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Père Noël has made an early stop in Vancouver and left a sleigh-load of gourmet goodies at L’Epicerie Gourmande, the French take-out caterer and gourmet shop in the Granville Island Market.“This time of year feels so special. We’ve been unpacking all week and our shelves are brimming with one-of-a-kind items that you won’t find anywhere else,” … Read more
Leave it to the creative minds of Okanagan Crush Pad to come up with a B.C. wine to celebrate an important milestone for many in the lower mainland. Vancouver is home to an ever growing Asian community and 2015 will usher in the Year of the Sheep. The Haywire red and white were specifically crafted to … Read more
There was a time that A.B.C. (otherwise known as Anything But Chardonnay) was a full fledged movement. Wine drinkers were turned off the most popular white wine in the world and with good reason. But that was then and this is now. B.C. is making some great examples of what Chardonnay should be and here’s … Read more
A Musical Night To Remember! When: Saturday Dec. 13th at 7:30 pm (Sunday Dec. 14th SOLD OUT) Where: Canadian Memorial Church – 1825 W 16th Ave, Vancouver Tickets: $25 adults, $22.00 seniors and students $15 children under 12 www.universalgospelchoir.ca. The Universal Gospel Choir is back once again to wow the audiences with their upbeat singing … Read more
VanDusen Botanical Garden—one of North America’s top public gardens—kicks off the holiday season with the launch of Festival of Lights (FOL). With more than 100,000 visitors in December 2013, FOL is one of Vancouver’s most popular winter events and a holiday tradition for many. More than one million lights will decorate four hectares (10 … Read more
MOE’S Home Collection gets ahead of the hue with top PANTONE® colour picks for 2015 Do darker days and frosty nights have your space feeling more dreary than cheery? Take a cue from the PANTONE® Fashion Colour Report for Spring 2015 and freshen up your palette with vibrant pieces from MOE’S Home Collection. … Read more
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Sestina is now available for pre-ordering, with release scheduled for February 6th, 2015. As you might have read, the 2012 vintage for Washington State has been touted as one of the best vintages in many years. The 2011 Sestina sold out very rapidly and with the press received … Read more
Revellers Can Ring in the New Year in Style at L’Abattoir What: Fans of Gastown’s French-inspired dining destination, L’Abattoir, can now ring in the New Year while enjoying simple flavours in a refined setting. On December 31, 2014 L’Abattoir is offering up two ways for guests to experience its elegant menu, all while celebrating 2015. When: December 31, 2014 Private dining … Read more
Wine pairing suggestions for #Taste of Thursday with Chef David Wong’s recipe this week. 2013 Tantalus Riesling, Okanagan, BC – $24 – VQA Shops & Winery Direct Consistently one of the benchmarks for BC Riesling and a favourite of mine. Terrific blend of stone fruit, citrus and minerality, … Read more
EARLS KUNG PAO NOODLE BOWL Singaporean inspired noodle dish – wok fried with flavours of lime leaf and chili served with Asian vegetables. The side of Mama Wong’s Chili Sauce is for the guest to add as much extra heat as desired. This style of cooking is over medium high heat, it should be … Read more