This was a sit-down tasting lead by DJ Kearney who moderated a panel of distinguished BC Winemakers as they discussed their wines from the 2015 Vintage and spoke of the future of BC winemaking. The panellists included Michael Bartier representing Harper’s Trail Estate Winery (Kamloops), Grant Stanley from 50th Parallel Estate Winery (Lake Country), Marcus … Read more
Italian Wines in the World – Wine Meridian’s Canada Tour 2016 Every time I go to a tasting of Italian wines, I am struck by the same thought – they just keep getting better and better. And for good reason, a lot of effort has gone into improving vineyard quality and modernizing equipment, … Read more
Tickets to the summer’s most stylish trackside party go on sale today: Tuesday, May 10 starting at 9 am. Today is the day to secure first-run tickets to one of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season: The 8th Annual Deighton Cup. Presented by Droski/Turner and The Social Concierge, the breathtaking and stylish summer tradition will run on Saturday, July 16, … Read more
David Hawksworth’s new restaurant opened May 9th After much anticipation, Nightingale – the newest addition to the Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s flock – started welcoming guests last night, Monday May 9. Located at 1017 West Hastings, the two-level, 180-seat room, which was designed by multi-award winning Canadian design firm Studio Munge, was finally unveiled. Guests … Read more
First and Business Class lounge offers understated luxury for travellers Cathay Pacific is unveiling a new lounge experience for passengers travelling from Vancouver International Airport, opening today, 4 May, 2016. Located in the International Terminal, between departure gates D66 and D67, the new lounge adopts the airline’s contemporary and elegant design template, which has … Read more
Break free from your desk! Learn the secrets to take back time and have more freedom to do what really matters. Ignite… your business, your health, your life on your terms… the life you WANT! What does success mean to you?… Imagine working from the beach? Catching your kids game? Making sales while … Read more
My less than covert smile seemed to amuse some and confuse others as I strolled down Robson Street on that perfect, Music Monday morning. It was perfect because by 9:40 am the sun had already made quite a presence in Vancouver, and a light sweater was all that was needed to navigate the crowded … Read more
After three successful years, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) will be moving its Yaletown Market at 1200 Mainland to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (649 Cambie Street at Georgia) in June of this year, the non-profit organization announced today. VFM made the decision to relocate the market after a small group of Yaletown merchants filed a lawsuit against … Read more
Evita: Superb Cast, Evocative Costumes and Set Make Up for Opening Night Glitches Vancouver Farmers Markets starting Sunday, May 1 and May 5 Global supermodel Heather Marks to open Obakki + Holt Renfrew Show, May 10 THE MOTHER OF ALL OCCASIONS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, DINNER SERVICES … Read more
Experience Vancouver and Victoria in award-winning style Experience a dual destination package from two of Canada’s highest-rated boutique hotels. Just in time for the first long weekend of summer, Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa is collaborating with fellow Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice winner the Loden Hotel in Vancouver, to offer the ‘Best of … Read more