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Brewers and Distillers of Vancouver’s East Village To Launch Passport Reward Program There’s excitement brewing on Vancouver’s east side. On Friday, February 24, 2017, six artisanal breweries and one small-batch distillery, all located in Vancouver’s most concentrated craft beer and spirits district, are hoisting their glasses to toast the launch of their self-guided … Read more
#NoFilter Crushes the LOL of TMI Starting March 2, late Thursday nights at The Improv Centre on Granville Island are going to be ‘so lit.’ #NoFilter, Vancouver TheatreSports’ newest show, uses the spontaneity of improv comedy to delve into our fleeting, over-shared digital world. From Snapchat to Instagram, Weibo to Facebook and everything … Read more
I’m fascinated with cocktails, and the talented people who make them. There’s an art, a mystery to these concoctions. And of course, there’s science – and the second annual Science of Cocktails brought all of these elements together in an event that exceeded everyone’s expectations. A record-breaking crowd of 1500 thirsty cocktail lovers and … Read more
Odd Society Spirits Presents The Renaissance of Vermouth on February 23 Known for their innovative European liqueurs, Odd Society Spirits is collaborating with local drinks expert Shaun Layton to present an evening exploring vermouth. On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Odd Society’s cocktail lounge will pay homage to the delightful tapas bars of Spain with The Renaissance … Read more
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