#FridayFavourites – some great ideas for June 3 – 9

  Lucky’s Doughnuts Packs A Punch on  National Doughnut Day: Friday, June 3   Wine Dinner – at Latab, featuring BC Wines, Lock & Worth, Nichol   Cien Boutique pop – up shop Saturday June 4 at OPUS Hotel Lounge   BEACH BAY CAFÉ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY: ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INTRODUCES DAILY BRUNCH, SPECIAL … Read more

Cien Boutique pop – up shop Saturday June 4 at OPUS Hotel Lounge

  Erica Minisini and Lily Ayala launched Cien Boutique in November 2015 when they had trouble finding unique and affordable style in their own city of  Vancouver.  Having to pay ridiculous duties, exchange rates, and shipping fees for online shopping outside of Canada, they decided to bring the latest trends to their own web based … Read more

SUMMER TURNS BIG WHITE INTO AN ADVENTURE  PLAYGROUND FOR ALL AGES

  Enjoy an active summer with hiking and biking, food festivals and music on the mountain. Big White signals the start of summer on July 1 with the opening of its hiking trails and a season of festivities, from musical events to culinary celebrations, which continues until Labour Day Monday on September 5. “Big White’s 2016 … Read more

BEACH BAY CAFÉ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY: ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INTRODUCES DAILY BRUNCH, SPECIAL MENUS

  Situated just steps from English Bay, Beach Bay Café and Patio is ideal for summertime lounging – and to celebrate its one-year anniversary, the restaurant has opened its doors for daily brunch, lunch and dinner, inviting diners to enjoy Executive Chef Felix Zhou’s fresh West Coast fare around the clock. Initially available only on … Read more

June Events at Oyama Sausage Co.

  Summer is just around the corner, school is almost out, and Oyama is ready to supply your BBQ and picnic basket with an assortment of tasty treats! Thursday June 2nd to Sunday 5th Granville Island Children’s Festival This is always a fun even to attend with your kids.  At Oyama we prepare by making … Read more

The Extraordinary Italian Taste

  The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Promotion and Enhancement of the Authentic Italian Agri-Food Products, promoted and financed by the Italian Government (Ministry of Economic Development) and organized in collaboration with the network of Italian Chambers of Commerce in North America. On Thursday, May 26th a select number of media and a larger number of wine … Read more

CHEF JEREMY TAISEY REVEALS SUNDAY SUPPERS AT TULALIP BAY RESTAURANT

  Sustainable Menu Offerings to Occur Monthly at Tulalip Resort Casino Beginning Sunday, June 5th, Tulalip Bay Restaurant’s Chef Jeremy Taisey will take guests on a monthly local food tour using fresh, sustainable ingredients on the first Sunday of each month during 2016. The two-hour dinner will begin at 5:30 pm, and will be served … Read more

Wines of the Loire Valley – Lunch and Learn at Earls

  Ah, the Loire Valley of France. What comes to mind? Pictures of magnificent Chateaux and stunning gardens reflecting times of grandeur, and wine, so much wine, sparkling, white, rosé and red; the Loire has it all. I was delighted to be invited to lunch at Earls at in Yaletown to attend a session presented … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews

  2011 Syrah Pacific Breeze New Westminster, BC $23.99 This is a small lot wine with only 830 bottles made. The wine is garnet red with deep intensity. A layered nose showing aromas of blackberry, black currant, raspberry, tar, black pepper, earth, cedar, chocolate and sweet spice. Very well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. This … Read more

EURO 2016 and COPA AMERICA at Red Card Sports Bar

  Red Card Sports Bar & Eatery located on the corner of Seymour and Smithe is your downtown hub for the Copa Americana and UEFA Euro Cup 2016. This Friday marks the beginning of Copa América Centenario 2016 We will be streaming the games live with sound! Proud to be the official Heineken house! Join … Read more