Taste BC’s Liquid Gold in Ontario

  McWatters Collection announces that its gold medal-winning 2014 Chardonnay (488536 / $30.95), is available in limited quantities through the LCBO. Just 500 cases were made of the award-winning wine. It was honoured with a gold medal at the prestigious 24th annual Chardonnay du Monde wine competition, one of only three Canadian wines to win. The McWatters namesake wines are … Read more

Theatre Under the Stars presents Storytime with Mary Poppins

  Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents the utterly enchanting family event, Storytime with Mary Poppins, July 29, 2017, 11am – 12pm at Indigo Broadway & Granville. In celebration of the much-anticipated TUTS production of Mary Poppins, July 7 – August 18 at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, Ranae Miller –  in the role of Mary Poppins … Read more

Oh, Canada Celebrates the True North Strong – and Funny

  I’m a huge fan of improv, and the talented Vancouver TheatreSports League ensemble. So when I heard that the troupe was unveiling a new show in honour of Canada 150, I was excited. And what better day to take in Oh, Canada – The True North Strong and Funny than on Canada Day, eh? … Read more

Bard on the Beach – A Winter’s Tale review

  Shakespeare wrote tragedies and comedies and frequently added romantic relationships to both. In The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare writes a tragedy in which jealousy and love become the catalyst to the romantic plot. Today, in court, lawyers would plead temporary insanity or a moment of unexplainable jealousy. But this brief episode brought about such untold … Read more

SOMM LIKES IT HOT: CIBO TRATTORIA UNCORKS SERIES OF MONTHLY SUMMER WINE DINNERS

  Trio of Italian Dinners Pair Sparkling, Piemonte, Southern Italian Wines with Multi-Course Menus   As the warm weather arrives, so too does an ongoing series of monthly Summer Wine Dinners at Cibo Trattoria, where GM and Wine Director Mark Taylor will shine a spotlight on an array of notable wines on July 26, August 23 and … Read more

Drake White & The Big Fire will headline Truck Stop Concert Series #2 on July 15th

  Country and roots show will be a highlight of summer at Red Truck Beer   A cloudy day couldn’t dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm during June’s sold-out first show in the Red Truck Beer Truck Stop Concert Series. The long-awaited arrival of hot summer sunshine has been timed perfectly for the next show in the … Read more

Cook your catch with Wolf in the Fog and Tofino 1st Class Fishing 

Experience the ultimate fish and dine adventure   Experience a unique West Coast culinary adventure with Wolf in the Fog and Tofino 1st Class Fishing’s exciting new Fish & Dine package. “We’re so excited to be able to offer guests such an authentic West Coast experience”, says Jorge Bandarian, General Manager at Wolf in the … Read more

#TasteofThursday Summer Cocktail time “Berber Iced Tea”

  ‘Berber Iced Tea’ Cocktail     Wash down a plate of waffles with this easy-drinking libation inspired by the unique flavours of the Mediterranean. Featuring a trifecta of black, green and mint tea, this boozy take on a classic iced tea is a light and refreshing option for daytime drinkers. The toasted fennel seeds … Read more

Three Guilt-Free Dessert Spots in Vancouver

  Let’s face it, sugar is delicious. Cakes, ice cream, chocolate, and sprinkles – they’re all so sugary and sweet, but also fattening and counter-productive to a ketogenic diet. But what if I told you that you could have your cake and eat it too? The ketogenic diet involves reaching a state of ketosis. This … Read more