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For holiday 2016, Tiffany & Co. celebrates the magic of the season by capturing the sense of surprise, passion and delight that Tiffany jewels inspire. The holiday campaign theme, “Make the World Sparkle,” is both a call to action to make the world a brighter place, as well as an invitation to give a … Read more
Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER CHAMPAGNE WISHES, CAVIAR DREAMS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE TAITTINGER DINNER OCT. 18 Getting Ready For ChopStick … Read more
Burnaby’s Christophe Bonzon, owner of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street), was recently appointed to premium French chocolate Cacao Barry’s prestigious International Ambassadors Club. He joins more than 100 pastry chefs and chocolatiers from over 20 countries with this invitation-only honour, and just the fourteenth Canadian. “We can proudly announce, that Christophe Bonzon, high … Read more
The city’s top local chefs will hit the Samsung Cooking Stage from October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre Get ready, food lovers! Vancouver’s top chefs are getting set to light up the Samsung Cooking Stage at the 33rd annual Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Live cooking demonstrations … Read more
First North American store to open in Vancouver, B.C. TWG Tea, the finest tea brand in the world and one of the fastest growing luxury brands in history, is expanding with its first North American Tea Salon & Boutique opening this fall in Vancouver, British Columbia. An iconic global brand, TWG Tea opened … Read more
Dear Friends, It is with a mixture of excitement and sadness that we write you today with some news about Provence Restaurants. Recently, Raj Aujay, a former employee, made us an offer to purchase our original restaurant, Provence Mediterranean Grill, on West 10th Avenue in Point Grey. After much soul searching, negotiating and dreaming, … Read more
Last night I was part of a contingent of media people who were invited to sample the menus at a select number of the thirty + restaurants that are participating in Taste of Yaletown. As we gathered at Xoxolat to taste delicious chocolate and enjoy a glass of champagne, thoughtfully provided by Swirl Wine … Read more
‘Thon Frais et Rillon en Salade’ (Fresh Tuna & Pork Belly Salad) By Dan McGee, Chef, Au Comptoir Albacore Tuna, Crispy Cured Pork Belly, Olives, Summer Beans, Tomato Watercress Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Frisée, washed and trimmed of dark green parts 2 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed 12 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in … Read more
British Columbia Wine Institute Launches Wine and Culinary Tourism Campaign The British Columbia Wine Institute launches its wine and culinary tourism campaign, BC Wine Country: Your Urban Escape, this fall to inspire British Columbia, Alberta and Washington travelers to visit BC’s wine regions this harvest season. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Destination British Columbia’s … Read more
Alive Reflexology Room Will Make You Feel Alive! Reflexology is a specialized service, not to be confused with traditional massage. Alive Reflexology Room offers reflexology services performed by a Master Reflexologist, along with a few different modalities of your choosing (optional) in celebration of your hands and feet. Alive believes that these are two very underrated & often neglected, parts of the male & female anatomy. But … Read more