La Pentola’s hearty Northern Italian menu lightens up for spring

New season brings new dishes and drinks to Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel   La Pentola, situated inside Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel, is lightening up for spring with a new range of dishes and drinks on the menu. New fresh flavours reflect the spring season and lighter libations will be appearing at the bar this month.   “We’re … Read more

Sharing really is caring: #dinnnerpartyYVR

#dinnnerpartyYVR invites Vancourites to share their dinner table in support of local charities   #dinnerpartyYVR presented by Cressey features 30 Vancouverites who open their homes and cook a meal for old and new friends to support their favourite charity. This year, the event on April 5 supports 26 different local and Canadian causes that will benefit from … Read more

Vancouver Foodster presents Burger Palooza

Burger Palooza May 4, 2pm – 6pm   Early-Bird tickets on sale now thru April 7 Purchase tickets via Eventbrite purchase here: Join us at our first Burger Palooza event for all you burger lovers!   This tasting extravaganza goes from 2pm until 6pm on Sunday, May 4 all over downtown Vancouver and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Touring several restaurants … Read more

A short list for Taste Washington!

For anyone planning to attend Taste Washington! this weekend here is a short list of wineries that have been recommended. Swiftwater Cellars  may be one of the most compelling destination wineries in Washington State. Great setting near Roslyn in the heart of the Cascades and a one-hour drive from Seattle. Located in the Suncadia Resort with access to … Read more

Campagna Farm Dinner at Cibo Trattoria

Menu Just Announced for Campagna Farm Dinner Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets: 604.602.9570 or robert@nullcibotrattoria.caJoin General Manager & Wine Director Robert Stelmachuk and Executive Chef Faizal Kassam as they welcome Campagna Farm’s Sandra and Leonardo Zambrano for this very special five-course menu and wine pairings. Located in Abbotsford, BC, Campagna is Cibo’s very own 280-acre farm … Read more

GLOBE 2014 Embracing a Greener Global Economy

 Premier Christy Clark, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Join World’s Top Execs to Kick Off GLOBE 2014 Today GLOBE 2014 opens today, Wednesday, March 26th marking the 13th biennial edition of North America’s largest and longest running international conference on the business of the environment. Upwards of 9,000 participants from more than 50 countries will join an elite … Read more

Vancouver International Auto Show On Now

The 2014 Vancouver International Auto Show is opening its doors to car enthusiasts from all over the province. From noon today until Sunday, March 30, British Columbia’s premier annual automotive event will give visitors the opportunity to see over 400 vehicles from 22 manufacturers and experience the latest in automotive art, design, and technology. Auto buffs … Read more

Wines from Spain Spill into Consumer Glasses April 4th and 5th

  “Explore the Amazing Taste” in Signature BC Liquor Stores Next Month   Two FREE consumer tasting events kick off a province wide Signature Store promotion at BC Liquor Stores Cambie Kitchen this month:   Dates:  Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 Time:  Drop-in any time between 3 and 6 pm       … Read more

A Virtual Visit to Spain April 4 and 5 at Cambie Kitchen

  ‘Olé’ is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the exciting Spanish wine tastings events that we (The Wine Umbrella) are organizing for our client, Wines from Spain.   As a wine industry consultant, I work on a lot of projects for wine companies, and most of our clients are regionally-based, … Read more