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GIVING VOICE – 13 Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Celebrating Musical Diversity and Creating A Cross-Cultural Musical Experience

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Haida-Tsimshian musical duo Sister Says have teamed up with the Bill Reid Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral to present, Giving Voice, a cross-cultural musical experience on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm. This all ages event showcases 13 Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers combining the sounds of soul, blues, and hip-hop.   This musical celebration will … Read more

Main Street Bike Expo: Celebrating Creativity in Cycling 

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The Main Street Bike Expo readies for June 10 celebration at The Ellis Building    Get tuned up for the inaugural Main Street Bike Expo taking place at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11am to 6pm. Celebrating creativity in the cycling world, this exhibition integrates cycling/lifestyle brands, community networks and … Read more

THE MEAL DEAL: NON-PROFIT CHARITY CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF TONIGHT FOR TOMORROW™ FUNDRAISER ADDS 20 NEW EATERIES TO ITS ROSTER OF VANCOUVER RESTAURANT PARTNERS

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  Even if dollars were the only determiner, Mealshare’s recent ‘Tonight For Tomorrow’ fundraiser would be declared a runaway success, but the full impact of the dining event held across Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa on May 10, 2017 that raised more than $63,000 for the local charity might not be so easily measured. Money raised during … Read more

#TasteofThursday Truffled Ricotta & Hazelnut Toast

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Truffled Ricotta & Hazelnut Toast   *Makes two toasts   TRUFFLED PU’ER TEA HONEY INGREDIENTS 1 cup Honey 1/2 oz Truffle paste or peelings 1/2 oz Dried tangerine/orange peel 2 tsp Roasted Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong tea leaves Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Add fine Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (substitute salt … Read more

REV YOUR PALATE June 15, 2017 at the Langley Auto Collection

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  Join us on Thursday, June 15 for a progressive dinner party like no other, benefiting KidSport Langley and KidSport Surrey-White Rock. Start your evening with four of the Lower Mainland’s hottest chefs plus world-class mixologists as you rotate between four luxury locations. You’ll savour a sumptuous course and a custom craft cocktail at each location to … Read more

Check Out What’s Happening This Summer at Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar

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  And we are all excited at Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar. We have a brand new Happy Hour Menu available from 2-5 pm and New A-la-Carte Food Menu available until 12am. Join us daily for refreshing cocktails, a glass of wine and great bites!  Grab a cozy window seat inside, or a bench on our street … Read more

Juice Spiked: Pop-up cold-pressed cocktail bar Black Bamboo is now open

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JUICE SPIKED Pop-up cold-pressed cocktail bar Black Bamboo is now open The city’s newest pop-up experience, Black Bamboo, is ready to elevate the everyday cold-pressed juice with its cocktail bar at 1219 Granville Street (back alley entrance). Guests can expect to celebrate summer vibes in a tropical-inspired and intimate room, while enjoying music, live entertainment, … Read more

Red Truck Lager awarded Silver Medal at the 2017 Canadian Brewing Awards

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From the day that the first red truck rolled out onto the streets, delivering fresh Red Truck Beer around Vancouver, Red Truck Lager has been one of its flagship brews and it’s become one of the best known and loved craft beers in BC.   In a business as fast-changing and growing as craft beer … Read more

Wines of British Columbia Storm Seattle with BC’s Top Chefs!

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The Wines of British Columbia will be in the Seattle spotlight during a multi-chef collaborative BC VQA Wine-paired dinner in partnership with Ocean Wise sustainable seafood at Tavolàta Capitol Hill restaurant on June 8.   This 100 percent BC wine and seafood dinner brings together the creative talents of winemakers and chefs to celebrate the best of BC wine … Read more