Okanagan Fest of Ale 2019 – A Hopping Success
A hopping good time was had by all who attended the 24th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton this past weekend April 12 & 13, 2019.
Events
L28 Culinary Platform Launches First Chef Accelerator Concept Restaurant
L28 Culinary Platform, a restaurant and chef accelerator created by Israel’s Start-Up Nation Central–an NGO connecting the world to Israeli innovation– has launched to explore and define Israeli cuisine and boost Israel’s position as a leader in culinary innovation.
BC Seafood Festival 2019 Launches Limited Release Signature Weekend Passes
If you are a lover of all things seafood it’s time to mark your calendars and buy your tickets to the largest seafood festival in Western Canada. The 13th annual BC Seafood Festival is once again being held in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, from June 7-16th, 2019
The Tasting Games a fun blind tasting competition April 23, May 7, 14, 21st
Hosted by Master of Wine Rhys Pender, each of the fun, irreverent events in Oliver, Penticton and Kelowna will feature three wine industry celebrities on stage, blind tasting five wines. The evening will begin with a quick “how to blind taste wine” tutorial from Rhys, and then the game is on!
Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar rolls out their new ‘More Italiano’ menu featuring Authentico Pomodoro Sauce
Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar is reaffirming its commitment to Italian culture and culinary authenticity with the roll out of their new and expanded menu to all locations across Canada. From the introduction of family-kept recipes and sauces, to new tapas, sandwiches, pastas and entrées, the menu update is the most significant in the restaurant’s 12-year history.
Blue Mountain Tasting Room Opens for the Season on April 19th
Blue Mountain winery is pleased to announce its tasting room will be open from 12:00 to 5:00 throughout the Easter long weekend (Friday, April 19th to Sunday, April 21st, closed Monday, April 22nd).
White Spot to Give Away 300 Avocado Beyond Burgers in Vancouver Today
Beloved BC restaurant chain White Spot is inviting Vancouver burger lovers to join them in celebrating the addition of the 100%-plant-based Beyond Burger® patty to its menu by giving away 300 FREE Avocado Beyond Burgers™ (limit one per person) from its food truck parked at the EasyPark parking lot at the corner of Cambie and West Georgia (688 Cambie Street) starting at 11 a.m. today.
Be a good egg and hunt for meaningful Easter treats at East Van Roasters
If you are on the hunt for chocolate with heart this Easter season, look no further than East Van Roasters (319 Carrall St., Vancouver). The artisanal chocolate goods are made bean-to-bar (or egg) by this certified charity and social enterprise operated by the PHS Community Services Society, using only organic, fair and direct-trade chocolate.
Exquisite Easter eggs found at Burnaby’s Mon Paris
Fans of Elena Krasnova’s distinctive pastries and confections are flocking to Mon Paris Pâtisserie (4396 Beresford St., Burnaby) for her enticing collection of delectable Easter eggs.
Celebrate Easter With Thierry Cafe
Beginning the week of April 15th, hop on over to Thierry Cafe and choose your favourites from beautifully presented gift baskets, Easter eggs and bunnies, springtime flavoured macarons, and more.