At the end of December I had an opportunity to attend a wine tasting lunch at Via Tevere hosted by Sommelier Mireille Sauvé founder of The Wine Umbrella. It was a delightful afternoon that found me, a wine novice, mixing with wine enthusiasts, restaurant sommeliers and expert wine reviewers. So you will notice there are no tasting … Read more
For those of you who just want the list, here it is, just the list! 2015 Dine Out Vancouver Festival Participating Restaurants $18 Menu American Cheesesteak Co. (The) Atithi Indian Cuisine Bayside Lounge – Best Western Plus Sands Hotel (The) Bella Gelateria & Gelato – Coal Harbour Bimini Public House (The) Bitter Tasting Room … Read more
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, EAT! RESTAURANT BOOKINGS OPEN FOR THE 2015 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Ladies and gentlemen, start your palates: beginning tomorrow the list of restaurants taking part in Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 will be revealed and their menus posted on www.dineoutvancouver.com. Tourism Vancouver’s advice? Book early! Reservations at top restaurants go … Read more
In the blink of an eye the future is here. Have you asked yourself what your new year will look like? Will your 2015 be a repeat of your 2014? Which could’ve been a repeat of the year before and the year before that. Well, it doesn’t really matter because this is a brand new year! … Read more
Still time to enjoy the Holiday delights of Vancouver including New Year’s Eve Tourism Vancouver’s list of Vancouver holiday experiences The Capilano Suspension Bridge is twinkling with thousands of lights. Crane your neck at the world’s tallest living Christmas tree. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s 152-foot, 250-year-old Douglas Fir Christmas tree is dressed in 10,000 … Read more
POP THE CORK FOR 2015 AT CIBO TRATTORIA AND UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR Gala Party With Live Band, Decadent Food Menus, Boutique Hotel Package Highlight New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Chic Vancouver Hotspot Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar are winding back the clock as the calendar flips to a new year this … Read more
Ring in the New Year at OPUS Hotel’s award-winning restaurant The holidays are in full swing at Yaletown’s La Pentola. Seasonal menus, spirited cocktails and a warm inviting atmosphere make for a fun and festive holiday dining experience: ramping up to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. La Pentola is open for lunch and dinner on Christmas … Read more
Flagship Location to Feature Tacofino’s Celebrated Mexican-inspired Fare, Patio, Full Bar and Lounge and Separate Take-Out Entrance The West Coast’s beloved Tacofino is set to serve up its signature brand of eclectic, Mexican-inspired cuisine in downtown Vancouver this January when it officially unfolds its new flagship Taco Bar in a fully restored heritage space in historic Gastown. Located in … Read more
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience Fly Over Canada, and want to get into the holiday spirit, I highly recommend you visit the Christmas edition. Join Santa and his elves as you fly across Canada, and make a magical stop at the North Pole. Cheerful holiday decor greets you when you arrive, and … Read more
There is nothing more romantic and stunning than a million “stars” shining through raindrops that trickle off your umbrella. Yes, Vancouvers rain season is back but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing the beauty of the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. It’s been 30 years and they’re still going strong! Take a stroll through … Read more