THIS CHRISTMAS VISIT THE CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ARTISANS 

    OVER 250 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING OVER 130 SELECT ARTISANS WILL BE OFFERING HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE HAND MADE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOPPING LIMITED TIME TICKET SALE – 2 FOR 1 TICKETS Sept 21 – 27 ONLY SAVE – Buy your tickets online NOW Click here to buy your tickets online! Tickets … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening September 23 to 30

  A SECOND MUSICAL BLOODBATH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE CATCHY   Pacific Theatre presents  A GOOD WAY OUT by Cara Norrish   The Chan Centre Launches its Exhilarating 2016/17 Season with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue   Vancouver TheatreSports™ Presents Trump Card – Winner Takes All   Colin Mochrie, Canadian Comedy Icon, Returns to Vancouver for … Read more

Dinner by Design Celebrates Innovation, Benefits New Designers

  It’s always exciting to attend Dinner by Design’s Cocktail Art evening to witness innovation at work – and imagine what the gorgeous tablescapes on display might look like at home. Featuring 18 designers this year, talented mixologists, and benefitting both the Visual Centre for Arts and Design and The New Leaf Project, Dinner by Design 2016 … Read more

Metro Vancouver Celebrates Culture Days More Than 60 Free Events Throughout Vancouver

    Vancouver residents will join the rest of Canada in this year’s Culture Days celebration, September 30, October 1 and October 2. Culture Days features free, interactive events for the public, with the aim of engaging Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their community. Here is a sampling of what will be … Read more

Style meets substance for La Pentola’s fabulous new look for fall 

  Local art and new seasonal menus celebrate restaurant refresh at Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel Locals and visitors alike are falling in love with La Pentola’s new artistic addition to the Yaletown restaurant’s exterior wall. La Pentola restaurant, situated in the heart of OPUS Hotel, unveils its new logo and menus with a fun and funky … Read more

Reminder – AIDS Vancouver’s Ninth Annual Celebrity Dim Sum is September 25

  It’s that time of year again! AIDS Vancouver’s signature fund-raising event, Celebrity Dim Sum, will be held at the Four Seasons Vancouver September 25 from 10 am – 1 pm. Now in its ninth year, Celebrity Dim Sum attracts high-level donors as well as a variety of international and Vancouver celebrities in support of … Read more

ChefmeetsBCGrape – Another Success!

Two things that we can be very proud of in British Columbia are our wines and food. An annual event that brings those two together is ChefmeetsBCGrape. The event was held last Thursday at the Convention Centre East. The evening featured more than 90 BC wineries pouring over 350 award-winning Wines of British Columbia, with … Read more

#TasteofThursday Honey Brined – Sage Roast Turkey

  Honey-Brined Sage-Roasted Turkey and Gravy We use a tenderizing brine of honey, lemon, herbs, garlic, salt and spices for maximum moisture retention and flavour. Ingredients: 1 15-lb Organic Tom Turkey 4 cups kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 cup honey ¼ cup whole black peppercorn 5 lemons halved 2 bay leaves 2 heads … Read more

ONE TO WATCH Lukas Gurtner promoted to Executive Chef at British Columbia’s Relais & Châteaux Sonora Resort

    Sonora Resort, one of Canada’s top wilderness luxury destinations, has a new executive chef leading its talented kitchen team. Vancouver Island native Lukas Gurtner served as sous chef at the award-winning Relais & Châteaux property for the past five years and has a passion for harvesting the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest … Read more

EASE INTO FALL WITH OYAMA SAUSAGE CO.

  Now that class is back in session, making school lunches is again part of the daily routine.  Oyama can provide plenty of inspiration, including Ham Mortadella, Turkey Lyoner, Roast Turkey, Roast Beef, and many different hams and cold cuts for sandwiches.  Our pepperonis and other snacking sausages are great sources of protein for the … Read more