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HAAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THOMAS HAAS MAKES SPIRITS BRIGHT THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE CREATIONS

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  ‘Tis the Season for Holiday-themed Confections, Stocking Stuffers and New Bûche de Noël Collection Chocolatier Thomas Haas is warming up the winter and loading Santa’s sleigh with a collection of Christmas-themed confections, stocking stuffers and baked goods available exclusively at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie. For 2016, Haas features an assortment of new handcrafted creations including: … Read more

She’s Baaaaack! VTSL presents Christmas Queen 3 – The Bachelorette Edition

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    Vancouver TheatreSports™ League’s (VTSL) The Christmas Queen, in all her nasty glory is returning this holiday season with the latest installment in the series, Christmas Queen 3 – The Bachelorette Edition, running from November 23 to December 23, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. There will also be two additional performances on Sunday, … Read more

Happening Now at The Cascade Company

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  New Menus + Late Night Happy Hours  The Cascade Company restaurants are happening spots. From new dinner and weekend brunch menus to late night happy hours from 10 pm onward, stop in at The Cascade Room, Charlie’s Little Italian, The Union, and El Camino’s to try what’s new and enjoy a laid-back, fun and … Read more

WARM UP WITH CHEF WEIMAR’S WEST COAST SEAFOOD PAELLA 

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  On Sundays November 20 and 27, a limited number of guests will be able to book a seat for our latest Sunday Series event. The YEW culinary team is excited to showcase Chef Weimar’s take on a classic – Paella. Don’t miss your chance to book a seat at our communal table centered around a … Read more

Beaucoup Bakery launches new holiday line-up of chestnut pastries

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  Beaucoup Bakery & Café (2150 Fir Street) gives winter’s favourite nut a starring role this season with the release of four new holiday pastries: Lemon Chestnut Croissant, Roasted Mushroom Chestnut Tarte, Coffee Mont Blanc, and Chestnut Panettone Feuilletée. Available starting November 15, 2016, customers can pre-order these new treats or pick them up at … Read more

#TasteofThursday Grilled Venison Loin with Blackberry Agro Dolce recipe

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Grilled venison loin with blackberry agro dolce on polenta (Best paired with Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series 2Bench Red) Serves 6 Agro dolce 1 pound fresh or frozen blackberries 1 shallot – diced 250 ml red wine vinegar 125 ml brown sugar 1 tsp salt Place all ingredients in a saucepan and reduce on medium heat … Read more

Bids and Bibs: be part of the Lobster Auction at Blackbird Pub 

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Nov. 28th fundraiser dedicated to research into esophageal cancer When his dad was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, Donnelly Group regional manager Jeff Billick decided that raising money for cancer research was one concrete way that he could express his support to him and contribute to the fight, and support him, he did. Jeff became … Read more

EDIBLE CANADA’S “ACROSS THE TOP OF CANADA” TRIP IS EVERYTHING FOR THE FOOD AND TRAVEL LOVER ON YOUR LIST 

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  Traversing Canada’s North on an Epic Culinary Adventure  Rugged, pristine wilderness; ancient peoples and places, local folklore and art; food replete with local ingredients and bold flavours that evoke this magical time and place – Edible Canada‘s culinary journey “Across the Top of Canada” will create memories that can never be replicated. If you’re looking … Read more

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria partners with Mealshare to fight youth hunger during the holiday season

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  Famoso and Mealshare team up once again to feed thousands with annual Campania Tomato Sauce campaign, November 15-December 31, 2016   Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is announcing the much-anticipated return of its Campania Tomato Sauce jars for the holiday season. For the fourth year in a row, Famoso will sell its authentic Campania Tomato Sauce … Read more

Kick off festival season in Penticton 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Event Tickets on Sale Now!

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  Join 50+ craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts at BC’s premiere craft beer and cider festival, the Okanagan Fest of Ale, April 7 & 8, 2017.   A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “ must attend event” is one of the largest and longest running beer festivals … Read more