Hart House at Deer Lake is pleased to announce that Michael Genest has taken on the role of Executive Chef at the Burnaby restaurant. Mike is homegrown talent: he grew up in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove neighbourhood and studied at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. As a student he supplemented his formal training with … Read more
OPUS HOTEL SHINES WITH NEW SUMMER IN THE CITY PACKAGE Have fun in the sun with Vancouver’s most vibrant boutique hotel Its time to slip on the shades and head to the chic and stylish OPUS Hotel in Vancouver for someOPUS-style summertime fun. The Summer in the City package starting from $399, valid now until September 15, 2014 celebrates the best of the city’s … Read more
After 3 years of writing, editing, searching, and finally publishing, Jennifer Browne will sign her newly released book this Saturday, June 7th at the Chapters bookstore in Langley, BC. Her debut book, Happy Healthy Gut, which was released this January by Skyhorse Publishing (NY), discusses her journey from digestive hell to health. She shares not … Read more
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