This past week the team from World Wine Synergy arrived in Victoria with some exceptional wines; winery ambassadors Bernard Duseigneur, Domaine Duseigneur; Camille Giai, Château Roquefort and a professor, Dr John Volpe. Thursday was a walk around tasting of the wines later tasted on Friday at a sit-down seminar event. Both features the same wines … Read more
Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event This season, we are introducing the Visa Infinite Dining Series—Special Events—offering some of Canada’s rarest, most exclusive dining experiences, only for Visa Infinite®, Visa Infinite + ®, and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders. Music and magic at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Perched high above the Okanagan Valley, where a … Read more
In Conversation With Andrew Windsor Andrew’s path to wine started with an Environmental Science degree at the University of Guelph and a university wine course that quietly changed everything. He spent three years making VQA wines in Niagara, then followed his curiosity to Adelaide for a Master’s in Oenology — where he met a fellow … Read more
\ Takja BBQ x Pearl Morissette: A One-Night Korean BBQ + Wine Collaboration Takja BBQ House is partnering with Pearl Morissette Winery for a special one-night takeover on June 3, pairing Takja’s modern Korean BBQ with a curated lineup of Pearl Morissette wines available by the glass, bottle, and flight. The collaboration brings together two … Read more
Visa Infinite Dining Series experiences Explore a world of fine flavours and special dining experiences for Visa Infinite® and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders WELCOME TO THE VISA INFINITE DINING SERIES, SPRING Spring is the season for new growth, bright flavours, and savouring all that some of the country’s best restaurants are serving in this irresistible collection … Read more
Winemaker’s Cut is the featured winery on Wine Club Canada this month. Here is a link to Wine Club Canada if you want to check them out. I think you will love the wines from Winemaker’s Cut as much as I do. Here are the wines I received for review. Winemaker’s Cut Sparkling 2024 CRAFTED … Read more
IGNITE! 2026 is almost here! IGNITE! returns to The Cultch from May 13–17, 2026 For five nights, IGNITE! Youth-Driven Arts Festival transforms The Cultch into a space for bold performance, emerging voices, experimentation, and celebration. Curated entirely by The Cultch’s Youth Panel, this year’s festival traces cycles of creative growth through theatre, film, music, stand … Read more
SEASONAL FLAIR, LOCAL FOCUS: DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER’S DESI INDIAN LOUNGE DEBUTS NEW FIVE-COURSE CHEF’S TASTING MENU FOR SPRING Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar Spotlights Best of BC’s Farms, Fields and Fisheries Via Exclusive Prix-Fixe Menu Available Thursdays Through Saturdays Desi Indian Lounge Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar is shining a light on fresh, local and seasonally informed ingredients as … Read more
Oakridge Park to Open on Thursday, May 28, Redefining Retail in Vancouver Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is officially opening on Thursday, May 28th at 11am. Upon opening, the development will redefine retail and dining in Vancouver. Spanning 650,000 square feet and featuring more than 100 premier brands, the … Read more
the Bone & Biscuit Co. Launches “Paws for a Cause” During Mental Health Month to Support CMHA Initiatives National campaign highlights the connection between pets and mental well-being while raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association the Bone & Biscuit Co. today launches Paws for a Cause, a national campaign in support of Mental … Read more