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Escape Rooms are a fun and exciting group activity, but what happens when you’re the only one from your group of friends who wants to play? Singles Night at Smartypantz Escape Rooms is what happens. Starting on August 1st and continuing on the first Tuesday of every month, Smartpantz will be inviting teamless players to … Read more
Wine Dinner Series Finale The Second Annual “Bottle Royale” Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Reception: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7:00pm We’re pleased to announce the finale to our summer wine dinner series. At this one-night-only event led by our General Manager/Sommelier Robert Stelmachuk and Executive Chef Faizal Kassam, Cibo Trattoria will host a dinner and comparative tasting that will pit some of B.C.’s … Read more
The first home carbonation system to infuse real, natural ingredients in one bottle This summer, people can now take their barbeque and cocktail party to a whole new level. Bonne O‘s home carbonation system creates fun, innovative and healthy beverages made with real natural ingredients. Watch as the ingredients dance in the sealed bottle while being … Read more
Wine Pairing suggestion for Summer Pea Salad courtesy of Hao-Yang Wang Our Summer Pea Salad at Grapes & Soda was inspired by the Sauvignon Blanc grape. In the restaurant, we pair it with the Clos Roche Sauvignon Blanc No. 5 Touraine ’12 — a natural and organic wine from Loire, France — however, there … Read more
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
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
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
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
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: 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