The Grape Debate – Trends vs Terrior

Trends vs Terrior, an event sponsored by Wines of BC, was held recently at Science World to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Vintners Quality Alliance. David Scholefield was the emcee for this educational and entertaining evening. The esteemed panel for the debate included Christine Coletta, owner of Okanagan Crush Pad, Sid Cross, Honorary … Read more

OPUS Bar is Yaletown’s hippest coffee hangout by day and sophisticated social spot by night

Bar at boutique OPUS Hotel shows a lot of love for local products \Day or night, coffee or cocktails? Whatever the occasion OPUS Bar, situated in the lobby of the OPUS Hotel, is Yaletown’s hottest new drinks destination. “We’re pleased to add an extra option for guests and a cozy corner for locals to enjoy a fantastic … Read more

Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon

After an excellent dinner at the Jinya Ramen Bar, we made our way to the 21st ever Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon at the Vancouver Playhouse. Inside it was packed with people from all different calls of life. Executives, students, hipsters… it was a virtual cornucopia of social diversity. Our seats were in the media section … Read more

Beat the blues with Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Bliss Package

Beat the blues with Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Bliss Package  Get happy, relax and unwind at Victoria’s leading luxury boutique hotel Spring is in the air and Magnolia Hotel & Spa has something to bring a little sunshine and lift your spirits. Victoria’s leading luxury boutique hotel’s Bliss Package starts from only $479* and is sure to … Read more

Edible Gardening in Vancouver

With spring upon us, I’ve been thinking a lot about my home garden. Every year I get ridiculously excited to start planting. In fact, our whole family does, and with the outstanding weather we’ve been having, the anticipation has been mounting. We started our edible garden 5 years ago when my son was 2 years … Read more

Flash Roasted Wild Salmon recipe from Chef Kunal of Fishhook TasteofThursday

Flash Roasted Wild Salmon Tikka on Charred Gobi Pilau   Tikka Glaze 1 TSP Canola Oil 1 TBSP Crushed Garlic 1 TBSP Minced Ginger 1 TBSP Minced Onion 1 TBSP Achiotte Paste (Mexican or Latin grocery) 1TSP Lime Juice & Zest 3 TBSP Minced Cilantro Stems 1 TSP Pepper 1 TSP Salt 1TSP Red Chili … Read more

Faubourg Paris celebrates National Macaron Day in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

  Indulge for a good cause on Friday, March 20 Here’s to sweet treats and a generous spirit. Faubourg Paris, Vancouver’s premier trio of French boulangerie pâtisseries, is celebrating Macaron Day on Friday, March 20 by giving back. Faubourg will offer its signature Parisian-style macarons for $1 each (half off the regular price), match every dollar of macaron sales and donate 100% … Read more

Serendipity Shines at #DinnerPartyYVR

Serendipity Travels to Vancouver for 50 Simultaneous Charity Dinner Parties  Naramata Winery Supports 3rd Annual #dinnerpartyYVR    Serendipity Winery’s second-in-command, Katie O’ Kell and owner Judy Kingston at the winery’s cellar door. The News:   March 3, 2015 (Vancouver): Naramata’s Serendipity Winery is proud to again support #dinnerpartyYVR with a bottle of versatile and food-friendly Serendipity wine for … Read more

Tickets to Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink on Sale March 5

EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF CHEFS FOR NEW 2015 EVENTS   A gastronomic feast for the senses, the 13th annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival, taking place April 26 to May 3, 2015, announces its star-studded lineup today, with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, March 5 at www.eat-vancouver.com. The … Read more