When summer ends a new pairing begins

Several weeks ago, the summer came to an end but I discovered there was a beginning to something else: the art of pairing beer and pizza. On September 22nd, award winning Nicli Antica Pizzeria and Strange Fellows Brewing  held an end of summer pizza and beer dinner which brought together a curious and smiling crowd of Vancouverites. … Read more

Mamie Suzanne tribute #TasteofThursday recipe

Soupe aux Moules de Mamie Suzanne*   Between the time this recipe was submitted and it was scheduled for publication Mamie Suzanne passed away. The family were asked if they wanted to halt the post and this is their heartfelt response. “JF sees it as a wonderful legacy.” We agree and so we are pleased … Read more

Mushrooms the Magic Ingredient

Mushrooms the Magic Ingredient in Siena’s Seasonal Menu   Siena Restaurant’s third annual Mushroom Festival takes place through November 4, 2015.  For just $36 per person, guests will enjoy a special three-course menu that highlights the rich diversity of flavours available only at this time of year.      Siena is celebrating the mushroom with a … Read more

New seasonal menu at La Pentola and OPUS Bar 

Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel introduces fresh vegetarian flavours menu and seasonal sips   Fall in love with hearty harvest dishes and heartwarming cocktails at Yaletown’s boutique OPUS Hotel’s La Pentola and OPUS Bar. Enjoy the fulsome fall flavours of La Pentola’s rustic Italian cuisine and stop by OPUS Bar for a tempting cocktail… or two. Pop … Read more

Earliest ever harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Warm weather brings earliest ever harvest to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards   Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrate a successful 2015 vintage Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is raising a glass to the end of its earliest ever harvest, which began on August 28 with Pinot Gris and ended October 16 with Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild winter saw bud break … Read more

Le Vieux Pin & LaStella Wineries Offer Unique Gifts

  Finding the perfect gift for a business associate, family member, or close friend can be a chore.  The Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries offer a range of solutions for both holiday and corporate giving.  The elegant gift packages can be customized for all clients.  For those who value an experience, the winery … Read more

#TBT: Blue Grouse Estate Winery Grand Opening

Earlier this spring, Blue Grouse Estate Winery opened its new tasting room and winery facility. Have you had a chance to visit? We would be very interested to know what you think. To update you: Blue Grouse has had a great summer, full of hard work, a wonderful harvest (so far!), great wine, friends. family, and … Read more

International Chefs Day – Join the Celebration

The Okanagan Chefs Association is celebrating International Chefs Day, Saturday, October 24th by spending the morning juicing local apples. Working with Frank Deiter, and the Mobile Juice Factory  the ‘factory’ will turn tons of apples into litres of apple juice for the Kelowna Food Bank.  The juice will be distributed as part of the Christmas … Read more

Heroine of a Thousand Pieces

Vancouver mosaic artist Lilian Broca shows Heroine of a Thousand Pieces Judith Series A revival of mosaic art is underway, and award-winning Lilian Broca is leading the charge. Centuries ago, mosaic art was literally removed from ordinary people, with works mounted on churches’ walls and domed ceilings. Broca wants to make the form accessible to … Read more

All Souls Returns to Mountain View Cemetery

Mountain View Cemetery hosts the 11th annual All Souls from October 24 to November 1, a week of events to honour the dead in a unique and contemplative atmosphere.   All Souls launches on October 24, and all events will be held at Mountain View Cemetery  (Fraser Street at East 39th Avenue). “…I believe this is what … Read more