Celebrate the Holiday Season at Wild Rice

Come in out of the cold and celebrate the holiday season with friends and family at Wild Rice New Dishes What could be more comforting for lunch than a bowl of hot soup and a hearty sandwich? Chef Dante has created a new Soup and Sandwich Lunch Combo ($11) which is now available Monday through Friday … Read more

TICKETS ON SALE STARTING TODAY 

singletDINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE STARTING TODAY The 2016 Dine Out Vancouver Festival event schedule is the most diverse yet: decadent feasts inspired by culinary-minded films; a whisky-focused dinner with a nod to Robbie Burns; a wine-centric debate and BC VQA wine tasting; an elegant under-the-sea theme at the Vancouver Aquarium; and … Read more

 BC’s Extensive Riesling Report Released by Local Wine Writer

With the holiday season upon us, a bottle of Riesling makes the perfect wine pairing with a slow-roasted, turkey dinner. For local wine connoisseurs, this won’t just be any bottle of Riesling, but one that is uniquely representative of its terroir in British Columbia. To aid wine lovers in their education and selection, wine expert and … Read more

Welcoming Sabrine Dhaliwal

UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR ADDS EVEN MORE TALENT TO ALL-STAR TEAM BY WELCOMING SABRINE DHALIWAL AS LEAD BARTENDER Chic hotspot for wine and spirits shakes things up by adding award-winning mixologist UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar is bolstering its reputation as one of the premier drink destinations in Vancouver by adding blue-chip bartender Sabrine Dhaliwal … Read more

AWARD WINNING YEAR FOR BRIAN CARTER CELLARS

Brian Carter Cellars, Washington Winery Sweeps the Competition with a Diversity of Wins Brian Carter Cellars – Washington’s 2015 Winery of the Year, keeps bringing home the Gold.  In addition to four “Best-of-Shows” received over the last two years and a record number of 2015 BIG wins, the latest recognition by this consistent producer of … Read more

Let there be light:

Park Board’s Festival of Lights is bigger and better! VanDusen Botanical Garden—one of North America’s top public gardens—kicks off the holiday season Five more acres have been added to the 31st annual Festival of Lights (FOL), sponsored by Vancouver International Airport (YVR). A million lights will decorate 15 acres (6 hectares) nightly throughout December (closed … Read more

Wine Tourism

The Rise of British Columbia Wine Tourism A stellar wine touring year for BC wineries, and the season is far from over!   Wine tourism in BC is on the rise, reporting a record high in visitors and sales this year, and gaining accolades as a world-class wine destination from publications and wine critics around … Read more

SIMILKAMEEN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec. 5 & 6 Winery Holiday Open Houses   The festive season is quickly approaching and you are invited to get into the holiday spirit by spending the weekend touring the Similkameen wineries! Wine tastings, food pairings, decorated wine shops, local art, gift ideas and holiday joy and cheer await you in the fifth annual … Read more

#MarketMonday Von Hardenberg Candles

Von Hardenberg Candles finished the 2014 year with successful events at the Vancouver Farmer’s Market, Circle Craft, North Vancouver Holiday Market, and our Thornhill Artisan Fair. We now have many more mail order requests throughout B.C.  Our Thornhill Artisan Fair featured many new and interesting artisans as well as some popular repeat artisans that our customers … Read more

Farmer Friday with Bees Knees Christmas Trees

ONE MARKET DAY ONLY!! We are back at The Vancouver Farmer’s Winter Market @ Nat Bailey Stadium!- Saturday December 12 from 10-2pm Order by DEC.5   THE GOODIES!! GRAND FIR •Get all your treasures on this full size tree! Best known for their amazing aroma and longevity. The needles grow flat and fan out on … Read more