Back To Our Roots Celebration for Canada’s 150th Twenty – eight member wineries of the Naramata Bench Wineries Association are prepping for their annual “let our hair down, pop some corks and celebrate harvest event” on September 9. This is a wine and food event for wine enthusiasts to plan an Okanagan Fall … Read more
From July 14 to August 6, Local Establishments Offer Pride-Themed Cocktails with Partial Proceeds to Benefit Compassionate Care for HIV Treatment and Prevention Provided by the Dr. Peter Centre Bars and restaurants across Vancouver will stand proud and pledge their support to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation this July and August by taking part … Read more
On June 14th I was invited to join the Riley Park tasting plates tour hosted by Richard Wolak. This is his fifth year of the function where dynamic food and people in the restaurant industry come and celebrate their goods. We were given a map and shown to follow along between Main and 21st … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited to judge at this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards, held at Government House in Victoria. These wine awards, established in 2003, by then Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo, are designed to recognize excellence in wine making. Unlike other competitions, there are no bronze, silver or gold medals handed … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon I was fortunate to have attended the official launch of Sommelier Jill Spoor’s Terroir White Blend. I absolutely love it! The price point is excellent for such a premier wine at $22.99. Available at select private retail stores you can also find it on the wine list at Botanist in the … Read more
The Deighton Cup 2017 runs Saturday, July 22 One of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season, the 9th Annual Deighton Cup, will return on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Hastings Racecourse, from 11am to 6pm. Presented by Dax Droski and The Social Concierge, the 9th-Annual Deighton Cup will build on its reputation … Read more
Wine Origins group expands to 23 with addition of British Columbia, McLaren Vale and Texas Leadership from the world’s premier wine regions hosted a tasting event today at Vinexpo 2017 to welcome three new members to the Joint Declaration to Protect Wine Place & Origin. The British Columbia Wine Institute of Canada, which represents … Read more
Canada Day celebration includes live entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks and more On Saturday, July 1, the town of Osoyoos celebrates our country’s 150th birthday with the 69th annual Cherry Fiesta. The fun begins at 7:30 am with a Rotary Pancake Breakfast in the Town Square, followed by the Cherry Fiesta Parade on Main Street … Read more
There’s no need to get all fancy on Father’s Day when you can kick back at Rocky Mountain Flatbread with pizza, craft beer and the whole family. Father’s Day Special Bring the family down to our Rocky Mountain Flatbread restaurants in Kitsilano or on Main Street for brunch, lunch or dinner and to enjoy … Read more
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Mark Wednesday, August 16th on your calendar for a delicious province-wide dining celebration as Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter presents Les Dames Summerdine – featuring fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one day only at more than 30 different restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues … Read more