Valerie van der Gracht 
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
This was an opportunity to taste and savour an excellent selection of French wines paired with small bites in a festive atmosphere. The Curtain Raiser is held in an attractive second floor banquet space featuring an expansive wall of windows that overlook the massive lobby below. A prelude to the first public tasting … Read more
The Chefs’ Table Society of B.C. Heats Things Up with Vancouver’s Inaugural Curry Cup Eight of Vancouver’s Top Chefs to Compete On Tuesday, March 4, eight of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete to win the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia’s Curry Cup. This inaugural event will be held at Main Street’s Heritage Hall and emceed … Read more
What’s Trending in France seminar at the Vancouver International Wine Festival was a Trade event that I was able to “audit” for MyVanCity.ca. This was only one event, both public and trade, of ten events for the Festival that are capably organized by the team at The Wine Umbrella, Mireille Sauve and business partner … Read more
The perfect way to kick off the Vancouver International Wine Festival with Feature Country – France and the Global Focus – Bubbly. The evening started at a Parisian inspired 9 pm at Ginger 62. The setting was ideal with subdued lighting and ample space for the sold out crowd of about 250 … Read more
YVR Bloggers is excited to announce the launch of a new concept in food education and networking called YVR Foodies! YVR Foodies will be a monthly event for food lovers in Vancouver at different restaurants around the city. Come and join our YVR Foodies Launch Party on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 3-5 pm at Siddhartha’s Indian Kitchen on Commercial Drive … Read more
Families and Kids of all ages – be sure to add Western Canada’s Largest Indoor Carnival to your Spring Break Calendars! Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 23 Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival with more than 45 rides and attractions is back at BC Place for spring break and is now better value than … Read more
All aboard the Opera Train! Vancouver Opera and TransLink through its TravelSmart program are collaborating to make opera more accessible than ever, with “Opera Trains”. CAMERA CALL: Opera singing performance, press conference and photo op aboard Vancouver Opera’s specially-wrapped Expo Line car on the private platform at Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain station on Monday, February 24th at 10:00 … Read more