Chinatown’s Juniper has launched three new summer menus: Happy Hour (4 pm to 6 pm), three-course Prix Fixe (5pm to 6pm) and Late Night (10 pm to close). Created by Executive Chef Sarah Stewart, all three menus are designed for sharing and pairing with Bar Manager Shaun Layton’s creations The Happy Hour menu, available in the bar and adjoining lounge, offers tasters of house-made … Read more
2016 is Uprising Breads’ 40th Anniversary. To mark the special occasion, the popular Vancouver bakery is inviting the public to submit their favorite memories and stories about their past experiences there. “Tell us about your favourite Uprising Breads moment; whether you have been coming here for years or just found us last week,” says … Read more
I dropped by Port Moody Liquor the other day for the BC Uncorked Preview. John Gerum of West Coast Wine Education was giving customers a free preview of the upcoming May 28th gala, which is now in its seventh year. The philosophy behind BC Uncorked is to showcase BC food and wine and to … Read more
Coal Harbour’s 6th Annual Spring Wine Tasting was held at Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island, which has won the “Best Patio” award for the last six years running in The Georgia Straight’s Golden Plate Awards. The day was near perfect for this al fresco event. There were over 100 wines, both domestic and imported, along … Read more
It was a rainy day on Granville Island, but the mood inside Edible Canada was bright and sunny. Besides the cheerful company, and some wonderful wines, the passion for BC food and wine was palpable. After a little wine tasting and mingling, Town Hall’s Leann Froese got everyone’s attention and introduced Eric Pateman from … Read more
Celebrate Rosé month with free tasting events June is Provence Rosé month and Vancouverites are invited to free tastings across the Lower Mainland in celebration of the world’s oldest Rosé and French wine region, Provence in Southern France. Provence has been a leading wine region in France for generations and is known for its specialty in making … Read more
Yesterday was a bit of a whirlwind that ended, eventually, with my first visit to OLO. We started the day in rural Vancouver Island north of Courtenay, made our way for meetings in Nanaimo followed by a trek to Victoria. Our intention was to stop for lunch at either Unsworth Vineyards or Hudson’s on First, … Read more
The Food Pedalers have one of the world’s most unique urban farming systems – growing microgreens year-round in a greenhouse built out of a modified 40-foot shipping container. Chris Thoreau, Jaymie Johnson, and Ross Jarvis are the member-owners of the Food Pedalers Co-op and are supported by a great staff team. Established in … Read more
Nightingale Takes Flight Art World Expo™ 6th Annual Art Show & Gala New Cathay Pacific Lounge Opens at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) CELEBRITY WAITERS LUNCHEON TO BESTOW 2016 VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD 70 Years of Rodeo Excitement Returns to Cloverdale this May Long Weekend GIVEAWAY PAELLA DAYS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR ADDS NEW … Read more
It’s time to officially meet Smash + Tess, in person that is! From May 20th to 21st, Smash + Tess, a Vancouver-based line of premium dreamwear, will be celebrating the launch of their online shop with a pop-up shop. Smash + Tess, exclusively available at www.smashtess.com, invites women to relax, indulge and imagine. Be … Read more