SUMMERDINE – LES DAMES DO DINNER

   ANNUAL FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH   Mark Wednesday, August 10th on your calendar for a unique dinner party as Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter presents Les Dames Summerdine – an evening of fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one night only at more than 30 different restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary … Read more

Vinho Verde – Lunch and Learn at Vij’s

  Vinho Verde is one of the most popular white wines in Portugal. These wines from north-western corner of the country are not complicated wines; they are everyday affordable wines that are crisp, light and refreshing, often with a touch of spritz, that are perfect with just about anything you are going to serve on … Read more

From the Vine to the Glass – Tinhorn Creek Offers New Tours and Tastings

  Get immersed in the winemaking process and explore the vineyard Experience a new side of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards this summer with private tour and tasting options that offer a unique opportunity to sample top tier Oldfield Series wines in a private winery setting. Sip award-winning wines ‘behind the scenes’ while discovering innovative winemaking techniques … Read more

COOK ITALY TOURS

Recently I had the opportunity to taste the wonderful culinary skills of Chef Dana Reinhardt at a preview of her next Cook Italy culinary tour in Tuscania. With special thanks to Chef Dana, look for the recipe for Pea Panna Cotta which will be featured on our next #TasteofThursday on MyVanCity.ca. It would be wonderful … Read more

#MarketMonday – meet vendor Long Table Distillery

This week’s #MarketMonday vendor Long Table Distillery will be featured at Ginapalooza June 15 – 29   About Long Table Distillery • The Long Table: A gathering place for kindred spirits. • Long Table was Vancouver’s first micro-distillery to produce handcrafted small batch spirits since the 1950’s. • Located at 1451 Hornby St. in Vancouver, … Read more

Wildly Successful TEDxGastownWomen Returns:

 Saturday, October 29, Bigger and Better: Apply to Speak by July 15th   TEDxGastownWomen, Vancouver’s only TEDxWomen event, will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at The Imperial. The theme of this year’s event is “Power”’ Brittany Whitmore, founder and executive director of TEDxGastownWomen said: “The team is thrilled to … Read more

#FridayFavourites, including places to take DAD June 17 – 23

  Celebrate Dad with BBQ, Beer & Bocce.    BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR   Eat, Shop & Play at Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Father’s Day   THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES & PÂTISSERIE:   GIVE DAD A SPECIAL FAMILY MEMORY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO JUNE 19   LONG TABLE DISTILLERY   SAVVY SERIES CLASS HOSTED BY LA … Read more

LaStella Winery and Tap Restaurant Jointly Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Winery Dinner

  The Okanagan’s LaStella Winery and South Surrey’s Tap Restaurant both mark their 10th anniversaries this year.  In celebration of the milestone, they’ll team up for a memorable four-course dinner paired with La Stella wines on Thursday, June 30th.   Tap is a natural choice for the dinner, as its owner and Executive Chef, Alistair … Read more

Celebrate Dad with BBQ, Beer & Bocce. 

  Visiting Hart House Restaurant in the summer is always a treat, as guests can fully enjoy the restaurant’s idyllic estate by dining in the open air.  As you plan the season ahead, make room on your calendar to take advantage of all that Hart House has to offer.   *             The patio is open.  … Read more