SPECTACULAR 2016 SNOW SEASON CREATES RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR BIG WHITE SKI RESORT

  Celebrate with spring skiing deals at Canada’s top family-friendly ski resort Big White Ski Resort is thrilled to celebrate a sensational season of incredible snowfall and record-breaking visitor numbers, with opportunities to enjoy spring skiing and deals until April 10, 2016. The 2016 season has been the most successful year in the resort’s 53-year-history, … Read more

#TasteofThursday Smoked Duck Breast recipe – Chef Castro Boateng

  Smoked Duck Breast Poached Rhubarb, Miners Lettuce, Salmon Berry & White Balsamic Dressing serves 10 Duck 4 Duck Breasts ½ tsp Black pepper 2 oranges (zest)   1 ½ Cup Curing Salt 1 cup brown Sugar 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder 3 Star Anise (broken into pieces) ½ tbsp. Ginger Powder ¼ tsp cloves 4 … Read more

CELEBRITY WAITERS LUNCHEON TO BESTOW 2016 VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD

  TO PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL COLUMNIST PATTI PAYNE The Celebrity Waiters Luncheon (CWL) Board of Directors will bestow Patti Payne, a Seattle journalist, icon, and business leader for more than 30 years, with the 2016 Voice of the Community Award. The honor will take place at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on Friday, May 13, … Read more

BARD ON THE BEACH SALUTES THE 400-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SHAKESPEARE’S DEATH WITH WILL’S WAKE

  On Saturday, April 23 the world will honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing, and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is joining the celebration by staging a classic wake! Will’s Wake, hosted by Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, will bring members and friends of Bard’s Acting Company together with Shakespeare lovers of … Read more

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards receives top scores from Wine Enthusiast

  Experience excellent wine and fun-filled events at the winery this spring/summer Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is heading into spring with top ratings from world-renowned US wine publication Wine Enthusiast for three of their wines: the 2014 Gewürztraminer received an Editor’s Choice Award and a score of 91 and the Tinhorn Creek 2014 Pinot Gris and 2013 … Read more

WORLD’S LARGEST CULINARY FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO WATERMARK BEACH RESORT

  Devour! Okanagan brings top chefs and movie magic to Osoyoos, BC, this spring  Foodie film fans will be heading to Osoyoos, BC, from May 6 to 8 as part of the inaugural Devour! Okanagan at Watermark Beach Resort. Taking place entirely at the resort – just steps from the sandy beaches of Osoyoos Lake – this epicurean … Read more

Chambar raises $82,500 for #SweetRelief over Easter Weekend

  Vancouver restaurant nearly doubles initial goal for 24-hour fundraising marathon The team at Chambar is very proud to announce that the first-ever #SweetRelief fundraiser has surpassed all expectations to net $82,500 for Vancouver-based charity Universal Outreach in support of its Advanced Beekeeper’s Training Program and the Liberia Pure Honey social enterprise in Africa.    The … Read more

FINE FOOD and FISHY FRIVOLITY

  AT PROVENCE MARINASIDE THIS APRIL From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates its eighth annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair corresponding to our April Fool’s Day. “I remember the Poisson d’Avril pranks growing up as a boy in Marseilles. In Vancouver, I see … Read more

Art World Expo™ 6th Annual Art Show & Gala

“Glamour Noir”  Telus World of Science on Friday, May 13th, 2016   Art World Expo™ is produced annually each May by Monika Blichar of MAB Ventures Inc.; an Arts & Entertainment Agency based in North Vancouver, BC. The event features over 100 artists, a body painting competition, live musicians, fashion shows and live arts demonstrations. Each … Read more

EarthBites Long Table events at Rocky Mountain Flatbread

  Eat, Grow, Love Long Table Events   Welcome to our monthly Eat, Grow, Craft Themed Events presented by Rocky Mountain Flatbread and hosted at our Kitsilano and Main Street restaurant locations. Our Long Table evening events include a demonstration of how to grow and cook with the seasons and a four course dinner menu … Read more