Still a few spots left Les Dames Summerdine Update CELEBRATE SUMMER IN THE CITY AT BEACH BAY CAFÉ AND PATIO Dames Wines Get Ready For The Deighton Cup’s Feast and a Ticket GIVEAWAY Pericles at Bard on the Beach – a review FARMERS MARKETS CELEBRATE PEAK OF BERRY SEASON … Read more
New shop featuring ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests’ now open on Main Street Ever wondered whether a voodoo doll could help you take revenge on your impossible boss? Have you lately been seized by an impulse to snack on crickets? Do you find yourself in sudden need of a smudge stick – or a sea … Read more
One of the most popular events of The Deighton Cup is back, and it’s adding a modern twist to a traditional – and in its day, revolutionary – cocktail. The 4th Annual Cocktail Jockey Mixology Competition, presented by Bulleit Frontier Bourbon, will get guests shaken and stirred as 14 of the BC’s top bartenders compete … Read more
Hats off to Liberty Wines! Liberty has been organizing outstanding events to support charities in the Vancouver community since 1993. We get to indulge in fine wine, food and great conversation, featured vendors get a focused audience for their products and most importantly local charities benefit with some extra dollars. Last Thursday MyVanCity attended … Read more
One night, 35 dinner parties. Where will you dine on August 10th when Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter present Les Dames Summerdine ? Summerdine is an evening of fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one night only at restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues across the province. The event benefits Les Dames Scholarship … Read more
Oyama has convenient and delicious culinary options to complement summer. * FIREWORKS – Fitting pairings for the national displays: o July 23 – the Netherlands – Dutch smokie & Goudabrat o July 27 – Australia – Lamb bratwurst with Australian Shiraz & Lamb Prosciutto o July 30 – USA – Texas Bison bratwurst & Kansas … Read more
Delight in lakeside luxury during Whistler’s world-class food & drink festival November 11-13, 2016 Marking its 20th anniversary, Whistler’s Cornucopia returns with two weeks of food and drink themed events, seminars and dinners taking place November 9-20, 2016. Nita Lake Lodge is the place to be for opening weekend with a trio of Sip & … Read more
A vertical wine tasting is when you taste several vintages of a given wine from a given winery to see how the wines have changed and developed. Understandably, it is a rare opportunity that few get to experience. The members of the BC Wine Appreciation Society got that opportunity recently when Jeff and Niva … Read more
Have you ever heard of Les Dames d’Escoffier? Probably not. Let me help. From Wikipedia, “Les Dames d’Escoffier was founded in New York City in 1976, in honour of Auguste Escoffier, whom Les Dames’ mission statement credits with having “single-handedly brought the culinary art into the modern era.” Escoffier “elevated the role of cooks … Read more
Time to get your stylish hats, chic dresses, flashy bow ties, and colourful suspenders! Vancouver’s most stylish event, the Deighton Cup is about to take place and will be bigger than ever. This year derby-goers will have entry to a whole new VIP experience with access to the Marquee and Concourse. Not only will … Read more