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Festival Organizers of the 2016 Honda Celebration of Light have launched an all-new smartphone app to coincide with the 26th year to aid festival goers in enjoying the fireworks competition, the SHOREFEST Concert series and the whole day of festivities. Honda Celebration of Light Event Guide is now available for a free download in the iTunes and Android … Read more
Still a few spots left Les Dames Summerdine Update CELEBRATE SUMMER IN THE CITY AT BEACH BAY CAFÉ AND PATIO Dames Wines Get Ready For The Deighton Cup’s Feast and a Ticket GIVEAWAY Pericles at Bard on the Beach – a review FARMERS MARKETS CELEBRATE PEAK OF BERRY SEASON … Read more
New shop featuring ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests’ now open on Main Street Ever wondered whether a voodoo doll could help you take revenge on your impossible boss? Have you lately been seized by an impulse to snack on crickets? Do you find yourself in sudden need of a smudge stick – or a sea … Read more
One of the most popular events of The Deighton Cup is back, and it’s adding a modern twist to a traditional – and in its day, revolutionary – cocktail. The 4th Annual Cocktail Jockey Mixology Competition, presented by Bulleit Frontier Bourbon, will get guests shaken and stirred as 14 of the BC’s top bartenders compete … Read more
Durable, fashion-forward and environmentally-responsible children’s clothing, designed and made in Vancouver, BC Redfish Kids proudly launches their Summer 2016 Collection, inspired by vibrancy of summer – fresh produce at the farmers market, playing barefoot in the lush green grass, plunging into a brilliant blue lake; nature at its finest. Every item in the 35 … Read more
Hats off to Liberty Wines! Liberty has been organizing outstanding events to support charities in the Vancouver community since 1993. We get to indulge in fine wine, food and great conversation, featured vendors get a focused audience for their products and most importantly local charities benefit with some extra dollars. Last Thursday MyVanCity attended … Read more
One night, 35 dinner parties. Where will you dine on August 10th when Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter present Les Dames Summerdine ? Summerdine is an evening of fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one night only at restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues across the province. The event benefits Les Dames Scholarship … Read more
‘Let the Beet Drop’ Cocktail This cocktail combines the smoky flavour of mezcal with the earthy taste of the beet juice. With the sweet and spicy blend of the Blood Orange Shrub infused with Thai chillis, this cocktail is a vibrant alternative to a classic margarita. Ingredients: 1.0 oz Los Siete Misterios Mezcal 0.5 … Read more
Oyama has convenient and delicious culinary options to complement summer. * FIREWORKS – Fitting pairings for the national displays: o July 23 – the Netherlands – Dutch smokie & Goudabrat o July 27 – Australia – Lamb bratwurst with Australian Shiraz & Lamb Prosciutto o July 30 – USA – Texas Bison bratwurst & Kansas … Read more
Kohlrabi Taco, Pork Shoulder Galbi, Almond Saam, Pickled Apricot Makes 24-30 bite sized tacos. Kohlrabi INGREDIENTS: 2 – 3 Large kohlrabi METHOD: Peel and slice thinly on mandolin into thin rounds, about 2mm thick. Season lightly with 0.5% salt, and squeeze out moisture. Set aside. Pork Shoulder INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar … Read more