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To paraphrase Shakespeare – ‘would a roast turkey by any other name taste so good?’ It does when it’s called ‘le dindon’ – the French name for our iconic celebratory bird. With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, people are starting to think about the annual groaning board of turkey with all the … Read more
Vancouver Foodster hosted one of their ‘Tasting Plates’ events in West Vancouver on September 23, 2014 — the first day of autumn. The skies were dark and the rain was heavy; it was a perfect evening to be distracted by delectable cuisine. The event highlighted seven restaurants located along Marine Drive, each with a sample selection … Read more
100% Premium Okanagan Wine, 100% Charity In Brief: Oliver, BC’s TIME Estate Winery is proud to announce the release of The Girls Vivacious Rosé and The Girls Voluptuous Red, which give 100% of the profits to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region. Where to Try / Buy: For the month of October, … Read more
“Good, better, best” described the three levels of local white and red wines that Sam Hauck, The Wine Teacher, guided a group of forty wine enthusiasts through on September 10th. The event was also a good opportunity for those wanting to further discover the characteristics and subtleties of chardonnay and merlot and to sample … Read more
Nation’s largest single region wine and food event expands and adds new events Visit Seattle and Washington State Wine invite wine lovers to mark their calendars; Taste Washington, the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event, will take place March 26-29, 2015, at various venues throughout Seattle. Now in its 18th year, Taste Washington … Read more
After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is continuing its tradition of success in Vancouver. “This event not only supports a great organization, with all proceeds going to the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Company, but it is an excellent opportunity for … Read more
Le Vieux Pin Winery gets ready for the new vintage of their Sauvignon Blanc and announces a Last call on their 2013 stock. Le Vieux Pin Winery is doing a last call on the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc as they get ready to produce the 2014. Rasoul Salehi, General Manager said: “From what we see … Read more
LUNAFEST is a travelling film festival of films made by women, for women and about women. It is a collection of eight short films filled with stories of reflection, hope and humour. These eight films were chosen from over 950 films submitted to LUNAFEST this year. Attend LUNAFEST and enjoy great films while supporting … Read more
What :: On Sunday, September 28th, La Pentola della Quercia is celebrating the beginning of Italian hunting season, or La Stagione di Caccia, with a September Famiglia Supper Series dedicated to foraged mushrooms and fowl. When :: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 6:00pm Where :: La Pentola della Quercia, 350 Davie Street, Vancouver BC Why :: Honour La Stagione di Caccia … Read more
Saturday, October 4, 2014 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy free, behind the scenes access to the buildings that shape our city. Explore Vancouver’s civic, cultural, and historic facilities and learn about how they are designed and what happens inside at this all-ages event. Doors Open Vancouver (DOV) is a one-day event that invites … Read more