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VanWineFest’s Highest Honour presented to Harry McWatters The Vancouver International Wine Festival’s coveted Spirited Industry Professional (SIP) Award has been presented to Harry McWatters, CEO and president of ENCORE Vineyards Ltd. Hailed as the Okanagan Valley’s great wine pioneer, McWatters, a 50-vintage veteran of the wine industry, has been credited with building BC’s wine industry … Read more
Quails’ Gate Winery’s Ultimate Winter Okanagan Package is the perfect antidote to the seasonal blahs: you’ll ski like an Olympian, drink like a connoisseur, feast like a king, and sleep like a log! The special offer includes access to local ski hills, a private wine tasting, dinners at one of the Okanagan’s best … Read more
With constant traffic reports informing us of car accidents as well as the varying levels of road rage that you experience on a day-to-day basis; we operate with the general understanding that getting into a car is one of the most harrowing things that you will do in a typical day. (Assuming, that is, … Read more
Popular Dinner Series Returns to Restaurant’s Elegant Dining Room this March, April Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will once again conjure up the rustic flavours of Spain’s national dish with the return of its popular Sunday Paella Series, set to take centre stage in the restaurant’s elegant dining room in the heart … Read more
Weekend-long celebration of food and film set to take place in the South Okanagan, May 5 – 7 The world’s largest culinary film festival, Devour!, returns to the South Okanagan for its second consecutive year, May 5 – 7. Taking over the region for three delectable days, Devour! Osoyoos features a diverse mix of culinary … Read more
On March 8, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course collaborative fundraising dinner at Quails’ Gate Winery in West Kelowna. All profits will be donated to The Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna and Slow Food Thompson Okanagan. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Aman Dosanj (The Paisley … Read more
Celebrate “All Things Piedmont” with a nine-course feast on February 19 Yaletown’s Italian-inspired culinary gem, La Pentola will be celebrating “All things Piedmont” at its next Family Supper Series on February 19. Chef Travis McCord has created a special nine-course menu ($65pp) in homage to the historic Italian region, which is known for its rich … Read more
Mark your calendar for the third annual Barn Burner BBQ (BBBBQ). Hosted by owner and BBQ champion Angie Quaale of Well Seasoned, this year’s BBBBQ is co-presented by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. Kick off the BBQ season with this free event on Sunday, April 9 (10am-4:30pm) at the Farm Store (4540 Simmons Road, Chilliwack, B.C.). This family-friendly … Read more
Canada’s largest artisan distillery event expands its April 8th festival with tastings and Distillers Dinner at Forage Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual BC Distilled Festival on April 8, but serious fans will want to sign up for the three-day tasting series at Legacy Liquor and the Distillers Dinner at Forage … Read more
Good people collaborate and bring great wines to the market HQ Wine + Spirits is the newest beverage alcohol sales agency in British Columbia. Owned by Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie, who also own Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, the new agency will sell the Haywire and Narrative labels, and debuts with wineries from … Read more