Taste of Thursday Summer Pea Salad recipe by Chef Ron Shaw – Grapes & Soda

Summer Pea Salad with Creamed Goats Cheese, Sprouted Wheat Berries and Lemon Dressing   Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup shelled Green Peas 2 cups Snow Peas 2 cups Snap Peas ¼ cup Raw Wheat Berries (we use GRAIN) ½ cup soft Goats Cheese/Chevre (may substitute for cream cheese or Boursin Cheese) ¼ cup Goats/Cow Milk 2 … Read more

Beach Bay Café and Patio Opens For Weekday Lunch Service  and…

Celebration of Light lovers get their fill of fireworks and fine food Vancouver’s newest eatery with iconic views of English Bay has revealed its lunch menu. The recently opened Beach Bay Café and Patio is now serving up weekday lunch Monday through Friday from noon to 3pm. Whether hungry for a light lunch or a heavier midday meal, … Read more

VANCOUVER CHEFS TO TEACH ADULT COOKING CLASSES TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR EARTHBITES SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM

   Some of Vancouver’s most talented and award-winning chefs have signed on to teach cooking classes to adults in order to raise funds to help kids connect with their food.   The list is impressive and includes a diverse array of Vancouver chefs: Chris Whittaker (Forage) – BC Restaurant Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee; Georgia … Read more

Exclusive Visa Infinite Wine Country Experiences Return to British Columbia

The BC Wine Institute is proud to partner again with Visa Infinite with an expanded series to create the ultimate wine touring experience for Visa Infinite cardholders.    The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) has teamed up again with Visa Infinite to create the ultimate wine touring program, exclusively for Visa Infinite cardholders. This year, … Read more

World Famous Wine Critic Jancis Robinson Announced for Pinot Noir NZ 2017

The world’s most influential wine commentator Jancis Robinson, OBE, MW, is heading to New Zealand for Pinot Noir NZ 2017.   Bringing Ms Robinson to New Zealand, with her world leading reputation as one of the most authoritative wine critics and writers, is seen as a major coup for the country’s Pinot Noir producers. It … Read more

Vinexpo – buyers flocked to Bordeaux

Vinexpo: a new impetus!   There was a renewed confidence among wine and spirits professionals at Vinexpo 2015, held in Bordeaux from June 14th to 18th.  Exhibitor confidence was boosted by the long-awaited recovery of the Chinese market after two years of decline, as well as the presence of American buyers. The US was the guest of … Read more

Join us for the 2nd Annual Midsummer Night’s Dream Party!

Black Hills Estate Winery Proudly Presents…A midsummer night’s Dream Featuring the live water ballet of The Aqualillies: Saturday, August 8th 2015, 6:00pm – 10:00pm The world’s only performance of synchronized swimming in a winery setting   •Join us for a wonderful party as our Wine Experience Center is converted into a Miami-inspired Vineyard Ultralounge for … Read more

TIFFANY PRESENTS THREE ICONIC COLLECTIONS FOR FALL

Design Director Francesca Amfitheatrof Imbues Jewellery with New and Unmistakable Style   Design director Francesca Amfitheatrof anticipates a brilliant fall with new interpretations of Tiffany Victoria™, Tiffany Bow and Tiffany Infinity. In reimagining these signature collections, she brings out the strengths of each, sculpting them in metals of harmonious colours highlighted with diamonds, creating jewellery … Read more

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Partners with Live Nation Canada for The Keg Concert Series 

To celebrate the Ultimate Night Out, five contest winners will receive VIP Keg Concert Series Experiences for select Live Nation concerts across Canada this summer    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar and Live Nation Canada announced today the launch of a new experiential program, The Keg Concert Series. The series includes ten highly anticipated concerts … Read more

33rd annual Filberg Festival Celebrate the best of Arts, Crafts and Music from across Canada July 31 to August 3, 2015!

The Filberg Festival has always been known for its great entertainment and this year is sure to exceed expectations. New to 2015 is a Friday evening performance featuring Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band the Cowboy Junkies. Cowboy Junkies were formed in Toronto in 1985 by siblings Michael Timmins, Margo Timmins, Peter Timmins and friend Alan … Read more

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