Chefs Dan Hudson and Ian Blom compete at Blue Grouse Estate Winery Chef Dan Hudson, winner of Chopped Canada, and chef Ian Blom of The Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar are revving up to host a rare collaborative Cowichan Valley Cook-Off at Blue Grouse Estate Winery on September 15th (6:30pm). In spirit of this cook-off event, … Read more
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is pleased to announce it will host its annual Summer Social on Saturday, August 18th 2018 also known as International Pinot Noir Day. The following Saturday, August 25th, the Vagabond Kitchen food truck will be at the winery. The events are a great opportunity to enjoy food, wine, and games … Read more
What’s your BC Wine Country Story? VANCOUVER ISLAND BC Is a Province rich in spectacular views, extraordinary flavours and memorable stories. On Vancouver Island, grape winemaking really began after a provincial government-funded trial – the Duncan Project – identified Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Ortega as promising varieties for this unique seaside environment. Vancouver Island is … Read more
Enjoy an Elevated Summer Bar Experience with Signature Cocktails + Outdoor Patio Camper Indoors or out, summer at SIDECUT Bar is a delicious, fun and award-winning experience. SIDECUT bar was recently ranked within the top-ten for the Best Restaurant Bar for The Americas category by Tales of the Cocktails Spirited Awards. Click here to read the full … Read more
Feast of Fields is FarmFolk CityFolk’s annual local food celebration and fundraiser, highlighting the contribution local chefs, restaurants, farmers, ranchers, fishers, food artisans, vintners, brewers and distillers make to our local economy. It emphasizes how they are connected to the land, support the regional economy, and create the most delicious local, seasonal and sustainable flavours BC has to offer. 2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of Feast … Read more
Spectacular Farm-To-Table Dinner Set to Showcase Flavours of BC The annual pilgrimage of food and wine aficionados to Pemberton’s North Arm Farm for Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar’s annual Longtable Dinner is about to once again herald a celebration in the field. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 19th and join Il Caminetto’s Chef de … Read more
New Mexican restaurant slated to open in Edgemont Village in early 2019 When the original Cafe Norte in North Vancouver closed in 1998, loyal guests tried to raise money to keep it open. Now, 20 years later, the beloved Mexican restaurant is about to be reincarnated into a brand new, modern interpretation named Cantina … Read more
After more than twenty years in business, another neighbourhood gem will disappear from West 4th Avenue. Bistro Pastis has been serving diners some of the best French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Escargot and Duck Confit Cassoulet in the city; many guests have been dining here for decades. Owner Stefen Langford purchased Bistro Pastis in 2016 … Read more
Best of BC Wine Country Awards You have just another ten days to cast your vote in the Best of BC Wine Country Awards. There are a number of categories and the excitement is mounting. Who will be the big winners this year? Best BC Sparkling Best BC Rosé Best BC White Wine Best BC … Read more
With so many categories to choose from Quails’ Gate Family Estate Winery is bound to be a favourite again this year. Last year Quails’ Gate was a winner in two categories. I wonder which categories BC wine lovers will choose this year? 2017 Best Winery Restaurant Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Family Estate Winery … Read more