Chan Centre Welcomes Back Spellbinding Spanish Singer Diego El Cigala

  Three-time Latin GRAMMY winner performs songs from Indestructible, forthcoming album celebrating the rich sounds of salsa   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the hotly anticipated return of Diego El Cigala, charming vocalist and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner, Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 7pm in the … Read more

ARAXI RESTAURANT WELCOMES MANZANILLA TO WHISTLER’S CORNUCOPIA

  – Tickets Now Available for Araxi Restaurant’s Exclusive Wine Dinners – Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar’s award-winning leaders – Executive Chef James Walt, Restaurant Director Neil Henderson, and Wine Director Samantha Rahn – present a lineup of spectacular wine dinners in honour of the 20th anniversary of Cornucopia, Whistler’s celebration of food and drink. This … Read more

WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW RETURNS TO TRADEX FOR THE ULTIMATE GIRLS WEEKEND

  Tickets Now On Sale For Western Canada’s Largest Women’s Show  The West Coast Women’s Show returns for it’s 16th year bringing the Ultimate Girl’s Weekend to the TRADEX Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford October 21, 22, & 23 2016. Fraser Valley women will get a start on their holiday shopping finding exclusive products, … Read more

20th Anniversary Eastside Culture Crawl Celebrate Illustrious Legacy of Revelatory Exploration & Artistic Creation

  Iconic four-day visual arts festival marks momentous milestone by opening doors on Canada’s most densely populated artistic community   Vancouver’s beloved four-day celebration of visual arts, design, and crafts, the Eastside Culture Crawl, invites art lovers to fete its landmark 20th anniversary from November 17 to 20, 2016. The aesthetic adventure opens studios, homes, and … Read more

AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE 75TH PEARL HARBOR COMMEMORATION FLIGHT FOR SURVIVORS 

  American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, is sponsoring a historic 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Flight.  This exclusive roundtrip airbus charter from Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawai‘i will depart at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016, and land at 12:30 p.m. local Hawai‘i time.  The flight will host approximately 120 Pearl Harbor survivors, … Read more

Cider Tap Takeover at The Cascade Room, October 15-22

The Cascade Room is welcoming six BC-based cideries for a special “Cider Tap Takeover”, October 15-22. The following BC-produced ciders will be on-tap and available for guests to enjoy by the glass every day during the week-long promotion (which coincides with BC CiderWeek 2016, hosted by the Northwest Cider Association): •Wards Hard Cider (Kelowna): Ginger … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s on this blustery week ahead Oct 14 – 21

    Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu    Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction   FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER   CHAMPAGNE WISHES, CAVIAR DREAMS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE TAITTINGER DINNER OCT. 18   Getting Ready For ChopStick … Read more

Vancouver’s favourite chefs and entertaining experts set to heat things up  at the Vancouver Home + Design Show

  The city’s top local chefs will hit the Samsung Cooking Stage from October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre   Get ready, food lovers! Vancouver’s top chefs are getting set to light up the Samsung Cooking Stage at the 33rd annual Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Live cooking demonstrations … Read more

My Taste of Yaletown at Wild Tale Coastal Grill

  Last night I was part of a contingent of media people who were invited to sample the menus at a select number of the thirty + restaurants that are participating in Taste of Yaletown.   As we gathered at Xoxolat to taste delicious chocolate and enjoy a glass of champagne, thoughtfully provided by Swirl Wine … Read more

Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu 

YBIA announces 12th annual dining event and reveals participating restaurants    The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 12th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two-week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 31 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 13 – 27th, bringing a … Read more