Festive Cantatas – Praetorius Christmas Vespers

Early Music Vancouver Unites Over 50 Period Musicians in Joyous Presentation of – Festive Cantatas – Praetorius Christmas Vespers –     Beloved affair offers large-scale Yuletide celebration as it might have been heard under Michael Praetorius’ direction in 17th century Germany.   Early Music Vancouver (EMV), in partnership with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Guild of … Read more

When Rock Stars Ruled the World

The Lovers Cabaret presents: This November, we’re going back to when rock stars ruled the world… Lovers of Zeppelin – A glimpse of Miss Pamela from The Lovers Cabaret.     Lovers of Zeppelin s a part of the ICON SERIES, a series of shows dedicated to the era when rock stars ruled the world. … Read more

Holiday gift guide from Bayside Furniture

Holiday shopping already looming on your to-do list? Don’t fret, Christmas has come early with Bayside Furniture‘s top home accessory gift picks. With pieces ranging in style from smoky glass to bronze finishes and gold prints, the Vancouver-based furniture and home accessories boutique has what it takes to put a smile on the face of every home and design enthusiast … Read more

Field House: Help Fund a Local Craft Brewery!

Love craft beer and looking for a passion project? (We feel like this question might be rhetorical.) Why not help support Field House Brewing?! Abbotsford’s newest (and coolest) craft brewery is scheduled to open its doors next month, and would love your assistance in raising the funds necessary to make this happen on time. Now … Read more

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: BITTERED SLING

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: BITTERED SLING BRINGS ITS SPECIAL-EDITION TALES OF THE COCKTAIL TRAVEL PACK NORTH OF THE BORDER   Exclusive Gift Pack Includes Four Custom Bitters Inspired by Tales of the Cocktail Tour Stops     Just in time for holiday gifting, Bittered Sling Bitters is following the successful U.S. launch of its limited-edition Tales of the Cocktail Travel Pack by … Read more

TACOFINO INTRODUCES NEW BAR MANAGER

MEXOLOGY: TACOFINO INTRODUCES NEW BAR MANAGER, DRINK MENU AND HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AT TACO BAR IN GASTOWN   Bar Manager Julia Diakow Ushers in New Cocktail Program Focused on Seasonal Cocktails, Flights of Tequila and Mezcal, Mocktails and Happy Hour Tacofino’s trademark Mexican-by-way-of-West-Coast cuisine gets a perfect complement this fall as Julia Diakow joins the team as Bar … Read more

A DECADE OF INDULGENCE

THOMAS HAAS TOASTS 10 DELICIOUS YEARS A DECADE OF INDULGENCE   Internationally Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Loyal Fans with Exclusive Series of Anniversary Celebrations It’s been a delicious decade since fourth-generation chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas opened the doors of his eponymous café in North Vancouver, and the internationally celebrated chocolatier is marking the … Read more

SPICY LEMONGRASS SOUP #TasteofThursday

SPICY LEMONGRASS AND SEAFOOD SOUP     Chef Rob Feenie Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped galangal 1 cup chopped lemon grass ½ cup chopped kaffir lime leaves ¼ cup peeled and chopped ginger 8 red Thai chilies, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cup chopped onions ½ … Read more

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: ROYAL DINETTE

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: CELEBRATED LOCAVORE CHEF DAVID GUNAWAN UNVEILS MENU FOR SECOND “UGLY DUCKLING” DINNER AT ROYAL DINETTE Gunawan’s Latest Five-Course Dinner Informs, Educates Guests via Dishes Crafted from Commonly Discarded Cast-offs, Scraps   Building upon the success of the inaugural Ugly Duckling Dinner this past October that showcased the concept of “Trash Cooking” cuisine, Royal Dinette Chef/Owner … Read more

Exclusive dinner for connoisseurs at L’Abattoir

Sip and Swirl With Famed Pio Cesare Winery at L’Abattoir Exclusive dinner for connoisseurs to sample world-class vintages and perfectly paired fare Gastown’s renowned French-inspired eatery is going Italian for one night this month as it welcomes a world-class winery for an exclusive wine dinner. On Wednesday, November 25, L’Abattoir, will partner with local boutique wine … Read more