Ein, Zwei, Drei… Celebrate Oktoberfest at Harvest Haus 

  Third year’s the charm for Vancouver’s premier Northern European harvest festival Wet Ape Productions and The Social Concierge proudly announce the third annual Harvest Haus, running September 29 – October 1 and October 7 – 9, 2016. Over the course of two weekends, Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza will be transformed into the West Coast’s largest … Read more

First Main Street Cup Showcased Neighbourhood Mixologists

  One of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Main Street has more than its share of unique bars and restaurants – and talented bartenders. Five establishments recently competed in the very first Main Street Cup cocktail competition, and a great time was had by all. The challenge, sponsored by Mount Gay Rum and organized by Justin … Read more

#TasteofThursday Sandrine’s Lavender Crème Brûlée

               Sandrine’s Lavender Crème Brûlée This lovely recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Schell and first appeared in Jennifer’s cookbook The BUTCHER, The BAKER, The WINE & CHEESE MAKER in the Okanagan.   makes 6 large shallow ramekins 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1/2 vanilla … Read more

#FridayFavourites a day earlier Long weekend to September 9

  Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare for Vancouver   Vancouver Latin American Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup   Opera & Arias: The Magic Flute Mondays – August 29 and September 5 at Bard on the Beach • Under the Tents in Vanier Park   Give It Up at the Vancouver Fringe Festival   Catch the Last Sunset … Read more

VANCOUVER URBAN WINERY PRESENTS SUNDAY SCHOOL: THE #800 SERIES

    Back to wine school! Sunday School at the Vancouver Urban Winery – Vancouver’s wine school for the people – is back with their eighth session of wine-filled seminars on September 18.   Summer is the best: it’s a fact. Going back to school doesn’t have to be a drag. Sunday School’s hosts and resident … Read more

Kits Chicken Fight Returns for a Fourth Year of Wing Competition

Restaurants compete at Bimini in annual battle for wing supremacy It’s fitting that Bimini Public House, home of the most legendary Wing Night in Kitsilano is also the host of the annual Kits Chicken Fight, which brings restaurants together in competition to see who can make the best, tastiest, most irresistible wings in Kits. The Kits Chicken Fight … Read more

High-Concept Design Meets Haute Cuisine at Fourth Annual Dinner by Design

  Back-to-back evenings showcasing the best of contemporary West Coast interior design   The fourth annual Dinner by Design, presented by The Social Concierge, Cosentino Group and new title sponsor Kabuni, in partnership with IDSwest, is where Vancouver’s twin passions for fine dining and even finer design come together. Two tasteful and tasty nights (September 15 and 16, … Read more

Summer Loving’ – More Tradition at The Fair

  Sitting outside on a warm summer night, listening and singing along to Olivia Newton John sing Summer Lovin’ is as much a tradition for the generations as was the setting, The Fair at the PNE. That perfect night occurred for thousands of fans last Friday when the star of the 1978 hit, Grease appeared … Read more

Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare for Vancouver

Alternative Cancer Treatments

Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare: The Integrative Community Accessibility Program One of Vancouver’s most established and recognized integrated medical clinics has created a program offering low-cost naturopathic healthcare for residents of British Columbia who are covered by the Premium Assistance Medical Services Plan. Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre quietly but officially launched the Integrative Community Accessibility Program (ICAP) … Read more

Pacific Theatre presents  A GOOD WAY OUT by Cara Norrish

you can’t turn your back on family Sept 23-Oct 15 Pacific Theatre presents A Good Way Out by Cara Norrish. Joey is a hardworking mechanic who operates as the front man for a biker gang. He joined for protection, but a few bad decisions have turned this dangerous world against him.  Playing Sept 23-Oct 15 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all … Read more