Monty Python Meets Dr. Seuss in Infectiously Fun Adventure from Best-of-Fest Winners

13-Time “Best-of-Fest” Winners James & Jamesy Set Sail on an Uproarious Theatrical Adventure in  – High Tea –   Monty Python meets Dr. Seuss in an infectiously fun, perpetually playful wonderland from Fringe Festival favourites From the multi-award winning, masterful comedians James & Jamesy comes the inventive and outrageously funny theatrical adventure High Tea, on stage September … Read more

Tasting Plates YVR: Commercial Drive

  As the hot August sun shined down and we waited in line to enter Fredrico’s Supper Club for another Tasting Plates YVR, you cannot help but notice the fresh fruits next door and the characters that walk along the street. Commercial Drive is a neighbourhood of character, diversity, and a “judge all you want” … Read more

THE PASSION CONTINUES

Tickets on sale now for the 12th annual Scotiabank Passions Gala, benefiting the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation   Prepare to sip and savour and share at one of Vancouver’s landmark culinary events on September 13, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., as Scotiabank Passions – a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation returns … Read more

L’Epicerie Gourmande Introduces Limited-Edition Macarons

Mmm mmm macarons. Who doesn’t adore the French cookie that has taken Vancouver by storm with many bakeries and patisseries featuring this delicate meringue confection.  French Gourmet shop L’Epicerie Gourmande is well- known for its specialty macarons that have been created to celebrate occasions such as Mother’s Day and Canada Day.   In addition to its … Read more

CATHAY PACIFIC SEAT SALE TO POPULAR CITIES IN ASIA

Special Economy and Premium Economy Class airfares now on sale until 28 August, 2015   Sadly the sultry summer days will soon turn into gloomy winter nights, so for those wishing to avoid the rain or snow, now is the time to take advantage of Cathay Pacific’s extremely low fares to a multitude of popular … Read more

Salt Tasting Room Serves Up San Sebastián Experiment

Gastown eatery partners with Bosa Foods to offer free tapas from premier line of Spanish products     One of the city’s renowned wine bars is bringing a taste of Spain to Vancouver. Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room has partnered with local specialty food vendor Bosa Foods to serve up San Sebastián-style dining by offering free tapas to … Read more

Coastal Invasion: JoieFarm and Wolf in the Fog Collaborative BBQ

September 12, 2015 | 5pm-8pm | at JoieFarm Winery     Spit, smoker, and fire! Hosted at JoieFarm’s Farmhouse Tasting Room, Chef Nick Nutty of Wolf in the Fog works alongside JoieFarm’s resident chefs, Chef Benz Henrikson, and winemaker and owner, Heidi Noble, for a sumptuous smokey spread to celebrate our first tasting room season and  harvest! Suckling pigs, lamb, and brisket … Read more

Chef Castro Boateng Poached Salmon #TasteofThursday recipe

Poached Salmon Tomato & Fennel  broth with baby Vegetables  Chef Castro Boateng   Serves 10   Broth 1/2 onion (roughly diced) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium fennel (roughly diced 1 1/2, leave remaining for garnish) 1 lemon grass sticks (bruised & roughly chopped) 2 garlic cloves 1 cup white wine 1lb tomatoes (roughly diced) … Read more

Haywire Vineyard Now Officially Certified Organic

Okanagan Crush Pad is proud to have successfully transitioned Switchback Vineyard and has now received their Certified Organic Certification. When Switchback Vineyard was converted from a fallow orchard in 2006, it was designed with local expertise and farmed conventionally. The vineyard team poured immense energy into the project and was proud of the results, which … Read more

Oliver Osoyoos Wineries invite you to get away to Wine Country

After the wildfires, clear skies and an early harvest for the Oliver and Osoyoos wineries.  It’s time to plan a get-away to wine country.   The Oliver Osoyoos wineries had a close call on Friday  August 14th,  after two fires started by lightening were fueled by a huge wind storm.      Thanks to the … Read more