Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar marks its 60th Anniversary with “Celebrate with Hy’s” Contest

Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar is proudly celebrating its Diamond Anniversary this fall. The restaurant chain, founded in 1955 in Calgary by Hy and Barbara Aisenstat, has been Canada’s premier steakhouse brand ever since. To celebrate turning 60, Hy’s is inviting guests to “Celebrate with Hy’s” on social media. Having played host to so many … Read more

Local Love: Vancouver Home + Design Show unveils its top five can’t-miss features

Homegrown design, entertaining and home improvement to take over the Vancouver Convention Centre West, October 22-25, 2015   The Vancouver Home + Design Show is going local with its list of top five can’t-miss features showcasing the best the city has to offer in design, entertaining and home improvement. Happening October 22-25, 2015 at the … Read more

6S Marketing has written an open letter to Apple, urging them to consider naming the September 9th release the iPhone 7 instead of the rumored iPhone 6S.

New York advertising agency 6S Marketing started using the name “6S” back in 2000. Never did they imagine that one of the biggest companies in the world would start using a variation of their name. As Apple prepares to unveil the next versions of the iPhone, rumors regarding the possible names of the September 9th … Read more

Slow Fish Canada dinner returns to Vancouver Well known chefs cook together to raise awareness for sustainable seafood   Lovers of seafood and social times are to mark their calendars, as the Chefs’ Table Society‘s Slow Fish Canada Dinner returns at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) on September 27th, 2015. This annual event unites Vancouverites to … Read more

Chef Rob Feenie #TasteofThursday Blue Cheese and Apple Coleslaw recipe

BLUE CHEESE AND APPLE COLESLAW   Serves 6 Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp drained store-bought horseradish 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 4 endives, finely shredded 1 cup diced (1/2 inch) Granny Smith or Braeburn apples 4 green onions, chopped ½ cup blue cheese (Roquefort, Stilton … Read more

Newly Opened Ancora Brings Waterfront  Dining to False Creek 

Anticipated restaurant offers a unique mix of West Coast, Peruvian and Japanese fare Viaggio Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the opening of Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio, Vacouver’s newest upscale eatery. Situated along the False Creek seawall, the highly anticipated restaurant has opened its doors to dish up West Coast sustainable cuisine with Peruvian and Japanese flare.   … Read more

WINESTAINS WINE ACADEMY OPENS TO TEACH WSET CLASSES IN RICHMOND, BC

    Winestains Wine Academy opens its first location in Richmond, BC to teach WSET certified classes starting October 2015.  The brand new location, is purpose built for classes, wine and food events, and will offer WSET Level 1 & 2 classes this fall with plans for Level 3 as well as Level 1 & … Read more

Award-Winning Choreographer Traces Life’s Poignant Moments in Emotionally Resonant World Premiere

   Joe Laughlin returns to the stage after 10 years, joined by a generational blend of dance-greats   From JOE INK and celebrated Vancouver Choreographer Joe Laughlin comes the world premiere 4OUR, on stage at the Scotiabank Dance Centre October 1 – 3, 2015 at 8pm, with a preview performance September 30. Brought to life by the … Read more

Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge Award Winners   

The Vancouver Foodster Sundae Challenge was a huge success featuring 4 sundae creations from restaurants around Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their sundae creation from August 5-29, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the challenge, and this was quite the task as each judge who tasted each creation with a rigorous process based on taste, … Read more

Garagiste North: The Small Guys Wine Festival

Announces September Festival & Receives International Attention GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: Rebels, … Read more