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When our resident “theatre reviewer” Sam Hauck aka the Wine Teacher wasn’t available to attend the opening of King Lear two friends stepped up and with thanks to Sandy Kooner and Jennifer Penk we give thee the following reviews: Bard on the Beach’s adaptation of King Lear was an amazing play to watch. From its simplistic, understated, … Read more
Celebrate Vancouver Pride this August in the heart of Davie Village Whether guests are looking for a bear, or want to go bare down there, Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel has everything needed to survive and thrive at Pride 2015. Taking place on August 2, the 37th annual Vancouver Pride Parade runs through Davie Village, a … Read more
I had so much fun being a Judge for the #CalamariChallengeYVR and here are the winners! The Vancouver Foodster Calamari Challenge was a huge success featuring 7 calamari creations from restaurants around Vancouver and Richmond. Each restaurant featured their calamari creation from June 11 – July 5, 2015. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the … Read more
Inspired by the vibrancy of summer gardens and harnessing the playful spirit of childhood, Redfish Kids launches a new collection of silhouettes and patterns for summer. The Summer 2015 Collection blends floral bouquet patterns and linear designs, with the simple silhouettes and durable fabrics that Redfish Kids is known for. Every piece is lovingly designed … Read more
Restaurant Marks Notable First Year with Exclusive Seafood Boil Series on Wrap-Around Outdoor Patio this July, August Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will celebrate its first anniversary in grand style by hosting an exclusive Sunday Seafood Boil Series on its luxurious outdoor patio overlooking Burrard Street every Sunday at 6 p.m. from July 19 to … Read more
Umberto Menghi brings Tuscan Italian cuisine back to the city Umberto Menghi’s classic, signature Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine makes a highly anticipated return as Giardino Restaurant officially opens on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1328 Hornby Street, just steps away from the original Il Giardino. “Giardino is a continuation of my passion for the … Read more
Fraser Valley winery officially opens with support of Buy Local program Singletree Winery (5782 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC) is making their debut in Metro Vancouver’s wine and food community with funding from the B.C. government’s Buy Local program. The winery is receiving $18,500 to promote Singletree in the region, aiming to increase monthly sales … Read more
Patriotic Party-Goers of All Ages Welcome to Canada Place Pier for Festivities and FlyOver Canada’s Third Annual Fireworks Party The Canada Day ‘experts’ at FlyOver Canada host their annual fireworks party on July 1, 2015 at 8pm at Canada Place. Adults and families of all ages are invited to the celebration – which sells out yearly – to take in the fireworks … Read more
LaStella Winery has just received their shipment of olive oil called ‘Intensivo’ from a biodynamic farm in Sicily, Italy care of fine food merchant Casa Gusta. ‘Intensivo’ is a regal olive oil with great depth and power. The equivalent to the winery’s flagship wine: Maestoso “solo” Merlot. What started as a personal project to … Read more
In what continues to be a year of growth and expansion for Fort Berens Estate Winery, Dylan Foss has recently joined the award-winning winery team as Executive Chef of The Ponderosa Kitchen, soon to open at the winery. Rolf de Bruin, co-founder and co-owner of Fort Berens explained, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Red … Read more