There are few spirits more legendary and storied than absinthe. Gotham Steakhouse & Bar has long had one of Vancouver’s best selections of this high proof elixir. To mark National Absinthe Day on March 5th, Gotham is featuring several unique absinthe varieties to be sipped and enjoyed, alongside delicious, hand-crafted absinthe cocktails. Absinthe is … Read more
Refined afternoon dining now being served in picturesque Coal Harbour Intimate and luxurious, The Westin Bayshore’s H Tasting Lounge is Vancouver’s new destination for an elegant tête-à-tête over weekday lunch. For the loose leaf connoisseur, Eastern or Western high tea service is offered from 11:30 am to 5 pm daily for $48 per person. Settle … Read more
Tofino’s newest resort opens in the heart of the community Appealing to adventure seekers, surfers and culinary explorers alike, Tofino Resort + Marina unveils 62 guest rooms, two waterfront dining venues, a marina and adventure centre, positioned right at the heart of Tofino’s incredible culinary and cultural community. Signature waterfront restaurant, 1909Kitchen, offers a … Read more
In just three years, Science of Cocktails has become a go-to event for Vancouverites who are intrigued by the chemistry, biology and physics behind modern cocktails and the food pairings that complement them. And this year, some 1500 ticket holders packed Science World to sample creations from more than 25 bar stations curated by award-winning bartenders along … Read more
The Summerhill Sunset Organic Bistro reopens this month with a new team and menu. Lauded British Columbia chef Jeremy Luypen joins Summerhill Pyramid Winery (Summerhill) as executive winery chef. Luypen is excited to be building plant-based menus focused on the abundance of local vegetables, especially those featuring ingredients from the winery’s biodynamic gardens. “While we will definitely … Read more
For a limited time Provence Marinaside is offering a 16% discount on dishes that have been on their menu since 2002. This offer runs from February 21 to the end of March. Last night hubby and I were invited to celebrate the Sweet Sixteen Anniversary and have dinner at Provence Marinaside. It was a … Read more
Join 1,000 food and wine fans in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country on May 5, 2018 Enjoy all the flavours of Mexico at this year’s Pig Out Festival, held in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 (1-4pm). Celebrating its seventh year, Pig Out draws over 1,000 people to the incredibly … Read more
On March 8, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course collaborative fundraising dinner by The Paisley Notebook at Tantalus Vineyards in Kelowna. All profits from the second annual dinner will be donated to Foundry Kelowna/Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna, Karis Support Society and Slow Food Canada. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Aman Dosanj (The Paisley Notebook, Kelowna), Leah Massey (Biera, Edmonton), Erin Pickering (Nicole … Read more
A recent visit to The Keg in Whistler was both what we expected and not what we expected, in a good way! I admit it had been awhile since we’d been to the Keg and for me it always brings back fond memories of the original Keg and Cleaver that first introduced us … Read more
– Chef Thierry’s Annual Beignet Festival Returns For Mardi Gras – Get in the spirit of Mardi Gras and do as they do in the French Quarter of New Orleans with sips of espresso and icing sugar-dusted beignets at Thierry Cafe. Maitre Chocolatier and Patissier Chef Thierry Busset takes a treasured family recipe and adds … Read more