Tasting Plates Yaletown Wednesday, Oct 15, 6 pm – 9:30 pm

  Join us at our next Tasting event! Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the evening, meet some new food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Visit our Tasting … Read more

GIVE THANKS THIS FALL WITH SEASONAL TREATS FROM THOMAS HAAS 

  Pumpkin-flavoured Pastry, Beverage, Truffle Selections Highlight New Autumn Offerings   As long days fade and the weather begins to cool, stay warm with a burst of fall-themed flavours like pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger available now through November 15 at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie. From pastry creations such as Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon Chantilly cream and … Read more

Fall into the Market 2014 Monday, November 3

  Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its annual Fall into the Market tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the BC SPCA, to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. All proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction directly support the BC … Read more

La Dolce Vita October 2014 When gold trumps platinum

  Bob Johnson couldn’t contain his smile when I dropped in for a visit to Creston’s Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery on Sunday. In his pocket were two medals from the recent BC Wine Awards. One, a Platinum, feted Baillie-Grohman’s 2012 Cabernet Franc as one of the best six wines in the province (5 platinum medals were … Read more

Wines of British Columbia and Whole Foods partnership

Wines of British Columbia expands US reach with Whole Foods Market partnership in the Pacific Northwest. Eight hand-selected BC VQA wines will be available for purchase at 15 Whole Foods Market stores across Washington and Oregon.   “This partnership is part of the BC Wine Institute’s strategic plan to increase our exports to key markets, … Read more

BC Winery of the Year 2013/14 InterVin International Wine Awards

  PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY NAMED WINERY OF THE YEAR  at the 2014/2015 InterVin International Wine Awards   Painted Rock is greatly honoured to have been named Winery of the Year at the 2014/2015 InterVin International Wine Awards. This years’ InterVin Wine Awards featured nearly 1,350 entries from 16 countries, with 63 wines earning Gold … Read more

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Hosts Exclusive Winery Dinner with Ruffino Oct. 20

BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE WINERY DINNER WITH RUFFINO OCT. 20 Ruffino Senior Global Brand Ambassador Beppe d’Andrea to Guest Host Five-Course Dinner That Offers a Preview of Executive Chef Alex Chen’s Fall Menu When: Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Where: Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard St., Vancouver, B.C. Price: $129 per guest, including tax and gratuity … Read more

Siena Restaurant Celebrates Mushroom Festival

  Days are chilly, nights are darker now, but Siena Restaurant is looking on the bright side by celebrating the tasty fungi that appear when the summer ends. From October 14th to 26th, the South Granville favourite will showcase the flavour and versatility of mushrooms with a special three-course menu.   Siena Chef Jessica Howery … Read more

Meet Karin Bohne, the next big thing in interior design

A tour de force behind the drafting and the boardroom table, Karin took her first steps into the design limelight in 2007, when she appeared as a cast member in HGTV’s Design Interns. A short stint with the prestigious Vancouver firm Kelly Deck Design had prepared her well for the task, and being pitted against … Read more

Ultimate Upcycle Challenge returns to the  Vancouver Home + Design Show for the third year running

  Local celebrities and creatives to revamp pre-loved chairs for charity auction at BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2014   Taking five has never looked – or felt – so good! The Ultimate Upcycle Challenge 3: ChairLIFT, a charitable furniture repurposing project, is taking place once again at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, happening October … Read more

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