If you are a fan of Italian wines, especially those from Northern Italy, like I am, then you likely think of enjoying a glass of Valpolicella Classico with pizza or a tomato sauced pasta, some Valpolicella Ripasso with barbecued chicken or mushroom risotto and of course a rich intense Amarone with roasted meats or … Read more
Lisa Nemetz International Jewish Performing Arts Festival February 15 – March 15, 2018 Full Lineup Announced and All Tickets on Sale on December 13 for The Exciting 18th Annual Chutzpah! Festival Performances at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, Scotiabank Dance Centre, Rickshaw Theatre, Fox Cabaret Organizers today announced the dates and the … Read more
Tickets to the 23rd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Craft Beer and Cider Festival are now on sale. The 2018 Okanagan Fest of Ale, a favourite of patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, takes place April 13 & 14, 2018in Penticton BC. The festival is one of the largest, longest running … Read more
Homer St. Café and Bar launches three-course menu for New Year’s Eve Homer St. Café and Bar Executive Chef Tret Jordan and Head Chef Chris West are pleased to announce a full three-course menu with wine pairings, available for one evening only on Sunday, December 31 from 5:30pm to midnight. Guests can kick the evening … Read more
Holiday bustle is everywhere to be found right now and by the end of December, it might be time for a nice, restful snooze. That’s where the Vancouver Aquarium comes in. On Sat. December 30, the Aquarium is hosting a family sleepover to offer adults and kids alike a nice break from the holiday … Read more
A three-course traditional French menu with a twist On Sunday, December 31, Tableau Bar Bistro will offer a special three-course dinner menu with suggested wine pairings for each dish. Created by Executive Chef Tret Jordan and Head Chef Dan Vichitthavong, the first course, plats principaux and dessert features will showcase fresh West Coast ingredients … Read more
Raise a Glass, Turn the Calendar Courtesy of Chef Daniel McGee’s Signature Paris-by-way-of-West-Coast Cuisine Acclaimed Kitsilano brasserie Au Comptoir is inviting guests to bid ‘au revoir’ to 2017 and join them in raising a glass to the new year in fine style by taking part in a four-course French-inspired New Year’s Eve … Read more
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Releases Super Early Bird Tickets Priced For Gift-Giving Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) is spreading holiday cheer by releasing a limited quantity of specially priced tickets for the highly anticipated 2018 festival. Featuring more than 100 craft breweries and cideries pouring over 300 beers and ciders, live music, food trucks, … Read more
For the second consecutive year, The Cascade Company is organizing a spirited fundraiser throughout December, with partial proceeds from the sale of JT’s Hot Buttered Rum Mix going to support the Fawkes Academy Parental Advisory Committee (Fawkes Academy provides individualized educational programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, other complex developmental disabilities, … Read more
Turkey lunch and dinner offered December 22nd-24th to make holiday planning easier Organizing a Christmas feast seems to get more complicated with every passing year. Multiple groups of family and friends combined with conflicting travel schedules often make getting everyone together for the holiday meal impossible. This year, Dockside Restaurant is offering … Read more