I’ve been living in Vancouver for nine years now, and I love this city with all my heart. But let’s face it, there’s a lot about this city that is irksome, and just plain silly. Think bike lanes, unaffordable housing, renovictions, car sharing (but still no Uber!), and yoga pants. And it’s easy to poke … Read more
The Downlow Chicken Shack celebrates Fried Chicken Day with dinner window service and 500 chicken sandwiches To celebrate its first-ever Fried Chicken Day, The Downlow Chicken Shack (905 Commercial Drive), Vancouver’s first Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant, is set to reopen its “walk-through” only window on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 5 p.m. with 500 hot … Read more
Graham Pierce joins team as director of winemaking TIME Winery announces the soft opening of its winery in downtown Penticton at 361 Martin St. A grand opening of TIME Winery will take place in late 2018 following harvest. During the soft opening period, chef AK Campbell, executive winery chef, will lead the culinary program to offer … Read more
Make Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler the Star of Summer Vacation Summers in Whistler are simply dreamy thanks to warm, long and sunny days setting the perfect backdrop for enjoying the line up of activities offered at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Action seekers will find their adrenaline fix during an action-packed day of … Read more
On a sunny weekend in May we escaped the city to spend a fabulous weekend away in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Staying at the gorgeous Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort property. Easy to find on the “resort” strip in the seaside community of Parksville, BC. The Sunrise Ridge Resort is a 30 minute drive from Departure … Read more
On Friday, April 13 the Naramata Bench Wineries Association member wineries were on hand for an afternoon media/trade tasting followed by Wines for Waves in the evening. All in all it was an incredible wine tasting experience. My day started with a blind tasting of four Naramata wines presented by Naramata Bench winemakers – Val Tait … Read more
It took two years of work but it is now ready to go to Haida Gwaii. Ocean House is an eco-cultural floating lodge that was created to meet the growing interest in Haida culture. Their cultural guides will take guests on excursions to ancient Haida village sites as well as their resident artist will share … Read more
Jennifer Lopez exclusively donned Tiffany & Co. throughout her latest music video for her new song “El Anillo,” which is Spanish for “The Ring.” The focal point of the video is an Emerald Cut, Internally Flawless 15 carat Tiffany diamond engagement ring, which is presented to Lopez in the brand’s new personalized Tiffany Blue® engagement ring … Read more
Top Drop Event Features Five-Course Dinner Paired with Selections From Flagship Napa Valley Wineries Spottswoode Estate and Blackbird Vineyards Napa Valley will take centre stage at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar when the restaurant hosts a pair of celebrated California wineries for an exclusive ‘Napa: Past, Present, Future’ wine dinner on Thursday, May 17. Presented … Read more
Discover a different Victoria with adventurous hikes, wine tours and more Spring brings new adventures to Magnolia Hotel & Spa with a collection of Curated Journeys that help guests discover the Victoria beyond the beautiful blooms of downtown’s streets. From whale watching to wine tasting, the carefully curated tours offer guests the chance to experience … Read more