Victoria’s Lighthouse Brewing is pleased to announce two new additions to its family of hand-made, small-batch beers. The Citrus Shore Session Ale and the Canada 150 Heritage Ale will be making friends at barbecues and on patios throughout the summer. The Citrus Shore Session Ale was inspired by a historical maritime story. In … Read more
YEW seafood + bar’s Executive Chef Weimar Gomez and Sommelier Adam Mayhew have teamed up with Wines of Germany to present a fun and flavourful event. Combining the two surprisingly complementary genres of Asian flavours with German wines promises delicious results. Asia’s spicy, salty, sweet, sour and bitter flavours range from delicate to bold, … Read more
Revamp blasts new vitality into club’s vintage décor, modern cocktails and irresistible bites at The Emerald The Emerald Supper Club and Cocktail Lounge is known for its deliciously old-school vibe. Recent refurbishments have injected new zest into this Chinatown destination, with its quirky ‘60s décor, authentically spirited cocktails and appetizing eats. “We’ve dedicated … Read more
New Olympic Village Neighbourhood Location Features Licensed Seating for 25 and Railtown’s Trademark Menu of Gourmet Sandwiches, Pastries, Build-Your-Own Salad Bar Railtown Cafe has opened the doors of its newest location, debuting a 1,185-square-foot licensed cafe at 1691 Main Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village neighbourhood. Open throughout the week from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. … Read more
It had been awhile since I had dined at Cibo Trattoria. For me a handy spot for a light dinner before heading to the Orpheum. Or a cozy romantic place for a dinner for two. Luckily it remains both of those things with it’s recent reinvention. Under the capable hand of Mark Taylor, formerly of … Read more
Whether it’s steak, wine, or service, Gotham Steakhouse offers its guests only the very best every time they visit. While satisfied guests remain the ultimate measure of its success, awards are a wonderful affirmation that Gotham’s care and attention has been noticed. Gotham is proud of its entire staff for their passion, … Read more
Enjoy New Vintages, Extended Hours, an Early Start Wine Experience and Preview to Summer Fun As spring descends upon Road 13 Vineyard it’s an exciting time to celebrate our newly released vintages and, fingers crossed, the end of a long winter. The warmer weather brings the season for wine tripping, extended hours and most-importantly enjoying … Read more
Glowbal Restaurant Group (GRG) is delighted to announce that Vancouver’s iconic Maitre’D, Frenchy, as well as Operations Manager Scott Garrett, can now be found at Coast Restaurant. A Vancouver Icon known for entertaining regulars, tourists and visiting celebrities, Frenchy joins Coast after 26 legendary years at Joe Fortes. A 2007 inductee to … Read more
One of the fun trends at the moment in Vancouver is the growing popularity of Craft Beer. The big breweries must be a little nervous because the local industry is growing in leaps and bounds with well over 350 local brands by my last count. And I suspect its well above that. One of the … Read more
Grouse House now open for reservations Blue Grouse Estate Winery announces the much-anticipated opening of its Grouse House, an exclusive ‘Bed & Bottle’ retreat for wine lovers, exquisitely set within the heart of the historic estate vineyard. Located within minutes from the quaint seaside community of Cowichan Bay, and less than an hour from downtown Victoria, … Read more