Valerie van der Gracht 
The 2014 Vancouver International Auto Show is opening its doors to car enthusiasts from all over the province. From noon today until Sunday, March 30, British Columbia’s premier annual automotive event will give visitors the opportunity to see over 400 vehicles from 22 manufacturers and experience the latest in automotive art, design, and technology. Auto buffs … Read more
The Magnolia is centrally located, recently underwent an extensive renovation, has a top notch spa, an on trend Mediterranean restaurant on site and the most comfortable rooms ever. A boutique style hotel the Magnolia is a gem in Victoria. The hotel is quiet and efficiently run. Many of the guests are in Victoria on … Read more
Outstanding young chef Paul Moran, winner of the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition, recently took the reins of the kitchen as Executive Chef at the exclusive resort Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia. Joined by Chef Stephanie Noel who takes the position of Director of Food and Beverage at Nita Lake Lodge. It was … Read more
How you can enjoy the taste of Culinaire Victoria With only two days until Culinaire Victoria we just had to bring you the list of all the other great restaurants, bistros, pubs, wineries and caterers that will be participating this year. A reminder that all these fine establishments, and the others we have … Read more
Saturday, March 29 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. purchase Saturday seminar tickets An Old Vine’s Tale $45 Washington winemakers seek out ‘old vine’ fruit, believing that it makes a difference in the glass. Does vine age matter? Sample a selection of wines made from vines at least 30 years old and find out for yourself … Read more
Everyone knows that La Terrazza is a great restaurant so I knew going in that lunch would be good but I had no idea that it would be so exceptional. As one of three media attending the lunch we were each assigned to a table. I was fortunate indeed to be seated with Luc … Read more
An incredible evening with many new dining experiences. Thanks to Chef Rick Davidson of the Beach Club Resort and Ian Lane, Food and Beverage Director the dishes and wine pairings made for an excellent culinary experience. The Oceanic banquet room at the Beach Club Resort was attractively set with spacious round dining tables … Read more
If you haven’t been to Parksville Uncorked “Swirl” wine tasting event of the Food and Wine Festival you are definitely missing out on a terrific event. For wine lovers and foodies alike this is one event that never disappoints. This was the second year that I attended and I think it just gets better … Read more
What’s better than a Bel Café “confetti like” macaron? How about a $25. gift certificate you can use at Bel Café. You can use the gift certificate for any of their yummy gourmet bites and tastes or use the gift certificate to buy more macarons! On March 20th Bel Café celebrates the great French macaron. Bel Café whips up … Read more
Thursday night in Parksville will never be the same. The 2nd annual “Untapped” event of Parksville Uncorked was a smashing success. Locals and visitors alike grazed on some incredible bites that complimented the fantastic selection of craft beers, ales and ciders. Held at The Beach Club Resort in … Read more