March 19: 1,500 restaurants worldwide, including 2 in Western Canada, come together to celebrate French cuisine

On Thursday, March 19th, 2015, more than 1,500 restaurants around the world will come together to celebrate French cuisine. More than 1,500 menus will be offered in restaurants and embassies in 150 countries and five continents, offering the general public an opportunity to enjoy a dining experience à la française.   At each participating establishment, the … Read more

Italian Excellence Quality Experience – Expo 2015 Milano

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West and Federico’s Supper Club are set to host media to kick off the Expo Milano 2015. The event will take place on March 4, 2015. The announcement of the premier of the online platform www.Italianqualityexperience.it will be presented. The online platform will coincide with the launch … Read more

TripAdvisor® honours Victoria’s boutique Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Inner Harbour hotel adds “top six in Best Hotels in Canada” to list of awards Victoria’s leading boutique hotel, Magnolia Hotel & Spa, is honoured to receive four awards in the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice Awards. Placing in the Top 25 categories for Best Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel, Best Hotel for Romance and Best Hotel Service … Read more

Go VIP to Taste Washington and enjoy exclusive benefits!

Tickets On Sale! Grand Tasting VIP Tickets Are Limited! Go VIP to Taste Washington and enjoy these exclusive benefits: An extra hour to savor the event Access to the Barrel Room, our exclusive VIP lounge VIP swag bag Hours: 1pm – 5pm (Saturday and Sunday) Ticket prices: One-day: $160 | Two-day: $205 General Admission Hours: 2pm – … Read more

Long After the Finale, Chefs Celebrate Canadian Culinary Championships

The last melodic notes from the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships’ gala in Kelowna muted weeks ago and the participating chefs continue to celebrate the occasion. For some time to come, everyone who attended will be humming the tunes by entertainers Barney Bentall, Spirit of the West front men Geoffrey Kelly and John Mann … Read more

Magnolia Hotel & Spa honoured to be only hotel in Victoria awarded Forbes rating  

Boutique Inner Harbour hotel adds second Four-Star award to list of successes   Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list and the boutique Magnolia Hotel & Spa is honoured to once again receive Four-Stars from Forbes and represent Victoria as the only hotel in the city to be awarded a rating. This year marks the … Read more

Chef Paul Moran and Chef Stephanie Noel move to Tofino

Paul Moran’s journey to award winning chef started with humble beginnings as a dishwasher in a small Italian restaurant in West Kelowna. By high school graduation Moran knew exactly what career path he would take. That path took Moran to Vancouver where he intended to enrol in Culinary school while working part time at West … Read more

Ramada Penticton Bikes and Beers Weekend

Locals and tourists alike know that one of the best ways to explore the beauty of Penticton and area is on two wheels. The extensive network of trails throughout the region offers cyclists amazing views of mountains, vineyards and lakes around every bend. Cyclists also know that after biking throughout this beautiful region, nothing tastes … Read more

TripAdvisor® honours Vancouver’s boutique OPUS Hotel 

Yaletown hotel gains a spot on the Best Hotels in Canada list Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel, is honoured to receive four awards in the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice Awards. Placed in the Top 25 categories for Best Hotel, Best Hotel for Romance and Best Hotel Service in Canada, OPUS Hotel has been recognized for its outstanding service and … Read more

Cayman: Birdies, beaches, boating, batmobiles and blue iguana

As light snow flutters by my window, my thoughts turn to our vacation in Cayman where birdies, beaches, boating, batmobiles and blue iguana etched into our memories. It was our first foray into this area of the Caribbean and hopefully won’t be our last. The Cayman Islands are comprised of three islands including Grand Cayman, … Read more

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