of Lunar New Year 2026 and the arrival of the Year of the Horse, Hennessy unveils a new collection of limited editions. Featuring Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O, available in … Read more