#FridayFavourites What to do June 10 – 16 in Vancouver

  Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend?    ROMEO AND JULIET LAUNCHES THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH   Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week   Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series   The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be … Read more

ESPRIT Brings Fresh Looks, Classic Style to Vancouver with #ImPerfect Collection

  When I walked into the new ESPRIT store in Metropolis at Metrotown, it took me back. After all, I had been familiar with the brand for decades. But the new #ImPerfect Summer Collection inspired by the party culture of the 70s, 80s and 90s is fresh, current – and classic at the same time. … Read more

Ladurée partners with renowned fashion illustrator Kerrie Hess

  Limited edition whimsical macaron boxes evoke Parisian style Ladurée, the world-renowned luxury French pâtisserie, is pleased to partner with celebrated fashion illustrator Kerrie Hess on a new seasonal window display and three highly collectable, limited edition macaron boxes, available at all Ladurée locations globally including the Vancouver Boutique and Tea Salon. With a rich … Read more

Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend? 

  11 and 12 June, 10 am-6 pm PNE Forum Hastings Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 5J1 The 6th Annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a weekend of family-friendly fun and an exploration of creativity. It’s the world’s greatest show and tell! The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a combination conference, fair, and trade show, … Read more

Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge

The Vancouver Foodster Taco Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, New Westminster and Richmond.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from May 12 – June 5, 2016. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and … Read more

The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be this summer season

  Nita Lake Lodge unveils new lakeside patio with long table dinner on June 24 Perfectly framed by mountain vistas and flanked by picture-perfect Nita Lake, Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge debuts a new two-tier, 80 seat patio for the summer season, showcasing its enviable lakeside location, open for dinner this evening and throughout … Read more

 FRESH FEST FEATURES TOP CHEFS, B.C. SEAFOOD & ENGERGIZING MUSICAL TONES

  Fresh Fest, one of the signature events for the 10th annual BC Seafood & Shellfish Festival, showcases the talents of the province’s top chefs and features B.C.’s farm-raised seafood paired with B.C. VQA wines June 10, 2016, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Old House Hotel (1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay, B.C.) Fresh Fest celebrates unique culinary seafood creations … Read more

#TasteofThursday Gnocchi recipe from Marzia Bellotti “Bella Cibo”

GNOCCHI   Gnocchi are one of my absolutely family favorite dishes and one of the most popular dishes in Italy. They are small potatoes dumplings made with boiled potatoes, eggs and flour served with a nice sauce. They are to die for and my kids adore gnocchi. I’m Italian so I grew up making gnocchi … Read more

GIVE DAD A SPECIAL FAMILY MEMORY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO JUNE 19

  Looking For The Perfect Father’s Day Gift? The day to celebrate dads is almost here, and Tulalip Resort Casino has what you need to make it a memorable one. Forget socks, hats, and other men’s accessories — treat Dad to a day chock-full of memories at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Father’s Day Lunch Buffet Celebration … Read more

SUN-SEEKERS REJOICE — TRELLIS RESTAURANT’S  FRONT PORCH OPENING CELEBRATION JUNE 9-10

    Enjoy Open-Air Dining & Handcrafted Cocktails at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel    In honor of the warm weather seasonal opening of Trellis Restaurant’s Front Porch (Kirkland’s largest Front Porch), the restaurant is encouraging guests to celebrate sun, family, and friends on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. … Read more