Vancouver jewellery designer Anne Carson’s first public trunk show offers necklaces, bracelets, and earrings for women who want a stylish look that isn’t an imitation of someone else. Anne Carson Design – Trunk Show Friday Oct. 3, 2014 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Granville Island Hotel False Creek Alder Bay Room The Vancouver designer … Read more
Yesterday Michael Christiansen (pictured) won the 2014 Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition, held at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver, BC. The 23-year-old, originally from Winnipeg, stood the heat of the kitchen to beat finalists from across Canada for the $10,000 prize presented by Chefs’ Table Society of BC and a stage at … Read more
As residents of Interior BC, my husband and I jumped at the opportunity to preview the 10th Anniversary of Vancouver’s Taste of Yaletown (#TOY2014) for a “big city” experience. However, I have to say that even when we lived in larger cities, staycations offered the biggest bang for the buck in a retreat from the … Read more
To paraphrase Shakespeare – ‘would a roast turkey by any other name taste so good?’ It does when it’s called ‘le dindon’ – the French name for our iconic celebratory bird. With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, people are starting to think about the annual groaning board of turkey with all the … Read more
The advantage of an unplanned trip is that you don’t have an itinerary or a schedule to follow you just go where you want to go. So now it’s late Saturday morning and we decide to get out of town (Kelowna) and head over to Naramata Bench. There are dozens of great wineries to … Read more
Vancouver Foodster hosted one of their ‘Tasting Plates’ events in West Vancouver on September 23, 2014 — the first day of autumn. The skies were dark and the rain was heavy; it was a perfect evening to be distracted by delectable cuisine. The event highlighted seven restaurants located along Marine Drive, each with a sample selection … Read more
LUNAFEST is a travelling film festival of films made by women, for women and about women. It is a collection of eight short films filled with stories of reflection, hope and humour. These eight films were chosen from over 950 films submitted to LUNAFEST this year. Attend LUNAFEST and enjoy great films while supporting … Read more
What :: On Sunday, September 28th, La Pentola della Quercia is celebrating the beginning of Italian hunting season, or La Stagione di Caccia, with a September Famiglia Supper Series dedicated to foraged mushrooms and fowl. When :: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 6:00pm Where :: La Pentola della Quercia, 350 Davie Street, Vancouver BC Why :: Honour La Stagione di Caccia … Read more
Saturday, October 4, 2014 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy free, behind the scenes access to the buildings that shape our city. Explore Vancouver’s civic, cultural, and historic facilities and learn about how they are designed and what happens inside at this all-ages event. Doors Open Vancouver (DOV) is a one-day event that invites … Read more
We have added so much for September we can’t event fit it in one night! BESTiE Headlines this Hawkers Market with Special Guests Claire Morifee, Mausiki and DJ Cito. Get ready for a jam packed night of local bands! Made From Scratch Sunday! Our first Family Style Market form 10am to 6pm in Mount … Read more