Ready for takeoff: lunch and tea service at The Westin Bayshore’s H Tasting Lounge

Refined afternoon dining now being served in picturesque Coal Harbour  Intimate and luxurious, The Westin Bayshore’s H Tasting Lounge is Vancouver’s new destination for an elegant tête-à-tête over weekday lunch. For the loose leaf connoisseur, Eastern or Western high tea service is offered from 11:30 am to 5 pm daily for $48 per person. Settle … Read more

BC Distilled’s fifth annual festival set to take place April 14

Early bird tickets now available for Canada’s premier artisanal distillery event With 40 distilleries from across British Columbia showcasing their best products, BC Distilled invites aficionados and newbies alike to explore the country’s biggest artisan and micro-distillery event on April 14. This year the festival features 12 new distilleries which have opened since last year’s … Read more

Pacific Theatre presents: “An Almost Holy Picture”

In this quiet, thought provoking performance, solo performer David Snider plays Samuel Gentle, a gardener, a former minister in his middle years, who is reflecting on God, his faith, other belief systems and the way his life has unfolded. “An Almost Holy Picture” develops as a nonlinear narrative as Gentle recounts the experiences which have … Read more

St. Regis Hotel Named “2018 Recommended Hotel” by Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Vancouver’s St. Regis Hotel as a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Hotel. The St. Regis Hotel will be being showcased throughout the year alongside all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com.   Opened in 1913, the St. Regis Hotel has welcomed visitors to Vancouver … Read more

It may not be summer yet but we can still enjoy BBQ eats

Best BBQ Eateries in Vancouver Food trends are becoming harder to predict as Vancouver’s tastes become increasingly segmented. Despite that, there are still trends that can be expected to dominate the Canadian food market for the remainder of 2018. Veganism continues to become more popular but the same can be said for something on the complete opposite … Read more

Inspired by Adventure: Introducing Tofino Resort + Marina

Tofino’s newest resort opens in the heart of the community Appealing to adventure seekers, surfers and culinary explorers alike, Tofino Resort + Marina unveils 62 guest rooms, two waterfront dining venues, a marina and adventure centre, positioned right at the heart of Tofino’s incredible culinary and cultural community.   Signature waterfront restaurant, 1909Kitchen, offers a … Read more

IAN WHARTON NAMED ASPIRING SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR

  – CAPS BC’s Inaugural Title Is A First For Canada –   The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers named Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar’s Ian Wharton the 2018 Aspiring Sommelier at the organization’s annual competition. As the first recipient of this newly minted award, Ian’s superlative wine knowledge and service acumen earned him his … Read more

Third Annual Science of Cocktails Raises $276,695 Towards Science World Field Trip Bursary Fund

In just three years, Science of Cocktails has become a go-to event for Vancouverites who are intrigued by the chemistry, biology and physics behind modern cocktails and the food pairings that complement them. And this year, some 1500 ticket holders packed Science World to sample creations from more than 25 bar stations curated by award-winning bartenders along … Read more

BELLS AND WHISTLES DRAFTS LINEUP OF LOCAL AND MONTREAL-BASED BREWERIES FOR SERIES OF ‘TAP TAKEOVER’ EVENTS

  Bells and Whistles — the exciting new casual dining and beer hall concept from the Gooseneck Hospitality team behind Wildebeest, Bufala and Lucky Taco — is joining forces with an award-winning array of local and far-flung Canadian breweries for an exclusive series of events and tap takeovers taking place throughout February and March. Bells … Read more