PAELLA DAYS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES FOR SUNDAY PAELLA SERIES

    Popular Dinner Series Returns to Restaurant’s Elegant Dining Room this March, April   Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will once again conjure up the rustic flavours of Spain’s national dish with the return of its popular Sunday Paella Series, set to take centre stage in the restaurant’s elegant dining room in the heart … Read more

Devour! Osoyoos Food Film Festival Returns This Spring

  Weekend-long celebration of food and film set to take place in the South Okanagan, May 5 – 7   The world’s largest culinary film festival, Devour!, returns to the South Okanagan for its second consecutive year, May 5 – 7. Taking over the region for three delectable days, Devour! Osoyoos features a diverse mix of culinary … Read more

STELLAR ALL-FEMALE CHEF AND WINEMAKER LINE-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DINNER

  On March 8, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course collaborative fundraising dinner at Quails’ Gate Winery in West Kelowna. All profits will be donated to The Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna and Slow Food Thompson Okanagan.  This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Aman Dosanj (The Paisley … Read more

La Pentola Welcomes Back its Family Supper Series 

Celebrate “All Things Piedmont” with a nine-course feast on February 19 Yaletown’s Italian-inspired culinary gem, La Pentola will be celebrating “All things Piedmont” at its next Family Supper Series on February 19. Chef Travis McCord has created a special nine-course menu ($65pp) in homage to the historic Italian region, which is known for its rich … Read more

Barn Burner BBQ Kicks-Off the 2017 BBQ Season

  Mark your calendar for the third annual Barn Burner BBQ (BBBBQ). Hosted by owner and BBQ champion Angie Quaale of Well Seasoned, this year’s BBBBQ is co-presented by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. Kick off the BBQ season with this free event on Sunday, April 9 (10am-4:30pm) at the Farm Store (4540 Simmons Road, Chilliwack, B.C.). This family-friendly … Read more

The Chan Centre presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, A Fierce Union of Flamenco and Greek Tragedy

  Renowned dancer Soledad Barrio returns with one of the world’s foremost flamenco companies in this spellbinding interpretation of an ancient classic   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Noche Flamenca’s Antigona, their critically-acclaimed work fusing flamenco and Greek tragedy, March 12 at 7pm in the … Read more

#Friday Favourites – where to take your Valentine

  LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE LA FÊTE DES AMOUREUX IN FINE STYLE AT AU COMPTOIR WITH EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE   IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES   DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE … Read more

For the Luv of Rum: February 14th at The Cascade Room  A Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting 

    The Cascade Room is hosting a Havana Club Rum Seminar & Tasting on Tuesday, February 14thfrom 3 to 4 pm. The event will offer guests an opportunity to sip, taste and learn about Havana Club Rum from Brand Ambassador Donnie Wheeler. Guests will enjoy complimentary rum samples and snacks during the educational — and fun! … Read more

Mamie Taylor’s Lets the Good Times Roll

  Chinatown restaurant celebrates Mardi Gras beginning Feb. 17 Mamie Taylor’s is bringing at little of the Big Easy to Vancouver for Mardi Gras.   Imported to La Louisiane by French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville in 1699, Mardi Gras is time of excess and celebration before the fasting of Lent. Since the … Read more

‘Ai’ (  爱 ) Means ‘Love’ at Wild Rice Bistro

  You’ll love the Valentine’s features created by Chef Dante especially for Valentine’s. Available only only on Tuesday, February 14th from 5p.m. til closing, and meant for sharing, these value-priced dishes (Lover’s Starter Plate plus two Special Mains), are a wonderful way to say ‘I love you.’ Splurge and order a cocktail or two – … Read more