Pinball champion Eden Stamm to start his flipper marathon September 8th For over 60 years, Guinness World Records have inspired people to feats of endurance, creativity, and strength in the attempt to add their names to the list of world record holders. Donnelly Group is excited to support one of those crazy dreamers as on September 8th, … Read more
As the hot August sun shined down and we waited in line to enter Fredrico’s Supper Club for another Tasting Plates YVR, you cannot help but notice the fresh fruits next door and the characters that walk along the street. Commercial Drive is a neighbourhood of character, diversity, and a “judge all you want” … Read more
Tickets on sale now for the 12th annual Scotiabank Passions Gala, benefiting the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation Prepare to sip and savour and share at one of Vancouver’s landmark culinary events on September 13, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., as Scotiabank Passions – a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation returns … Read more
Special Economy and Premium Economy Class airfares now on sale until 28 August, 2015 Sadly the sultry summer days will soon turn into gloomy winter nights, so for those wishing to avoid the rain or snow, now is the time to take advantage of Cathay Pacific’s extremely low fares to a multitude of popular … Read more
Gastown eatery partners with Bosa Foods to offer free tapas from premier line of Spanish products One of the city’s renowned wine bars is bringing a taste of Spain to Vancouver. Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room has partnered with local specialty food vendor Bosa Foods to serve up San Sebastián-style dining by offering free tapas to … Read more
Poached Salmon Tomato & Fennel broth with baby Vegetables Chef Castro Boateng Serves 10 Broth 1/2 onion (roughly diced) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium fennel (roughly diced 1 1/2, leave remaining for garnish) 1 lemon grass sticks (bruised & roughly chopped) 2 garlic cloves 1 cup white wine 1lb tomatoes (roughly diced) … Read more
Bartenders who weren’t working were probably in the inner bowels of the CBC on Saturday afternoon, April 18th, having a sneak peek; make that a sneak sip, of some of the finest distilled spirits BC has to offer. This was the second annual BC Distilled Festival, designed to highlight BC’s micro-distilleries. Their ranks have doubled … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad is proud to have successfully transitioned Switchback Vineyard and has now received their Certified Organic Certification. When Switchback Vineyard was converted from a fallow orchard in 2006, it was designed with local expertise and farmed conventionally. The vineyard team poured immense energy into the project and was proud of the results, which … Read more
2013 La Stellina Rosé La Stella Osoyoos, BC $21.00 Silver Medal This Italian inspired Rosato, made from a blend of cabernet franc and merlot, is Queen Anne cherry in colour with medium-light intensity. Red fruit and berries – cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. The flavours follow the … Read more
After the wildfires, clear skies and an early harvest for the Oliver and Osoyoos wineries. It’s time to plan a get-away to wine country. The Oliver Osoyoos wineries had a close call on Friday August 14th, after two fires started by lightening were fueled by a huge wind storm. Thanks to the … Read more