Tasting Italian wines is a genuinely pleasant experience, and when you are able to taste Italian wine paired with food the experience is enhanced. It is possible to elevate the experience once again by meeting the winemaker himself. On May 22 at the Terminal City Club a number of wine trade professionals, sommeliers, … Read more
All things ‘Made in Italy’ set to take over Commercial Drive Italy’s Classic Style Returns to Vancouver’s Italian Day on The Drive Sunday, June 8, 2014 Vancouverites are getting ready for one of the biggest displays of all things Italian outside Italy, as Commercial Drive will be transformed on Sunday, June 8 for the 5th Annual Italian Day. As one of Vancouver’s most celebrated cultural … Read more
This morning Wednesday June 4 Belgium Place will open it’s doors to new customers. Located on the busy southeast corner of Broadway & Fir Street this immaculate little coffee shop will start business with a “soft launch” period to allow customers and staff to adjust to what is sure to be an influx of busy … Read more
MEC Bikefest 2014 is throwing a party At Inter River Park 1301 Lillooet Rd North Vancouver across from Capilano University. A gem of a park for bike skill fun with different levels of difficulty. The park also has many sports fields and hiking trails. Saturday June 7 10:00 – 6:00 pm Sunday June 8 … Read more
As if on cue, cooler spring days gave way to warmth in Osoyoos for the Slow Food Thompson Okanagan second annual Market of Taste. The warmth went beyond the Okanagan sun to the cheerful chatter and embraces as volunteers and vendors gathered to set up a farmer’s market-style street fair. It was staged on Main … Read more
Fourth annual vineyard race saw 850 runners soak up the sun and enjoy a taste of the Okanagan Eight-hundred and fifty runners enjoyed a ‘grape escape’ last weekend at the sold-out fourth annual Half Corked Marathon.Thirsty runners sampled wines from the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association along the route, paired with celebrated regional cuisine from local chefs, … Read more
Wow Critical Mass has been around for over 20 years. What is Critical Mass? Critical Mass is a monthly mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in cities around the world. It was started here in San Francisco in 1992 by cyclists and activists who wanted to increase the … Read more
R&B Brewing Co. Launches the Chef Series Anyone who has ever worked in a restaurant knows that ‘kitchen beers’ are two of the most satisfying words a cook can hear. Not only does it signal an end to a very long day, it is the beginning of a nightly ritual that results in cold beer, comfort food … Read more
Get into gear and spin your wheels at the 14th annual Island City, by Bike Tour on Sunday, June 8. Everyone is invited to take their bikes for a spin at this popular springtime tour of the city. The tour is free and perfect for the whole family. This annual bike tour promotes recreation, fitness … Read more
MY VAN CITY and EAT! VANCOUVER are giving away two pairs of Tickets to: How to enter to win two tickets: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Leave a comment on this post: Tell us which celebrity chef is your favourite and why you think they should win the Celebrity Throwdown! … Read more