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Come nose to snout with Steller sea lions at Steller’s Bay, a new exhibit that spotlights these majestic and mysterious creatures, starting July 1 only at Vancouver Aquarium. Transported to a fishing village on Canada’s west coast, visitors will delight as they experience sea lions basking brilliantly in the sun and hear them roaring … Read more
Expertly led fluid yoga classes and luxurious H2Oasis Summer Pool Experiences now available for Vancouverites Vancouver’s iconic Westin Bayshore, which overlooks Coal Harbour, invites locals to take advantage of its new H2Oasis Summer Pool Experience. Vancouverites are also welcome to attend the hotel’s peaceful Liquid Yoga classes, practiced in the pool, suitable for all … Read more
On Thursday, July 6, The Cascade Room is hosting a special fundraiser for Aprons For Gloves (a local non-profit organization focused on providing community outreach through the sport of boxing). The Cascade Room’s very own boxer, Miles “The Cascade Kid” Thompson will be competing on behalf of the Cascade Room at the Restaurant Rumble (Aprons … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad winemaker helping to reshape the way Western Canadians eat and drink. Matt Dumayne has been named one of Western Living’s 2017 Top 10 Foodies of the year. The shortlist shines a spotlight on the up-and-coming Western-Canada-based food and drink enthusiasts who are leading the way in our culinary landscape. Okanagan Crush Pad chief … Read more
RELÆ TEAM: DAVID GUNAWAN WELCOMES JONATHAN TAM OF COPENHAGEN’S RELÆ FOR GUEST CHEF DINNER AT FARMER’S APPRENTICE, JULY 19 Renowned locavore chef, David Gunawan, will write the latest chapter in his ongoing series of collaborative guest chef dinners at South Granville’s Farmer’s Apprentice when he shares the stage with Jonathan Tam of Michelin-starred Copenhagen … Read more
Beer Braised Pork Belly (serves 4-6) Pork Belly is one of my favourite things to eat any time of year. Braising it with beer is great because you can play around with different styles and use a variety of spices and juices to compliment each one! In the winter use a stout or porter … Read more
Bringing an authentic taste of Prague to Vancouver, The Praguery features fresh-baked, sweet and savoury Chimney Cakes inspired by the popular Czech dessert trdelnik, and Prague’s Cones filled with soft-serve ice cream and coated with premium toppings. Made daily with fresh, local ingredients, our menu items are sure to satisfy taste buds of all … Read more
HAPPY 150th CANADA! We’re celebrating Canada Day from Friday, June 30 to Monday, July 3. For four full days we’re going to be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday and the first long weekend of the summer with $1.50 jars of Canadian Maple Bacon, as well, Caesars & select pints of beer will be on special! Contact your local Earls … Read more
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy, hosted a unique event on June 22nd, The Italian Top Chef Challenge. Top Vancouver chefs Pino Posteraro and Angus An, hosted by resident chef Nathan Brown prepared dishes that the guests would later enjoy, using a set of selected authentic Italian products especially flown … Read more
Back To Our Roots Celebration for Canada’s 150th Twenty – eight member wineries of the Naramata Bench Wineries Association are prepping for their annual “let our hair down, pop some corks and celebrate harvest event” on September 9. This is a wine and food event for wine enthusiasts to plan an Okanagan Fall … Read more