My Kelowna Journey – Visiting Mirabel Vineyards

  In September I was touring Kelowna and I was thrilled to be able to include a visit to the home of Doug and Dawn Reimer to taste their three Mirabel wines.   The Reimer family is originally from Winnipeg and more recently from West Vancouver where they raised three sons. The South East Kelowna … Read more

#TasteofThursday Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan – Chef Trevor Bird Heirloom Tomato Essence recipe

This is the second in the series of recipes from the spectacular  – Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience event held August 25, 2017. This week we are excited to share the recipe for Heirloom Tomato Essence from Chef Trevor Bird of Fable Kitchen, the First Course at the Icons of Food & … Read more

Divine to Golf Nine in South Okanagan

  When you’re balancing golf with life’s other activities and the hours needed for an 18-hole championship round aren’t available, it’s divine to do nine. Happily, in the South Okanagan, you’ll find several fun nine-hole options. While peak season is waning, there’s time to catch a few rounds now and plan your strategy for next … Read more

Adventure awaits at Magnolia Hotel & Spa with Curated Journeys for fall

  Explore the Victoria you wouldn’t expect with salmon run hikes, wine tours and much more    As the leaves change colour and the mornings grow cooler, autumn is the perfect time to explore. Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s new Curated Journeys help guests dive deeper into the scenic beauty of Vancouver Island via partnerships with … Read more

Vancouver World Chef Exchange Pops Up in New York

Vancouver Chef Lee Cooper Heads to New York for Dine Out Vancouver Festival World Chef Exchange collaboration dinner with Chef Jamie Bissonnette   Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s World Chef Exchange, presented by Aeroplan, is popping up in New York City on October 4th! Lee Cooper – chef and owner of Vancouver’s acclaimed L’Abattoir restaurant, No. … Read more

Mirabel Vineyards Releases Debut Chardonnay

  The much-anticipated Mirabel Chardonnay makes its debut entrance just in time for fall   Kelowna’s Mirabel Vineyards is proud to announce the release of its first-ever Chardonnay ($40.00 SRP), made from whole bunch pressed Naramata Chardonnay grapes. Restaurants can pre-order this wine through the order desk via email or phone 250.494.4445 ext 2. The grapes were hand-harvested on October … Read more

WINE AND CULINARY TOURISM CONFERENCE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

  Experts from the Okanagan wine and culinary tourism industry will be well represented at a conference in Kelowna this October about the future of food and wine tourism.     Wine & Culinary Tourism Futures is a first of its kind conference and will bring together a wide range of specialists, many from the … Read more

Wasn’t that a party? Naramata Tailgate Party a smashing success!

  With thanks to the Naramata Bench Winery Association for inviting me (+ one) to join them for the annual Naramata Tailgate Party held at Red Rooster Winery in Penticton celebrating the harvest. Tailgate Party tickets included shuttles from Penticton and Naramata. The theme for the Naramata Tailgate party was “back to our roots” and guests … Read more

Joinery Squamish Offers Fresh, Local Cuisine

  There’s an exciting new addition to the culinary scene in Squamish.  Joinery is pleased to announce it opened its doors on September 15, 2017.   The restaurant is the newest initiative from the owners of Squamish’s Cloudburst Café and The Locavore food truck.  The Locavore quickly became a neighbourhood favourite, as well as a … Read more

TASTE OF TULALIP OKTOBERFEST 2017: A BAVARIAN JOURNEY 

  Pay Tribute to German Tradition by Raising a Beer and Toasting “Feierst Oktoberfest”   Holding true to Tulalip Resort Casino fashion, the culinary team will draw from the original Munich Oktoberfest for their first annual Taste of Tulalip Oktoberfest on Friday, September 22 from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Draft Sports Bar … Read more

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