FOUR SEASONS HOTEL VANCOUVER AND YEW SEAFOOD + BAR WELCOME NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF

  Vancouver has become a major culinary draw for passionate food lovers from across the planet.  Global culinary influences and influencers play key roles in keeping the city’s dining scene fresh and focused. Enter Executive Chef Weimar Gomez, a 16-year Four Seasons veteran, who has developed his talent in prestigious kitchens in Bogota, Miami, Paris … Read more

BBQ off the Bypass

  Another year of smoking hot BBQ and community fun is returning to the Well Seasoned parking lot in Langley DATE: September 11, 2016 TIME: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM LOCATION: Well Seasoned Gourmet Foods. 20353 64 Ave #117, Langley, BC V2Y 1N5 DETAILS: Teams from across the Pacific North West have been invited to … Read more

Summerhill Pyramid Winery; The Passion of Organic

Another gorgeous morning in the Okanagan has brought me to Summerhill Winery in East Kelowna.  I am meeting Ezra Cipes, managing director and son of Stephen Cipes; the visionary, who with his passion and dedication created BC’s first organic and only Bio-dynamic winery. As we become more curious about “our terroir”, our sense of place … Read more

BC wine touring season busier than ever with earliest bud break on record!

  The early arrival of summer weather and cooler temperatures throughout June and July means BC wineries and vineyards are on track for another great season. “From April through to July, we have seen a strong increase in winery visitations, and year over year winery sales continue to grow with the number of visitors coming through … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening July 29 – August 4/5

  TOMATO TEMPTATIONS BECKON AT PROVENCE   Tickets available now: Okanagan Feast of Fields Goes ‘Off the Grid’   Book now to avoid disappointment: THINGS ARE GETTING WILD AT YEW THIS AUGUST   EAGLES BUFFET DEBUTS THEMED DINING NIGHTS   New Cocktail Hour Menu at the Keg   AWARD-WINNING LIQUIDITY WINES RELEASES  2014 PINOT RESERVES … Read more

3rd Annual Slow Fish Dinner, presented by the Chef’s Table Society of B.C. 

  The Chef’s table Society, a Vancouver-based non profit charity supporting sustainable food programs that inspire, nurture and educate chefs, producers and the local food industry is returning to the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts with their 3rd annual Slow Fish Dinner. The event is designed to raise awareness for Slow Fish Canada (a Slow … Read more

Legends and Fairy Tales inspire the Redfish Kids Fall 2016 Collection

  Bring a touch of magic to the back-to-school season    As bold and creative as young imaginations, Redfish Kids Clothing unveils a Fall Collection inspired by the fabric of fairy tales, available in store and online from August 16th, 2016. With a focus on emerald forest greens, rich earthy browns and mysterious midnight blues, … Read more

South Vancouver River District – new hub for your summer social calendar

  Shedding its previous reputation as Vancouver’s industrial ghost town, this summer, South Vancouver is treating its surrounding communities to an increasing amount of activities and events that are transforming the area into an urban hub that is accessible residents of Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby.   The City of Vancouver and its various community associations … Read more

TOMATO TEMPTATIONS BECKON AT PROVENCE

It doesn’t matter whether you call them ‘tomatoes,’ ‘tomahtoes,’ ‘tomates’ or ‘pomodoro’ – everyone agrees that the tomato is the ultimate summer ingredient. Eaten fresh-picked out-of-hand, chopped into salsas and salads, juiced, roasted or sun-dried – there are almost as many ways to enjoy their flavourful goodness as there are heirloom varieties.   For the … Read more

Okanagan Feast of Fields Goes ‘Off the Grid’

  The 8th annual FarmFolk CityFolk Okanagan Feast of Fields being held on Sunday, August 14th is now just a few weeks away.  Described as a wandering harvest festival, it showcases some of the very best of the region including chefs, farmers, fishers, ranchers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, and distillers.  Okanagan Feast of Fields highlights the connections between farmer and chef, field to … Read more