One of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Main Street has more than its share of unique bars and restaurants – and talented bartenders. Five establishments recently competed in the very first Main Street Cup cocktail competition, and a great time was had by all. The challenge, sponsored by Mount Gay Rum and organized by Justin … Read more
Sandrine’s Lavender Crème Brûlée This lovely recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Schell and first appeared in Jennifer’s cookbook The BUTCHER, The BAKER, The WINE & CHEESE MAKER in the Okanagan. makes 6 large shallow ramekins 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1/2 vanilla … Read more
Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare for Vancouver Vancouver Latin American Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup Opera & Arias: The Magic Flute Mondays – August 29 and September 5 at Bard on the Beach • Under the Tents in Vanier Park Give It Up at the Vancouver Fringe Festival Catch the Last Sunset … Read more
2014 Sauvignon Blanc Fern Walk Kelowna, BC $16.99 A new label Mark Anthony introduced in 2014, exclusive to BC LDB stores. Pale lemon yellow with medium minus intensity. The delicate nose shows hints of tropical and citrus fruit. Good balance and mouthfeel. The aromas follow through on the palate and finish. Paired nicely with … Read more
Innovative people do innovative things. They are often the first to see potential where others don’t. Rolf de Bruin and Heleen Pannekoek decided they wanted to leave the Dutch corporate world and seek a better lifestyle. They decided on wine making and considered living in France, Eastern Europe, Ontario and the Okanagan. After several trips … Read more
Back to wine school! Sunday School at the Vancouver Urban Winery – Vancouver’s wine school for the people – is back with their eighth session of wine-filled seminars on September 18. Summer is the best: it’s a fact. Going back to school doesn’t have to be a drag. Sunday School’s hosts and resident … Read more
Back-to-back evenings showcasing the best of contemporary West Coast interior design The fourth annual Dinner by Design, presented by The Social Concierge, Cosentino Group and new title sponsor Kabuni, in partnership with IDSwest, is where Vancouver’s twin passions for fine dining and even finer design come together. Two tasteful and tasty nights (September 15 and 16, … Read more
Sitting outside on a warm summer night, listening and singing along to Olivia Newton John sing Summer Lovin’ is as much a tradition for the generations as was the setting, The Fair at the PNE. That perfect night occurred for thousands of fans last Friday when the star of the 1978 hit, Grease appeared … Read more
Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will hold their seventeenth annual gourmet dinner and auction, “Wine’d Up”, on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. Tickets go on sale on September 1st. Attendees at this popular event will enjoy an evening of outstanding cuisine prepared by five of Whistler’s renowned chefs. The five-course dinner will be paired … Read more
Skipper Otto’s Community Supported Fishery (CSF) creates a direct connection between local fishermen and consumers with the joint goal of protecting ocean resources and improving our local food system. The CSF model ensures that independent, small-scale harvesters can continue to fish using the low impact practices their parents and grandparents used before them and still … Read more