Food, wine and music events for all: May 26-28 2017 Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country hosts the much anticipated sold-out Half Corked Marathon this May 26-28 but non-runners can still join in the celebrations with long table vineyard dinners, concerts and recovery brunches happening throughout the weekend. Festivities begin with the Primavera Dinner on May … Read more
On Friday, June 23 2017, Hart House Restaurant at Deer Lake will host a special long table dinner featuring the wines of BC’s Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner al fresco at a shared long table. The event is a perfect opportunity to experience Hart House’s award-winning Pacific Northwest … Read more
Refreshed, rustic-chic space offers craft cocktails and seasonal sips Nita Lake Lodge is thrilled to unveil the re-designed Cure Lounge, which officially re-opened this past weekend. The new space combines architects Scott & Scott’s stripped-back Canadiana-cabin style with interior designer Carolyn Scholz’s subtle and modern vision to create an open-concept space that perfectly captures the … Read more
Top chefs unite across Canada to inspire the next generation of culinary stars Competition is heating up in the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship’s 2017 search to find Canada’s top chef under 28. Hundreds of applicants from around the country have been whittled down to 10 in each regional final. The top two from each … Read more
The Lamplighter hosts Gastown bars and restaurants to find the king of wings On Sunday, May 21st, The Lamplighter Pub is inviting wing lovers to be part of the sixth annual Gastown Chicken Fight, which brings the restaurants and bars of the neighbourhood together in competition to see who can make the best … Read more
Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s 2017 Collaboration Beer: Hazy Pale Infused with Guava and Passionfruit to be Released May 18, 2017 Vancouver Craft Beer Week kicks off on May 26, 2017 but brewers from around the province have already gathered in the spirit of community to brew the festival’s annual Collaboration Beer: Hazy Pale Infused with … Read more
The Highly Anticipated Single Varietal Releases for Mother’s Day What : Singletree Release of Grüner Veltliner When: Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14 (12-5:30pm) Where: Singletree Winery (5782 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford) Just in time for Mother’s Day is the first chance to sample and purchase the Singletree 2016 Grüner Veltliner. (Retail price is $17.30 per tax) … Read more
Raise a pewter goblet to a truly meaty feast! Dictionaries define barbarians as uncivilized, primitive and wild. But to the less rigid, more convivial folks at The Cascade Room, hosting the inaugural Barbarian’s Feast on May 29th means they want to unleash your primal appetites and re-whet your giant appetite for life. The evening will … Read more
The Blackbird & New Oxford to host 4th annual Spot Prawn boils Though Donnelly Group is BC born-and-raised, it’s been won over by Southern culture and it will again celebrate Spot Prawn season with its fourth annual series of Spot Prawn Boil dinners. The New Oxford and The Blackbird Public House … Read more
2014 Splash River Stone Oliver, BC $18.90 This wine is a blend of Viognier, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer which all bring something to the glass. The wine is pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose is fruit forward with aromas of tree fruit, stone fruit wet stones and a hint of spice. Good … Read more