Celebrate the start of summer with the wineries of the Westside Wine Trail

 Sip into Summer   The Westside Wine Trail invites visitors to celebrate the summer season with them on June 6th during their ‘Sip into Summer’ event. This summer event is in its third year and is part of the ‘Sip Series’ events that wine trail wineries host.   Take a self-guided tour of the Westside Wine Trail on Saturday, June … Read more

DOWNTOWN BHANGRA SPECIAL HEADLINER: DELHI 2 DUBLIN

The City of Bhangra Festival is throwing a backyard party for the entire city this week featuring one of Vancouver’s biggest fusion bands: Delhi 2 Dublin. Presented by the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC) in partnership with Zee TV Canada, this all out dance and music celebration is well underway and not over yet, … Read more

Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation announces TD as Presenting Sponsor

The Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce TD‘s support of the Foundation’s 2015 culinary arts competition and fundraising dinners series taking place across Canada. TD, a leading provider of financial services in Canada, confirms its position as Presenting Sponsor for 2015, joining forces with other sponsors including Gordon Food Service Canada and Le Creuset Canada. “We are elated … Read more

DAD’S DAY DINNER, COOKING CLASSES & MORE

MONDAY, MONDAY Starting in June, Wild Rice will be open on Mondays for the summer. Kick start your week with our Monday Taco and Tequila Special for only $6. Taco flavour will change every Monday.FATHER’S SPECIAL DAY Treat ol’ Dad to dinner on June 21st. We’re offering a special Prime Rib Dinner with organic AAA Prime Rib of Beef with jus, mashed potatoes … Read more

Spoil the superhero in your life with Father’s Day gifts from PAPYRUS

He’s your champion, defender, and protector. Naturally extraordinary, he possesses talents that can only be described as out of this world. As June 21st fast approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what to gift the superhero in your life. This Father’s Day, look no further than PAPYRUS’ private-label collection of cards and carefully curated gifts. Red capes are in … Read more

Cannery Brewing Summer Seasonal – Skaha Summer Ale

  To celebrate the launch of another sensational summer, look for the re-release of Skaha Summer Ale, a summer seasonal from Penticton-based Cannery Brewing. Cannery Brewing’s Head Brewer Ross Thompson explains, “As a brewing team, one of the things we are most excited about with our Skaha Summer Ale is that each year we change … Read more

The 5 Worst Online Dating Profile Mistakes Men Make

The 5 Worst Online Dating Profile Mistakes Men Make Have you been online dating with no results? Wondering why you aren’t getting any messages or replies? Writing about yourself isn’t easy and writing for the competitive world of online dating only makes it harder. But with the right advice and a few key tweaks, you can stand out from … Read more

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: FARMER’S APPRENTICE UNVEILS FIRST NATURAL WINE BAR IN VANCOUVER WITH GRAPES & SODA 

David Gunawan and Dara Young, co-owners of acclaimed locavore restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice, have officially uncorked an exciting new venture in Grapes & Soda — a unique wine bar experience where an array of natural, organic and biodynamic wines take pride of place with seasonally inspired small plates. Now open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 11 p.m. as well as for private events, the 25-seat space is located next … Read more

Railtown District Comes Alive for Five Exclusive Streetside Barbecue Feasts

  MEAT AND GREET: BARBECUE CHAMPION RAILTOWN CAFE ADDS SIZZLE TO SUMMER WITH SATURDAY TAILGATE BARBECUE SERIES The grillmasters at Railtown Cafe are set to prove that where there’s smoke there’s fire, hosting a series of five streetside Tailgate Barbecue events at their fun and funky cafe in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Railtown District on select Saturdays this summer season. Kicking off June … Read more

Le Vieux Pin 10 year anniversary dinner

LE VIEUX PIN WINERY TEAMS UP WITH SWALLOW TAIL TOURS AND CHEF JEFFERSON ALVAREZ TO CELEBRATE THE WINERY’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY!   When three passionate and like-minded people come together to talk food and wine, the only outcome is to set-up a pop-up gastronomic one-night event centered on foraging, cooking and celebrating a milestone with BC … Read more