I was thrilled when contacted by Mireille Sauve of the Wineum Brella, who asked if I’d be interested in tasting some German wines with Romana Eschensperger, a visiting Master of wine, who was in town. Well there aren’t many things that would get me up early to drive into Vancouver, but tasting German wines … Read more
Menu of perks brings a la carte add-on advantages for business travellers Bundle up for your next business trip to OPUS Hotel Vancouver, where tech-savvy travellers can enjoy a stay in a luxurious guestroom or suite and opt for extra touches from an a la carte menu of add-ons that make business travel truly … Read more
New daytime dining and Sunday brunch menus make the most of sunny patio season Celebrate a sunny start to spring at Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio – one of the city’s premier restaurants – with new Sunday brunch and weekday lunch menus now available at the restaurant’s unbeatable location overlooking False Creek. Recently named among Canada’s … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant Maître d’ moves on up to manage new Vancouver venture Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s latest venture, Nightingale, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Taylor Mikasko as General Manager. Victoria-born Mikasko has been honing his hospitality skills alongside Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s Operations Director, Chad Clark, for two years now as floor manager and maître … Read more
I’m no fashion writer, and I have to confess that I was feeling a little intimidated at the prospect of interviewing award-winning jewellery designer Imogen Belfield for the North American launch of her new Fine Jewellery collection. After all, this is a woman whose sculptural designs have been spotted on celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Naomi … Read more
Stylish and socially responsible sleepwear is sold exclusively online Meet Smash + Tess, a new premium line of dreamwear that invites women to relax, indulge and imagine without ever having to leave the comfort of home. Available exclusively at www.smashtess.com, the line is designed and ethically produced in North America. Featuring timeless designs … Read more
Here are our favourite happenings April 15 to April 21 Vancouver Garagiste Wine Festival Date April 17, 2016 Celebrate Malbec World Day in BC with Free Wine Tastings Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series SAIL INTO SPRING WITH THE BLOSSOM BARGE SPRING-FRESH RHUBARB … Read more
OCEAN WISE YELLOW FIN TUNA TOSTADA Serves 10 people as an appetizer Preparation time is 3hr Ingredients 500g fresh single origin, organic, non GMO corn, masa 1.5 litre grape seed oil 500g yellow fin tuna “ocean wise” 2 avocados 250g chipotle paste 1 egg yolk 100 ml lime juice 1 leek 10g charcoal … Read more
Beaucoup Bakery launches several new treats to celebrate rhubarb season Spring’s favourite vegetable makes a sweet arrival this season as Beaucoup Bakery & Café brings rhubarb to life in three limited, new pastries and one special iced tea. From April 11, 2016 until June 20, 2016, customers can enjoy an Olive Oil Roasted … Read more
Seattle is only a 3 hour drive from Vancouver. Many Canadians go down for soccer or NFL football games at Century Link Field. But you can also go down for wine tasting. Every year around the first week in April is Taste Washington, held at Century Link Field. Taste Washington brings together over 225 wineries, 70 … Read more