2017 Bloom! Exhibition

2017 Bloom! Exhibition March 28 – April 9, 2017 Federation of Canadian Artists 1241 Cartwright Street Granville Island, Vancouver   This year’s spring exhibition at the Federation of Canadian Artists gallery is a most joyous and colourful tribute to the long awaited season. The show pairs beautiful Sogetsu School of Ikebana flower arrangements with dozens … Read more

Countdown to Craft in Penticton at the Okanagan Fest of Ale™ 

  The 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the biggest and best know craft beer and cider tasting events in the Pacific Northwest, takes place next week at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th .  Tickets are still available, but are selling quickly.   65 craft breweries from BC and … Read more

First Host Gathering: Learn About Indigenous Culture and Tourism in BC

  Connecting Vancouver’s Tourism Professionals  and Indigenous Tourism First Host Gathering will be held at the Bill Reid Gallery and over a dozen Indigenous cultural tourism operators will be in attendance. This event invites members of the hospitality industry to interact with and learn about the key players in BC’s Indigenous tourism sector and to … Read more

Spring has Sprung at Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard

Winery and Vineyard of 2017, named by Luxury Travel Guide  Now that the Cowichan Valley is thawing out, Blue Grouse Estate Winery‘s Spring Schedule is blooming with activity. Here’s everything you need to know: Winery and Vineyard of the Year 2017 Hot news! The Luxury Travel Guide has named Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard the best in Canada. This … Read more

Discover the newest line-up from Ford at the Vancouver International Auto Show

  Earlier this week I enjoyed a sneak peak of the 2018 Ford line-up presented by Ford Canada. I definitely had my favourites which I’ve listed here, along with a “if I won the lottery” pick. Last summer we had a blast testing the Ford Edge on a family road trip to Vancouver Island. It was the … Read more

The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge

  It was perfect. Outside a dull, dreary, and rainy Vancouver afternoon. Inside, an appreciative audience captivated by the lyrical outpourings of 30 young men; members of the world-renowned, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Great choirs require the ability to effortlessly move and sequence from one piece of music to another. There has to … Read more

St. Regis Bar and Grill Launch New Brunch Menu

  This past Saturday, The St. Regis Bar & Grill located in the historic St. Regis Hotel, launched a new brunch menu under Executive Chef Daniel Ackland. In line with the hotel’s commitment to quality service, the menu was designed to offer classic brunch favourites using ingredients locally and sustainably sourced, with everything made from … Read more

 “COME HERE FOR THE HALIBUT”

  FRESH HOOK-AND-LINE CAUGHT HALIBUT SPECIALS FROM TULALIP KITCHENS THIS APRIL AND MAY Tulalip Resort Casino restaurants are cooking up a halibut storm starting April 3 through May 31 in celebration of the 2017 halibut season. Working with local fish suppliers for the freshest fare available, Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and his culinary team are planning … Read more

#TasteofThursday Dungeness Crab Mac & Cheese recipe

  About Chef Buchanan Chef David Buchanan has been at the helm Blackfish Wild Salmon Grill and Bar since its inception in 2008, and is also the owner/chef contributor/researcher of www.Chefs-Resources.com website and is considered to be a Pacific Northwest culinary expert in his field.