Pasta Making Series: Gnocchi

  The Italian Cultural Centre presents: Pasta Class: Gnocchi (May 2) $55.00 (CAD) •May 2, 2016 •6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Register here If you always dreamt of being able to make authentic Italian Gnocchi by hand, here’s a chance to learn from Marzia Molatore, a born and raised Italian who learned cooking from the best teachers available – … Read more

Blue Grouse Estate Winery Set to Distribute Off Vancouver Island

Appointment of Summit Fine Wines sets the stage to grow the winery’s market reach   Award-winning and must-see, Vancouver Island’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery announces the appointment of Summit Fine Wines to represent its wines. Effective March 30, 2016, Summit Fine Wines (Summit) now represents Blue Grouse’s Estate and Quill-labeled wines for all sales channels … Read more

Early Music Vancouver Announces First Ever Vancouver Bach Festival & Resplendent 2016/17 Season

  Lineup of Prestigious Artists & Timeless Masterworks Offers Classic Concert Hall Experiences & New Artistic Adventures   Early Music Vancouver (EMV)  announces its Vancouver Bach Festival and 2016/17 Season, bringing a staggering list of events to venues in and around Vancouver. This year, concert-goers are invited to revel in the genius of Bach, discover a brilliant but disregarded composer … Read more

A Sophisticated Evening With Early Music Vancouver

  Last month I had the pleasure of attending a sensational evening of music presented by Early Music Vancouver (earlymusic.bc.ca) at the Vancouver Playhouse.  EMV presented a special performance of George Frideric Handel’s Apollo e Dafne and J.S. Bach’s Orchestral Suite in C Major performed by two internationally renowned Grammy Award-winning soloists. Now, I’ll level with … Read more

OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s Business Bundle turns travelling for work into a pleasure

  Menu of perks brings a la carte add-on advantages for business travellers Bundle up for your next business trip to OPUS Hotel Vancouver, where tech-savvy travellers can enjoy a stay in a luxurious guestroom or suite and opt for extra touches from an a la carte menu of add-ons that make business travel truly … Read more

ANCORA WATERFRONT DINING AND PATIO OPEN FOR WEEKDAY LUNCH AND SUNDAY BRUNCH

  New daytime dining and Sunday brunch menus make the most of sunny patio season Celebrate a sunny start to spring at Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio – one of the city’s premier restaurants – with new Sunday brunch and weekday lunch menus now available at the restaurant’s unbeatable location overlooking False Creek. Recently named among Canada’s … Read more

Taylor Mikasko to oversee new opening, Nightingale, as General Manager

    Hawksworth Restaurant Maître d’ moves on up to manage new Vancouver venture Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s latest venture, Nightingale, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Taylor Mikasko as General Manager. Victoria-born Mikasko has been honing his hospitality skills alongside Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s Operations Director, Chad Clark, for two years now as floor manager and maître … Read more

Imogen Belfield’s Fine Jewellery Collection – Art Meets Function

  I’m no fashion writer, and I have to confess that I was feeling a little intimidated at the prospect of interviewing award-winning jewellery designer Imogen Belfield for the North American launch of her new Fine Jewellery collection. After all, this is a woman whose  sculptural designs have been spotted on celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Naomi … Read more

BEACH BAY CAFÉ & PATIO’S CHEF FELIX ZHOU DEBUTS NEW SPRING MENU

  Enjoy fresh seafood and sunset cocktails on the perfect patio for the sunny season Beach Bay Café’s patio is now open for the season and Executive Chef Felix Zhou’s newly refreshed menu makes it the perfect place to enjoy happy hour get-togethers, sunset cocktails and to tuck into delicious, fresh seafood just steps from the beach. “Spring brings … Read more

#MarketMonday featuring Lita’s Mexican Foods

  Our priority/goal/focus is to bring a flour tortilla to the market that tastes 100% authentic to Mexico and that is as natural and healthy as possible.  You can read about our ingredients in the Nutrition Information page on the website (no preservatives, additives, vegan, etc). Our other goal is to sell our tortillas wholesale … Read more