Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft brew newcomer you’re certain to find something new, exciting and fresh at the 2016 Okanagan Fest of Ale. The 21st annual Fest of Ale takes place in the waterfront city of Penticton BC April 8th & 9th, 2016. The 2-day event features great entertainment, fabulous food, and … Read more
“The Lemon Square is a small slice of paradise. Handmade and all wrapped up just for you. Not your typical Lemon Square, this one is made with fresh lemons, BC butter and dusted with coconut. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked. The Lemon Square is perfect for gifts, parties, promotions, weddings or maybe just for yourself. The … Read more
Fraser Valley Food Show Brunch Prize Package. Including 2 entry tickets, free parking for one vehicle, Bite Tickets (the tickets you redeem for tastes in the Wine, Beer and Spirits Pavilion) as well as brunch for two. The brunch will be prepared on the Celebrity Stage by Chef Nicole Mackie and then served to … Read more
GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: Rebels, pioneers, renegades, individualists, mavericks, driven by … Read more
Alice’s Restaurant 50thAnniversary Tour American icon gives rare, full-length performance of famed 1960’s anthem, along with hits from cherished song catalogue The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents prolific singer-songwriter and American folk star Arlo Guthrie on April 21 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert … Read more
South-of-the-border-inspired Event Features Four-course Menu Paired With Top Shelf Tequila Tacofino will quench the thirst of blue agave aficionados with a one-night-only Tequila Tasting Dinner at its Tacofino Commissary in Vancouver’s East Village on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Guests will take a seat at Commissary’s communal tables and savour a four-course tasting menu that … Read more
Over 1,500 chefs worldwide will once again pay tribute to the excellence of French cuisine and its emphasis on sharing, by preparing a special menu of recipes inspired by French expertise. Inspired by Auguste Escoffier, who launched the “Dîners d’Épicure” (Epicurean Dinners) initiative in 1912 (the same menu, on the same day, in several world cities, for … Read more
A Three-year Anniversary Special! Vancouver Urban Winery’s uber popular Sunday School is back in session! This series is a special one for hosts David Stansfield and Lisa Cook. It marks the three-year anniversary of Vancouver’s rowdiest wine school. Since 2013, Sunday School has entertained over 1,500 thirsty students, drunk more than 500 … Read more
Some of you may have done paint nights in pubs before, but we can guarantee you have never done anything at those paint nights like Michelle and Kate’s projects! WHEN: Thursday March 24th, 6:30 to 8:30pm WHAT: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS inspired by ARTIST Marion Evamy RESULT: A beautiful piece of Art! (check out Kate and Michelle’s Facebook … Read more
As residents of Vancouver become increasingly more health conscious and collectively inch closer to adopting new green initiatives and firm environmental standpoints, the demand for public education grows, too. One such area of interest, is dairy-free living. Dairy-Free Living Earthsave Canada has decided to step-up and meet public demand, offering a half day course that includes … Read more