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FEAST OF FIELDS BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST FOOD & DRINK OF BC

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Feast of Fields is FarmFolk CityFolk’s annual local food celebration and fundraiser, highlighting the contribution local chefs, restaurants, farmers, ranchers, fishers, food artisans, vintners, brewers and distillers make to our local economy. It emphasizes how they are connected to the land, support the regional economy, and create the most delicious local, seasonal and sustainable flavours BC has to offer. 2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of Feast … Read more

KICKING OFF PRIDE Royal Dinette puts on a Big Gay Luau on August 2nd

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Royal Dinette(905 Dunsmuir Street) kicks off Pride on Thursday, August 2, 2018 with a Big Gay Luau. The celebratory evening features Hawaiian-style barbecue dishes and Tiki drinks by executive chef Eva Chin and bar director Kaitlyn Stewart – both of whom are members of the LGBTQ2 community. “Both Eva and I really wanted to do … Read more

CULMINA FAMILY ESTATE WINERY TOASTS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY WITH WEEKEND OF FESTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16

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Triggs Family Welcomes Guests for Series of Celebrations Including Collaborative Chefs’ Dinner Featuring Library Wines and Exclusive ‘Anniversary Rosé’, Donates Tasting Fees to Local Charity   A pioneering family that helped blaze the trail for BC’s flourishing wine industry will raise a glass to five fruitful years for Culmina Family Estate Winery when Don, Elaine … Read more

Chefs’ Table Society of BC Takes a Stand Against Farmed Atlantic Salmon

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Chefs ‘walk the talk’ with a wild salmon event August 25 While you likely have heard of their signature events in Vancouver, (the Spot Prawn Festival, the Curry Cup and more) the Chefs’ Table Society (CTS) is the organization in the background making these events and other things happen.   A non-profit organization since 2004, … Read more

Get Your Drink On! The Mixology Competition

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The moment has arrived! The much anticipated Cocktail Jockey Competition returns in just a few weeks for a very special 6th anniversary edition. Expanded from onsite at Hastings Racecourse and reveling in downtown Vancouver, join us from 11:30am – 4pm at Prohibition in The Hotel Georgia the day before Deighton Cup on Friday, July 20th. … Read more

BIG Starbucks News!

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Starbucks is going strawless! Today, July 9th, Starbucks will announce plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws globally by 2020   Starbucks has designed, developed and manufactured a strawless lid, which will become the standard for all iced coffee, tea and espresso beverages. Starbucks is the largest food and beverage retailer to make such a global commitment, which will eliminate more … Read more

The Deighton Cup Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

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Vancouver’s most stylish summer event returns July 21 with a decade of decadence One of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season hits a milestone this year: The Deighton Cup will return for its 10thanniversary on Saturday, July 21 at the Hastings Racecourse from 12pm to 8pm. Back in 2008, Vancouver was at its … Read more

National Geographic Photo Ark Exhibition now open at Liquidity Wines in Okanagan Falls

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Liquidity Wines presents the National Geographic Photo Ark where a love of art and nature come together in a perfect setting.     The pure white walls, architectural angles and the extensive use of glass that make up the spacious interior of Liquidity Wines makes an excellent backdrop for the Photo Ark exhibit. Winery president … Read more

MAMAS FOR MAMAS & SUNRYPE PROVIDE NOURISHING PRODUCTS TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES

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SunRype Offers Healthy Snacks Through Mamas For Mamas’ Sustainable Nourishment Program   Sun-Rype Products Ltd. (“SunRype” or the “Company”), a manufacturer and marketer of healthy food and beverage products, today announced that they have partnered with Mamas for Mamas charitable organization. Over the next 12 months, SunRype will provide Mamas for Mamas, through their Sustainable Nourishment Program, … Read more

The Dancing on the Edge Festival Returns for its  landmark 30th Anniversary

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Festival of Contemporary Dance takes centre stage July 5 to 14     The Dancing on the Edge Festival is Canada’s longest running festival of contemporary dance, taking place July 5 -14, 2018 at various venues in Vancouver.  Festival Founder and Producer Donna Spencer is excited to announce that this year’s DOTE showcases over thirty … Read more

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