#FridayFavourites – what’s happening June 24 – June 30

  Jazz Fest is coming to Robson Square!   Alchemy Theatre and The Columbia presents   Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Serves Up Killer Cocktails to Accompany a Killer Comedy   Billy Elliot Will Bring You to Tears – and Fill You with Joy   THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR JOINS THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON … Read more

Jazz Fest is coming to Robson Square!

  On June 24, 2016, 800 Robson Street (between Howe Street and Hornby Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic, as the organizers of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival begin to set up for performances starting on June 25. The street will remain closed in response to Vancouver City Council’s decision earlier this year to permanently … Read more

It’s our Birthday!!! It’s our party and we’ll BBQ if we want to!

    Join us June 30th , from 2pm – 7pm, for an old fashioned Hot Dog BBQ. We’ll have corn cobs, veggie dogs, beer from our friends at Strange Fellows Brewing, Sangria and more! Check out our facebook event page for all the details and we hope to see you here!   https://www.facebook.com/events/310823022582361/ p. 778-877-7504 … Read more

The Art Studios Summer Sale Great Items. Great Prices. Great Event.

  Tuesday, July 19th from 2:00 pm till 7:00 pm at the Art Studios: 2005 East 44th Avenue & Victoria Street Pottery – Paintings – Prints – Cards & More   The Art Studios members’ amazing creativity has once again produces and excellent selection of art cards, crafts, jewelry, paintings, pottery and textiles. The Art Studios, … Read more

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