Cherry Blossom season at Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar

CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM The city is being blanketed in a variety of pink hues with the arrival of cherry blossom season. To celebrate, Aburi Restaurants is kicking off spring with several new sakura-themed dishes, desserts, and beverages at Miku (70-200 Granville Street), Minami (1118 Mainland Street), and Gyoza Bar (622 West Pender) starting on … Read more

Save-the-Date – The Deighton Cup Ten Year Anniversary

THE DEIGHTON CUP RETURNS Dust off your derby hats, Vancouver! We’re back this summer July 21st at Hastings Racecourse for a big anniversary! Deighton Cup turns 10. Grab your bow ties and get ready to celebrate the decade-anniversary of the biggest horse racing event in Western Canada. As a subscriber of our newsletters, we’re excited … Read more

Celebrate Malbec World Day with Free Wine Tastings

This year’s Malbec Word Day falls on Tuesday, April 17th, and British Columbia will get a jump on the celebrations with free Argentinean wine tastings at 7 private retailers. In addition, select BCLDB stores throughout the province will offer free tastings of Argentinean wines in April.   In BC, the following private stores will host … Read more

TRUE OR FISH? TEST YOUR AQUATIC KNOWLEDGE AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM’S TRIVIA NIGHT

Dive deep into the caverns of your mind for trivia night at After Hours on Friday, Apr 20 at Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. This adults-only event is the perfect night out for trivia buffs, ocean lovers, and the big kids at heart. With a drink in hand, refresh your marine memory as you … Read more

11th Annual Nifty for Fifty Indie Designer Sale on Sunday, April 15th

Deeply Discounted Local Designs – All Items Priced $50 or Less   Over 30 local designers are offering deep discounts at the 11th annual one-day Nifty for Fifty sale — www.niftyforfiftysale.com — on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 11am-7pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver where all items are priced at $50 or less. … Read more

Tasting Plates Coquitlam

Have you ever suddenly noticed a local eatery that you have driven by hundreds of times without ever noticing? We all get stuck in our ruts, whether it is in our commuting patterns, or shopping habits and it is fair to say we often miss places we only discover when walking down the street. That … Read more

ITALIAN MASTERCLASS SERIES SPRING EDITION

Do you want to surprise your friends cooking something special or make a great and unique gift? This is the opportunity you are looking for, don’t miss it!   Organized in collaboration with the VCC (Vancouver Community College), the General Consulate of Italy in Vancouver and the APCI (Professional Association of Italian Chefs in Canada), … Read more

You Can Fly All Around The World For Only $1,494 This Summer From Vancouver

Want to experience the trip of a lifetime this summer? Why don’t you go all around the world for only $1,494? Yes, if you travel light, you can go all around the globe this summer… at a very low price.   At Flytrippers, every day we curate great flight deals… and give you great tips … Read more

Join Dana Reinhardt in Lazio, Italy for an incredible culinary experience

Join Chef Dana Reinhardt in exploring the incredible bounty of Lazio, Italy. The farm is covered with olive trees and vineyards and boasts a beautiful pool and vistas. This beautiful area is also home to many ancient Etruscan necropolis and ruins. We will harvest seasonal produce and use meat from the heritage breed cattle, pigs and chickens located … Read more

OKANAGAN CHEF TAKES LOCALS ON A GUIDED CULINARY TOUR OF INDIA

This November, Chef Jas Dosanj from Poppadoms, is encouraging Okanagan residents to ‘Taste India’ with her. The India-born Chef has created a personalized culinary tour package for approximately 15 days of travel. The tour consists of visiting spice and tea plantations, exploring the smells and tastes of local markets, relaxing on a beach in Goa, … Read more