Canada’s premier food festival grows to week-long extravaganza featuring 35 unique culinary events, plus a three-day tasting show The annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival returns for its 13th year April 26 to May 3, 2015 with an expanded content program featuring a smorgasbord of exciting new events that will showcase the city’s unique culinary culture and attract … Read more
I caught up with BC wine guru John Schreiner at the Clearbrook library recently where he was speaking on wine as a part of their Fine Food Series. Other lectures in this series focus on Olive Oil and Vinegar, Honey and Coffee. John discussed his latest book, “John Schreiner’s Okanagan Wine Tour Guide” and a … Read more
Amongst the many wine events that take place each year, Taste BC is one that has always been a personal favourite of mine to attend. Presented by Liberty Wine Merchants, the 21st annual event was held on Thursday,January 22nd at the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel. Over the course of a few hours, hundreds of Vancouverites savoured … Read more
Yaletown hotel gains a spot on the Best Hotels in Canada list Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel, is honoured to receive four awards in the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice Awards. Placed in the Top 25 categories for Best Hotel, Best Hotel for Romance and Best Hotel Service in Canada, OPUS Hotel has been recognized for its outstanding service and … Read more
Fourth annual workshop and concert features acclaimed vocalist Louise Rose Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents its highly-anticipated annual gospel music workshop and concert Hallelujah Praise: Motown Meets Gospel – at Ryerson United Church (2195 W. 45thAvenue, Vancouver), February 28 – March 1, 2015. No audition is necessary for gospel enthusiasts to attend the inspiring day-long workshop running Saturday, February 28, … Read more
Looking for an attainable New Year’s resolution? Start 2015 with a guilt-free conscience by expressing your gratitude. PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of boxed thank you cards are here to help you give thanks from the heart. After all, a simple “thank you” note never goes out of style – especially in today’s digitally obsessed world. … Read more
The majority of residents surveyed (60%) support a new, affordable sedan car service that would meet provincial regulations A new survey, Metro Vancouver Attitudes to Transportation Options, commissioned by Ripe, a Vancouver-based company proposing to offer mid-level luxury car- for-hire service accessed and validated through smart technology applications, reveals that while the majority of residents … Read more
It’s big news for Vancouver. On Jan 22nd, Marcon Homes announced a large donation to North Shore Rescue – which will help the volunteer-run wilderness rescue organization buy a much-needed long line and will go a long way towards providing some financial stability for the new Tim Jones Legacy Fund. The fund was established after … Read more
A spectacular waterfront location, superb food, a warm inviting room: Valentine’s Day dinner at Dockside is guaranteed to be an occasion to remember. Located on the iconic waterfront of Granville Island, Dockside Restaurant is perfect place to celebrate occasions big and small. This Valentine’s Day is certain be extra special … Read more
This is so exciting! Our good friends at Opus Hotel have asked us to share their news about this unique opportunity of you to enter to win #SkiTheCity Chic Ski Bunny, or ? You’ve been invited on a deluxe city chic mountain escape, what’s in your bag? Show us on Instagram what 3 must-have items you’d bring … Read more