La Pentola Welcomes Back its Family Supper Series 

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

Barn Burner BBQ Kicks-Off the 2017 BBQ Season

  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

BC Distilled Announces Early Bird Tickets and Pre-Festival Events

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

  HQ Wine + Spirits is BC’s Newest Sales Agency

  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

The Chan Centre presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, A Fierce Union of Flamenco and Greek Tragedy

  Renowned dancer Soledad Barrio returns with one of the world’s foremost flamenco companies in this spellbinding interpretation of an ancient classic   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, their critically-acclaimed work fusing flamenco and Greek tragedy, March 12 at 7pm in the … Read more

#Friday Favourites – where to take your Valentine

  LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE LA FÊTE DES AMOUREUX IN FINE STYLE AT AU COMPTOIR WITH EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE   IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES   DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE … Read more

For the Luv of Rum: February 14th at The Cascade Room  A Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting 

    The Cascade Room is hosting a Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting on Tuesday, February 14thfrom 3 to 4 pm. The event will offer guests an opportunity to sip, taste and learn about Havana Club Rum from Brand Ambassador Donnie Wheeler. Guests will enjoy complimentary rum samples and snacks during the educational — and fun! … Read more

Mamie Taylor’s Lets the Good Times Roll

  Chinatown restaurant celebrates Mardi Gras beginning Feb. 17 Mamie Taylor’s is bringing at little of the Big Easy to Vancouver for Mardi Gras.   Imported to La Louisiane by French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville in 1699, Mardi Gras is time of excess and celebration before the fasting of Lent. Since the … Read more

‘Ai’ (  爱 ) Means ‘Love’ at Wild Rice Bistro

  You’ll love the Valentine’s features created by Chef Dante especially for Valentine’s. Available only only on Tuesday, February 14th from 5p.m. til closing, and meant for sharing, these value-priced dishes (Lover’s Starter Plate plus two Special Mains), are a wonderful way to say ‘I love you.’ Splurge and order a cocktail or two – … Read more

CELEBRATE A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE WITH FUN-LOVING MUSIC AND DEVOTED DINING

Love. Passion. Spice. Special Someone. Rock ’N’ Roll. Lust.   Love is all around! Take the light of your life to Tulalip Resort Casino this Valentine’s Day for a titillating night of fun-loving Rock and Roll music and perfectly matched plates. The Resort’s centerpiece events are the annual Rock Ballad Ball, which features music from … Read more